The City of Whittlesea is continuing to advocate for improved maintenance standards on Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) managed arterial roads across the municipality.
Following extensive audits undertaken by Council across approximately 206 kilometres of DTP-managed roads, more than 1,300 maintenance defects were identified across the municipality.
Many arterial roads throughout the City of Whittlesea are owned and maintained by DTP.
This page highlights the key issues identified throughout Council’s audits and ongoing community feedback.
Large volumes of dumped rubbish continue to be reported along DTP-managed arterial roads and roadsides throughout City of Whittlesea.
This includes:
Council continues advocating for improved maintenance and response times for rubbish removal on DTP-managed land.
View the audit report for dumped rubbish(PDF, 9MB)
Council audits identified widespread road surface deterioration across DTP-managed roads, including potholes, cracking, failed road patches and uneven surfaces.
Poor road conditions can:
View the audit report for medium defects in road surface(PDF, 36MB)
Damaged guard rails remain one of Council’s key safety concerns.
Council inspections identified numerous damaged safety barriers across DTP-managed roads, including sites that have remained unresolved for extended periods despite being reported.
Guard rails are critical road safety infrastructure designed to:
Council continues advocating for urgent repairs to damaged safety barriers throughout the municipality.
View the audit report for guard rail damage(PDF, 6MB)
Council audits identified missing, damaged, faded and obstructed traffic signs across several arterial roads.
Traffic signs play a critical role in:
Missing or damaged signs can increase safety risks for all road users.
View the audit report for missing or damaged signs(PDF, 24MB)
Council continues receiving reports regarding delays in the removal of dead animals from arterial roads and roadsides.
Delayed removal can impact:
Council has raised ongoing concerns regarding maintenance response times on DTP-managed roads.
View the audit report for dead animals(PDF, 1MB)
Overgrown grass, weeds and roadside vegetation have been identified across multiple arterial roads throughout the municipality.
Overgrown vegetation can:
View the audit report for unmown grass or overgrown vegetation(PDF, 10MB)
Council audits identified drainage concerns across sections of the DTP-managed road network, including blocked drains, water pooling and roadside erosion.
Poor drainage can contribute to:
Council continues advocating for improved maintenance and preventative works across the network.
View the audit report for drainage(PDF, 11MB)
Council’s audits and community feedback identified a range of broader road safety concerns across DTP-managed roads, including:
The City of Whittlesea will continue advocating strongly to DTP and the Victorian Government for improved maintenance standards and safer roads for the community.
View the audit report for any safety issues, including items obstructing line of sight for drivers(PDF, 891KB)
Graffiti and vandalism on DTP-managed roads and infrastructure continue to impact the presentation and amenity of key arterial roads throughout the municipality.
Council audits identified graffiti on:
Council continues advocating for improved maintenance standards and more timely responses to graffiti and vandalism on DTP-managed infrastructure.
View the audit report for graffiti(PDF, 5MB)
Many arterial roads throughout City of Whittlesea are managed by DTP, not Council.
This includes responsibility for many road-related maintenance activities, such as:
To find out who manages a particular road, visit the Report a road issue page.
You can also use the Whose road is it? map.
The City of Whittlesea will continue advocating strongly for safer roads, improved maintenance standards and better outcomes across DTP-managed arterial roads.
You can also help by: