As at 19 October, Council crews and contractors are delivering a range of maintenance activities, upgrades and community projects across Wattle Range. From road repairs and footpath improvements to playground upgrades and community facility projects, these works help keep our towns safe, connected and enjoyable places to live, work and visit.
Work schedules may change due to weather, operational priorities and community needs.
Road Works
- Repairing potholes and responding to increased service requests and community reports through the Antenno App.
- Planning is underway to remove kerbing around trees on George Street, Millicent, and replace it with ground-level concrete borders and gravel or soft-fall material. Works are expected to occur on weekends to minimise disruption from heavy weekday traffic, with advance notice to be provided.
- Continuing works for the 2026/27 road resealing program. See Wattle Range Council Road Reseal Program.
- Repairing roads within the Southern Ocean Tourist Park (ongoing).
- The Southern Ports Highway reconstruction works have recommenced and the detour is in place. First section has been sealed and work is beginning on the next section.
- Footpath works on Church Street, Penola and Shared Path on Sullivan St road reserve between Smith St and McCourt St (behind Teagles), Millicent.
- Surface maintenance of Tennis Courts in Beachport.
- Millicent Swimming Lake final preparation and filling for the season opening in November.
- The 2026/27 resheet program is progressing.
Graders are currently working across the district repairing unsealed roads, undertaking scheduled grading and responding to service requests. Maintenance grading is in progress in the Glencoe, Penola, Thornleigh and Millicent areas.
Parks Works
- Spring roadside slashing has commenced in Penola and Glencoe, moving toward Kalangadoo. Please note, Council is aware of the amount of growth of grass on the roadsides and will progress our way through the district as quickly as possible with the team working longer hours and weekends.
- Roadside spraying is in full swing across the region and attending to service requests. Location of spraying is determined by weather patterns and wind direction.
- Mowers have just completed an out of town run, maintenance mowing is in progress on parks across townships.
- Town beautification works are underway in preparation for the festive season.
- Irrigation works are due to commence at the old Council office site and at the Beachport outlet.
- Irrigation systems are beginning to be activated due to the warmer weather.
Local Events Support
Council supports a range of community events each year by providing practical assistance such as site preparation, traffic management, waste services and event infrastructure such as temporary fencing and grandstands.
- Millicent Saleyard Skidfest Motorsport Event
- Rock on the Rails
- Millicent Basketball Tournament
- Lions Club Convention
- Penola and Millicent Shows
- Limestone Coast Model Railway Exhibition
- Coonawarra Running Festival
- Millicent RSL Remembrance Day Service
- Millicent Kennel Club Annual Dog Show
Community Improvements
- Solar structure works at the Millicent Service Centre carpark are underway.
Thank you for your patience while these works are completed and helping us keep Wattle Range well maintained for everyone.