Pothole Poll Pledge to Secure State's Roads

Potholes aren’t just a road hazard – they’re a test of basic governance

Tackling the state of Victoria’s roads will be a measure of a party’s commitment to voters.

'It is my priority': government commits to fund pothole repairs, is it enough?

Victoria's government pledges $352 million to fix 500,000 potholes by January. Learn why road quality remains a priority amid calls for a long-term strategy.

Western Highway among priority list for $352 million government pothole fix

Premier Ben Carroll announces $352 million to repair 500,000 potholes statewide. It comes as the Ballarat region faces a pothole crisis.

Pothole poll pledge to secure state's roads

A state premier's promise to fix half a million potholes has drawn criticism from the opposition as both parties take potholes to the polls.

Victorian roads 'not good enough', premier says amid pothole pledge

Victorian Premier Ben Carroll says the government will double the number of potholes it fixes this year to 500,000, at a cost of $352 million.

'We can afford it': government makes pledge to double pothole spending

The Victorian government has vowed to double the number of potholes removed this year as the state's farmers indicate roads are their biggest concern.