Billion-dollar blitz on regional potholes and road maintenance delivers smoother trips for Central Coast
The Minns Labor Government has accelerated the delivery of $298,239 to undertake a pothole and road repair blitz on the state road network across the Central Coast, as part of its ongoing work to build better infrastructure for New South Wales.
It comes after NSW Government funding saw 184,000 potholes across regional communities filled during 2024/25.
The Minns Labor Government continues investing in road infrastructure in the regions to build a stronger, more resilient network for NSW communities.
In addition to the accelerated state network pothole and road repair blitz, $147 million of funding through block grants - $3.2 million more than last year - has been committed to helping regional councils struggling with high road maintenance costs, withCentral Coast Councilallocated $8,130,104 over two years.
Minister for Roads and Minister for Regional Transport Jenny Aitchison MP said:
"The people and businesses of NSW rely on our road network, and I'm incredibly proud of the work being done by Transport for NSW teams as well as local councils to make our entire network safer and more reliable.
"Long after storms or bushfires pass, recovery continues for our teams. Whether plugging potholes or undertaking massive multi-year infrastructure rebuilds, the work never ends.”
Minister for the Central Coast and the Member for Wyong David Harris MP said:
“This funding will ensure the Central Coast and all regional communities get their fair share of state road maintenance investment in the regions, which will total up to $1.25 billion this financial year.
“Up to$298,239of this fast-tracked funding has been allocated to the Central Coast to make our state roads safer, more reliable and fairer— because every community deserves roads they can depend on to get to work, school and home.
“This money boosts the allocation to state roads on the Coast of up to $51, 707, 647to deliver more priority repair work.”
Member for Swansea Yasmin Catley MP said:
“We always ask drivers to do the right thing on our roads, but it’s just as important that the roads themselves are safe and reliable.
“Here in Swansea and right across the Central Coast, our roads are busy with people heading up and down the coast and we want everyone to get where they’re going safely.
“As our region keeps growing, so does the need for safer, smoother connections. These upgrades help our roads keep up with our communities, support local jobs and make sure people can travel safely now and into the future.”
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch MP said:
“With over $51 million of maintenance funding invested in our Central Coast state-owned roads this financial year alone, the NSW Government is committed to creating a safe, more reliable road network for our community.
“The condition of our roads is one of the most common concerns raised with me when speaking with our community. This funding shows that the NSW Government is not just listening, but acting, funding a stronger road system for the Central Coast.”
Member for The Entrance David Mehan MP said:
“This funding will make a real difference for drivers across the Coast, especially along key routes like Wyong Road and the Central Coast Highway.
“It’s great to see the Minns Labor Government investing in safer, more reliable roads and delivering real improvements for our local community.”