Funding worth almost $20m has been awarded for 33 new projects in New South Wales aimed at making roads safer for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers.
The Albanese and Minns Governments are partnering to deliver the projects with a joint 50/50 investment of over $19.7 million through the Road Safety Program, targeting high-risk locations and delivering practical upgrades.
Spanning 20 Local Government Areas, the works focus on notorious crossings, intersections and key thoroughfares to reduce the frequency and severity of serious and fatal crashes, helping protect local families and road users. The projects will deliver safety upgrades including wombat crossings, refuges, kerb ramps and shared paths for pedestrians and cyclists.
They will also include improved roundabouts, lighting, fencing, safety barriers and bus bays to ensure better access to public transport.
Councils receiving funding include Cabonne, Central Darling Shire, Coffs Harbour City, Dubbo Regional, Inverell Shire, Kempsey Shire, Leeton Shire, Lismore City, Mid Coast, Narrandera Shire, Orange City, Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional, Richmond Valley, Snowy Valleys , Tamworth Regional, Upper Lachlan Shire, Wentworth Shire, Wingecarribee Shire, Wollongong City and Yass Valley Council.
“These upgrades and other initiatives are saving lives, however they cannot override a decision made when we sit in the driver’s seat,” said NSW Minister for Roads and Regional Transport, Jenny Aitchison.
“We should all make safety our number one priority and drive responsibly whenever we drive. We owe it to ourselves, to the people we love, and to those we share the road with.”
