The City of Whittlesea has endorsed its updated Road Management Plan at the Council Meeting on 14 October 2025.
The Road Management Plan provides a clear framework for how Council manages and maintains more than 1,497 kilometres of Council roads. It also covers 2,809 kilometres of pathways, 124 bridges and 2,403 kilometres of kerb and channel.
The Road Management Plan sets the standards for road maintenance and outlines how Council responds to potholes, overgrown vegetation and dumped rubbish on roads, as well as cracked pavement, and other road and footpath faults. It details how often inspections are carried out and the response times for repairs on our roads.
The Road Management Act 2004 is the key legislation governing the management and maintenance of public roads in Victoria. In line with this Act, the City of Whittlesea Road Management Plan ensures that:
- a safe and efficient network of municipal roads is provided
- Council meets all statutory and regulatory requirements
- road assets are managed to meet community needs and expectations
- asset data is used to guide maintenance and long-term planning aligned with Whittlesea 2040: A Place For All and Council’s Asset Plan
- maintenance, inspection and servicing levels are consistent and appropriate.
“Our road network is an important part of our community. The Road Management Plan helps us take care of our roads, paths, and related infrastructure in a clear and responsible way. It shows our commitment to keeping these networks safe, reliable, and well maintained for everyone who uses them.”