Plugging those potholes

As complaints regarding the many potholes throughout the region continue to pour in, many are asking why Central Coast Council keeps filling holes on the same road instead of doing longer-term repairs.

A spokesperson said Council does both over the life cycle of a road and to manage the network in an economic and sustainable way.

“Basic pothole filling is the first level of maintenance to keep the road safe for the public,” the spokesperson said.

“Where potholes consistently re-occur or the road deteriorates further, a more substantial and longer lasting heavy patch repair is considered – based on what has been done to date, the risk profile and what renewal work is planned for that section of the road.

“Our annual road renewal program consists of various treatments that complete the cycle – from lower cost resurfacing to higher cost road rehabilitation and reconstruction.”

As Council continues to try to keep up with the region’s deteriorating roads, recent pothole works have been undertaken at Blackwall, Dooralong, Gorokan, Killarney Vale, Lemon Tree, Terrigal, The Entrance and Warnervale.

Heavy patching has been undertaken at: Wisemans Ferry Rd, Central Mangrove and Mangrove Mountain; Ourimbah Creek Rd, Ourimbah; Peats Ridge Rd, Peats Ridge; Fleet St, Umina Beach; and Cary St/Pemmell St/Kinarra Ave, Wyoming.

Road renewal has been taking place at: Bay Rd, Blue Bay; Eloura Rd, Long Jetty; Glen Rd, Ourimbah; and Yarramalong Rd, Yarramalong.

Unsealed road grading has been undertaken at Mangrove Creek Rd, Green Grove.

Residents are encouraged to report any specific maintenance or safety concerns to Council, which will then be investigated and responded to.

You can lodge reports at  https://www.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/council/contact/online-services or by calling 4306 7900 during business hours.

Scheduled road maintenance works can be checked at https://www.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/council/council-news/roads-update.

Terry Collins