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Federal government funds NT black spot projects

The federal government says the Black Spot Program will help keep NT roads safe for drivers

The federal government says its funding of the Black Spot Program will substantially improve nine dangerous crash sites on Northern Territory roads in 2022–23.

The Territory will receive $2.4 million under the Black Spot Program’s 2022–23 funding round.

The federal government says 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.

The nine Black Spot projects across the Northern Territory will make an important contribution towards reducing serious injuries and deaths on local roads and build on previous investments in the Territory.

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.


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The panel that reviews priorities for the program in the Territory includes representatives from the Northern Territory Road Transport Association, Police, Fire and Emergency Services Northern Territory, the Automobile Association of the Northern Territory and territory and local governments.

“This major investment is part of the federal government’s commitment to building safer roads, of which we have already committed $110 million per year to improve road safety across the nation,” assistant infrastructure and transport minister Carol Brown says.

“In announcing these new projects, this government recognises the importance of working with the Northern Territory government to partner with councils to deliver the program in the Territory.

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

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