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Posted on Monday 11th of August, 2025,
Greater Shepparton City Council is encouraging residents to learn more about how roads across the municipality are maintained, and importantly, who is responsible for them.
While Council looks after a large network of local roads, some roads in our region, such as major highways and arterial roads, are managed by Transport Victoria (formally VicRoads).
Greater Shepparton Mayor, Councillor Shane Sali, said providing clarity around road responsibilities helps improve outcomes for everyone.
“Road maintenance is a shared responsibility between Council and Transport Victoria, depending on the type of road,” he said.
Residents can visit Council's Road Maintenance web page to find out whether a road is maintained by Council or VicRoads, and then report issues such as potholes, damaged surfaces or drainage problems, directly through the appropriate channel.
Once a local road issue is reported to Council, it’s prioritised based on regular inspection data, safety risk, traffic volume, and the overall condition of the road.
Council maintains over 1,200 kilometres of sealed roads across Greater Shepparton and carries out a wide range of maintenance work throughout the year. This includes routine tasks like pothole repairs and street sweeping, as well as more complex work such as resurfacing, full road reconstructions, and emergency repairs following storms or flooding.
Council’s Director Infrastructure, Gary Randhawa, said Council also considers long-term durability and sustainability when delivering road maintenance projects.
“Road maintenance is more than what we see on the surface. We consider the condition of the road base, how well the drainage is functioning, and what treatments are needed to make sure roads last longer and remain safe,” he said.
To find out who maintains your road, learn more about the road maintenance process, or report an issue online, visit Council's Road Maintenance web page. You can also call Council on 5832 9700 or email council@shepparton.vic.gov.au.
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