A stretch of Avoca Dve has been nominated for the Coalition Government’s Black Spot Program in response to a recent fatality as well as many other accidents.
Federal member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks MP said the community informed her of the dangerous bend, located near The Round Dve in Avoca, and has since nominated the site for funding.
“This section of Avoca Dve is close to shops, pubs, restaurants, and the nearby lagoon. “School children are also seen regularly walking nearby,” Ms Wicks said.
“The Black Spot Program has proved effective in the past, as it has been found that fatal and casualty crashes are reduced at upgraded sites by 30 per cent, equalling one life per year for every 84 projects.
Ms Wicks said the May federal budget provided $1.6 million for black spot projects in the Robertson electorate. Other funded projects included roundabouts constructed at Hills St and Beane St in Gosford.
Media Release,
28 July 2015
Tim Snowden
Offi ce of Lucy Wicks