$1.7 million investment in road safety for Shellharbour

Carol Berry MP

Member for Whitlam

Thursday 8 January 2025

MEDIA RELEASE

The Albanese Government is investing more than $1.7 million to improve road safety in the Shellharbour region through the Black Spot Program, targeting high-risk locations to help prevent crashes and save lives.

Three key projects have been approved under the program:

• Church Street and Hillside Drive, Albion Park

  Works include: installing a roundabout, a shared user path, line marking, lighting, signage, and kerb ramps.

  Funding: $708,744

• Moore Street and Griffith Street, Oak Flats

  Works include: installing a roundabout, a shared user path, a new footpath, kerb blisters, line marking, lighting, signage, and kerb ramps.

  Funding: $562,805

• Harbour Boulevard and Ketch Place, Shell Cove

  Works include: installing a roundabout, line marking, lighting, and signage.

  Funding: $508,159

Background

The Black Spot Program improves road safety by targeting dangerous locations where crashes are occurring or are at risk of occurring. Measures such as roundabouts, improved lighting and signage reduce the risk of accidents and save lives.

The Albanese Labor Government is increasing its commitment to the Black Spot Program from $110 million to $150 million per year, ensuring more high-priority projects can be delivered across the country.

Anyone can nominate a Black Spot Location at Nominating a Black Spot | Infrastructure Investment Program

Quotes Attributable to Federal Member for Whitlam, Carol Berry:

“The Albanese Labor Government is investing $1.7 million in the Shellharbour region to make our local streets safer.”

“Shellharbour is a growing area, and with that growth comes more cars on our roads. These local improvements will make our streets safer for drivers and pedestrians. Whether you’re dropping the kids off to school, on your morning commute, or you’re out and about – this investment is designed to make our roads safer for everyone.”

“The Black Spot Program invites government, local organisations and members of the public to nominate areas which can be made safer. You can identify a road or an intersection that needs to be improved by going to the Black Spot Program website.”

“If you’re concerned about a dangerous spot in your area, I encourage you to nominate it for future funding under the program.”

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