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Mount Alexander Shire Council delivers an ongoing nnnual major patching program to maintain and improve the condition of the shire’s existing sealed road network, which spans approximately 730 kilometres across the municipality.
This program focuses on renewing localised sections of sealed roads where targeted repairs provide the best balance between community benefit, asset condition, safety, accessibility and available funding.
Major patching is a critical part of Council’s road asset management strategy. It involves repairing specific areas of pavement failure - such as cracking, rutting or surface deformation - before these issues spread and compromise the wider road structure. This program is supported by the Federal Government’s Roads to Recovery Program, enabling Council to deliver timely and cost‑effective renewal works across the network.
Resealing is effective when a road’s underlying pavement is still structurally sound. However, when localised pavement failures occur, resealing alone will not address the underlying issues. In these cases, major patching is required to restore the strength of the pavement before the road can be resealed in future years.
Major patching is used when:
This approach ensures that Council invests in the right treatment at the right time, preventing small defects from becoming major failures.
Major patching can be delivered using two main methods and is used to repair structural failures:
1. Asphalt Patching
Used when the failure is limited to the upper pavement layers. This involves:
2. Asphalt Overlay
Used when the overall pavement surface exhibits widespread minor cracking while underlying structural base remains sound. This involves:
3. Stabilised Patching
Used when the pavement base has failed. This involves:
Stabilised patching restores structural integrity, making the road suitable for future resealing.
Each year, Council identifies priority patching sites through a structured assessment process that includes:
This ensures major patching is delivered where it will have the greatest impact on road performance and safety.
The Annual Major Patching Program includes both asphalt patching and stabilised patching, depending on the condition of the pavement and the type of failure present.
Typical activities include:
Major patching plays a vital role in keeping the shire’s sealed roads safe and functional. The program:
By investing in major patching each year, Council ensures that the community continues to benefit from a safe, reliable and well‑maintained road network.
Major Patching works programmed and scheduled in December 2026.
Asphalt Patching Project
Asphalt Patching
Asphalt Overlay
Stabilised Patching Project