Wayne Meggs said he had contacted Campaspe Shire Council three times since April this year about the state of Glanville, Watson, Day and O’Dea roads.
“We live in Yambuna so we’re virtually marooned here. If we get more rain, you virtually can’t get out,” he said.
“Council has got a duty of care to keep the roads in a decent state for safe travel.”
Campaspe Shire Council infrastructure general manager Jason Deller said all four were gravel roads, which, under the council’s road management plan, were inspected twice a year.
“In addition, they are often reactively inspected following service requests from the community,” he said.
“Our maintenance activities have been significantly impacted by the prolonged rain events, but we should also note that Campaspe’s earth roads are classified as dry weather only and should not be used during wet conditions, unless absolutely necessary and then with great care.
“As we have a road network of more than 4000km (1447 sealed, 2050 gravel, 865km earth), works are prioritised according to the condition of each road and available budget.”
Community concern about Glanville Rd have been raised before, including in 2018 when a petition was signed by 438 people calling for Campaspe Shire Council to fix the section between Looker and Tehan roads.
Mr Meggs said Dr Deller should come out and look at the road himself.
He said the material used for the road meant it was dusty in summer and went to slush in the winter.
“We pay good money in rates and we have no other services for that, no garbage – you’re paying good money for what?" Mr Meggs said.
“We’re lucky to get the road graded once a year if that.”
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