Infrastructure Services

Whose road is it | Your Feedback Invited | Assets | Swimming Pools

Our Infrastructure Services team is responsible for maintaining, repairing and managing $160 million worth of public assets and facilities, including:

• 3200km of roads valued at $120m;
• 74km of kerb valued at $6m;
• 36km of footpaths valued at $4m;
• 27km of stormwater drainage valued at $6m;
• 160 buildings valued at $24m; and
• Parks and gardens, including playground equipment and street furniture.

Our role is to ensure our assets continue to meet the needs of the users and our community through our maintenance and renewal programs.

Whose road is it?

VicRoads Controlled Roads
The following roads are under the direct control of VicRoads. Defects should be reported directly to VicRoads by phoning 13 11 70 (24 hr service), for non-urgent VicRoads defects click here to report on VicRoads website.

National Highway
Western Highway

State Highway
Borung Highway

Arterial (Main) Roads
Birchip Rainbow Road
Dimboola Rainbow Road
Hopetoun Rainbow Road
Jeparit Warracknabeal Road
Nhill Harrow Road
Nhill Jeparit Road
Nhill Netherby Road
Nhill Yanac Road
Warracknabeal Rainbow Road

How to report a Council road issue?

Maintenance issues or road defects on Council roads, footpaths, drains, buildings or parks and playgrounds can be reported via our Customer Action Request form on our report an issue page or by phoning our customer service team on 03 5391 4444.

Your feedback is invited

We are committed to improving and maintaining the condition of our roads, footpaths, community buildings, drainage and parks through our program schedule.

We welcome your feedback regarding the levels of service provided by our assets.

We also ask you to notify us of any maintenance issues which require attention. Please call Customer Service on 03 5391 4444 or complete a Customer Action Request on the report an issue page.

Assets

Our assets support services that are appropriate, accessible and response; and which provide a quality of lifestyle that balances the needs of the community, environment and economic growth.

What are Council's assets?

Council manages over $160 million worth of infrastructure assets. These include:

• 3200km of roads valued at $120m;
• 74km of kerb valued at $6m;
• 36km of footpaths valued at $4m;
• 27km of stormwater drainage valued at $6m;
• 160 buildings valued at $24m; and
• Parks and gardens, including playground equipment and street furniture.

Our role is to ensure our assets:

• Are functional for their full life;
• Continue to meet the needs of the users and our community; and
• Are maintained and replaced in a timely and cost effective manner.

GENERAL AND FOOTPATH ASSET MANAGEMENT PLAN
For more information, click here
Asset Management Plan - Part A
Asset Management Plan - Pathways

Swimming Pools

Council’s swimming pools are open between the months of November and March each year. 

The minimum hours the pools will be open to the public are shown below:

Monday – Friday 3:30pm to 6:30pm
Saturday – Sunday 2:00pm to 6:30pm
School Holidays 2:00pm to 7:00pm

If the temperature at the pool is 30°C or greater at closing time, the pool shall remain open until 8:30pm on any such day.

Pools may be open at other times, depending on weather conditions. Please contact pool contractors for admission fees, season tickets and special events.

Nhill Swimming Pool

Find me at the Nhill Swimming Pool!
Whitehead Avenue, Nhill
Solar heated, outdoor 25m x 12.5m, six lane pool
Learners/hydro pool
Beach entry, play pool
Shaded Picnic areas
Contact: Ross & Alaine McFarlane Ph: 0408 922 374

Dimboola Swimming Pool

Find me at the Dimboola Swimming Pool!
Off Lloyd Street, Dimboola
Solar heated outdoor 50m x 13m, six lane pool
Toddlers’ pool
Shaded picnic areas
Contact: Michael & Lisa Polycarpou Ph: 0434 557 919

Rainbow Swimming Pool

Find me at the Rainbow Swimming Pool!
Park Street, Rainbow
Solar heated outdoor 25m T shaped, six lane pool
Toddlers’ pool
Shaded picnic areas
Contact: Kathryn Klemm Ph: 0427 340 156

Jeparit Swimming Pool

Find me at the Jeparit Swimming Pool!
Sands Avenue, Jeparit
Solar heated, outdoor 20m x 9m pool
Toddlers’ pool
Shaded picnic areas
Contact: Kerry Coyne Ph: 0400 301 219