Road Maintenance
Shire staff carry out regular scheduled maintenance on rural and town roads including:
- Grading unsealed roads
- Maintaining drains and culverts
- Fixing potholes
- Verge maintenance and pruning
- Weed control
- Signs and guide posts
Road Construction
Each year the Shire allocates a significant portion of its budget for road construction works. This work includes the reconstruction of gravel roads and the bitumenising and resealing of roads.
Road construction works are undertaken by Shire staff and private contractors.
Reporting an Issue on a Local Road
The Shire is responsible for local roads and town streets within the Shire. Should you experience any problems or report any hazards, please notify the Shire.
For emergency situations (such as roads flooded or blocked by fallen trees), please contact the Manager Works & Services 0407 253 797 or Chief Executive Officer 0427 611 001.
Please note we are not responsible for the Northam-Pithara Road or Calingiri-Wongan Hills Road. You will need to contact Main Roads on 1800 800 009 or visit their website:
The Main Roads Website
Main Roads WA is responsible for the Northam-Pithara Road and Calingiri-Wongan Hills Rd.
If you wish to report a problem on any of these roads, please contact Main Roads WA on 1800 800 009.
To report a road fault on their website, click on the link below.