The Shire Works Crew is responsible for maintaining Council’s parks, gardens and reserves, and 120km of sealed and 765km of unsealed roads.

Road Maintenance

Shire staff carry out regular programmed maintenance on rural and town roads including:

• Grading unsealed roads
• Maintaining drains and culverts
• Fixing pot holes
• Verge maintenance and pruning
• Weed control
• Signs and guide posts

Road Construction

Each year the Shire allocates a significant portion of its budget for road construction works. This work includes the reconstruction of gravel roads and the bitumenising and resealing of roads.

Road construction works are undertaken by Shire staff and private contractors.

Parks and Gardens

The Shire is proud of its parks, town gardens and reserves. The Shire employs a full time gardener who works closely with other Works staff to maintain and develop the Shire’s parks and gardens.

Airstrip

Westonia has an unsealed airstrip located near to town which is regularly used by the visiting Royal Flying Doctor Service and others. For information about the airstrip contact the Shire Office on (08) 9046 7063.

Private Works

The Shire’s Works Crew is available to undertake private works for individuals or organisations on a contract basis.

The Shire has a modern fleet of earthmoving equipment including a road train, trucks, graders, backhoe, loader, roller and water cart.

For more information including private works quotes contact the Works Supervisor. Email: .