The Federal Government has approved $2.1 million to fund 10 local government road upgrades across the Northern Territory under the Black Spot Program.
Local Government Association of Northern Territory (LGANT) President Damien Ryan welcomed the announcement.
“The funding is extremely welcome, and also satisfying is that the 10 projects were awarded to local governments that lodged submissions,” Mayor Ryan said.
“Black Spot project funding targets roads where frequent crashes occur and the funding will contribute to safer roads and fewer accidents.
“Councils are well-placed to identify accident black spots in their regions and it is pleasing that a mixture of municipal and regional councils received funding.
“I encourage all councils to work with their communities to identify roads they can nominate for the 2017-18 funding round.”
The funding has been awarded to City of Darwin, East Arnhem Regional Council, Katharine Town Council, MacDonnell Regional Council, Palmerston City Council and West Daly Regional Council.
The Northern Territory black spot program consultative panel will meet in November to consider nominated roads and recommend priority projects for approval by the Federal Government.
