DELIVERING SAFER ROADS FOR THE BLUE MOUNTAINS

Two dangerous roads in the Blue Mountains will receive safety upgrades as part of the Australian Government’s Black Spot Program.

Wilson Way in Blaxland and Hat Hill Road in Blackheath are two of 66 dangerous crash sites across NSW that are included in the Black Spot program’s 2023-24 round of funding.

Federal Member for Macquarie Susan Templeman said the safety upgrades will help reduce dangerous traffic incidents.

“Residents in Blaxland and Blackheath will be all too familiar with these roads. I’m glad that we can help deliver these upgrades to prevent more accidents and keep residents safer on our local roads.

“In Blaxland we’re delivering $700,000 worth of safety upgrades to Wilson Way, including better lighting, signage and a traffic calming roundabout.

“Hat Hill Road in Blackheath will receive $500,000 worth of upgrades with new flexible safety barriers, a roundabout, improved lighting and signage and sealing the shoulder on the curve.

“We’ve seen in previous rounds of Black Spot Program funding that improvements like this make a real difference in reducing accidents meaning more people arrive home safely.” The Black Spot Program engages all levels of Government to deliver safer roads for residents.

“Advocating for better, safer roads in our electorate continues to be an integral part of the work we do for our community, so it’s a real win for the Blue Mountains to have these safety upgrades funded. It’s great to have all three tiers of Government working together with our community for safer roads.” Said State Member for the Blue Mountains Trish Doyle.

Mayor Mark Greenhill said: “It is our priority to identify local places that have a history of road crashes and to implement these programs, to improve safety for road users. This funding allows us to find site specific solutions.”

If residents are concerned about a dangerous road near them, they can nominate a black spot by visiting: https://investment.infrastructure.gov.au/resources-funding-recipients/blackspot-program-resources