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title: RLCUF - Regional Level Crossing Upgrade Fund
date: 2026-05-13T14:45:00+10:00
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# RLCUF - Regional Level Crossing Upgrade Fund

 

 

In 2025 TasRail secured $5 million for a significant program of safety upgrades across the State under the Australian Government’s Regional Level Crossing Upgrade Fund (RLCUF).

 

 

 

 

 

  The initiative is aimed at making railway level crossings safer in regional areas, with up to $40 million per year, available nationally between 2023 and 2027.

 The Australian Government committed $4 million to the Tasmanian works, with a further $1 million co-investment from the State Government.

The funding announcement came at a critical time.

In 2024-25, reported instances of motorists failing to stop or give way at level crossings in Tasmania more than doubled, rising to 137 incidents from 68 the previous year. Every region - North, Northwest and South – saw a sharp increase in road user non-compliance. Two collisions also occurred during the reporting period.

Ulverstone, on Tasmania’s Northwest Coast, was a major beneficiary of the initial round of funding.

The works included:

- 5 active crossing upgrades (Ulverstone - Main Street, Reibey Street, Buttons Avenue, Alexandra Parade, Water Street)
- 3 augmented stop sign installations at passive level crossings (Picnic Point Road in West Ulverstone, and two at Westbury)
- 3 yellow box marking installations where vehicle queuing risks exist (Ulverstone - Reiby Street, Main Street, and Hobbs Parade)

Additionally, a passive crossing at Oonah Road on the Melba Line will be upgraded to an active crossing, with lights and bells replacing current signage.

While these initial projects will be completed by 30 June 2026, additional work packages are now in development and increased funding opportunities being reviewed.