SENATOR THE HON. CAROL BROWN
ASSISTANT MINISTER FOR INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRANSPORT
SENATOR FOR TASMANIA

TOM KOUTSANTONIS MP
SOUTH AUSTRALIAN MINISTER FOR INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRANSPORT

TONY ZAPPIA MP
CHAIR OF THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN BLACK SPOT CONSULTATIVE PANEL
FEDERAL MEMBER FOR MAKIN

SENATOR MARIELLE SMITH
SENATOR FOR SOUTH AUSTRALIA

NEW BLACK SPOT PROJECTS TO DELIVER SAFER SOUTH AUSTRALIAN ROADS

Road safety improvements will be implemented at 13 known crash sites in South Australia in 2024-25, with the Australian Government committing $8.9 million to fully fund the upgrades under the Black Spot Program.

The program funds safety measures at locations where a number of serious crashes are known to have occurred, or are at risk of occurring.

Treatments in this year’s program include installing a new roundabout, safety barriers, improved line-marking and a scramble crossing – where all vehicles are stopped to allow for pedestrians to cross an intersection in any direction.

These 13 Black Spot projects will make an important contribution towards reducing serious injuries and deaths on South Australian roads, on which 117 lives were tragically lost in 2023.

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.

The South Australian Consultative Panel includes representatives from the Traffic Management Association of Australia, SA Police, SA Freight Council, Bicycle SA, Local Government Associations and the Royal Automobile Association.

For more information on the Australian Government’s Black Spot Program, or to nominate a black spot, visit investment.infrastructure.gov.au.

A list of funded projects is available below.

Quotes attributable to Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Carol Brown:

“Road safety is a matter that affects all Australians, each and every day.

“We are committed to reducing the road toll, and this is why we are progressively increasing our annual commitment to Black Spot Program to $150 million nationally, as part of our suite of road safety investments.

“These 13 new projects in South Australia will deliver critical safety improvements at sites with a known history of crashes, providing a safer trip home.”

Quotes attributable to Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Tom Koutsantonis

We welcome this latest Black Spot funding from the Australian Government as we continue to work together to deliver critical safety improvements at high-risk locations across the state.

Already this year we’ve lost 37 lives on our roads. One life lost is one too many and these projects can help to reduce the risk of road crashes and trauma on South Australian roads.

Forty percent of lives lost and serious injuries that occur on South Australian Roads every year are on regional roads. This latest funding includes $5 million for four projects in country areas, which will help improve road safety for our regional communities.

Quotes attributable to Federal Member for Makin and Chair of the South Australian Black Spot Consultative Panel Tony Zappia:

“I am pleased to announce this latest round of Black Spot Projects in South Australia. Across these 13 sites, more than 70 injury crashes have occurred in the five years to 2022, including four fatalities.

“The Black Spot Program delivers simple and effective treatments that will significantly boost safety at these dangerous locations.

“I know there’s more work to be done, and I encourage anyone who knows of a Black Spot near them to consider nominating that site for treatment under this program.”

Quotes attributable to Senator for South Australia, Marielle Smith

“Every South Australian motorist, cyclist, and pedestrian should be safe on our roads. Funding to provide upgrades like the new median island on Kensington Road supports all members of the community – including children, older people, and those using mobility aids – to safely and confidently use our roads.”

South Australian Black Spot Program 2024-25