Thousands of potholes have been repaired across City of Moreton Bay, as Council accelerated road maintenance with the support of artificial intelligence technology.
More than 12,896 potholes were filled and repaired over the past six months, with 4,547 identified using AI. Since 2020, the technology has helped detect 48,282 potholes across the local government area.
The works form part of a $64 million investment in Council’s 2025-26 road rehabilitation and resurfacing program, delivered under its first $1 billion budget. The program is expected to see at least 110 local roads resurfaced across all 12 Council divisions, improving safety and driving conditions for residents and visitors.
City of Moreton Bay Mayor, Peter Flannery, said the investment supported the long-term reliability of the city’s extensive road network.
“We are responsible for more than 3,800 kilometres of roads across City of Moreton Bay, and we are investing in local roads so that our residents can enjoy safer and smoother trips,” Flannery said.
“As we grow towards a population of one million residents over the next 30 years, Council remains committed to ensuring our infrastructure is maintained and fit for purpose.
“These works extend the life of road surfaces, helping to minimise deteriorating conditions and recurrent maintenance that can become a significant cost to ratepayers,” he said.
Council began rolling out smart technology across its kerbside collection fleet in early 2019, pairing dashcams with AI systems to fast-track the identification and scheduling of road repairs.
Footage captured by the vehicles is transmitted to cloud-based systems, where AI is used to identify potholes, cracking, line markings and signage, while protecting privacy. Detected defects are then incorporated into Council’s maintenance program, with works prioritised according to severity.
Smart technology is now utilised across all 14 Council recycling trucks, which follow the same routes every fortnight. This regular coverage enables crews to quickly identify emerging defects and schedule timely repairs.
“Our recycling trucks drive consistent routes, allowing them to detect new road issues as soon as they appear,” Flannery said.
In addition to AI-detected defects, Council also carried out proactive inspections, identifying and repairing 6,812 potholes during the same period. A further 1,537 repairs were completed in response to customer reports.
“Potholes often develop after periods of heavy rain, but our crews have been working hard to ensure repairs are completed in a timely manner,” Flannery said.
Residents are encouraged to report potholes and other road defects through the Snap Send Solve app to assist Council in maintaining safe and reliable local roads.
