The Victorian Government funding is part of $11.5 million, spread across the next four years, for councils to implement control measures.
Moira Shire Council manages almost 100,000 km of rural roadsides - a breeding ground for harmful weeds and pests.
Weeds like serrated tussock and blackberries cost the Victorian economy more than $900 million each year.
These weeds have the potential to spread quickly and cause negative impacts on agricultural production, as well as the spread of fires.
Moira Shire community general manager Sally Rice said from July 2020 to June 2021 about 1498 km of linear roadside was treated for priority species.
“Moira Shire Council is matching the $75, 000 received from the state government for the roadside weed and pest control program 2021-22,” she said.
“So in total council has a budget of $150,000 for this year’s program.
“The Roadside Weed and Pest Animal Control Management Plan 2020-27 identifies treatment priorities for this year’s program.
“Our aim is to manage weeds and pest animals on roadsides throughout the shire to improve native vegetation quality, farmland productivity, landscape values, biodiversity and waterway habitats.”
Member for Northern Victoria Mark Gepp said the program would help council take targeted action against weeds this spring.
“The Victorian Government recognises the challenge that weeds and pests pose to rural and regional communities and I’m proud that Moira Shire Council is being supported in delivering effective and tailored strategies for our region,” he said.
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