Worst road funding backlogs in the Hunter revealed as councils play catch up

Worst road funding backlogs in the Hunter revealed as councils play catch up

NRMA report highlights Hunter region's $350 million road funding shortfall. Councils urge federal and state support to address disparities.

Report reveals deep backlog

Image: Daria Nipot/stock.adobe.comCash-strapped councils across New South Wales are facing a $3.4 billion road repair backlog. New figures suggest regional communities are bearing the brunt of deteriorating infrastructure and delayed recovery from recent floods. According to the NRMA analysis, the cost to bring local road networks up to standard has surged, driven by three consecutive years of extreme weather. One of the worst-hit areas is Clare…