SEVERAL roads in Port Stephens will be safer to use thanks to over $1.7 million in Black Spot Funding.

The Black Spot program targets road locations where crashes are occurring or are at risk of occurring.

Advertise with News of The Area today.
It’s worth it for your business.
Message us.
Phone us – (02) 4981 8882.
Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au

By funding measures such as traffic signals and roundabouts at dangerous locations, the program reduces the risk of crashes.

Member for Paterson Meryl Swanson is proud to have secured this funding for numerous Port Stephens roads.

“The Albanese Government is helping to keep Australians safe on the road.

“That’s why I’m proud to have secured funding for safety improvements for roads in Raymond Terrace, Medowie and Nelson Bay,” Ms Swanson said.

The safety improvements will be added to Adelaide Street (700m section south of Sketchley and Coonanbarra Streets), Port Stephens Street and William Street in Raymond Terrace, Ferodale Road and Brocklesby Road in Medowie and Government Road, Sandy Point Road and Bagnall Beach Road in Nelson Bay.

The announced funding is provided under the Australian Government’s Black Spot Program which will substantially improve 93 dangerous crash sites on New South Wales roads in 2022-23.

Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Carol Brown says these major investments are part of the Government’s continued commitment to building safer roads.

“The Australian Government has committed $110 million per year to the Black Spot Program to improve road safety across the nation.

“In announcing these new projects, this Government recognises the importance of working with the NSW Government to partner with local councils to deliver the program in the state,” Minister Brown said.

“This Government is investing in road safety right across the nation to ensure Australians get home safely every trip.”

By Tara CAMPBELL