More and more potholes have cropped up on Southern Highland roads overnight as the region experiences extreme rainfall and flooding.
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While the exact number of new potholes is not currently known, a Wingecarribee Shire Council spokesperson has said that "resources are being diverted to filling potholes and making roads safe."
"Numerous roads are still closed and we can't access them at this stage to verify their condition," they said.
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"Approximately 100 tonnes of pothole patching was undertaken last week and up until Monday afternoon.
"The total cost of the road damages has not been calculated as yet and estimates cannot be properly accounted until the rains have stopped and all roads re-opened and assessed."
Residents who feel a pothole has damaged their vehicle, they can may make a claim against the council.
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A Wingecarribee Shire Council spokesperson said that just because a claim was submitted, there was no guarantee of a payout.
"All claims are assessed on a without prejudice basis,"
"The council refers to Section 45 of the Civil Liability Act to determine if the council is liable.
"If residents see a pothole, they should drive to the conditions, suspend all non-essential travel and report it to 48680888."
Claim forms can be found at https://www.wsc.nsw.gov.au/Council/Corporate-Forms/Claim-Notification-Form
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