General News
23 September, 2022
Weed cash unchanged
AN ANNUAL State Government allocation of $75,000 was allowing Loddon Shire to do limited roadside weed and pest control, said operations director Steven Phillips. His comments came after the Government on Monday announced this year’s funds.“We...
AN ANNUAL State Government allocation of $75,000 was allowing Loddon Shire to do limited roadside weed and pest control, said operations director Steven Phillips.
His comments came after the Government on Monday announced this year’s funds.
“We are grateful for the funding as this allows council to do some work in this area,” Mr Phillips said.
“Without the funding council would need to re-allocate funds to its roadside weed and pest control program.
“The current funding allows for a narrow control plan. Significant funds would be required if the scope was to expand.”
Western Victoria Region MP Jaala Pulford said The Government had allocated $11.5 million over four years under the program
“The funding will assist Loddon Shire with a range of activities along their rural roadsides, including treating and preventing ‘regionally controlled’ and ‘restricted’ weeds, managing rabbit populations and community consultation,” she said.
The Government claims it is supporting communities to reduce the spread of weeds on rural roadsides,
Mr Phillips said Loddon Shire had received $75,000 annually for 10 years.