The State Government says more than 106,500 potholes have been repaired across regional NSW so far this financial year, part of a major road maintenance push following years of severe weather and surface damage.
The maintenance program includes widening shoulders, drainage upgrades, localised resurfacing and targeted safety treatments. More than 1,400 small projects have been delivered since July 2025, supported by a $155 million funding boost that has lifted the regional road maintenance budget to $1.25 billion this year.
Work is being carried out by Transport for NSW crews, including 71 new apprentices and trainees recently deployed to support frontline maintenance operations.
Roads Minister Jenny Aitchison said repairing more than half a million potholes in three years was a major achievement, but the task was ongoing.
“The job is by no means done, but it is a hell of a lot more than the Liberals and Nationals ever delivered,” she said.
“Half a million in three years is a major milestone but our fight against potholes is ongoing, and we will be working hard to repair and resurface as many as we can.
“This work is not glamorous, but it’s the basics that matter. You can’t build a new tunnel every day, but you can use resources wisely to keep roads safe and reliable, and that’s exactly what we’re doing.”
