The Federal Government is addressing safety at 15 locations in Tasmania under the 2026-27 Black Spot Program funding round.
The Black Spot Program provides $150 million annually towards improving road safety at sites across the country – particularly funding measures such as traffic lights, safety barriers, roundabouts and pedestrian crossings at locations where several serious crashes have occurred or are at risk of occurring.
It is a key part of the Federal Government’s commitment under the National Road Safety Strategy 2021-2030.
“The Black Spot Program delivers low-cost improvements that have demonstrated effectiveness in reducing the risk of serious crashes and fatalities,” said Kristy McBain, Federal Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories.
“With our increased funding commitment to this long-running program, I encourage individuals, organisations and local governments to nominate sites in their local communities for consideration in the next funding round.”
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The Federal Government has allocated $3.5 million to address the specific safety projects Tasmania.
The projects were recommended by the Tasmanian Black Spot Consultative Panel, which is comprised of local stakeholders who are best placed to ensure nominations of the highest priority and importance to the local community are recommended for approval.
“These projects have been recommended by those who know our local roads best – members of the public, local councils and road user groups,” said Anne Urquhart, Chair of the Tasmanian Black Spot Consultative Panel.
“These important works will make our roads safer for all road users.”
Anyone can nominate a Black Spot for consideration, including individuals, community groups and local councils.
More information on the program can be found here.
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