‘Nothing short of a disgrace’: Potholes abound as road maintenance falls by the wayside
The City of Whittlesea has reported over a thousand defects on state-owned roads, including potholes and damaged guard rails. Mayor Lawrie Cox criticized the state government's handling of road maintenance, stating that the situation is unacceptable. He emphasized that local councils cannot bear the financial burden of maintaining roads that should be the responsibility of the state.
- ▪The City of Whittlesea identified 1302 issues across 206 kilometers of state-owned roads.
- ▪Common defects include potholes, damaged guard rails, and dumped rubbish.
- ▪Maintenance frequency has decreased from every eight weeks to every six months since a change in contractors.
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