Across South Australia, new local road projects funded under the Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program focus on improving freight access and reducing the risk of disruption to regional networks.
A key project will fund sealing upgrades on Heinrich and Drogemuller Roads, enabling safer, higher-speed access for heavy vehicles serving agricultural producers and local industry.
Another major initiative will progress planning for the full reconstruction of Norman Road in Aldinga Beach, addressing pavement and safety issues that have previously limited heavy vehicle access and reliability.
“From the outback to the beach, these road upgrades will make roads safer for two communities in South Australia,” Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories Kristy McBain says. “We understand that regional councils often need extra financial support to help with meeting increasing costs and continual pressure on transport infrastructure due to climate change and extreme weather.
“That’s why the Albanese Government is delivering the funding local governments need to ensure our roads are safer.”
These improvements are particularly important in regions where freight routes double as community roads, serving agricultural producers, regional processors and emergency services.
By addressing flood vulnerability and asset condition at the local level, the projects aim to keep freight moving during extreme weather and reduce the economic cost of prolonged closures.
For councils managing freight-exposed roads with limited funding, the program provides targeted support to lift asset performance and safety outcomes without shifting freight pressure elsewhere in the network.