Approved Development Plans

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Community grant opportunities

Our road safety partners have annual grant programs that community groups can apply for.

Click on the links below for application information and grant opening and closing dates.

TAC Grants  

tac.vic.gov.au/about-the-tac/community/grants

Department of Transport Community Grants

vicroads.vic.gov.au/safety-and-road-rules/road-safety-programs/vicroads-community-road-safety-grants-program

‍Seasonal fire-prevention slashing program

Council has completed the 2025/26 seasonal fire-prevention slashing program across the municipality.

This annual program is an important part of preparing for the summer fire season by reducing roadside fuel loads, improving visibility, and maintaining clearer access along key routes for emergency services and the broader community.

How the program works

Roadside slashing is delivered across six contract areas and includes:

• annual programmed slashing undertaken each year; and

• additional slashing works assessed each season based on fuel loads, vegetation growth, weather conditions and fire-risk priorities.

The program supports Council’s obligations under the Country Fire Authority Act 1958, which requires Council to take all practicable steps to prevent the occurrence and spread of fire on or from roads managed by Council.

2025/26 season completed

Works for the 2025/26 season have now been completed across all six contract areas.

The program included annual programmed slashing across the municipal road network, as well as priority vegetation works in areas where seasonal growth, access requirements and fire-risk conditions required additional attention.

Completed works included rural and forest-interface locations across the municipality, with crews progressing through each contract area as ground conditions, vegetation growth and operational priorities allowed.

A small number of wetter or difficult-to-access locations were managed around suitable ground conditions to allow machinery access and reduce the risk of damage to roadside areas.

Council appreciates the community’s patience while crews completed works across the network. The seasonal fire prevention slashing program will continue to be reviewed each year to ensure works are planned and prioritised in line with seasonal conditions and fire prevention needs.

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