Roads and Streets

Network of Roads & Streets

Charters Towers Regional Council is responsible for approximately 167 kilometres of urban roads, with the following key characteristics:

  • 167 kilometres of roads (154.85 kilometres sealed and 12.15 kilometres unsealed);
  • 8.84 kilometres of sealed footpaths;
  • 142.95 kilometres of kerb and channel comprising both concrete barrier and rollover kerbs and an extensive amount of stone pitch guttering which adds substantially to the historical image of the urban area. 

Furthermore, Council is responsible for approximately 4070 kilometres of rural roads, with the following key characteristics:

  • 3843 kilometres unsealed roads;
  • 227 kilometres sealed roads;
  • 1260 metres of sealed footpaths; and,
  • 10270 metres of kerb and channel (this includes 220 metres of a V Drain Profile).

Charters Towers Regional Council Public Road Register can be found here.

Road Risk Management

The primary rationale for Council managing roads is to facilitate the movement of vehicular traffic for the local community, businesses, agricultural enterprises and visitors, both within the region and to adjoining areas.

The Road Management Policy provides a framework in which data is collected, information reported and decisions made. Works are then prioritised and programed in a rational manner.

Heritage Stone Kerbing, Channels and Footbridges

Charters Towers Regional Council's network of roads and streets includes heritage stone kerbing, channels and footbridges.  Council officers adhere to heritage requirements by following Conservation and Maintenance of Stone Kerbing, Channels and Footbridges.

Tips for driving on gravel roads

Charters Towers Regional Council has a large network of gravel roads that vary in condition and even if you have driven on a road hundreds of times, road conditions can change quickly.  Not all gravel roads are the same and dependant on the weather and other variables may be different every time you travel the road.  It is therefore very important you drive to the prevailing road conditions and slow down.

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