TWO dangerous crash sites in Ipswich are set to receive $786,000 in road safety upgrades thanks to an Australian Government funding injection.
The projects are included in the $21.7 million of funding for Queensland roads under the Black Spot Program’s 2023-24 funding round.
The Black Spot Program funds safety measures, such as traffic signals and roundabouts, at locations where a number of serious crashes are known to have occurred, or are at risk of occurring.
These Black Spot projects will make an important contribution towards reducing serious injuries and deaths on Queensland roads, and build on previous investments in the state.
Federal Blair MP, Shayne Neumann said the upgrades included the busy intersection of Robertson Road and Whitehill Road in Eastern Heights, where 12 serious crashes causing injury were recorded over the five years from 2017 to 2021.
“Thanks to $694,000 in Federal Black Spot Program funding for Ipswich City Council, a central median strip will be installed on Robertson Road to prevent right turning movements,” he said.
“In addition, $92,000 has been allocated to the intersection at South Street and Gordon Street in Central Ipswich for better pedestrian protection, and Mast Arms and signals for traffic lights.
“I look forward to working with the Council to see these vital safety upgrades delivered.”
Mr Neumann is the Chair of the Queensland Black Spot Consultative Panel, which recommends new road safety projects for the state each year.
Black Spot Consultative Panels provide the opportunity for stakeholders to have a say in the project selection process and ensure that nominations of the highest priority and importance to the local community are recommended for approval.
Mr Neumann said the State Government, local governments, community groups and associations, and individuals can nominate a Black Spot to the Panel and called for submissions.
“If anyone has concerns about a local road or known crash site, I encourage them to nominate for funding through the Black Spot Program,” he said.
