When conditions dictated, roading contractor Downer EDI Works would be carrying out a gritting and road clearance regime.
This meant that on icy or snowy mornings clearance and gritting would begin for "priority routes" between 7.30am - although earlier applications were made by the contractor - and 10pm. Secondary roads would be gritted or cleared, as weather permitted between 8am and 6pm.
"If you have an issue or concern with the condition of a road or footpath, then please call the council and a request for service will be sent to the contractor.
"In general, these requests will be actioned within an hour, wherever possible and weather permitting," Mr Marshall said.
In addition to gritting, the application of the chemical calcium magnesium acetate (CMA), which prevented roads from freezing had also begun with an application on the problematic Fernhill Rd and roundabout and along Frankton Rd, on Thursday.
Applications would also be made to some footpaths this year.
"The CMA leaves a wet finish to roads and care is still required, which is also the case on gritted roads which can be slippery," Mr Marshall said.
People driving in the district were also asked to be aware that roads could freeze or re-freeze at any time of the day.
"It is not just an early-morning issue.
"If a route is treacherous, Downer will advise motorists to take an alternative route until it can be made safe and we will relay messages through local radio stations or you can call the council.
"The key is to drive to the conditions," Mr Marshall said.
Driving tips
• Drive to the conditions
• Look out for shaded areas or anywhere with permafrost
• Do not attempt to overtake a truck while it is gritting
• Slow down and increase your travelling distance between vehicles
• Carry chains
• Accelerate, brake and change gears gently
• Leave earlier than usual if travelling to work
• Be aware that if a vehicle is travelling slowly in front of you it may be for good reason
• Listen to a local radio station for local road conditions in the morning
