The Australian Government has announced $33.3 million in funding to improve 56 known crash sites in Victoria under the 2024-25 Black Spot Program.
Casey Council will see two projects in this duration; one of them is the Wedgewood Road – Abbott Road Hallam, with a $246,816 contribution from the federal government.
The proposed treatment will see the installation of road safety platforms on Wedgewood Road, and in the north and south of Abbott Road, as well as signage and improved delineation treatments.
Bruce MP Julian Hill said that this funding “is terrific news for our community”.
“More than $350,000 will go to fix two local black spots, increasing road safety in Doveton and Hallam where serious crashes occur or are at risk of occurring,” he said.
The second project is on Power Road – Kidds Road Doveton, with the proposed treatment looking to install multiple road cushions at approaches to the existing roundabout, with the improvement of delineation/line markings and signage; the federal government will be contributing $121,027.
For further context, the Black Spot Program is a nationwide initiative aimed at reducing crashes on roads by identifying and funding the improvement of high-risk locations, according to the federal government’s Infrastructure Investment Program.
“Every death on Australian roads is a tragedy which could have been avoided.
“I encourage anyone who knows of a dangerous road location near them to consider submitting a nomination for future funding rounds,” Mr Hill said.
