$4.3 million funding to fix black spots

BLACK spot locations in Wallan and Beveridge have received much-needed funding for safety upgrades.

These projects will deliver safety measures such as traffic lights, safety barriers, roundabouts and pedestrian crossings at locations where several serious crashes have occurred or are at risk of occurring.

The Federal Government has committed $5.7 million across the electorate as part of the $48 million funded to Victorian roads under the 2026-27 Black Spot Program funding round.

The projects were recommended by the Victorian Black Spot Consultative Panel comprising local stakeholders to ensure nominations of the highest priority and importance in the local community are recommended for approval.

Totalling almost $4.3 million, the projects in Wallan and Beveridge include:

•Botanical Avenue, Wallan – construction of raised pedestrian priority crossing, lighting upgrades, delineations and other supporting treatments.

•Darraweit Road, Wallan (Pretty Sally Drive) – install pedestrian refuge islands, median turn lanes, shared user path, lighting, signage, line marking and other supporting treatments.

•Mandalay Circuit/Golf Links Drive, Beveridge – install safety priority crossings, raised safety platforms, speed cushions, delineation and other supporting treatments.

•Lithgow Street, Beveridge – install safety raised platforms, pedestrian operated signals, shared user path extension, lighting and other supporting treatments.

Federal Member for McEwen Rob Mitchell said the Albanese Government is making a significant investment in improving road safety.

“It is great to see these projects in Wallan and Beveridge receive the funding needed to ensure a safer journey for many residents who use these roads.”

Mr Mitchell said the government will continue to work with state, territory and local governments to deliver even more critical road safety upgrades in the future.

The Federal Government has increased annual Black Spot Program funding to $150 million, improving road safety at sites across the country.

“It is a key part of our commitment to reducing fatalities and serious injuries on our roads,” Mr Mitchell said.

“The Black Spot Program delivers low-cost improvements that have demonstrated effectiveness in reducing the risk of serious crashes and fatalities on our roads.”

Mr Mitchell said anyone can nominate a black spot for consideration, including individuals, community groups and local councils.

For more information, visit https://investment.infrastructure.gov.au/about/local-initiatives/black-spot-program