Source: Australian Ministers for Regional Development
The Albanese Government has committed almost $10 million to address 20 dangerous sites on South Australian roads under the 2025-26 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 a number of serious crashes have occurred, or are at risk of occurring.
The 20 projects were recommended by the Black Spot Consultative Panel in South Australia. 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 Albanese Government has substantially increased Black Spot Program funding, which is now $150 million annually from 2025-26.
This is part of the Government’s response to the worsening road toll which includes doubling Roads to Recovery funding from $500 million to $1 billion a year and delivering a nationally harmonised set of high-quality and timely data to inform road safety decision making.
Anyone can nominate a Black Spot for consideration, including individuals, community groups and local councils.
For the full list of 2025-26 SA Black Spot projects, as well as further information on the program, visit https://investment.infrastructure.gov.au/about/local-initiatives/black-spot-program
Quotes attributable to the Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories, Kristy McBain MP:
“This latest round of Black Spot projects will see important safety works being delivered at sites from Spalding north of the Clare Valley, to Port Lincoln on the coast and in suburbs across Adelaide.
“The Black Spot Program delivers improvements that have demonstrated effectiveness in reducing the risk of serious crashes and fatalities on our roads.
“With the announcement of our increased funding commitment to this long-running program, I again 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 South Australia Black Spot Consultative Panel and Federal Member for Makin, Tony Zappia MP:
“As Chair of the South Australian Black Spot Consultative Panel, I am pleased to announce these much-needed safety improvements at sites across our state.
“These projects have been selected from nominations from those who know our local roads best – members of the public, local councils and road user groups.
“These important works will make our roads safer for all road users.”
Quotes attributable to the South Australian Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Emily Bourke MLC:
“We welcome the latest round of Black Spot funding from the Australian Government, which supports our ongoing partnership to deliver vital safety upgrades at high-risk locations across South Australia.
“These important projects can help prevent road crashes leading to fatalities and injuries on our roads.
“While these upgrades provide an extra layer of safety, we all have a responsibility to drive to the conditions, stay alert and look out for each other to make sure everyone gets home safely.”