Central Coast Council crews have been busy taking advantage of the recent periods of improved weather to roll 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. 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,” Mr Bolgoff said.

“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 for this coming week, include:

• Hillview Street, Woy Woy – recently completed
• Dog Trap Road, Somersby – in progress
• Bias Avenue, Bateau Bay – in progress
• Treelands Drive, Jilliby – in progress
• Showground Road, Gosford – starting soon
• Sherlock Lane, Tumbi Umbi - starting soon

As part of the yearly Capital Works Program, Council allocates funding to undertake an extensive Road Renewal Program. This long-term solution includes the rehabilitation and resurfacing of the road , which requires a longer period of suitable weather conditions to complete each set of works. Crews were prepared and recently completed scheduled road renewal works at:

• Kincumber Crescent, Davistown
• Leonard Street, Toukley
• Tuggerawong Road, 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 $2.5millon in road maintenance to further boost local road repairs,’” Mr Hart said.

“We recently welcomed the NSW Government’s announcement that it will invest $50million 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 to assist Central Coast Council.

“Thank you to our Central Coast community for patience and understanding as we work through the program of works, and more permanent solutions, as soon as possible.”

Reporting potholes and road damage - Whilst Council proactively inspect the road pavement to identify any damage, we encourage our residents and visitors to report any potholes and other safety concerns to Council. These can be easily and quickly lodged at any time through Council’s online Customer Service Centre or by calling Customer Service during business hours on 4306 7900.

Capital Works interactive map - 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

For more information on pothole repairs, read Council's pothole fact sheet.

Caption:  Heavy pacthing works at Hillview Street, Woy Woy 

Caption: Road renewal works at  Leonard Street, Toukley