Roadside slashing strategy revised

Excellent growing conditions are not just causing problems for householders trying to keep up with the lawn mowing!

Fast growing Setaria (grass) is causing issues for motorists, particularly in the eastern half of the Council area.

To combat the problem, Council is changing its roadside slashing strategy for the next month or so — instead of doing a full roadside cut (normally cutting up to three car widths), Council is reverting to a ‘Safety Cut’ along the edge of the road only (about one car width).

Normally, each of Council’s slashers would complete about 5km of road a day. The ‘Safety Cut’ will allow each slasher to get 10km of road slashed in a day.

Slashing West of the Range will remain as normal for now.

Please note it is Council’s policy to only slash along sealed roads.