Ballina Shire road blackspots get funding
Federal Infrastructure and Transport Minister Anthony Albanese and Member for Page Janelle Saffin today announced the Gillard Labor Government will provide $153,345 to fix two dangerous blackspots.
The approved projects in the Federal electorate of Page are:
· Wardell Road between Bagotville Road and Lumleys Lane at Meerschaum Vale: $135,050 to reseal the section of road, correct the alignment and install curve alignment markers; and
· Intersection of Swift Street and Grant Street at Ballina: $18,295 to install traffic calming measures, including a central median and stop signs.
Both projects were recommended by a panel of independent road safety experts and will be delivered during the course of the coming financial year (2011/2012).
Ms Saffin said since being elected in 2007, the Federal Labor Government has allocated more than $2.9 million to fix 18 black spots across the Page electorate.
“This investment is helping to make our local roads even safer for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians, with fourteen of these projects already completed,” said Ms Saffin.
“And the good thing about our Black Spot program is that anyone can suggest an intersection or section of road they believe should be considered for a safety upgrade.
“Nomination forms are available from my office. Alternatively, they can be downloaded from: www.nationbuildingprogram.gov.au.”
