Black Spot Programs

The State Black Spot Program funded by the South Australian Government and the AusLink Black Spot Program funded by the Australian Government are closely integrated. The recently announced Level Crossing Black Spot Program nominations are being sought in August/September 2008 and will be separately assessed. Nominations for both programs are sought in September/October of each year and jointly assessed. For the key dates for 2008-09 programs go to Key dates for 2008-09.

This site has been developed to provide information to assist proponents in preparing a black spot nomination. Information is provided on timing, funding criteria, supporting information required and program allocations.

The Program eligibility criteria and funding allocations for both State Black Spot Program and AusLink Black Spot Program are described in Program Criteria.

The Program eligibility criteria and funding allocations for the Level Crossing Black Spot Program are described in Level Crossing Black Spot Program Information and Conditions.

All nominations should be made on the official Black Spot Nomination Form. Benefit Cost Ratio (BCR) calculations are required for the nominations based on crash history shall be submitted using the Black Spot BCR Spread sheet.

How to nominate a Black Spot Project

Black Spot Contact for Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure

Austroads Road Safety Engineering Toolkit
The Road Safety Engineering Toolkit is a reference tool for road engineering practitioners in state and local governments. It outlines best-practice, low cost, high return road environment measures to achieve a reduction in road trauma.

How to nominate a Level Crossing Black Spot Project

All nominations should be made on the official Level Crossing Black Spot Application Form. Information and conditions on how to nominate a Black Spot Project. Black Spot Contact for Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure.

The State Black Spot Program commenced in 2002-03 and is an annual program that is now subject to the approval of Minster Zollo. The 2007-08 State Black Spot Program, has an allocation of $7.2M. A portion of the State Black Spot program is directed to cycling related safety projects with the majority of the program directed to safety improvement works on all roads including AusLink network (from 2008-09), State arterial roads and Council roads.

WHATS NEW

• Project cost limit has been raised from $750,000 to $1M.
• Complex projects can be submitted on the basis of being delivered over a 2 year period.
• The eligibility criteria for reactive projects (based on a crash history) has been widened to now have a benefit cost ratio >=1.0.

For more information on the latest changes to State Black Spot, refer to the State Black Spot Program Guidelines

The Black Spot program began in 1996-97.  In recognition of its success the Australian Government has now extended the program until 30 June 2014. Annual national Auslink Black Spot funding will be increased to $60 M under AusLink 2 (from 2009-10 to 2013-14).  This represents an increase of 33 per cent on current program funding.   Minister's Press Release.

The 2007-08 AusLink Black Spot Program, is subject to annual approval by the Federal Minister for Transport and Regional Services.

The funding criteria, assessment process and program allocations for the AusLink Black Spot Program are set by the Department for Transport and Regional Services and are detailed in the Notes on Administration for AusLink Black Spot Program.

Level Crossing Black Spot Program

2008-09 is the first year of the Level Crossing Black Spot Program. On 24 July 2008 the State Government and Local Government announced a new jointly funded level crossing improvement program. The program is one of the initiatives recommended by the State Level Crossing Advisory Committee.

The program involves a 50:50 funding split between State and Local Government for level crossing improvements on local roads. The State Government has committed up to $500,000 per annum for this program for four years.

A panel of representatives from the Local Government Association and the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure will assess the nominations in October 2008.

2008-09 State Level Crossing Black Spot Program Application Form
Level Crossing Black Spot Program Information and Conditions

Administration of Black Spot Programs

Physical and financial status of the approved projects shall be provided to the DPTI contact. Progress payments shall be claimed using the appropriate claim form that can be downloaded from this site.

Black Spot Claim Form (GST Applicable)

Black Spot Claim Form (GST Non-Applicable)

All variations to scope and/or project costs are to be approved by DOTARS and DPTI before commencing construction. Request for variations can be made to DPTI using the Project Variation form.

Project Completion Report is to be provided at the completion of the project.

More information for Council

More information for DTEI

State and Auslink Black Spot Program - Key dates for 2008-2009

Level Crossing Black Spot Program - Key dates for 2008-2009

Black Spot Contacts

For Black Spot matters and submission of nominations:

Strategist
Road Asset Policy and Programs
Policy and Planning Division
Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure
GPO Box 1533, Adelaide SA 5001

For information about AusLink & State Black Spot Projects including how to nominate a potential Black Spot, please contact on (08) 8204 8373 or facsimile (08) 8204 8835.

Level Crossing Black Spot Program
For information about Level Crossing Black Spot Program how to nominate a potential Level Crossing Black Spot, please contact on (08) 8343 2887or facsimile (08) 8343 2939.

Nominations (nomination form and BCR form) can be sent initially by Email to: DTEI.SABlackspots@saugov.sa.gov.au

The signed submission and supporting technical information will still need to be posted to the above address.