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Road Closures and Seasonal Road Limits

In accordance with the requirements of the Road Management Act 2004, public notice is hereby given that an unnamed and informal road in Boorolite commonly referred to as Corn Hill Track will be closed between Mt Buller Road and Hearns Lane from 16 February 2012 indefinitely.

The informal road has become unsafe to travel on. A review of options for the road will be undertaken at a later date.

Further enquiries may be directed to Council’s Engineering & Works Manager, David Westphalen on 5775 8555.


Pursuant to clauses 7 of schedule 11 of the Local Government Act 1989, seasonal road closures and vehicle weight restrictions apply on a number of local roads from July to September inclusive each year. The restrictions are in accordance with the Council Plan to maintain and enhance the Shire's network of roads.

People who require to operate vehicles in excess of the 15 tonnes load limit or utilise roads affected by closure may apply for an exemption permit to allow road use in certain circumstances.

Load Limited and Seasonal Road Use Exemption Permit application forms are available from the Mansfield Shire Council, 33 Highett Street, Mansfield 3722. There is no charge for this permit.

The exemption permit DOES NOT apply within 4 days after any 4 day period during which a total of 20mm or more rainfall has occurred in Mansfield. There is a link at the bottom of the page to view rainfall figures.

For further information contact council on 5775 8555 during office hours.
Rainfall figures may be obtained by visiting: http://www.mansfieldweather.com.au/

Seasonal Closures (01 July - 30 September )

Road
To
From
Rifle Butts Road  1500m from Mansfield Woods Point Road    2500m from Mansfield Woods Point Road    
Tin Hut Road   South of Blacks Creek   End  
Little Scully's Lane Hallets Road  100m east of Fords Creek
Pollard's Road   Stoneys Lane     Mt. Buller Road
Long Lane 350m West of Saligaris Lane   550m West of Saligaris Lane   
Withers Lane   Lakins Road    250m North of Lakins Road  
Aldous Road  950m West of Withers Lane 1050m West of Withers Lane
Black Swamp Road  
500m West of Greens Road  
600m West of Greens Road    
Eighty Acres Road
Maroondah Highway 
Royaltown Road    
Pikes Road 
Gun Club Entrance  
Long Lane

Load Limited - 15 Tonne Maximum (01 July - 30 September)

Road
To
From
Woolshed Road  
Maroondah Highway
End
Hells Hole Creek Road
Dry Creek Road
End
Dry Creek Road 
Hells Hole
Ancona Road  
Ancona Road 
Dry Creek Road  
Gate
Harper Road  
Midland Highway  
State Forest
Glen Creek - Barjarg Road 
Johnsons Road
State Forest
Aldous Road 
Greens Road  
Pikes Road  
Pikes Road  
Maroondah Highway
Aldous Road    
Tolmie Mahaika Road 
Old Tolmie Road  
Mansfield Whitfield Road
Altmans Road  
Tolmie Mahaika Road
Mansfield Whitfield Road
Gonzaga Lane  
Buttercup Road  
End
Boorolite Chapel Hill Road 
Hearns Lane  
Delatite Bridge
Donkey Hill Road
Midland Highway  
Hapers Road

Jamieson - Licola Road - Partial Road Closure (14 June - 25 October)

Pursuant to Clause 7 of Schedule 11 of the Local Government Act 1989, Council advises, the implementation of the seasonal road closure of part of the Jamieson - Licola Road.

The section to be closed is between Wrens Flat and the Mansfield / Wellington Shire Boundary.

The closure will take effect 14 June - 25 October 2012 inclusive.

There will be no access permitted to this section of road during this period regardless of weather conditions except to holders of permits issued by 4WD Victoria. For further details regarding permits contact:

Four Wheel Drive Victoria
P O Box 1015G
Nth Balwyn Vic 3104

Phone: 03 9857 5209
Fax: 03 9857 5260

Email: office@fwdvictoria.org.au
Website: www.fwdvictoria.org.au