9 Apr 2022
Safer roads across Kingston | Media Release
Residents of Kingston received a major road safety boost today with the Australian Government announcing it will invest $1.39 million toward two important projects under the 2022–23 Black Spot Program.
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.
Senator for South Australia Andrew McLachlan CSC said community input was critical to identifying key black spots in the electorate.
“Road accidents not only cause the unnecessary and tragic loss of life but also long term trauma for survivors and families,” Senator McLachlan said.
“I am incredibly proud to announce that under the 2022-23 funding round of the Black Spot Program, our government will provide $962,500 for road upgrades at O’Halloran Hill and a further $429,540 for safety upgrades at Onkaparinga Hills.
“The first project at O’Halloran Hill will see major works on Main South Road between Arthur Street and Majors Road, for the sealing of road shoulders and the installation of guard fence as well as motorcycle barriers.
“At Onkaparinga Hills, the Federal Government will also install sealed road shoulders plus a safety barrier with improved delineation at the intersection of Piggot Range Road and Upper Penneys Hill Road.
“Motorists residing in or visiting the Federal seat of Kingston will be pleased to know that these two notorious black spots in the electorate will be fixed with funding from the program.
“None of these projects would be delivered without the community’s vital input and I encourage all residents and motorists in the region to nominate projects for future funding rounds.”
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Barnaby Joyce said the Government’s investment would continue to make roads safer across the nation.
“The Government is committed to reducing deaths on our roads and sparing families from the immeasurable impact these tragedies have,” the Deputy Prime Minister said.
“Funding under the Black Spot Program will deliver much-needed safety upgrades to some of the most dangerous sections of our roads, making them safer and keeping commuters and freight moving.
“The Government is investing more than $25 billion in road safety projects over the next four years.”
Assistant Minister for Road Safety and Freight Transport Scott Buchholz said the Government’s funding will make an important contribution towards reducing serious injuries and deaths on our roads, and build on previous investments.
“This Government is investing in road safety right across the nation to ensure Australians get home sooner and safer,” Assistant Minister Buchholz said.
“This funding is part of the Government’s $1.3 billion commitment to the Black Spot Program from 2013-14 to 2025-26 to improve road safety across the nation.”
For more information on the Australian Government’s Black Spot Program, or to nominate a black spot, visit: investment.infrastructure.gov.au/funding/blackspots'