Horsham Rural City has launched a Whose Road Is It? tool, designed to provide residents with an interactive map that easily identifies the responsible authority of each road within the municipality.
Accessible via Council's website, the tool offers residents a user-friendly interface to pinpoint road authorities, whether they fall under the jurisdiction of HRCC, Regional Roads Victoria or other government departments, simply by typing in the name of a road or zooming in directly on the map.
Infrastructure Director John Martin said the new tool had the potential to streamline road maintenance queries and enhance community engagement.
"This tool marks a significant step forward in how we manage and communicate road responsibilities," he said.
"Users of the tool can now quickly and easily find out who is responsible for the upkeep of any given road, improving transparency and efficiency in our road management processes.
"By simplifying the process of identifying road authorities, we can better address maintenance issues."
Mr Martin acknowledged that some roads in the municipality needed repair.
"We recognise the concerns about the condition of certain roads and are dedicated to addressing them promptly," he said.
"But it is important that concerns with roads are raised with the right authority, whether that be Council, Regional Roads Victoria or someone else.
"Our teams are consistently on the ground, inspecting and repairing potholes and other road issues to ensure safety and smooth travel for all residents.
"However, we know we can't be everywhere. We encourage the community to report roads issues to the relevant authority, so they can be investigated and addressed promptly," Mr Martin said.
To access the Whose Road Is It? tool, please visit: https://hrcc.vic.gov.au/whose-road
