The federal government funding will be used for safety upgrades of Springs Road East in Mount Barker
The federal government has announced that as part of its work to improve road safety on regional and remote roads, it will delivery of $5 million in funding for upgrades to Springs Road East in the Mount Barker district, South Australia.
The Albanese Government is committing the $5 million to the project under the Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program (SLRIP), with the South Australian government and Mount Barker District Council each committing $3 million.
The project will widen one kilometre of Springs Road between Bald Hills Road and Heysen Boulevard, as well as widening the bridge on Springs Road and installing upgraded safety barriers to accommodate the wider road and cycling infrastructure.
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The SLRIP commenced on 1 July 2024 to provide funding for projects to address current and emerging priorities in road infrastructure needs. At least $200 million per year is available under the program.
“We know that that local governments in the regions often require more funding to manage rising costs and increased pressure on transport infrastructure due to climate change and extreme weather events,” Federal Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Minister Catherine King says.
“The Albanese government is committed to delivering the funding local councils need to improve road safety, allowing more money to be spent on projects and less on administration.
“We’ve increased funding under the Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program, as well as the Roads to Recovery Program and the Black Spot Funding Program to strengthen investment in safer and more productive local roads.”