2026/27 Black Spot Program

The 2026/27 Black Spot Program funding allocations have been announced for Victoria, with a total of $48 million allocated to 60 black spots.

HDS Australia prepared Black Spot applications for twelve sites on behalf of our council clients for the 2026/27 round of funding. Six of these applications were successful and worth approximately $2 million, continuing HDS Australia’s excellent track record of delivering Black Spot investigations.

The Black Spot Program help councils identify problematic locations that display a history of road crashes. Funding is allocated based on selecting treatments with high benefit-cost ratios to directly address safety issues seen at the locations. These projects contribute towards reducing the number and severity of road crashes, providing excellent outcomes for the community.

HDS Australia will soon start preparation for the 2027/28 funding round once the program guideline is published. We have considerable expertise in providing low cost, practical solutions to improve road safety and would be happy to discuss providing assistance and investigation services to councils who are interested in making applications to this year’s funding program.