Road safety across Gippsland is set to receive a significant boost, with the Albanese Government announcing more than $3.1 million in funding for critical upgrades under the 2026-27 Black Spot Program.
The investment is part of a broader $48 million commitment to Victorian roads, aimed at reducing fatalities and serious injuries by targeting notoriously dangerous locations.
The centre-piece of the Gippsland allocation is a $2,706,000 investment for a major safety overhaul of the Princes Highway at Club Terrace.
The works will include the installation of safety barriers, shoulder sealing and the addition of curve warning signs and curve alignment markers.
The project also covers new line-marking and road resurfacing specifically designed to improve skid resistance.
In addition to the Club Terrace works, the funding will also support safety improvements in Traralgon, focused on improving visibility and creating safer crossings for the local community.
The locations were recommended by the Victoria Black Spot Consultative Panel, a group comprised of local stakeholders who ensure that the projects of the highest priority to the community are put forward for approval.
Federal Labor Senator for Victoria, Raff Ciccone, said the investment would tackle some of the region’s most concerning stretches of road.
“The Albanese Labor Government is making a significant investment in improving road safety in the Gippsland region,” Senator Ciccone said.
“The $2.7 million commitment in the Princes Highway in Club Terrace will make a real difference on a notoriously dangerous stretch, while the upgrades in Traralgon will create safer crossings and better visibility for the community. Federal Labor will continue to work with the state and local governments to deliver even more critical road safety upgrades in the future.”
The Albanese Government has recently increased annual Black Spot Program funding to $150 million nationwide.
Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories, Kristy McBain MP, emphasised that the program relies on community input to identify high-risk sites.
“The Black Spot Program delivers low-cost improvements that have demonstrated effectiveness in reducing the risk of serious crashes and fatalities on our roads,” Minister McBain said.
“This latest round of funding will make Victorian roads safer by enabling safety upgrades at dangerous locations.
“With our increased funding commitment to this long-running program, I encourage individuals, organisations and local governments to nominate sites in their local communities at any time for consideration in the next funding round.”
The program is open to nominations from individuals, community groups, and local councils who wish to highlight dangerous sections of road for future consideration.
For more information on the program or to make a nomination, residents can visit the Australian Government Black Spot Program website.
