Who's responsible for managing roads and roadsides
Council regularly receives reports from the community about issues with the surface of the roads in the Shire. But not all roads in Nillumbik are managed by Council.
As a local road authority, Council maintains and repairs local roads such as residential streets and many of the busier roads they connect to.
However, roads like Diamond Creek Road, Yan Yean Road and Eltham-Yarra Glen Road are classified as ‘arterial’ or ‘major roads’. Arterial roads fall under the jurisdiction of the Victorian Government.
Arterial roads
Roads managed by the Victorian Government
- Bolton Street Eltham
- Bridge Street Eltham (Main Road to Bolton Street)
- Eltham-Yarra Glen Road Eltham (Main Road to Christmas Hills)
- Fitzsimons Lane
- Heidelberg-Kinglake Road (includes Diamond Creek Road, Main Street, Chute Street, Main Hurstbridge Road, Scott Street, Caledonia Street)
- Kangaroo Ground-St Andrews Road
- Kangaroo Ground-Wattle Glen Road
- Kangaroo Ground-Warrandyte Road
- Karingal Drive Eltham
- Kurrak Road Plenty
- Research-Warrandyte Road
- Ryans Road, Diamond Creek
- Sherbourne Road Eltham
- Wattletree Road Eltham
- Yan Yean Road Yarrambat (Diamond Creek Road to Doctors Gully Road)
Refer to the map of State Government-managed roads
Council can’t fix issues on major roads because:
- laws and regulations restrict Council from working on roads outside our jurisdiction without an agreement in place
- work on arterial roads is more complex due to the volume of traffic, whereas other agencies are funded and equipped to manage this.
If we do receive reports about roads we’re not responsible for, we can refer them to the appropriate authority.
To report a road issue on a Transport Victoria road, visit the VicRoads website or to report urgent road hazards, call 13 11 70.
As Council collects community feedback and data, we also advocate state and federal government for repairs and upgrades to arterial roads.
Council roads
Council maintains all public non-arterial roads. We ensure the local roads around Nillumbik remain safe, functional and well-maintained.
Our maintenance program for local roads includes:
- grading unsealed roads annually
- repairing potholes
- repairing and maintaining footpaths
- sweeping sealed roads on a 10-week cycle
- collecting and disposing of dead animals from roads and roadsides
- installing and maintaining street signs
- installing and maintaining street furniture including bollards.
For more information, read Council's Road Management Plan.
Public Road Register
The Nillumbik Public Road Register identifies which roads or parts of roads Council is responsible for.
This document is also available for inspection at the Civic Centre during business hours.