The Australian Government Black Spot Program was introduced as part of the Australian Government's commitment to reduce crashes on Australian roads. This website has information about the Australian Government Black Spot Program, funding conditions and allocations and how to nominate a black spot. Information on environmental and heritage implications and what makes a site eligible to become a Black Spot is also discussed.

2027-28 timetable

•  April 2026 - Call for submissions
• 10 July 2026 - Metropolitan & Regional submissions close
• July to October 2026 - Assessment of submissions
• November to December 2026 - Preparation of recommended program
• February 2027 -  Australian Government Black Spot Program - State Panel Meeting
• May 2027 - Program Approval
• 30 June 2028 - Final Expenditure for the 2027-28 program

2026-27 timetable

• April 2025 - Call for submissions
• 11 July 2025 - Metropolitan & Regional submissions close
• July to October 2025 - Assessment of submissions
• November to December 2025 - Preparation of recommended program
• February 2026 - Australia Government Black Spot Program - State Panel Meeting
• May 2026 - Program approval
• 30 June 2027 - Final expenditure for the 2026-27 program

Schedules

PDF versions of Black Spot Program schedules listing recommended State projects. These schedules include recommended projects for Perth and regional areas.

• 2025-26 - PDF (112KB)
• 2024-25 - PDF (48 KB)
• 2023-24 - PDF (21.7 KB)
• 2022-23 - PDF (26 KB)
• 2021-22 - PDF (23 KB)
• 2020-21 - PDF (248 KB)
• 2019-20 - PDF (250 KB)
• 2018-19 - PDF (211 KB)

 

Forms 

• Project Completion Form (Word document, 37 KB)
• As Constructed Report for Traffic Control Signal Projects (Excel, 25 KB)

2027-28 timetable

•  April 2026 - Call for submissions
• 10 July 2026 - Metropolitan & Regional submissions close
• July to October 2026 - Assessment of submissions
• November to December 2026 - Preparation of recommended program
• February to April 2027 - State Black Spot Program - Review and recommendation
• May 2027 - Program Approval
• 30 June 2028 - Final Expenditure for the 2027-28 program

2026-27 timetable

• April 2025 - Call for submissions
• 11 July 2025 - Metropolitan & Regional submissions close
• July to October 2025 - Assessment of submissions
• November to December 2025 - Preparation of recommended program
• February to April 2026 - Review and recommendation
• May 2026 - ​Program approval
• 30 June 2027 - Final expenditure for the 2026-27 program

State Road Black Spot Program Schedules

These schedules include recommended projects for Perth and regional areas:

• 2025-26 - PDF (237 KB)
• 2024-25 - PDF (214 KB)
• 2023-24 - PDF (206 KB)
• 2022-23 - PDF (212 KB)
• 2021-22 - PDF (210 KB)
• 2020-21 - PDF (692 KB)
• 2019-20 - PDF (689 KB)
• 2018-19 - PDF (620 KB)
• 2017-18 - PDF (980 KB)

Local Road Black Spot Program Schedules

PDF versions of Black Spot Program schedules listing recommended local road projects. These schedules include recommended projects for Perth and regional areas.

• 2025-26 - PDF (316 KB)
• 2024-25 - PDF (237 KB)
• 2023-24 - PDF (238 KB)
• 2022-23 - PDF (249 KB)
• 2021-22 - PDF (247 KB) 
• 2020-21 - PDF (855 KB)
• 2019-20 - PDF (843 KB)
• 2018-19 - PDF (772 KB)
• 2017-18 - PDF (4.62 MB)

 

Guidelines and Project Criteria

• Development and Management Guidelines (PDF, 1 MB)
• Black Spot Programs - Project Criteria (PDF, 222 KB)

Forms 

• Project Completion Form (Word document, 37 KB)
• As Constructed Report for Traffic Control Signal Projects (Excel, 25 KB)