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Council
18 September, 2023
New equipment to help in the fight against invasive species
SOMERSET Regional Council has taken possession of a new UTV (utility task vehicle). The vehicle will be used by Council’s Weed and Vegetation Control Officers on roads and reserves throughout the region in the fight against weeds such as lantana, mother of millions, giant rats tail grass and annual ragweed, fireweed and other target species.
Councillors and staff check out the new vehicle to help Council’s pest management team in their fight against weeds. From L-R: David Bergin, Deputy Mayor Helen Brieschke, Mayor Graeme Lehmann, Shane Lampard, Peter O’Toole, Cr Sean Choat and Peter Clough.
Pest Management Working Group member Councillor Sean Choat said the new piece of equipment was a smart addition to Council’s existing spray vehicles used in managing invasive weeds.
“The new UTV carries two people and is fitted with a 320L tank and twin spray reel that will improve efficiencies in the pest management area,” Cr Choat said.
“This machine will give our officers greater access to roads and reserves to target invasive species and allows a greater coverage of area over a single day.
“The other great aspect of this particular vehicle is that it has wider applications and can be used for other tasks such as trapping, baiting and surveillance.”
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