Draft Residential Road and Street Construction Plan – Have Your Say

Wellington Shire Council is updating its Residential Road and Street Construction Plan and we want your feedback.

The plan outlines how Council applies Special Charge Schemes to upgrade existing residential streets, such as sealing roads, adding footpaths, drainage, and kerb and channel. It also names priority locations for residential roads or street upgrades in the municipality.

Wellington Shire Council is one of the few councils that help pay for Special Charge Schemes. Without this contribution, property owners would need to cover 100% of the upgrade costs. Council currently covers around 60–70% of the total cost of a scheme.

We are seeking your views on the fixed fee, which roads and streets should be included, and the level of community support required for a Special Charge Scheme to proceed.

Your input will help shape future upgrades and ensure the final plan reflects community needs, expectations and local knowledge.

Have your say

We invite you to review the draft plan and share your thoughts, ideas and suggestions. Your feedback will help shape decisions about the fixed fee amount, which roads should be included in the plan, or how much community support is needed for an upgrade to go ahead.

How to get involved

  • Complete the online survey or ask a question

Your feedback will help refine the plan before it is presented to Council for consideration.

Engagement closes Friday 13 March 2026

Residential roads and streets play a big role in how we move, connect and live, playing a role in:

  • Accessibility and safety for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers
  • Infrastructure planning for new and established neighbourhoods
  • Long‑term maintenance and sustainability of our road network

Council is committed to maintaining our existing 3,000 km road network, footpaths and drainage assets. New roads in subdivisions are paid for by developers, with costs ultimately passed on to property owners. However, upgrades to existing residential roads are funded through Special Charge Schemes.

The Draft Residential Road and Street Construction Plan outlines:

  • How special charge schemes work
  • The minimum level of community support required for an upgrade to proceed
  • What costs residents can expect under a Special Charge Scheme
  • Focus areas for prioritisation of upgrades

The plan helps ensure upgrades are fair, transparent and financially sustainable.

Have Your Say

Complete the survey to make a submission and have your say on the draft plan!