Improved weather conditions in the region over recent weeks have seen Central Coast Council crews rolling out more permanent road repairs across the region’s road network.
Council Director Infrastructure Services, Boris Bolgoff, said a flexible approach has been necessary to address the significant impacts from this year’s flooding events and consistent heavy rainfall.
“When it’s raining only temporary pothole repair works can be undertaken, which is why potholes can reappear within only weeks of repair,” he said.
“Longer term solutions can be undertaken when there’s periods of dry weather.
“This include heavy patching, where a whole section of a road is treated to repair and prevent potholes and road damage.
“Our crews have been ready and the roll-out of the priority works program is well underway.
“So far, 30,000 square metres of heavy patching has been completed on our roads – which is equivalent to the size of 19 football fields.
“Our crews and contractors are continuing to carry out further heavy patching each day as the weather allows.”
Highlights of some heavy patching works recently completed, or planned this week, include: Hillview St, Woy Woy; Dog Trap Rd, Somersby; Bias Ave, Bateau Bay; Treelands Dr, Jilliby; Showground Rd, Gosford; and Sherlock Lne, Tumbi Umbi.
As part of the yearly Capital Works Program, Council allocates funding to undertake an extensive Road Renewal Program.
Crews recently completed scheduled road renewal works at: Kincumber Cres, Davistown; Leonard St, Toukley; and Tuggerawong Rd, Tuggerawong.
During wet and dry weather pothole patching will continue to be undertaken to ensure the roadway remains safe, and until more permanent works can be carried out.
Administrator Rik Hart said it remains a priority of Council to maintain and improve the local road network and a commitment of funds and resources continues.
“A large percentage of Council’s operating budget is invested in roads each year, and following our improved financial position we’ve also allocated an extra $2.5M in road maintenance to further boost local road repairs,’” he said.
“We recently welcomed the NSW Government’s announcement that it will invest $50M to help regional and rural councils fix the increasing number of potholes brought on by this year’s extreme wet weather.
“Council has held discussions with Transport for NSW and has applied for funding .”
While Council proactively inspect the road pavement to identify any damage, residents and visitors are encouraged to report any potholes and other safety concerns through Council’s online Customer Service Centre or by calling Customer Service during business hours on 4306 7900.
To view this financial year’s road and drainage capital works projects and their status, view Council’s interactive online map at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au.
Source:
Media release, Nov 11
Central Coast Council