Richmond MP Justine Elliot has announced that the Albanese government is delivering more than $4.6 million in federal funding from the 2026-27 Black Spot Program to improve road safety at four sites across the North Coast.
Road upgrade projects receiving funding include:
- Bilambil: $1,087,320 to install a semi-rigid roadside barrier at Bilambil Road 70 metres west of Beltana Drive for a length of 530 metres to reduce the high risk for run-off crashes.
- Condong: $1,843,978 to install a roundabout at Tweed Valley Way at Clothiers Creek Road to reduce crashes, unsafe gaps and predicted future significant congestion.
- Clothiers Creek: $1,246,680 to install semi-rigid roadside barriers at Clothiers Creek Road between Yandala Place and 897 Clothiers Creek Road to reduce hazards and loss-of-control crashes.
- Mullumbimby Creek: $519,000 for road safety improvements at Left Bank Road 100 metres west of Tuckeroo Avenue for a length of 1.85 kilometres to reduce serious crashes including fatality due to poor alignment, no shoulders and poor visibility.
The projects were recommended by the NSW 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.
Black Spot funding increased
Justine Elliot said, ‘It is great to see these four projects across the North Coast receive funding to ensure a safer journey for the many residents who use these roads. The Albanese Labor Government has increased annual Black Spot Program funding to $150 million, improving road safety at sites right across the country.
‘The Black Spot Program delivers low-cost improvements that have demonstrated effectiveness in reducing the risk of serious crashes and fatalities on our roads. It is a key part of our commitment to reducing fatalities and serious injuries 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.
‘As your local MP, you can always count on me to deliver funding to improve road safety across the North Coast,’ Justine Elliot said.
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