Moira Shire Council has received over $3.1 million of funding from the Federal Government's Black Spot Program – an initiative targeting road locations where crashes occur or are at risk of occurring.
In 2024-2025, Victorian roads will see $33.3 million of the $110 million available, with improvements due to be made on 56 known crash sites. Four of these sites are within the Moira Shire.
The Murray Valley Highway and Labuan Road intersection, Strathmerton will see the installation of electronic side road vehicle-activated speed signs, splitter island, rumble strips, and signage upgrades. Further works will take place on Labuan Road, from the Murray Valley Highway to Sandmount Road, Strathmeron, including splitter islands, road widening and sealing. Lighting will be improved at intersections along this stretch of road as part of this project, as will signage and line marking at channel bridges. Collectively, Moira Shire Council has received $2.099 million for these works.
Benalla-Tocumwal Road at the intersection of Peach Road and Healy Road, Yarroweyah has been allocated $738,000 for the installation of electronic side road vehicle-activated speed limit signs, road widening, installation of splitter islands, and lighting on side roads. The Murray Valley Highway and Campbell Road intersection, Cobram will see the installation of electronic vehicle-activated signs on the Murray Valley Highway, with an extension of the 60km/h speed limit and signage changes. Moira Shire Council has received $267,000 for this project.
Chair Administrator Graeme Emonson PSM said that he was very pleased to see Federal Government investment in the improvement of known crash sites within the Moira Shire.
"We welcome the Federal Government's announcement of Black Spot Funding and appreciate the financial contribution provided for these four crucial projects within our region. The fatality rate from motor vehicle incidents in the Moira Shire is disproportionately high for our population.
Improvements to our road network are vitally important to help change these statistics," said Dr Emonson.
"Ensuring that community members get home safely on our roads is a priority – Moira Shire Council is committed to enhancing road safety throughout the municipality. Improved infrastructure, combined with efforts to change driver behaviours, will lead to safer road journeys for everyone."
