Central Highlands Regional Council has added two new 150M Caterpillar graders to its fleet, boosting Council’s capacity to maintain and improve the region’s extensive road network.
Mayor, Janice Moriarty said the investment demonstrates Council’s ongoing commitment to providing safe, reliable infrastructure for the community.
“Our road network stretches more than 4,500 kilometres, connecting residents, businesses and visitors across the region,” Mayor Moriarty said.
“Maintaining these roads to a high standard is vital for community connectivity, economic growth and public safety. With the addition of these new graders, our fleet now totals 13 machines, allowing us to deliver maintenance and construction projects more efficiently across the Central Highlands.”
The new graders form part of Council’s $6.5 million investment in fleet upgrades this financial year, ensuring teams have access to modern, efficient equipment that supports high-quality outcomes on the ground.
Council allocates around $24 million annually to road maintenance, with a further $29.4 million committed this financial year to road construction and upgrades.
The 150M Cat graders feature advanced technology that improves grading accuracy, reduces fuel use, and enhances operator comfort, delivering better results for both council crews and the community.
Council will begin deploying the new graders immediately, with one machine set to commence bitumen renewal works in Gindie and the other working on gravel resheeting along Wealwandangie Road.
