The Albanese Government continues to improve road safety in Queensland, delivering funding for safety upgrades at the Archerfield Rd, Pine Rd and Azaela St Intersection in Richlands QLD.
The project will deliver signalisation, drainage and lighting upgrades to the identified black spot to help mitigate high speeds, increase sight distance provide signalised give-way.
The Albanese Government is committing $3,000,000 to the project as part of $30.2million committed to Queensland roads under the 2026-27 Black Spot Program funding round.
The project has also received $2,921,500 in funding from the Brisbane City Council.
The projects were recommended by the Queensland Black Spot Consultative Panel. This panel is comprised of local stakeholders 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 right across the country.
It is a key part of the Albanese 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.
For details on funded projects, to make a nomination, or for further information on the Australian Government Black Spot Program, visit https://investment.infrastructure.gov.au/about/local–initiatives/black–spot–program.
Quotes attributable to Hon Milton Dick MP:
“In partnership with the Brisbane City Council, we are making a significant investment in improving road safety and productivity.
“It is great to see the Archerfield Rd, Pine Rd and Azaela St Intersection in Richlands receive the funding it needs to ensure a safer, smoother journey for the many residents who use the road.
“The Albanese Government will continue to work with state, territory and local governments to deliver even more critical road upgrades in the future.”
Quotes attributable to Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories, Kristy McBain MP
“This latest round of Black Spot projects in Queensland will see road safety improved at 44 sites.
“The Black Spot Program delivers low-cost improvements that have demonstrated effectiveness in reducing the risk of serious crashes and fatalities on our roads.
“I encourage individuals, organisations, and local governments to nominate sites in their local communities at any time, for consideration in the next funding round.”
