MEDIA RELEASE The Hon Anthony Albanese MP Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government 27 July 2009 AA347

More Level Crossing Upgrades Completed In Victoria A further nine level crossing upgrades funded in Victoria under the Rudd Labor Government's Economic Stimulus Package have now been completed. In just five months boom gates, flashing lights and other safety measures have been installed at 29 high-risk level crossings across Victoria, with work on a further seven projects currently underway. Last year alone, there were 28 collisions at level crossings in Victoria, nine resulting in fatalities and five involving serious injuries. This is a practical example of the Government's economic stimulus money working to improve the safety of our road and rail networks, while supporting local jobs and local businesses during the current global recession. The recently completed projects are: Location Upgrade Description Calder Highway, MARONG Boom Gates Murray Valley Highway, CASTLE DONNINGTON Boom Gates Inverleigh Winchelsea roads, WINCHELSEA Boom Gates Dimboola Rainbow roads, DIMBOOLA Boom Gates Calder Alternative Highway, MARONG Boom Gates Bundalaguah Road (Montgomery Road), MONTGOMERY Boom Gates Hamilton Highway, DUVERNEY Boom Gates Friends Road, ROSEDALE Flashing Lights Seymour Street, TERANG Flashing Lights   Our $150 million Boom Gates for Rail Crossings Program will see boom gates and other safety measures installed at 292 high risk level crossings around the country. Media Contacts Jeff Singleton ( Mr Albanese's Office ) 0410 476 890   URL: http://www.minister.infrastructure.gov.au/aa/releases/2009/July/aa347_2009.htm