Dust won't settle

Dust from an unsealed Macedon street is so bad a resident says he is unable to sit outside on his deck. 

Unsealed Heath Street is becoming an increasingly popular alternative route to Victoria Street as an access to and from town facilities such as the train station, shops and cafes. 

Resident, Barry Southall, believes the traffic increase warrants sealing of the dirt road.

"This blasted dust is chocking the wife and I, especially in this hot, dry summer," Mr Southall said.

Heath Street, Macedon resident, Barry Southall, believes increased 

traffic warrants sealing of the dust producing dirt road.

"We can't even sit out on the front deck and enjoy a coffee.

"This little road of ours used to be a track, now it's a major road. We loved out little dirt track going back 40 odd years ago, but now it's an increase two fold of traffic."

In summer, Mr Southall hoses the road down to reduce the amount of dust.

In winter, he said rain washes away the surface and the road becomes littered with potholes.

Mr Southall has complained to Macedon Ranges Council about the matter over a number of years.

"They keep telling me, 'you must contribute', but I'm a pensioner and this is what our rates should pay for," Mr Southall said.

"Every couple of years they grade the road downhill. You're left with just a lot of dust."

Councillor Russell Mowatt visited the site to understand Mr Southall's concerns.

"His concern is warranted and I've spoken to the unit regarding those concerns," Cr Mowatt said.

"We did explain that there is a special charge scheme if you want to get it sealed.

"The traffic movements at this stage don't justify going down that track (of sealing the road at council cost).

"It would be nice to seal everything in the shire but we're not in a position to do that."