Wattle Range Council is encouraging residents to help identify and report potholes across the region following recent heavy rainfall.
Potholes have become a key focus for Council crews, with almost 2,500km of roads to maintain across the district, including nearly 2,000km of unsealed roads.
Council Chief Executive Officer Ben Gower said community reports play an important role in helping Council respond quickly to problem areas.
"With almost 2,500km of roads to maintain, potholes are a high priority on our works list," Mr Gower said.
" Maintaining our unsealed roads is an ongoing challenge. Many roads need additional gravel pavement, which helps reduce potholes and improve durability. In some instances, such as wet weather, we may carry out temporary repairs to keep road safe. Where this occurs, we will return when conditions allow to complete more permanent works.”
Mr Gower said potholes on sealed roads present a different challenge, as not all roads within the district are maintained by Council.
"The State Government is responsible for maintaining major transport links and highways throughout our region, so it's important that reports are directed to the correct authority," he said.
The following roads within the Wattle Range Council area are maintained by the Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DIT):
- Princes Highway
- Riddoch Highway
- Southern Ports Highway
- Mount Burr Road
- Overland Track
- Mount McIntyre Road
- Nangwarry Road
- Wattle Range Road (unsealed)
- Clay Wells Road
- The Springs Road
- Kangaroo Flat Road
- Mile Hill and Diagonal Roads
- Casterton Road
- Church Street, Penola
- Robe Road, Penola
- Julian Street East, Penola
- Ridge Terrace, Millicent
- Main Street, Millicent
- Williams Road, Millicent
- Mount Gambier Road, Millicent
- George Street, Millicent
- Adelaide Road, Millicent
- Railway Terrace East, Tantanoola
Residents are encouraged to report potholes on Council-managed roads through the Antenno App for residents, calling Council on 8733 0900 or emailing council@wattlerange.sa.gov.au.
When reporting a pothole, residents should provide as much information as possible, including its location, approximate size and, where possible, a photo.
The Antenno App is free to download and provides a quick and easy way to report potholes and other maintenance issues directly to Council. Reports can include photos and location details, helping Council log and schedule works more efficiently.
Potholes on State Government-managed roads can be reported to the Department for Infrastructure and Transport on 1300 872 677 or online at www.dit.sa.gov.au/contact_us/compliments_and_complaints.
Community reports help Council identify problem areas and prioritise repairs, helping keep local roads safe and well maintained for everyone.
