A recent NRMA report revealed the Central Coast had the second-highest number of callouts in NSW to fix tyres and wheels.
NRMA analysis found that since July last year more than 13 per cent (about 56,000) of callouts for NRMA patrols in NSW related to tyre and wheel damage.
The NRMA says this is despite lower traffic volumes through COVID restrictions, but recent sustained heavy rain has caused a growing number of potholes and road shoulder damage.
The top 5 council areas for NRMA patrols attending breakdowns caused by wheel and tyre damage in the past six months are:
Blacktown 2,581, Central Coast 2,580, Canterbury-Bankstown 2,451, Northern Beaches 2,126, Sydney 1,805.
Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, says the Central Coast has one of the worst roadwork backlogs in NSW.
“After recent weather events, there are even more potholes and hazards on our roads,” she said.
“We deserve better roads to improve safety, ease congestion, and reduce the cost of wear and tear on our cars.
“That’s why I’ve been working tirelessly to secure funding for our local roads, particularly on the north end of the Coast.”
Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, Catherine King, was in Charmhaven on May 4, to announce that if Labor was elected on May 21, it would provide a national boost to roads funding under the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program (LRCI).
This expansion of $250M would focus on outer urban and regional roads and take the total size of the LRCI program to $3.25B Australia-wide.
The LRCI Program funds councils to undertake local priority projects and upgrade infrastructure.
“Councils do great work, but many simply don’t have the resources to upgrade all the roads they need to,” King said.
“That’s why an Albanese Labor government will give them the support they need, partnering with councils across the country to upgrade local roads.”
Sue Murray
Can’t we get footpaths instead! Especially round family friendly North Gosford where you’re constantly having to walk your kids in the road around dangerous bends to get between the main residential areas and the schools / daycares. Makes the place much safer, stops cars parking on what should be a safe place to walk and dramatically lifts the aesthetic of the place. You’ve had ample opportunity to learn how to fix roads, try something else.