The Huon Valley Council is responsible for the management of vegetation within its road reserves in accordance with the Local Government (Local Highways) Act 1982, and Council’s Nature Strip and Road Reserves Policy. Control methods include slashing and the use of herbicide to manage vegetation growing along road verges to reduce fire hazards, improve sight distance and to ensure surface water runoff by maintaining free flowing drains.

Roadside Spraying in Rural Areas

You must maintain your road frontage in accordance with the Nature Strip and Road Reserves Policy if you do not wish it to be sprayed.

Section 3.5.1 of this policy requires that all grass and weed vegetation within 2m of the road shoulder or to a boundary fence (where less than 2m) has been maintained at a height of less than 200mm.

If at the time of spraying this requirement is not met, spraying may take place.

When required, spraying will occur in the vicinity of Council assets in townships or where roadside infrastructure exists such as around guard railing, barrier fencing and bridge approaches.

Prior to the start of Council’s annual spraying program, registered properties will receive a reminder of the expectations of roadside vegetation management. If you would like to be notified, please provide details in the below form.

Please note that Council does not manage vegetation on Department of State Growth roads. A list of State-managed roads can be found on the LISTmap website.

No Spray Register

Name
Address
(from your rates notice)
(road, house number and general description)
Does the area referred to in this application contain high priority weeds?(Required)
Weeds of the Huon Valley can be found in our Weed Management section. Please note that if declared/high priority weeds are identified on your road frontage then spot spraying and/or cut and paste treatment may be undertaken by Council to meet legislative requirements.
Declaration
I have read and understand the “Rural Roadside Vegetation – No Spray Policy” and acknowledge that non- compliance with the Policy or failure to maintain the area effectively will result in removal from the register.
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

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