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flag Heavy rains worsened road damage in NSW’s Central West, with pothole complaints doubling in Orange and councils struggling to keep up due to rising costs and limited funding.

flag Heavy rainfall and minor flooding in the Central West region have led to a surge in road damage reports, with Orange seeing double the pothole complaints compared to earlier this year and Dubbo receiving 833 road issue requests since January. flag Bathurst, Orange, and Dubbo councils manage over 3,000 km of roads, prioritizing repairs based on safety, traffic, and risk, but rising construction and material costs are straining their ability to maintain service levels. flag Bathurst Mayor Robert Taylor warned of unsustainable pressures without funding reform. flag Councils rely on community reports to spot emerging issues, as weather disruptions can delay planned maintenance. flag Austroads’ national safety dashboard rates many Central West roads at three or below out of five, reflecting concerns about safety, design, and conditions.

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