Two of the Central Coast’s most dangerous roads are set for major upgrades, thanks to an allocation of $825,000 through the Federal Government’s Black Spot Program 2022-23.
A 3.8km stretch of Fagans Rd at Lisarow, between Tuggerah St and The Ridgeway, will receive a $620,000 makeover which will include vehicle activated signs, upgrading the seal, installing barriers on the roadside, and adding reflective pavement markers, curve alignment markers, guideposts with reflectors and a mark barrier line.
Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, said Fagans Rd is notoriously dangerous.
“We’ve seen many accidents along this stretch over the years, some of which have been fatal, and that’s why this upgrade is so important,” McBride said.
“This funding will go a long way towards improving the safety of motorists and pedestrians across the Central Coast for many years to come.”
The remaining $205,000 will go towards upgrading Showground Rd at Narara between Manns Rd and Racecourse Rd.
This will fund the installation of raised islands with additional Stop or Give Way signs, a barrier on the roadside, the marking of road edge lines, upgrading the intersection, and adding a mark barrier line.
Member for Robertson, Gordon Reid, said it was important to make the road safer for motorists and pedestrians across the Coast.
“Every roadside death or injury is a tragedy, and it can be prevented, which is why the Albanese Government is committed to investing in our roads and protecting the wider community,” he said.
The Black Spot Program aims to improve the safety of Australian roads where a number of serious crashes have occurred or are at-risk of occurring.
NSW will receive a total of $29.5M under the program’s 2022-23 funding round, which will go towards 93 projects.
For more information on the Australian Government’s Black Spot Program, or to nominate a black spot, visit investment.infrastructure.gov.au/funding/blackspots.
Source: Media release, Aug 22 Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, and Member for Robertson, Gordon Reid
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