Powys County Council’s first Pothole Pro machine has arrived in the county to help tackle pothole repairs.
The 'Pothole Pro' machine has arrived in Powys, marking a key part of Powys County Council’s £2.5 million investment in highways maintenance.
Crews are currently receiving specialist training to operate the equipment safely and effectively.
Councillor Jake Berriman, leader of Powys County Council, said: "Our residents rightly expect to see improvements to the county's roads and this investment is helping us deliver exactly that.
"The arrival of the first Pothole Pro demonstrates how we are combining investment in modern technology with the expertise of our highways teams to support stronger, longer-lasting repairs across Powys.
"I'd also like to thank Gary Bowen of WW Bowen Ltd for arranging the initial demonstration of the technology, which helped officers and members see first-hand the benefits it could bring to our communities."
The Pothole Pro is designed to prepare damaged road surfaces by cutting, cropping, and cleaning defects more efficiently.
This process allows crews to carry out stronger, more durable repairs across the county’s 5,500km road network.
Two additional machines are expected to join the fleet once they are manufactured and delivered.
Councillor Matthew Dorrance, deputy leader of Powys County Council, said: "This is another positive step forward in our investment in local infrastructure.
"Alongside training our staff, we are investing in modern equipment that will help our highways teams work more efficiently and effectively, supporting better outcomes for residents over the long term."
Councillor Jackie Charlton, cabinet member for a Greener Powys, said the machine would help deliver the council’s goals.
She said: "Maintaining and improving our roads remains a priority for the council.
"The Pothole Pro will provide our highways teams with an additional tool to help deliver more durable repairs and make the most of the investment we are making in the highway network.
"This investment supports our ambition for a Stronger, Fairer and Greener Powys by helping us improve local infrastructure and keep communities connected."
While the Pothole Pro will not repair potholes independently or solve all road condition issues immediately, it will form part of a broader highways maintenance programme.
This programme also includes resurfacing, drainage improvements, and structural repairs.
Once training is complete, the machine will be deployed across the county as part of planned maintenance work.
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