The Pothole Pandemic: A Crisis of Governance in Victoria The potholes pockmarking Victoria's roads are more than just a sign of poor infrastructure maintenance; they're a stark reminder of the state government's failure to prioritize its citizens' needs.
Recent articles highlighting the issue have left many wondering how this crisis developed and what it will take to fix it.
Statistics show that over 1,000 defects exist on local state owned roads, including potholes, dumped rubbish, and damaged guard rails.