A recent feature in The Mercury has put a spotlight on the deteriorating state of Tasmania’s roads, using exclusive Snap Send Solve data to track the pothole plague sweeping the state. The article highlights a significant 13% statewide increase in pothole reports, with some regions hitting their worst levels on record.
The data provided a clear map of where the infrastructure is under the most pressure, showing that local roads are crumbling faster than they can be repaired.
Our data allowed The Mercury to pinpoint exactly which areas are struggling most with road maintenance:
- The South East region saw an astronomical 126% jump in reports, the highest in the state.
- Hobart and its surrounds recorded a 26% increase, while the Launceston and North East region rose by 14%.
- The West and North West were the only catchments to see a reprieve, with reports dropping by 21%.
- October 2025 was identified as the worst single month for reports, likely due to heavy weather and flooding events.
TasFarmers, President Ian Sauer, noted that while state-managed highways are generally well-maintained, the 88% of potholes occurring on local council roads pose a severe risk to farmers, transport operators, and tourists.
"Potholes are dangerous. Drivers risk damaging vehicles or causing accidents, particularly on the regional roads that farmers, transport operators and tourists rely on every day," Mr. Sauer told The Mercury.
Our CEO, Danny Gorog, explained to The Mercury, the data shows that the community is no longer willing to look the other way when it comes to the quality of their local infrastructure.
"There is definitely an expectation within the community that these things get managed and maintained with a high degree of quality."
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