More than $3.1 million is being be injected into safety measures across six dangerous roads and intersections in the Bundaberg Region, delivering important improvements to keep the community safe.
It comes after the Federal Government’s commitment of $30.2 million to address road safety at 44 locations across Queensland under the 2026–27 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 serious crashes have occurred or are at risk of occurring.
For the Bundaberg Region, the latest round of funding will focus on the following areas:
- Bourbong Street (Takalvan Street to Burkitt Street), Bundaberg West – $ 315,500
- George Street / Walla Street intersection, Bundaberg South – $ 166,000
- Sims Road, Walkervale – $ 1,165,000
- Faldt Street / Mimnagh Street intersection, Norville – $ 345,000
- Three Chain Road / Dahls Road intersection, Calavos – $ 620,000
- Woongarra Street / Bingera Street, Bundaberg Central – $ 553,000
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.
Bundaberg Mayor Helen Blackburn said the Black Spot Funding Program was pivotal for providing much-needed safety upgrades throughout the region.
“This commitment will see over $3.1 million of Commonwealth money injected into safety measures for local road users, delivering important improvements to keep our community safe,” she said.
“The safety improvements being delivered in this round include pedestrian crossings, line marking and traffic calming, fencing and pedestrian safety treatments, widening, two roundabouts, speed limit reductions and delineation.”
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 Australian Government’s commitment under the National Road Safety Strategy 2021–2030 to reducing fatalities and serious injuries on our roads.
Assistant Minister for Regional Development Senator Anthony Chisholm said the Black Spot Program was a demonstration of the commitment to delivering safer roads and reducing road trauma across the country.
“These 44 projects across Queensland include intersection upgrades, safer pedestrian facilities, road widening and signage and lighting infrastructure that improves safety for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians on our roads,” he said.
“The program is a true collaborative effort between communities and governments, and I thank the Black Spot Consultative Committee Chairs for their work.”
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.
