One of the largest and most important responsibilities of our shire is the continued upgrading and maintenance of roads.

Council work off a 5 year road program which is revised each year. Approx 25% of council’s annual expenditure is spent on road maintenance from which funding is generally sourced from rates and federal and state government grants. The Wickepin shire currently maintains 157km of sealed roads and 717km of unsealed roads and provide the following services:

• Road Construction
• Road Maintenance
• Catchment Works
• Drainage Works
• Traffic Management
• Environmental Works
• Construction of House Pads
• Earth Moving and Cartage
• Roadside Maintenance
• Water Cartage
• Plant Hire

Our Manager of Works & Services, Mr Peter Vlahov, can be contacted at the shire office on 9888 1005 or 0429 882 871.

Road Works

To view council’s road program for 2004/05 click here.

Road Maintenance

Council are continually maintaining their roads as part of their program including grading, rolling, clearing of drains, culverts, etc.

Our works crew do there best to make our roads safe by way of maintenance and removal of dangerous trees, materials, etc. If you see anything that may require attention please contact the office or manager of works immediately so it can receive prompt attention so as to avoid a dangerous situation.

Private Works

Council will perform private works within the Shire of Wickepin ie grading of driveways, catchment works, construction of housepads, etc. For quotes and enquiries for private works contact our Manager of Works & Services.