The Albanese Government has committed $1.7 million to address safety at eight locations under the Northern Territory 2025-26 Black Spot Program funding round.
The Black Spot Program funds 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.
Projects included in this round include:
- $220,000 to install three pedestrian crossings, widen the intersection and improve lighting and signage on the Gunbalanya internal road intersection.
- $300,000 to install street lighting along Cox Peninsula Road in front of the Belyuen Community.
- $230,000 to improve sight lines and construction of traffic islands on approaches along Nightcliff Road and Progress Drive.
The projects were recommended by the Northern Territory Black Spot Consultative Panel. This panel is comprised of local stakeholders who are best placed to ensure nominations of the highest priority and importance to the local community are recommended for approval.
The Black Spot Program provides $150 million annually towards improving road safety at sites across the country.
It is a key part of the Australian Government's commitment under the National Road Safety Strategy 2021-2030 to reducing fatalities and serious injuries on our roads.
Anyone can nominate a Black Spot for consideration, including individuals, community groups and local councils.
