Funding support aimed at improving local road safety

Published on 30 April 2025

Active Transport

Mount Alexander Shire Council has welcomed more than $80,000 in funding from the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) for two new projects that aim to improve local road safety.

Council was successful in obtaining funding through the TAC’s Local Government Grant Program, which provides funding to support projects that help prevent road trauma, particularly among pedestrians and cyclists.

Projects funded through the program include:

  • Accessibility study for Castlemaine ($30,000) – This will result in an accessibility analysis report for Castlemaine, identifying accessible infrastructure needs, list recommendations for improvements, and outline priority projects to improve safety and accessibility for people with disability.  
  • Construction of new footpaths in Berkeley Street, Castlemaine ($50,000) – Works involve the construction of new footpath on the northern side of Berkeley Street, between Kennedy Street and Barker Street in Castlemaine. Works are underway and anticipated to be complete by 30 May 2025 (weather permitting).

Council’s Director Infrastructure and Development, Michael Annear, said both projects will have a positive impact for community members and visitors to the shire.

“Through funding from the TAC Local Government Grants Program, we look forward to working with our community and groups, such as the Mount Alexander Shire Disability Advocacy Group to inform some much-needed improvements to support road safety”, said Mr Annear.

“The accessibility study in Castlemaine will provide us with some really valuable information on how we can make the town easier to get around for people with disability.

“Council will use the report’s recommendations to pursue future opportunities to deliver infrastructure upgrades, which we’re really excited about.

“Over in Berkeley Street in Castlemaine, we’ve already begun to construct a new section of footpath between Kennedy Street and Barker Street.

“This particular area is important given the number of children, families and carers that walk or cycle along the street to and from school”, said Mr Annear.

These projects align with a number of Council’s strategies and plans, including the Active Transport Strategy and the Disability Action Inclusion Plan.

For more information about the TAC Local Government Grant Program, visit  www.tac.vic.gov.au/about-the-tac/community/grants/local-government-grants.

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