Pre-qualified design consultants are invited to help shape a new $80 million purpose-built heavy vehicle rest area near the intersection of Archbold and Old Wallgrove roads.
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The project aims to deliver a modern, well-equipped facility that truck drivers have long been calling for in Western Sydney.
The proposed site is strategically positioned close to logistics hubs, including Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport, Erskine Park, and Marsden Park along the M7 corridor.
Currently there are limited rest areas for truck drivers between Pheasants Nest to the south of Sydney and Wyong to the north – a distance of 180 kilometres and nearly two hours driving.
TfNSW is working with industry to find solutions to ease the burden on drivers needing to rest, including upgraded facilities at the Partridge VC rest area near Camden and expanded facilities being built at the twin highway service centre along the M4 at Eastern Creek.
The designs for the Archbold Road site will be guided by feedback from when industry was consulted in 2023. That consultation sought the views of more than 800 drivers on what they needed to better support their rest breaks in Western Sydney.
The facility features well-lit areas for security, CCTV surveillance, and consideration for the specific needs of women drivers.
The rest area should include flushing toilets, clean drinking water, hot showers, shaded areas, ample parking with secluded bays for sleeping, and space for potential food options.
The new rest stop is jointly funded by the Australian and NSW Governments.
In other news for the road freight industry a permanent replacement for “The Dustbowl”, the previous informal rest area on the Hume Motorway south of Sydney, will open on December 19.
To be known as the Menangle Truck Parking Bay, this new facility is located along the northbound section of the Hume Motorway in Menangle, opposite to Partridge VC Rest Area site.
This new rest area has been designated for heavy vehicles only and has been designed to accommodate Oversize Overmass (OSOM) vehicles up to 125m long and 8m wide. The site features a 300 metre deceleration lane, a 575 metre acceleration lane and a 5,000 square metre parking area which is comparable to the former Dustbowl.
While these OSOM vehicles vary significantly in size, we anticipate anywhere up to seven vehicles may be able to park here at one time. In response to industry feedback, toilet facilities will be made available at the Menangle Truck Parking Bay by early 2026.
The new site will also replace a temporary facility at Moolgun Creek.
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