Funding under the Australian Government's Black Spot Program will substantially improve nine dangerous crash sites on Northern Territory roads in 2022-23.
The Territory will receive 110 million per year to the Black Spot Program to improve road safety across the nation.
"In announcing these new projects, this Government recognises the importance of working with the Northern Territory Government to partner with councils to deliver the program in the Territory," Senator Brown said.
"This Government is investing in road safety right across the nation to ensure Australians get home safely every trip."
Luke Gosling, Member for Solomon and Chair of the Northern Territory Black Spot Consultative Panel said the investment in Black Spot projects would deliver safer roads throughout the Territory.
"The Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Economics has found that Black Spot projects reduce the number of crashes causing death and injury by 30 per cent on average," he said.
Northern Territory Black Spot Program 2022-23
Project Name
Proposed Treatment
Australian Government Contribution
NT Government/ Council Contribution
Local Government Area
Atkins Drive Conacher Street FANNIE BAY
Install roundabout to reduce vehicle speeds and define controls
22,783
Coomalie
Strickland Road 5.5 kilometres from Stuart Highway ADELAIDE RIVER
Place fill as necessary, widen road formation to 10 metres and install guideposts and signage
125,000
500,000
Darwin
Whitewood Road 980m east of Westall Road HOWARD SPRINGS
Install barrier protection 430 metres on the southern side of the road, shoulder widening on the northern side of the road and delineation
10,000 (Council)
Litchfield
Kakadu Highway Cooinda Road KAKADU
Construct auxiliary left and right-turn lanes including culvert extension. Install solar flag lighting
300,000 (NT Government)
West Arnhem
Kakadu Highway Jim Jim Falls Road KAKADU
Construct passing lane and install solar flag lighting
