Geelong council has resolved to fund partial road construction and sealing in Drysdale and Portarlington after receiving complaints and a petition.
Council last week voted to give notice of its Intention to Declare a Special Charge Scheme for two streets on the Bellarine Peninsula.
The first Special Charge Scheme will partially fund the road construction and sealing of Willis Street, Portarlington between Harding and Brown streets.
The second Special Charge Scheme will fund the partial road construction and sealing of Newcombe Street, Drysdale between Princess Street and The Glen.
These two proposed road construction and sealing works have been developed in response to complaints and a petition received from residents requesting to seal the roads.
Sealing the roads will improve amenity, road safety and limit the impacts from dust, mud, and stone scatter to the adjacent properties.
Greater Geelong Mayor Stretch Kontelj OAM said it was great to see local road improvements funded in collaboration with residents.
“We are pleased to progress these schemes to the next stage to improve the safety and usability of the impacted streets,” Mayor Kontelj said.
“These improvements will make a real difference for the residents of Drysdale and Portarlington who drive on them every day.”
Murradoc ward councillor Rowan Story said that the Intention to Declare marks an important step towards improving roads for impacted residents.
“We’re listening and responding directly to the concerns of the local community,” Cr Story said.
Connewarre Ward councillor Elise Wilkinson praised City officers for their work in consulting the community.
“I want to reiterate, the engagement process has been really comprehensive and thanks to officers for their expertise in that area,” Cr Wilkinson said.
