An intersection that has seen nine accidents in five years is among 15 sites that will be upgraded across Tasmania as part of the Black Spot Program.
That intersection is at Central Avenue and Butler Avenue in Moonah. After being allocated $100,000 in funding, a roundabout will be built.
A total of $2.57 million will be used for road safety upgrades at 15 locations in Tasmania, under the Australian Government’s Black Spot Program funding round for 2023-24.
Brian Mitchell is the chair of the Tasmanian Black Spot Consultative Panel, and the Federal Member for Lyons which provides the opportunity for stakeholders to have a say in the project selection process.
“These projects have been funded following nominations from those who know our local roads best – members of the public, local councils and road user groups,” he said.
The Tasmanian review panel includes representatives from the Local Government Association of Tasmania, Royal Automobile Club of Tasmania, Tasmanian Transport Association, Tasmanian Motorcycle Council, Tasmanian Bicycle Network, Tasmania Police, and Department of State Growth.
Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories, Kristy McBain, added, “We’ve worked with the Tasmanian Government, councils across the state and local automotive associations to target their priority projects – with this $2.5 million supporting the delivery of roundabouts, kerb extensions, safety barriers and surface upgrades to reduce the risk of crashes.”
A list of funded projects is provided below:
| Project Name | Proposed Treatment | Australian Government Contribution | Council |
| Central Avenue Butler Avenue MOONAH |
Install roundabout | $100,000 | Glenorchy |
| Mulgrave Street Galvin Street SOUTH LAUNCESTON |
Install kerb extensions and traffic islands | $74,000 | Launceston |
| Nook Road between Gravel Pit Road and Bramich Road ACACIA HILLS |
Resurfacing and superelevation improvements | $240,000 | Kentish |
| Gorge Road between Trevallyn Road and Bain Terrace TREVALLYN |
Improve skid resistance | $50,000 | Launceston |
| Oldaker Street Sorell Street DEVONPORT |
Install roundabout | $490,000 | Devonport |
| Mulgrave Street Garfield Street and Pedder Street SOUTH LAUNCESTON |
Install kerb extensions and traffic islands | $50,000 | Launceston |
| Wilmot Road some 900 metres south of Paloona Road KINDRED |
Improve skid resistance and install safety barrier | $60,000 | Central Coast |
| Renfrew Circle Renfrew Circle GOODWOOD |
Install raised platform treatment | $42,000 | Glenorchy |
| Flagstaff Gully Link Flagstaff Gully Road LINDISFARNE |
Provide right turn lane | $130,000 | Clarence City |
| Cethana Road from 1 km east to 5.4 km north-east along Cradle Mountain Road MOINA |
Install safety barrier | $160,000 | Kentish |
| Main Road opposite Mason Street AUSTINS FERRY |
Install safety barrier | $70,000 | Glenorchy |
| Collins Cap Road approximately 1 km west of Valley Road COLLINSVALE |
Install safety barrier | $65,000 | Glenorchy |
| Carlton Beach Road Webb Street DODGES FERRY |
Install bollards | $40,000 | Sorell |
| Blackstone Road Panorama Road BLACKSTONE HEIGHTS |
Provide right-turn lane | $440,000 | Meander Valley |
| Highland Lakes Road from 0.70 km to 69.1 km north-west of Midland Highway BOTHWELL |
Install safety barrier | $560,000 | Central Highlands |