FUNDING PROGRAM TO MAKE OUR ROADS SAFER

Safety of local roads and the improvement of dangerous intersections will be at the centre of a funding program, federal member Libby Coker said today.

The Member for Corangamite Ms Coker said there are several local roads that community members had flagged as being very dangerous, including the intersection of the Bellarine Highway and Melaluka Road.
Community members had also mentioned the adjacent vehicle entrance at the Leopold Reserve; Ms Coker is urging community members and local councils to make submissions.

“It is really urgent that we act, we don’t want to see a fatality at this intersection, or any other,”
“So, if you have a concern about a local road, please take the time to nominate the road for funding through the Black Spot Program,” said Ms Coker.

Prior to the election, Ms Coker had formed a working group with members of the community to identify the location and was confident that the funding package would bring to light other unsafe intersections.

The Federal Government allocates $110 million per year to the ‘Black Spot Program’ which targets road locations where there is a high risk of accidents.

The program funds safety measures such as traffic lights and roundabouts and has played a significant role in reducing serious injuries and deaths on Australia’s roads.

Nominations for Black Spot locations are invited from state governments, local councils, community groups and associations as well as individuals.

A Consultative Panel will consider and recommend projects for approval.

More information on how to apply can be found here: https://investment.infrastructure.gov.au/about/local-initiatives/black-spot-program/nominate.aspx

Or contact the Office of Libby Coker MP: [email protected]
03 5261 7683

Quotes attributed to Assistant Minister Infrastructure and Transport, Carol Brown:
“The Australian Government allocates $110 million per year to the Black Spot Program.
“The Black Spot Program makes it possible for local communities to reactively fund projects where deaths have occurred as well as proactively fund projects where road related causalities may occur.”

“Applying for funding through the Black Spot Program is easy, all you need to do is fill in the online two-page form and submit it to your state or territory Black Spot Consultative Panel.”

“Black Spot funding is only available to projects submitted through the nomination process – so if a road concerns you, take the time to make a submission.”

Quotes attributed to the Member for Corangamite Libby Coker MP

“This major investment is part of the Albanese Government’s commitment to building safer local roads.”
“Our region is home to some of Australia’s most beautiful tourist routes, and this program will ensure the safety of those roads as growth and new development takes place.”

“In announcing this program, the Government recognises the importance of working with the Victorian Government to partner with local councils, such as the Surf Coast Shire, Golden Plains, the Borough of Queenscliff, to deliver the program in the state.”