Funding safer roads in Fremantle

The Albanese Government is delivering more than $580,000 to four road safety projects across Fremantle under the Black Spot Program 2026-27.

The project will deliver safety measures to address various crash risks, right-hand turn collisions, and improve pedestrian safety at busy intersections. 

Funded projects in Fremantle include:

• Kerb extensions at South Street and Hines Road in Fremantle to eliminate dangerous right turn movements linked to right-angle and rear-end crashes.
• A raised intersection plateau and median islands at Ladner Street and Peel Road in O’Connor to address and reduce a high number of right-angle turn crashes.
• A raised intersection plateau will be installed at South Terrace and Scott Street in South Fremantle to improve pedestrian safety following crashes involving people and vehicles.  
• Median island modifications at Hampton Road and Stevens Street in Fremantle to reduce hazardous turning movements associated with crashes. 

The projects were recommended by the Western Australia Black Spot Consultative Panel. Local stakeholders make up the membership of the panel to ensure nominations of the highest priority and importance to the local community are recommended for approval.

The Albanese Government has increased annual Black Spot Program funding to $150 million, improving road safety at sites right across the country. 

Anyone can nominate a Black Spot for consideration, including individuals, community groups, and local councils.

For details on funded projects, to make a nomination, or for further information on the Australian Government Black Spot Program, visit: https://investment.infrastructure.gov.au/about/local-initiatives/black-spot-program

Quotes attributable to Member for Fremantle, Josh Wilson:

“The Albanese Government continues to make significant investments in improving local road safety, including through the Black Spot Program which is a key part of our commitment to reducing fatalities and serious injuries on our roads.”

“These projects target intersections and roads with a clear history of accidents, and near misses, particularly at Hampton Road and South Street where the risk of an accident is far too familiar for residents.” 

“The Albanese Government will continue to work with state, territory and local governments to deliver even more critical road safety upgrades in the future.” 

Quotes attributable to Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories, Kristy McBain:

“This latest round of Black Spot projects in Western Australia will see road safety treatments undertaken at 34 sites.

“The Black Spot Program delivers low-cost improvements that have demonstrated effectiveness in reducing the risk of serious crashes and fatalities 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.”

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