Graders at work across Grampians

Northern Grampians Shire staff found recent rain not only good for farmers, but also for grading work in the municipality.

Mayor Tony Driscoll said he was pleased to see important work being carried out.

“We have received several calls about the conditions of some of our unsealed roads and now that we have had some rain we are in a position to do something about it,” he said.

“The break in the weather has meant the graders are out working on the roads.

“The process is much easier during and after rain and saves us a significant amount of money.”

Cr Driscoll said grading in dry conditions cost two to three times more than grading in the wet.

He said to make the most of the conditions, the council had graders out in force, working ‘long hours and even weekends’.

“I urge motorists to take care, look out for the graders and obey traffic signs to ensure that everyone is safe,” he said.