Resident Neil Keele is concerned that a serious accident will occur if something isn’t done about multiple potholes around the Kings Ave/Mobbs Rd roundabout at Terrigal which have been unattended for around 10 weeks.
“Something needs to be done and the only way to get something done is to stir things up,” he said.
“It’s extremely dangerous at that roundabout especially.
“You have to try to weave around the potholes.
“I had to have tyres replaced at a cost of around $100 because I hit one of them and my neighbour had the same experience.”
Keele said he first contacted Central Coast Council 8-10 weeks ago after the potholes had already been there for some weeks.
“Subsequently I made a further report by phone a few weeks later and I received an acknowledgement email,” he said.
“Since then I have been interstate and returned more than a week ago.
“Nothing has been done about the numerous potholes mentioned in those reports and they are all much larger and deeper.”
Keele said it was also concerning that the problem roundabout is on the 67/68 bus routes.
“Unfortunately, there are more holes on approach to and from the roundabout now in addition to the ones already reported multiple times,” he said.
“Mobbs Rd has numerous holes up to Terrigal Dr.”
Keele has written to Council asking for details on a timeframe for repairs with no response as yet.
He said he understood pressures put on Council by recent rain events and that much effort was being concentrated on roads to the north of the region and around the Lower Hawkesbury impacted by the flood event.
However, he said the Terrigal situation pre-dated the most recent floods and he was concerned the Council’s recent financial difficulties and staff cuts had impacted its ability to service the entire region.
A Council spokesperson said as a result of continuous and intense rainfall being experienced across the Coast, there has been an increase in the number of potholes on the road network.
“Council staff are continuing to inspect the road network and identify defects such as potholes for repair,” the spokesperson said.
“Interim pothole patching works were carried out in this area during June; however, with continued wet weather further works are required.
“Council officers have undertaken a recent inspection of the area and the potholes located within the Kings Ave/Mobbs Rd roundabout are scheduled for repair by the week ending Friday, July 22.
“Further pothole repairs in the area have also been scheduled and will be undertaken on a priority risk basis.”
Terry Collins