The following roads are under the control and maintenance responsibility of the Department of Infrastructure, Energy and Resources and are maintained through the Traffic Division’s Burnie Office (telephone: 6434 6496):

•  Bass Highway – Blythe River to Cam River;
•  Mount Street – Bass Highway to Three Mile Line Road;
•  Mount Road – Three Mile Line Road to the southern municipal boundary (near Valentines Peak; and
•  Truck Route

Where these roads have a footpath, on one side or both sides, the Council is generally responsible for maintenance of the road verge and footpath, but with the State retaining overall control for the road reservation.

All other roads in the Burnie District are under the care and control of Council, however Council is not responsible for the maintenance of unrestricted streets.

The Department of Infrastructure, Energy and Resources maintain traffic signs, traffic lights and road markings on all roads.  Council can arrange for ratepayer requests to be forwarded to the Department of Infrastructure, Energy and Resources and for follow-up support as required.

Council provides street name signs and tourist directory signs.

Council’s maintenance crews regularly patrol both urban and rural road networks.

Issues can arise between inspections or may be noted for future programmes and residents are encouraged to report any concerns they may have to Council for attention.  Council's Customer Service Team can be contacted on 6430 5700.

Council staff would appreciate as much information as possible to enable the nature and location of the problem to be identified.