A record-breaking ‘Big Fill’ pothole blitz filled one hole every two minutes during its peak, with the Schrinner Council going full throttle to repair potholes following recent wet weather.
More than 1800 potholes were filled over a five-day period from 19 to 23 May, with 565 potholes filled during the blitz’s peak on Thursday, 21 May.
The ‘Big Fill’ represents a nearly 130 per cent increase in the number of potholes filled per day so far this year.
Around 100 tonnes of asphalt were used as part of the citywide operation, adding to the 47,645 potholes filled to the end of April alone.
Following severe wet weather, more than 1134 potholes were reported as part of the Schrinner Council’s ‘Big Fill’ campaign with multiple crews working around the clock to eclipse previous daily repair records.
Dedicated crews continue to respond and repair damage caused by recent inclement weather across Council’s 5700-kilometre road network.
Heavy rain on 18 and 19 May impacted local streets, opening up new potholes across Brisbane.
Up until the recent blitz, crews were repairing an average of 157 potholes every day across the city.
Rain remains enemy number one for roads, with water penetrating and weakening pavement structures beneath heavy traffic loads.
Residents are being urged to help identify potholes so crews can find and fill them fast.
Urgent potholes are inspected and made safe within 24 hours, while non-urgent potholes are responded to within seven business days.
The ‘Big Fill’ campaign is backed by a major resurfacing program delivering smoother and safer roads across Brisbane.
Since 1 July 2025, more than 177,000 tonnes of asphalt has been laid across the city’s road network, an additional 75,000 tonnes compared to the previous financial year.
More than 200 resurfacing projects have already been completed this financial year, including upgrades to key routes such as Ipswich Road, Compton Road and Vulture Street.
Residents can report potholes by calling 3403 8888 or lodging a request online.
Quotes attributable to Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner
“The ‘Big Fill’ went full throttle, smashing through a record number of pothole repairs in just a matter of days.
“Brisbane residents became our eyes on the road, and every report helped crews track down and fill potholes faster.
“When heavy rain punches holes in our roads, our crews don’t sit around waiting for the sun to come out, they get out there and get the job done to keep Brisbane moving.
“No hole will go unfilled.”
Quotes attributable to Infrastructure Chair, Cr Ryan Murphy
“We declared war on potholes, and we’re winning.
“Thanks to the Big Fill, a hole is filled every two minutes in Brisbane, which is a remarkable result.
“Our teams have worked around the clock hunting down potholes right across Brisbane and filling them at record speed.
“In fact, our pothole productivity more than doubled during the Big Fill, thanks to the enormous amounts of resident feedback.
“This is the biggest pothole blitz Brisbane has ever seen and our crews, with the help of Brisbane residents, have absolutely crushed it.”
