Safety improvements will be delivered at 16 identified Black Spot sites on Northern Territory roads, with the Australian Government committing $4 million under the Black Spot Program to fund the crucial upgrades.
This latest round of funding will deliver pedestrian safety improvements, safer intersections in Wagait Beach with new solar lighting, line marking and traffic calming measures, and the clearing of vegetation that obstructs sight lines for motorists.
The projects were endorsed by the Northern Territory Black Spot Consultative Panel, which ensures that nominations of the highest priority are put forward for approval.
The Northern Territory Consultative Panel includes representatives from the NT Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics, the NT Road Transport Association, the Automobile Association of the NT, the Local Government Association of the NT, and NT Police, Fire and Emergency Services.
The Australian Government has substantially increased Black Spot Program funding, which, since July 1, is progressively increasing from $110 to $150 million per year.
Further, the Roads to Recovery funding has already risen to $650 million this year up from $500 million last year, and will continue to rise to $1 billion by 2027-28 per year onwards.
These changes will also help ensure funding is stable, predictable and fair into the future.
The Albanese Government is committed to investing more money in the projects and programs that deliver real benefits to Australians across the country and help people get home safely.
For a list of projects, or to nominate a black spot, visit here
Quotes attributable to Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Carol Brown:
"I am pleased to announce this latest round of safety works in the Northern Territory.
"Thirty-one lives were tragically lost on Northern Territory roads in 2023, but the impact extends far beyond that, particularly to their families and friends.
"The Australian Government is committed to reducing the crushing impact of road trauma, and we will continue to work closely with the Northern Territory Government to address these dangerous sites on roads across the Territory."
Quotes attributable to Northern Territory Senator Malarndirri McCarthy:
"This significant investment will help improve road safety at 16 known dangerous spot in the Northern Territory.
"These decisions are informed by widespread community consultation, ensuring local concerns are addressed."
Quotes attributable to Federal Member for Solomon and Chair of the Northern Territory Black Spot Consultative Panel Luke Gosling:
"As Chair of the Northern Territory Black Spot Consultative Panel, I am proud to work with the panel to make our roads safer for all road users. 30 lives have been lost so far this year on our roads and the Territory's road toll per capita is three times higher than in the rest of Australia.
"Each of us have a responsibility to make safe choices when navigating our roads, but we are also making sure that we are investing in safety improvements that can reduce the risk to road users.
"I know there is still work to be done, and I encourage anyone who knows of a Black Spot near them to consider nominating it for consideration by our local panel."
Quotes attributable to Chief Minister Eva Lawler:
"The Northern Territory's road toll is far too high and the Lawler Labor Government is committed to our long-term vision of zero deaths
"The Lawler Labor Government has secured more than $4 million to facilitate road safety upgrades at 16 locations across the Territory.
"These projects to be delivered at black spot sites across the Top End will make an important difference in reducing serious injuries and deaths on Territory roads.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics Joel Bowden:
"This funding will save lives here in our community and right across the Northern Territory.
"Labor's big investment in local roads will help people get home sooner and safer.
"From Wanguri to Girraween, Darwin to Batchelor- we're fixing up roads right across the NT to make them safer for all motorists travelling on Territory roads."
