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Wednesday, 14th April 2010
Federal Infrastructure and Transport Minister Anthony Albanese and Member for Canberra Annette Ellis today announced the Rudd Labor Government will provide just over $1 million to fix ten dangerous black spots on local roads.
In coming months work will begin on the following approved projects:
All these projects were recommended by a panel of independent road safety experts.
Ms Ellis said since coming to office, the Rudd Labor Government has allocated over $2.5 million to fix seventeen black spots within her electorate of Canberra.
"This investment is helping to make our local roads even safer for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians, with three of the projects already completed," said Ms Ellis.
"One of the best aspects of our Black Spot program is that anyone can suggest an intersection or section of road they believe would benefit from a safety upgrade.
"Nomination forms are available from my office or can be downloaded from: www.nationbuildingprogram.gov.au."
Mr Albanese said an independent evaluation of the program found it prevented at least 32 fatalities and more than 1,500 serious injuries in its first three years, underscoring its effectiveness at reducing fatal car accidents.
"That's why nationally we've doubled the program's funding to half a billion dollars - more than honouring all our election commitments," said Mr Albanese.
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Electorate Office
334a Marrickville Rd
Marrickville NSW 2204
Phone: 02 9564 3588
Parliament House Office
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
Phone: 02 6277 7700
Phone: (02) 9564 3588
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