Ararat Rural City Council has received state government funding to help stop the spread of roadside weeds and pests.
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Council chief executive Dr Tim Harrison said keeping roadsides pest-free was crucial to the region's health.
"Roadsides are an easy avenue for pests and weeds to spread through our region," he said. "Maintaining these are an important early intervention to reduce the risk of pests infesting our natural environment and agriculture crops."
The Department of Jobs, Precincts, and Regions Roadside Weeds and Pests Program allocates funds to local councils on a case by case basis.
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Ararat Rural City Council received $63,628.
Dr Harrison said these funds would be crucial to helping council maintain its extensive road network.
"This funding goes directly towards controlling weeds and pests across 2,300km of our rural road network, as well as Council managed tracks and reserves," he said.
Dr Harrison also noted council's pest control efforts were aided by various community groups.
"Our Waste and Sustainability Coordinator is in constant communication with groups such as the Upper Hopkins Land Management Group, Beyond Bolac Catchment Action Group, Project Platypus and Moyston Landcare Group to monitor and suppress the spread of weeds and pest animals," he said.
"Community members are also encouraged to notify Council about any concerns about the spread of weeds and pests, along our roadsides. This can be done by notifying us if you identify any weeds or rabbits in our region that need to be managed."
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