AI helps fix nearly 13,000 potholes in Moreton Bay

Nearly 13,000 potholes have been repaired across the City of Moreton Bay in the past six months, with artificial intelligence helping crews find road damage faster.

Council confirmed 12,896 potholes were filled during that period, including 4,547 identified using AI technology mounted on kerbside recycling trucks. Since 2020, the system has helped detect more than 48,000 potholes across the region.

Mayor Peter Flannery said Council was responsible for maintaining more than 3,800km of roads across the city.

“We are responsible for more than 3,800km of roads across the City of Moreton Bay, and we’re investing in local roads so that our residents can enjoy safer and smoother trips,” he said.

Dashcams paired with AI software are installed on 14 recycling trucks, which travel the same routes every fortnight. The footage is analysed to identify potholes and other defects, with jobs prioritised based on severity.

More than $64 million is being invested in Council’s 2025–26 road rehabilitation and resurfacing program, which will see at least 110 local roads upgraded across all divisions .

Residents can report potholes and other road defects using the Snap Send Solve app at https://www.snapsendsolve.com/ to help crews respond quickly.