It’s a common occurrence—driving around in your car and coming face to face with yet another road needing serious repair.

From huge potholes to uneven surfaces, we have all been victims of bad road infrastructure at some point, much to the dismay of hardworking taxpayers.

Recently, Aussies across the country have been expressing their outrage, and it appears that someone has finally had enough.

‘Fix it you lazy p****s’ was spray-painted on an Adelaide road, with an arrow indicating an uneven kerb at a roundabout.

Efforts were made to smooth the surface, but the job remained unfinished, leading to a blunt call for action.

An anonymous road user voiced frustration about the deteriorating condition of the roundabout. Image source: Facebook

MP Blair Boyer, the South Australian Minister of Education, Training, and Skills, posted an image of the road message on social media.

While he made it clear that he doesn’t endorse graffiti, he did take the responsibility of alerting authorities about the road conditions.

‘I don’t agree with spray painting the road to make your point (and just creating further work for the council in the process), but nonetheless, I have written to the City of Tee Tree Gully council about the kerb,’ he wrote.

Thousands of locals commented on his post, with some pointing out that it’s telling when representatives only seem to pay attention to such issues after a drastic measure like this is taken.

‘If the council fixed it in a timely fashion in the first place, people wouldn’t have to resort to spray painting a road,’ one shared.

According to data obtained by The Adelaide Advertiser through a Freedom of Information request, South Australians face a hefty $3 billion price tag to fix their deteriorating roads.

The figures indicate that approximately 2039 kilometres of roads are in significant disrepair.

‘People are sick and tired…we have to put up with bad roads and bad footpaths,’ another Adelaide local said.

South Australians need about $3 billion to fix their crumbling roads, covering around 2039 kilometres. Image source: Pixabay

The issue is not exclusive to South Australia; several La Niña and flooding weather events in recent years appear to have significantly impacted road conditions across Australia.

Additionally, it seems federal government funding is not keeping up with the resources demanded by local councils.

Local councils, overseeing 75 per cent of Australia’s roads, only receive four per cent of national taxation for maintenance, according to the Australia Local Government Association.

This underscores the challenges in sustaining and improving the country’s roads.

‘The research shows that over the past 20 years, federal Financial Assistance Grants have failed to keep pace with the rising costs of constructing and maintaining roads,’ Australian Local Government Association President Councillor Linda Scott explained.

Key Takeaways

• An Adelaide road user expressed their frustration over the city’s road conditions by spray painting a message calling for action.
• An image of the written message was posted online by MP Blair Boyer, the South Australian Minister of Education, Training and Skills, who subsequently notified local authorities.
• South Australians face almost $3 billion to fix their crumbling roads, with up to 2039 kilometres of roads in major disrepair.
• Despite councils collectively managing around 75 per cent of Australia’s road network, only four per cent of national taxation goes toward road maintenance and repair.

Members, what are your thoughts on this story? How should the government address problems with distressing road conditions? Share your views in the comments below!

 

[Joseph Gallina]

There are a whole host of reasons, excuses and statements we can all make on the quality of our roads. In most cases we are right and in most cases those whose responsibility it is to maintain a quality infrastructure are lacking. It always seems ironic to me that in many cases industry and governments think they are doing us (the users) a favour by laying down roads and maintaining the infrastructure. But in actual fact we are doing them the favour by providing that demand. If it is your job or responsibility to provide that service, then it comes as a result of a demand and need. You should be thankful for it and the many positives that result from that demand.

The other issue is that we should never compare our current situation with other similar situations around the world. When you bench mark you should do so by looking at the best and not the worst. Saying things like 'stop complaining, you're lucky you don't live in ???????' is a false economy and only leads to mediocrity.

Benchmark against those that are the best and try and stive for that standard.

 

[Dougy55]

It’s a common occurrence—driving around in your car and coming face to face with yet another road needing serious repair.

From huge potholes to uneven surfaces, we have all been victims of bad road infrastructure at some point, much to the dismay of hardworking taxpayers.

Recently, Aussies across the country have been expressing their outrage, and it appears that someone has finally had enough.

‘Fix it you lazy p****s’ was spray-painted on an Adelaide road, with an arrow indicating an uneven kerb at a roundabout.

Efforts were made to smooth the surface, but the job remained unfinished, leading to a blunt call for action.

View attachment 33545

An anonymous road user voiced frustration about the deteriorating condition of the roundabout. Image source: Facebook

MP Blair Boyer, the South Australian Minister of Education, Training, and Skills, posted an image of the road message on social media.

While he made it clear that he doesn’t endorse graffiti, he did take the responsibility of alerting authorities about the road conditions.

‘I don’t agree with spray painting the road to make your point (and just creating further work for the council in the process), but nonetheless, I have written to the City of Tee Tree Gully council about the kerb,’ he wrote.

Thousands of locals commented on his post, with some pointing out that it’s telling when representatives only seem to pay attention to such issues after a drastic measure like this is taken.

‘If the council fixed it in a timely fashion in the first place, people wouldn’t have to resort to spray painting a road,’ one shared.

According to data obtained by The Adelaide Advertiser through a Freedom of Information request, South Australians face a hefty $3 billion price tag to fix their deteriorating roads.

The figures indicate that approximately 2039 kilometres of roads are in significant disrepair.

‘People are sick and tired…we have to put up with bad roads and bad footpaths,’ another Adelaide local said.

View attachment 33546

South Australians need about $3 billion to fix their crumbling roads, covering around 2039 kilometres. Image source: Pixabay

The issue is not exclusive to South Australia; several La Niña and flooding weather events in recent years appear to have significantly impacted road conditions across Australia.

Additionally, it seems federal government funding is not keeping up with the resources demanded by local councils.

Local councils, overseeing 75 per cent of Australia’s roads, only receive four per cent of national taxation for maintenance, according to the Australia Local Government Association.

This underscores the challenges in sustaining and improving the country’s roads.

‘The research shows that over the past 20 years, federal Financial Assistance Grants have failed to keep pace with the rising costs of constructing and maintaining roads,’ Australian Local Government Association President Councillor Linda Scott explained.

Key Takeaways

• An Adelaide road user expressed their frustration over the city’s road conditions by spray painting a message calling for action.
• An image of the written message was posted online by MP Blair Boyer, the South Australian Minister of Education, Training and Skills, who subsequently notified local authorities.
• South Australians face almost $3 billion to fix their crumbling roads, with up to 2039 kilometres of roads in major disrepair.
• Despite councils collectively managing around 75 per cent of Australia’s road network, only four per cent of national taxation goes toward road maintenance and repair.

Members, what are your thoughts on this story? How should the government address problems with distressing road conditions? Share your views in the comments below!

Australia needs to look to the Netherlands and take example of how they build roads.Theirs are made from largely recycled materials and can last up to 40 years before needing repair or replacement.

 

[senclub]

It’s a common occurrence—driving around in your car and coming face to face with yet another road needing serious repair.

From huge potholes to uneven surfaces, we have all been victims of bad road infrastructure at some point, much to the dismay of hardworking taxpayers.

Recently, Aussies across the country have been expressing their outrage, and it appears that someone has finally had enough.

‘Fix it you lazy p****s’ was spray-painted on an Adelaide road, with an arrow indicating an uneven kerb at a roundabout.

Efforts were made to smooth the surface, but the job remained unfinished, leading to a blunt call for action.

View attachment 33545

An anonymous road user voiced frustration about the deteriorating condition of the roundabout. Image source: Facebook

MP Blair Boyer, the South Australian Minister of Education, Training, and Skills, posted an image of the road message on social media.

While he made it clear that he doesn’t endorse graffiti, he did take the responsibility of alerting authorities about the road conditions.

‘I don’t agree with spray painting the road to make your point (and just creating further work for the council in the process), but nonetheless, I have written to the City of Tee Tree Gully council about the kerb,’ he wrote.

Thousands of locals commented on his post, with some pointing out that it’s telling when representatives only seem to pay attention to such issues after a drastic measure like this is taken.

‘If the council fixed it in a timely fashion in the first place, people wouldn’t have to resort to spray painting a road,’ one shared.

According to data obtained by The Adelaide Advertiser through a Freedom of Information request, South Australians face a hefty $3 billion price tag to fix their deteriorating roads.

The figures indicate that approximately 2039 kilometres of roads are in significant disrepair.

‘People are sick and tired…we have to put up with bad roads and bad footpaths,’ another Adelaide local said.

View attachment 33546

South Australians need about $3 billion to fix their crumbling roads, covering around 2039 kilometres. Image source: Pixabay

The issue is not exclusive to South Australia; several La Niña and flooding weather events in recent years appear to have significantly impacted road conditions across Australia.

Additionally, it seems federal government funding is not keeping up with the resources demanded by local councils.

Local councils, overseeing 75 per cent of Australia’s roads, only receive four per cent of national taxation for maintenance, according to the Australia Local Government Association.

This underscores the challenges in sustaining and improving the country’s roads.

‘The research shows that over the past 20 years, federal Financial Assistance Grants have failed to keep pace with the rising costs of constructing and maintaining roads,’ Australian Local Government Association President Councillor Linda Scott explained.

Key Takeaways

• An Adelaide road user expressed their frustration over the city’s road conditions by spray painting a message calling for action.
• An image of the written message was posted online by MP Blair Boyer, the South Australian Minister of Education, Training and Skills, who subsequently notified local authorities.
• South Australians face almost $3 billion to fix their crumbling roads, with up to 2039 kilometres of roads in major disrepair.
• Despite councils collectively managing around 75 per cent of Australia’s road network, only four per cent of national taxation goes toward road maintenance and repair.

Members, what are your thoughts on this story? How should the government address problems with distressing road conditions? Share your views in the comments below!

Bradley Street Glenmore Park is a shocker. 8/10 potholes.
Have to go over double lines to avoid them.

 

[Littleboy8]

Why would you want good roads when your taxes can go into replacing decent buildings, landscaping and preparing for Olympic Games that no one wants?

 

[Lizzylou]

Hey why not blame the current government, people seem to be blaming them for everything else. The roads are terrible, although I haven't seen one person say hang on we pay registration for our cars, and council rates where is the money going from those sources of income? I don't agree with graffiti either but if you are travelling on the roads and suddenly you hit a pothole that bursts your tire and you lose control it wouldn't matter what speed you were doing. Sadly it always comes down to money and Australian workers NOT doing the job properly.

 

[Littleboy8]

Hey why not blame the current government, people seem to be blaming them for everything else. The roads are terrible, although I haven't seen one person say hang on we pay registration for our cars, and council rates where is the money going from those sources of income? I don't agree with graffiti either but if you are travelling on the roads and suddenly you hit a pothole that bursts your tire and you lose control it wouldn't matter what speed you were doing. Sadly it always comes down to money and Australian workers NOT doing the job properly.

That’s exactly what happened to me in tassie biggest pothole I’ve ever seen and had nowhere to go. Totalled the front of my brand new car we only purchased a week before.lucky there was no tree involved.