Temporary road fix anger

A council spokesperson said potholes and uneven surfaces have resulted from unforeseen complications with the road’s structure.

“Council does not believe the deterioration is a result of the works in April,” the spokesperson said.

“Temporary works were completed in October until a permanent fix is made. This cannot be implemented until further testing of the road base is completed.”

Seymour’s Ian Carey said the road had “crumbled into a rim-bending, tyre-destroying disgrace” after the first repair job April.

“There are potholes where none previously existed. I hate to think what would happen if we experienced some real rain,” he said.

“I trust the ratepayer has not footed the bill for this obviously incompetent workmanship.

“I thought most people had heard of the fly-by-night asphalt scammers. Obviously, someone has not. You get what you pay for.”