The trucking industry and all Australian road users will benefit from an Australian Government investment of over $18 million across nine new projects under the Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program (HVSPP).
This funding is part of the Australian Government's ongoing commitment of at least $65 million per year to state, territory and local governments to increase safety and productivity for heavy vehicle operations in our regions.
This latest investment includes nearly $1.8 million to widen the seal on a 1.7-kilometre section of the Oakey Biddeston Road in Queensland, and $317,760 to upgrade an intersection at Healesville/Kinglake Road in Kinglake, Victoria.
In the October Budget, the Australian Government committed an additional $80 million to support new and upgraded heavy vehicle rest areas.
This brings the Government's total commitment in dedicated funding for heavy vehicle rest areas to $140 million over 10 years. Funding will be available for projects to build and upgrade rest areas so drivers have the facilities they need to rest, recuperate and return safely home.
