ALISON BYRNES MP

MEMBER FOR CUNNINGHAM

THE HON KRISTY MCBAIN MP

MINISTER FOR REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND TERRITORIES

JOINT MEDIA RELEASE

FUNDING SAFER ROADS IN WOLLONGONG AND WARRAWONG

The Albanese Government is investing more than $880,000 in road safety upgrades at two high-risk locations in Wollongong and Warrawong, Member for Cunningham Alison Byrnes MP announced today.

The funding will deliver the following road safety upgrades:

• $430,965 for roundabout upgrades at Campbell Street, Wollongong, between Keira Street and Kembla Street.
• $449,749 for a new roundabout at Cowper Street, Warrawong, at Flagstaff Road.

The funding is being delivered as part of $45.1 million committed to 82 sites on NSW roads under the 2026-27 Black Spot Program funding round. 

The projects were recommended by the NSW Black Spot Consultative Panel. This panel is comprised of local stakeholders to ensure nominations of the highest priority and importance to the local community are recommended for approval.

The Albanese Government has increased annual Black Spot Program funding to $150 million, improving road safety at sites right across the country.

It is a key part of our commitment to reducing fatalities and serious injuries on our roads.

Anyone can nominate a Black Spot for consideration, including individuals, community groups and local councils.

For details on funded projects, to make a nomination, or for further information on the Australian Government Black Spot Program, visit https://investment.infrastructure.gov.au/about/local-initiatives/black-spot-program.

Quotes attributable to Member for Cunningham, Alison Byrnes MP:

“Improving safety on our local roads is critically important, and I am proud to be delivering this vital funding through the Black Spot Program.

“These are sites that have been identified by local people as safety risks– the Campbell Street intersection alone has recorded 17 crashes and is well-known for high vehicle and pedestrian traffic.

“We’re committed to supporting local and state governments with critical road safety upgrades. This funding comes on top of more than $5.5 million the Albanese Labor Government has delivered across the Cunningham electorate to improve road safety, including through the Roads to Recovery, Road Safety, and the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure programs.

“There’s always more to do, and we’ll keep working to support council and the community through these significant investments.”

Quotes attributable to Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories, Kristy McBain MP:

“The safety improvements at these Black Spot sites will help reduce the risk of serious crashes and increase the likelihood of people getting to their destination safely.

“The Black Spot Program delivers low-cost improvements that have demonstrated effectiveness in reducing the risk of serious crashes and fatalities on our roads.

“With our increased funding commitment to this long-running program, I encourage individuals, organisations and local governments to nominate sites in their local communities for consideration in the next funding round.”

ENDS