A New South Wales pothole blitz has seen more than 106,500 repaired in regional parts of the state over the past seven months.
According to the NSW Government, crews have been on the ground daily across regional areas to repair road defects early before small problems become bigger issues. They claim to have filled over 500,000 potholes since March 2023 – “lifting the share of pothole-free state-managed roads across regional NSW to 82 per cent”.
“Under our watch, we have filled more than half a million potholes across NSW, and 106,500 across regional NSW in the past seven months,” said Minister for Roads, Jenny Aitchison.
“This is the biggest crackdown on potholes we’ve seen in decades.
“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.”
The work is being supported by $155 million in accelerated funding, boosting the regional road maintenance budget to $1.25 billion this year.
Since July 2025, more than 1400 small uplift projects have also been delivered across regional state-managed roads – including intersection improvements, shoulder sealing, drainage upgrades, localised repaving and targeted safety treatment.
Member for Bega, Dr Michael Holland added, “Here, on the Far South Coast, our roads are our lifelines. They connect families to school and work and each other, they support freight movements and underpin our vital tourism industry.
“After years of severe weather and heavy use, road maintenance has needed sustained attention. The repair of more than 106,500 potholes across regional NSW in just seven months demonstrates a clear focus on getting the fundamentals right.
“In our region, smoother and safer roads mean fewer accidents, less damage to vehicles and greater confidence for locals and visitors.
“This is about practical delivery – investing in maintenance, supporting local jobs, and ensuring our road network remains reliable and resilient. This is the everyday work that keeps our communities moving and it’s work that makes a big difference.”
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