THE federal government has allocated more than $1.6 million to improve some of the most dangerous sections of road in the Geelong region.<\/p>\n
The funds come from the 2020\u201321 Black Spot Program, which will see more than $10 million invested in projects across regional Victoria.<\/p>\n
Victorian Liberal Senator Sarah Henderson said the funds would help protect communities from the often devastating effects of road accidents.<\/p>\n
\u201cRoad crashes place major emotional and economic strains on all affected communities but particularly the families and friends of the victims.”<\/p>\n
She said 21 projects across the Corangamite, Corio Ballarat and Bendigo electorates would be delivered under the 2020\u201321 funding round.<\/p>\n
The largest local project is the $1.02 million widening of the Mount Duneed Road intersection and rail underpass near Moriac, which the Surf Coast Shire council requested funding for in December 2019.<\/p>\n
As well as the construction of 1m-wide sealed shoulders, the project will see skid-resistant asphalt laid down, the installation of a guard fence with rub-rail and street lighting, and updated signage.<\/p>\n
The grant also includes $225,000 for improvements to the intersection of Surf Coast Highway and Reserve Road. The works will include spike down rubber islands, improved signage and a new street light, and the banning of right-turn and through manoeuvres out of Reserve Road and Felix Street.<\/p>\n
The program will also see Russells Bridge Road have its speed limit reduced to 60kmh for the majority of its distance. The $138,000 works will also see additional Chevron Alignment Markers, raised reflective pavement marker and guideposts installed along the road.<\/p>\n
In the Bellarine, $250,000 will go towards improving the safety of the intersection of Portarlington Road and McAdams Lane. This will include the installation of guideposts and roadside safety barriers.<\/p>\n
Ms Henderson thanked the community for their feedback on the projects.<\/p>\n
\u201cNone of these projects would be delivered without the community\u2019s vital input and I encourage all residents and motorists in the region to nominate projects for future funding rounds,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
THE federal government has allocated more than $1.6 million to improve some of the most dangerous sections of road in the Geelong region. The funds come from the 2020\u201321 Black Spot Program, which will see more than $10 million invested in projects across regional Victoria. Victorian Liberal Senator Sarah Henderson said the funds would help […]<\/p>\n