Victorian Minister for Roads and Road Safety, Melissa Horne, has today announced the second expression of interest stage of the four year $210 million Safe Local Roads and Street Program is now open to all 79 local councils across the state.
With almost $25 million in funding available this year and more than 200 projects approved so far, councils can apply for grants of up to $2 million for additional projects to develop, design and deliver critical safety upgrades on local roads, intersections, and precincts
Successful applications will be determined based on merit to deliver targeted road safety upgrades across the state.
“We’ve already funded more than 200 projects under our Safe Local Roads and Streets Program to reduce road trauma and deliver smoother journeys for Victorians,” said Minister Horne (pictured).
“This second round of funding will support councils to deliver further lifesaving safety upgrades in their local communities.”
Additional projects will continue to be funded over the coming months as the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) and Department of Transport and Planning work together with local councils to finalise local road safety upgrades.
“Local streets are highly used infrastructure where people travel to work, where children walk to school, and where communities come together. By supporting local governments to deliver important local safety upgrades on these roads, we’re helping to make everyday journeys safer for Victorians,” said TAC Acting Chief Executive Officer, Jacqui Sampson.
“We’re supporting councils right across the state to deliver life-saving infrastructure upgrades and road safety projects in the areas that need it most,” said Acting Head of Road Safety Victoria, Fiona Green.
