The Albanese Government has committed almost $7 million to address safety at 17 locations under the Australian Capital Territory 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 several serious crashes have occurred or are at risk of occurring.

Projects funded in this round include:

• Over $1 million to install mast arms and widen the road at the intersection of Hindmarsh Drive and Yamba Drive in Garran
• $120,000 to improve the intersection of Manning Clarke Crescent, Anthony Rolfe Avenue and Eva West Street in Gungahlin
• $225,180 for line marking and signage, speed limit reduction to 50 kilometres per hour and the installation of speed humps on Cowper Street in Dickson and Ainslie. 

The projects were recommended by the ACT Black Spot Consultative Panel. This panel is comprised of local stakeholders who are best placed 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 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.

Anyone can nominate a Black Spot for consideration, including individuals, community groups and local councils.

To view the projects funded under the 2026-27 Black Spot Program, make a nomination or for further information on the program, visit https://investment.infrastructure.gov.au/about/local-initiatives/black-spot-program.

Quotes attributable to Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories, Kristy McBain MP:

“This latest round of Black Spot projects in the Australian Capital Territory will see road safety treatments undertaken at 17 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.

“With our increased funding commitment to this long-running program, I encourage individuals, organisations and local governments to nominate sites in their local communities for consideration in the next funding round.”

Quotes attributable to Chair of the Australian Capital Territory Black Spot Consultative Panel, Alicia Payne MP:

“This $6.7 million in Black Spot funding from the Albanese Labor Government will make a real and tangible difference to road safety in the ACT.

“I was very pleased to chair the Australian Capital Territory Black Spot Consultative Panel, which brought together key stakeholders and the ACT Government.

“It was their expert advice in identifying projects that would have the greatest impact on road safety that made this announcement possible, and I commend them for their work.

“I’m proud to be part of a government that is investing in road safety initiatives nationally, including here in Canberra.”

Quotes attributable to Member for Bean, David Smith MP:

“This is much welcome investment into our local community, making the roads that we use every day safer for all road users. I know my community will welcome these investments, as these are the things raised with me on stalls and doorsteps. 

“I thank all stakeholders and groups that participated in the ACT Black Spot Consultative Panel. It is their contributions that have ensured we are able to target the areas most in need of investment. 

“The Albanese Labor Government promised to invest more in our Capital, and this is another example of just that. We are committed to building our city, making it even better for all Canberrans.”

Quotes attributable to Member for Fenner, Dr Andrew Leigh MP:

“Gungahlin is growing fast, and its roads need to keep up.

“The Black Spot Program fixes dangerous places before more families pay the price. With every project expected to return at least $2 for every $1 invested, it is smart economics and safer streets.”

Quotes attributable to ACT Minister for City and Government Services, Tara Cheyne MLA:

“Every road safety improvement matters because behind every statistic is a person, a family and a community. These projects are about making everyday journeys across Canberra safer, more reliable and supporting every commuter to get home safely.”