The Albanese Government is continuing to boost road safety for truck drivers and travellers across the country, with six new projects announced under the Heavy Vehicle Rest Area (HVRA) initiative.
The projects are part of a $20.9 million joint investment between the Australian and state, territory and local governments, with the Albanese Government contributing $10.04 million.
Through the HVRA, the Australian Government has committed $140 million over 10 years to build new heavy vehicle rest areas and upgrade existing ones.
This initiative will help keep heavy vehicle drivers and other motorists safe by addressing the shortage of heavy vehicle rest stops on the road network.
Projects funded through HVRA's sixth tranche include new rest stops with facilities such as showers, toilets, lighting and expanding parking bays to accommodate more heavy vehicles.
The funded projects are:
Central Darling Shire Council, NSW - Design and upgrade of the Halfway Tree Rest Area on Cobb Highway
Narromine Shire Council, NSW - Design and upgrade of the Narromine Heavy Vehicle Rest Area
Shire of Plantagenet, WA - Upgrade to the Rocky Gully Heavy Vehicle Rest Area
Shire of Victoria Plains, WA - New rest area at Calingiri
Commissioner of Main Roads, WA - Upgrade to the Cranbrook Heavy Vehicle Rest Area with eight new truck parking bays and improving existing solar power facilities
- Commissioner of Main Roads, WA - New heavy vehicle rest area on the Eyre Highway at Mundrabilla.
