The Australian Government continues to enhance road safety across the nation, with six new projects announced under the Heavy Vehicle Rest Area (HVRA) initiative.
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The projects include the construction of new rest areas with facilities such as toilets and picnic areas, resurfacing, line-marking and bitumen sealing.
Chair of the HRVA Steering Committee, Glen Sterle says they are steadfast in their commitment to keep freight operators and communities safe.
“These projects are another example of the Australian Government’s Heavy Vehicle Rest Area initiative boosting heavy vehicle user safety and productivity through new and upgraded rest areas,” he says.
“These new and upgraded rest stops will help drivers reduce truckie fatigue as they work hard keeping our country moving.”
The projects are supported by a more than $6.85 million joint investment between the Australian and state, territory and local governments, with the Australian Government contributing $5.48 million.
They are funded through the third tranche of the HVRA, which will provide $140 million in federal funding over 10 years.
Assistant minister for regional development, Anthony Chisholm gives his thanks to the HRVA Steering Committee for identifying the strategic projects that are essential for all road user’s safety.
“This latest $5.48 million investment in improved and new rest areas is another example of our government’s commitment toward achieving Vision Zero—zero deaths on our roads by 2050,” he says.
“By investing in much-needed rest stops, we will ensure that truckies spend less time on the roads and get home safely to their loved ones.”
The funded projects are:
- Wollondilly Shire Council – Ted “Greendog” Stevens Truck Parking Bay Renewal (New South Wales).
- Walcha Council – New Pindari Tops Rest Area on Thunderbolts Way (New South Wales)
- Bourke Shire Council – New Heavy Vehicle Rest Area on the Bourke to Milparinka Road at Goonary (New South Wales)
- Shire of Mukinbudin – Mukinbudin Heavy Vehicle Rest Area (Western Australia)
- Shire of Coolgardie – Asphalt surfacing of Road train / truck stop area at intersection of Bayley Street / Great Eastern Highway and Ladyloch Road in Coolgardie (Western Australia)
- Northern Territory – Five Heavy Vehicle Rest Areas on Buntine Highway to be upgraded
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