City of Greater Geraldton urges truck drivers to slow down to 70km/h on unsealed roads

The City of Greater Geraldton is urging truck drivers to slow down to 70km/h amid the 2023 harvest season to help maintain the condition of unsealed rural roads in the Mid West.

CEO Ross McKim said trucks travelling slower would make a big difference to safety on the roads and future road conditions. Corrugations, or washboard effect, caused by acceleration and deceleration pose the greatest risk to drivers and their vehicles.

“Roads in good condition not only reduce the wear and tear on vehicles, they also increase the overall safety of road users,” he said.

“Slowing down and travelling a maximum of 70km/h will help our unsealed roads remain in good condition longer.”

Last financial year, the City spent nearly $2.2 million on maintenance of the unsealed road network.

This financial year, the City has allocated more than $8 million towards renewing over 56km of unsealed roads, 17km of sealed roads and 50km of road swales and shoulders.

Drivers can report unsafe road conditions by phoning 9956 6600 or emailing council@cgg.wa.gov.au