New road safety upgrades and improvements will be delivered across Tasmania thanks to funding from the Australian and Tasmanian governments.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said the additional works under the $2 billion Road Safety Program will commence immediately, improving safety and supporting jobs right across the country.
“This funding will deliver key lifesaving measures such as shoulder sealing, rumble strips to alert drivers when they are moving out of their lane, prevention of head-on collisions and barriers to prevent run-off-road crashes,” the Deputy Prime Minister said.
“The Australian Government takes road safety seriously, which is why we want to start this New Year with boots on the ground and shovels in the dirt to ensure these additional works are delivered quickly for Tasmanians.
“A variety of works will be delivered across Tasmania, including installing line marking, signage and safety barriers on Glenwood Rd in Launceston, to enhance the capacity, safety and accessibility of the roads.
“This is all about getting Tasmanians home sooner and safer.”
Tasmanian Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Michael Ferguson said the additional funding is another demonstration of the Tasmanian Government’s commitment to road safety.
“Vital lifesaving improvements are expected to be rolled out right across the state delivering much-needed road upgrades while also providing a boost to local jobs and the economy,” Mr Ferguson said.
“A total of $45.6 million will be delivered across Tasmania to fund road new safety upgrades and improvements to reduce the number of fatalities and serious injuries occurring on our roads.
“The projects being funded – no matter how big or small – could make the difference in someone getting home safely to their loved ones, which is why we continue working to move closer to zero fatalities through these investments.”
Assistant Minister for Road Safety and Freight Transport Scott Buchholz said road safety was a key priority for the Australian Government and this investment in upgrades would provide a boost to the economy while saving lives and livelihoods.
“Road safety is a shared responsibility and collaboration between communities and all levels of government will help us move towards achieving Vision Zero,” Mr Buchholz said.
“Projects are already underway through the $500 million Targeted Road Safety COVID-19 stimulus package and this additional funding complements that work, resulting in an even greater roll-out of improved infrastructure and roads right across the nation.”
The Australian Government’s funding for the Road Safety Program is subject to ‘use it or lose it’ provisions and will deliver life-saving treatments on regional roads and to protect vulnerable road users across Tasmania while also supporting local jobs and providing a welcome boost to local economies.
The ‘use it or lose it’ provisions require states and territories to use their notionally allocated funds within a timeframe, or the funds can be reallocated to projects in other jurisdictions.
In total for Tranche 1, the Australian Government has committed $33.3 million and the Tasmanian Government a further $12.3 million to fund the state-wide upgrades.
Funded programs:
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Vulnerable Road Users Program (VRUP) safety improvements (specific works currently identified) |
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Glenorchy |
Pedestrian Refuge on Eady Street |
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Launceston |
Pedestrian refuge on Westbury Road |
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Burnie |
Outstands, kerb ramps, pedestrian refuge and central traffic island |
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Hobart |
Signalised intersection at Harrington and Melville Street |
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Hobart |
Boa Vista Road kerb bulbing crossing improvements |
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Hobart |
Harding and Clare Street Upgrade |
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Hobart |
Anglesea Street and Macquarie Street Upgrade |
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Hobart |
Clearys Gates Road Upgrade |
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Hobart |
Construct walkway connecting Argyle Street to Kemp Street |
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Hobart |
Augusta Road Upgrade |
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West Tamar |
Ecclestone Drive and Windsor Drive Upgrade |
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Launceston |
School zone treatment at Opossum Road |
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Launceston |
Construct shared path on Vermont Road |
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Clarence |
Bellerive Primary School, Leslie Street treatment |
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Huon Valley |
Installation of walkway on Lymington Road |
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Central Coast |
Install central refuge island on Ironcliffe Road |
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Latrobe |
Construct 2.5-metre shared path on Hawley Esplanade |
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Latrobe |
Construct footpath on Moriarty Road |
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Sorell |
Construct footpaths on Montagu Street, Frederick Street and the Circle |
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Sorell |
Install pedestrian refuge and kerb ramps on Carlton Beach Road |
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Northern Midlands |
Install bollards on Wellington Street |
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George Town |
950-metre separated shared use trail |
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Kingborough |
Construct shared path on Beach Road |
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Circular Head |
Construct 130 metres of new footpath |
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Devonport |
Nixon Street Primary pedestrian safety treatment |
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Devonport |
Forbes Street upgrade |
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Safer Rural Roads Program (SRRP) safety improvements (specific works currently identified) |
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Break O’Day |
Install guardrail and end terminals on Lottah Road |
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Break O’Day |
Install guardrail and end terminals on Mangana Road |
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Break O’Day |
Install signage and guideposts |
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Break O’Day |
Install guardrail, end terminals and road batter |
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Burnie |
Shoulder widening and sealing on Natone Road |
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Central Coast |
Shoulder widening and sealing on Nine Mile Road |
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Central Highlands |
Install safety barrier on Ellendale Road |
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Circular Head |
Shoulder widening, sealing and audible edge markings on Mella Road |
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Circular Head |
Shoulder widening on Upper Scotchtown Road |
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Glenorchy |
Wheel stops and edge line-marking |
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Launceston |
Install line-marking delineation on Golconda Road |
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Launceston |
Install line-marking on Lilydale Road |
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Launceston |
Install line-marking, signage and safety barrier on Relbia Road |
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Launceston |
Install line-marking, signage and safety barrier on Glenwood Road |
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Clarence |
Shoulder widening and sealing on Back Tea Tree Road |
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Derwent Valley |
Install guardrail and signage on Glenfern Road |
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Devonport |
Install signage, guide posts and shoulder widening on Kelcey Tier Road |
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Devonport |
Install signage, guide posts and shoulder widening on Forth Road |
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Dorset |
Construct road widening and sealing on Ferny Hills Road |
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Dorset |
Construct road widening, sealing and line-marking on Golconda Road |
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Dorset |
Construct pavement widening and guide posts on New River Road |
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Flinders |
Install guide posts and signage on Palana Road |
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George Town |
Construct road widening, sealing and line-marking on Dalrymple Road |
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George Town |
Minor road widening and guardrail on Old Aerodrome Road |
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Hobart |
Install signage, line-marking, guardrail and posts on Strickland Avenue |
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Huon Valley |
Install signage on Breeside Road |
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Huon Valley |
Install line-marking on Cygnet Coast Road |
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Kentish |
Install signage and guide posts on Cradle Mountain Road |
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Kingborough |
Construct passing bays, signage and guide posts on Van Morey Road |
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Meander Valley |
Install signage and line-marking on Bridgenorth Road |
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Meander Valley |
Install signage and line-marking on Ecclestone Road |
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Northern Midlands |
Install line-marking, guide posts and signage on Macquarie Road |
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Sorell |
Construct road widening and sealing on Brinktop Road |
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Waratah-Wynyard |
Install signage and line-marking on Preolenna Road |
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Waratah-Wynyard |
Install guardrail and signage on Pages Road |
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Waratah-Wynyard |
Install signage and guide posts on Mount Hicks Road |
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Waratah-Wynyard |
Install signage and guide posts on Seabrook Road |
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Waratah-Wynyard |
Install signage, sealing and guide posts on Table Cape Road |
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Waratah-Wynyard |
Install signage on Preolenna Road |
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Latrobe |
Construct pavement widening on Tarleton Road |
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Latrobe |
Install guide post and corner widening on Squeaking Point Road |
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Kentish |
Construct pavement widening and seal on Staverton Road |
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Further works to the value of $1.5 million to be identified under the Vulnerable Road Users Program and Safer Rural Roads Program |
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State Government road safety program |
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Sheffield Main Road |
Shoulder sealing |
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Lyell Highway |
Shoulder sealing |
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Frankford Main Road |
New right-turn lane |
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Lyell Highway |
New right-turn lane |
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Bass Highway |
New off-ramp |
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Poatina Main Road |
Junction realignment |
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East Tamar Highway |
New right-turn lane |
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Bridport Main Road |
New right-turn lane |
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Level crossing safety upgrade program |
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Various (Mass Action) |
Convert four crossings from Passive to Active |
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Various (Mass Action) |
Twelve level crossing surface renewals |
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Various (Mass Action) |
Upgrade the electronic componentry on 15 level crossings on the North West coast |
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Various (Mass Action) |
Bridgewater level crossing reliability and safety improvements |
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Various (Mass Action) |
Complete the replacement of old-style passive crossing signage |
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Various (Mass Action) |
Undertake remediation works at passive crossings to improve sight lines |
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Cycling safety infrastructure program |
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Various (Mass Action) |
A program of separated cycle paths and on-road bicycle lanes |
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Road safety ITS improvements |
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Various (Mass Action) |
Upgrade of Intelligent Transport Systems including integration with existing/new systems including a new Network Management System (NMS) to remotely manage the systems |
