Dust suppression works on unsealed roads
About this program
- The dust suppressant program is now closed and is not taking any more applications.
- Applications will reopen from November 2025.
- You can apply and pay to have dust suppressant works done on the unsealed road outside your property.
- Dust suppressant offers a short-term treatment for unsealed roads. Its effectiveness depends on weather, site conditions and the type and amount of traffic that drives on the road.
- Dust suppressant is not suitable for all unsealed roads. As the road authority, the Council may decline the application for dust suppressant in areas where it poses increased safety risks to motorists. Such areas include roads with sandy or gravelly surfaces, dense tree cover, or those facing south with limited sunlight exposure. These conditions not only reduce the effectiveness of the suppressant but may also have detrimental effects on the pavement.
- This program is a resident funded program.
Considerations for dust suppressant works
- Must be an unsealed road within Cardinia Shire
- Minimum length
We will only carry out dust suppressant on a minimum of 100 metres in multiples of 100 metres and nominated road width.
- Not all conditions are suitable for dust suppressant
Some surfaces are not compatible with dust suppressants including roads with overly sandy or gravelly surfaces, dense tree cover or those facing south with limited sunlight exposure.
These conditions not only reduce the effectiveness of the suppressant but may also have detrimental effects on the pavement.
As the road authority, Council may decline the application for dust suppressant in areas where not appropriate or if it poses increased safety risks to motorists.
- As the Road Authority, if maintenance on the road or drain is essential, the works will progress regardless of whether dust suppressant is applied.
Questions?
Contact our Operations team
Ph: 1300 787 624
Email: mail@cardinia.vic.gov.au