General News
21 June, 2026
Roads still remain a major grizzle
BLAME for the poor state of highways and major roads in Loddon Shire continued to be directed at the local council, according to the customer satisfaction survey.
BLAME for the poor state of highways and major roads in Loddon Shire continued to be directed at the local council, according to the customer satisfaction survey.
There was an increase in satisfication for both sealed and unsealed roads in the shire - a 10-point jump to 51 this year for sealed and the same jump to 46 for unsealed.
Corporate director Michelle Stedman said: “A factor that Loddon continues to contend with in its satisfaction scoring against sealed roads in particular are community perceptions of road management responsibilities.
“Within the tailored questions asked, 104 comments were received around road management, some identifying the same locations. 31 of the locations raised have since been scheduled for maintenance inspections, and 14 were referred for infrastructure consideration.
“Significantly however, over 32 per cent of respondents, when asked which roads in particular they were not satisfied with council’s management of, identified arterial roads which are the responsibility of the Department of Transport and Planning, not council.
“This is an area of messaging that continues to be a focus for council.”
Wedderburn residents gave the highest approval and residents aged 18-34 the lowest.
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