heavy vehicle rest areas - rural freight routes nsw

RTA STRATEGY FOR MAJOR HEAVY VEHICLE REST AREAS ON KEY RURAL FREIGHT ROUTES IN NSW JANUARY 2010

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Contents

1. Introduction........................................................................................................................................................................................................1

2. Objectives ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................2

3. Methodology .....................................................................................................................................................................................................2

4. Key rural freight routes in NSW............................................................................................................................................................3

5. Major heavy vehicle rest areas principles .........................................................................................................................................3

6. Targeted level of provision for major heavy rest areas ...........................................................................................................4

7. Strategy to address gaps and enhance provision.........................................................................................................................5

8. Summary of overall needs.........................................................................................................................................................................5

9. Implementation................................................................................................................................................................................................6

Detailed route strategies ........................................................................................................................................................................................8

Pacific Highway – Northbound (790km)................................................................................................................................................9

Pacific Highway – Southbound (790km)..............................................................................................................................................10

Hume Highway – Northbound (498km) ............................................................................................................................................13

Hume Highway – Southbound (498km) .............................................................................................................................................15

Great Western Highway/Mitchell Highway (Nepean River to Dubbo) – Westbound (348km)....................19

Great Western Highway/Mitchell Highway – Eastbound (348km)....................................................................................20

Mitchell Highway/Barrier Highway – Westbound and eastbound (827km) ..................................................................23

Sturt Highway – Westbound & Eastbound (614km)...................................................................................................................27

Newell Highway – Northbound (1060km)........................................................................................................................................31

Newell Highway – Southbound (1060km) ........................................................................................................................................34

New England Highway – Northbound and Southbound (585km) .....................................................................................39

Princes Highway – Southbound (484km)............................................................................................................................................43

Princes Highway – Northbound (484km)...........................................................................................................................................43

Golden Highway – Westbound & Eastbound (314km) .............................................................................................................47

Cover photograph: "Station creek" rest area north of Karuah, Pacific Highway, NSW

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1. Introduction

The RTA’s Blueprint - Corporate Plan 2008-2012 provides an overview of the RTA’s priorities for the

shorter term. The focus areas for the plan include:

• Improving road safety;

• Managing rural and regional roads; and

• Transporting freight.

The provision of heavy vehicle rest areas on key rural freight routes contributes to all three of these focus

areas. Transporting freight by road is a key element of the NSW economy and the RTA seeks to support

this industry for the benefit of the community.

In transporting freight by road some heavy vehicle operators are required to drive for extended periods.

Fatigue is a recognised workplace safety issue for many truck drivers. Heavy vehicle driver fatigue has been

identified as a contributor to road crashes and presents a safety risk to all road users. The RTA, in

partnership with the heavy vehicle industry, is working on various strategies to manage heavy vehicle driver

fatigue.

The provision of rest opportunities for heavy vehicle drivers is a key element of these strategies. Rest areas

are used by heavy vehicle drivers to take long and short rest breaks, use amenities and check loads and

vehicles. Heavy vehicle drivers must conform to fatigue management legislation that specifies strict resting

requirements. In order to fulfil these requirements they require suitable rest area facilities that are regularly

spaced along key freight routes.

In 2005, the National Transport Commission released the National Guidelines for the Provision of Rest

Area Facilities (NTC Guidelines). The RTA has adopted these Guidelines as a basis for working towards

enhancing the provision of rest area facilities for heavy vehicle drivers on key national freight routes in NSW.

The NTC Guidelines acknowledge that currently available facilities reflect past efforts of rest area provision.

Consequently, they do not always meet the current needs of heavy vehicle drivers in Australia. The Audit of

Rest Areas against National Guidelines (Austroads 2006) highlights that many freight routes across Australia

have deficiencies in the provision of rest areas. Many of these freight routes are in NSW.

New heavy vehicle driver fatigue laws became effective on 29 September 2008 in NSW, Queensland,

Victoria and South Australia. The new laws set revised work and rest limits for heavy vehicle drivers and

assign legal responsibility to all parties in the supply chain to better manage driver fatigue. The reforms are

consistent with current obligations under occupational health and safety law that requires employers and

employees take all reasonably practicable steps to manage driver fatigue.

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2. Objectives

The objectives of this strategy are to:

• Address the need for heavy vehicle drivers to take rest breaks on key rural freight routes in NSW

recognising the road is an integral part of their workplace.

• Develop a network of major heavy vehicle rest areas on key rural freight routes in NSW with required

amenities to ensure that heavy vehicle drivers are well rested, particularly on longer journeys.

• Assist heavy vehicle drivers to comply with the recently introduced fatigue legislation by enhancing the

provision of major heavy vehicle rest areas in NSW.

• Reduce the proportion of road accidents in NSW involving heavy vehicles by assisting in the

management of heavy vehicle driver fatigue.

3. Methodology

The methodology for developing this strategy included the following tasks:

1. Review of existing information, guidelines, audits, strategies relevant to the provision of rest areas in

NSW and nationally.

2. Define the scope of the strategy which was deliberately focused on the provision of “major rest areas”

as defined in the NTC Guidelines for heavy vehicle drivers on “key freight routes in rural NSW”.

3. Develop the RTA’s Guidelines for Provision of Major Heavy Vehicle Rest Areas consistent with NTC

Guidelines.

4. Assess existing levels of provision and gaps in provision on each key freight route in NSW using the

RTA’s Guidelines.

5. Identify actions to fill gaps in provision with new and upgraded rest areas and strategically cost these.

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4. Key rural freight routes in NSW

This strategy applies to a network of more than 5,500km of rural road designated as key freight routes in

NSW, being:

• Pacific Highway (Hawkesbury River to QLD border)

• Hume Highway (Narellan Rd to Vic border)

• Great Western Highway /Mitchell Highway (Nepean River to Dubbo)

• Mitchell Highway/Barrier Highway (Dubbo to SA border)

• Sturt Highway (Wentworth to Wagga Wagga)

• Newell Highway (Vic to QLD borders)

• New England Highway (Newcastle to QLD border)

• Princes Highway (Engadine to Vic border)

• Golden Highway (New England Highway to Dubbo)

5. Major heavy vehicle rest areas principles

This strategy addresses enhancing the provision of major heavy vehicle rest areas which are defined in the

NTC Guidelines as areas that are designated for long rest breaks offering a range of facilities to take rest and

sleep breaks.

In line with the NTC Guidelines the RTA in its supporting Guidelines for Provision of Major Heavy Vehicle

Rest Areas outlines that major rest areas must meet, as a minimum, the following principles –

• Sites generally at no more than 100km intervals. Geographical and other physical constraints may

require a range between 80 and 120km with the maximum limit generally being 120km.

• Sites are to be provided on both sides of the road on those parts of the network that have high levels

of demand, while those with lower levels of demand will not require provision on both sides of the

road.

• Sites are to be well signposted for heavy vehicle drivers and have suitable access for ingress and egress.

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• Sites are to have designated hard stand parking for heavy vehicles and an appropriate number of parking

spaces dependent on demand.

• Sites are to meet the basic needs of heavy vehicle drivers including provision of sealed pavements

particularly for ingress and egress lanes/ramps, at least one toilet on each site, shade, shelter, rubbish

bins and tables and chairs.

6. Targeted level of provision for major heavy rest areas

While under this strategy the frequency of major heavy vehicle rest areas is set in the above parameters at

around 100km intervals variability arises in relation to provision on both sides of the road, number of

parking spaces and toilets as it relates to heavy vehicle demand.

For the purposes of developing this strategy sections of each of the key freight routes (notionally between

major towns) have been defined as having either relatively “high” (>1000 trucks per day), “medium” (500

to 1000 trucks per day) or “low” (less than 500 trucks per day) levels of demand using heavy vehicle

average annual daily traffic (AADT).

Table 1 sets the parameter for determining the targeted level of provision based on high, medium and low

levels of heavy vehicle demand. For rural freight routes with high levels of demand, major rest areas should

be provided on both sides of the road at 100km intervals. For rural freight routes with lower levels of

demand, major rest areas are not required on both sides of the road but one must be provided every

100km.

Similarly, the number of truck spaces and toilets vary in relation to demand with 10-20 truck parking spaces

and up to 4 toilets for high levels of demand, 6-12 trucks parking spaces and up to 2 toilets for medium

levels of demand and 4-8 trucks parking spaces and up to 2 toilets for low levels of demand.

Table 1 – Targeted level of major heavy vehicle rest area provision relative to daily truck volumes (total in both directions)

Daily truck volumes (AADT)

HIGH >1000

MEDIUM 500-1000

LOW <500

Provision on both sides of the road Yes As appropriate No

Truck parking spaces 10-20 6-12 4-8

Toilets Up to 4 Up to 2 Up to 2 Source: Adapted from the RTA’s ‘Highway rest area strategy background report’ (RTA 2001).

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7. Strategy to address gaps and enhance provision

The RTA has adopted a spacing parameter where major heavy vehicle rest areas must be provided

generally every 100km. Where the distance between major rest areas is more than 100km to 120km a gap

is identified. The strategy for addressing gaps is to fill these with:

1. An upgrade of an existing rest area to major rest area standard;

2. Enhancements to supplement a commercial service station;

3. Establishing or expanding heavy vehicle facilities at or near rural centres or towns adjacent to the route;

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4. Construction of a new major heavy vehicle rest area.

While there may be a number of existing major rest areas along a route, only those rest areas located

generally every 100km are considered, for the purpose of this strategy, as the designated major rest area for

that section of road. Funding (if required) will be sought to upgrade these sites to a highly provisioned level

satisfying all parameters for parking spaces, toilets, suitable access, signage, shade, shelter, tables, chairs and

rubbish bins.

8. Summary of overall needs

In applying the principles set in the RTA’s Guidelines for Provision of Major Heavy Vehicle Rest Areas a

summary of needs across key rural freight routes in NSW is outlined in Table 2. Currently, on these routes

101 rest areas qualify as major heavy vehicle rest areas and 76 sites have been identified for enhancement.

A total of 61 existing rest areas have been identified for upgrade to qualify as a major heavy vehicle rest

area and 15 sites identified for new heavy vehicle rest areas. The strategic cost ($2009) to undertake

required works that are not anticipated to be delivered as part of a major infrastructure proposal is

estimated at around $50 to 60 million. Delivery of works at all 76 identified sites is significantly higher than

this strategic estimate.

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Table 2 – Summary of needs on key rural freight routes in NSW

Freight route Length (km) Existing no. of major HV rest areas

No. of HV rest area upgrades required

No. of new HV rest areas

required

Pacific Hwy 790 18 7 2 Hume Highway 498 18 4 0 GWH/Mitchell Hwy 348 2 7 0 Mitchell/Barrier Hwy

827 14 3 2

Sturt Hwy 614 10 7 1 Newell Hwy 1060 23 17 4 New England Hwy 585 11 6 0 Princes Hwy 484 3 5 6 Golden Hwy 314 2 5 0

TOTAL 5520km 101 61 15

The details of existing major heavy vehicle rest areas, gaps in provision and identified sites for either a rest area upgrade or a new rest area are provided in the attached detailed route strategies.

9. Implementation

Implementation of the RTA’s Strategy for Major Heavy Vehicle Rest Areas on Key Rural Freight Routes in

NSW is largely dependent on the availability of funding from the Federal Government. The Federal

Government's 2008/09 Budget outlined that the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional

Development and Local Government would provide $70 million across Australia over four years to fund a

range of heavy vehicle safety initiatives.

This funding is being allocated under the Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program (HVSPP) in two

rounds with Round 1 covering 2008/09 – 2009/10 (complete) and Round 2 covering 2010/11 and 2011/12

(current). Under the HVSPP Guidelines a key consideration in allocating the funding is the extent to which

state and territory governments commit to match the Federal Government’s funding contribution.

As part of Round 1 of the HVSPP, on 8 May 2009 the Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport,

Regional Development and Local Government and the then State Minister for Roads announced $16M

(50% Federal and 50% State) for NSW. Of this, $15M is currently being spent on 6 new rest areas and 22

rest area upgrades with the balance on bridge assessments for higher masses. In Round 1, NSW received

26.6% of $30 million available.

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In August 2009, submissions for Round 2 funds of the HVSPP for which $40M is available over 2010/11 –

2011/12 were called. The NSW Government prepared a submission consistent with the RTA’s Strategy for

Major Heavy Vehicle Rest Areas on Key Rural Freight Routes in NSW. A response is expected to be

received in early 2010 to enable enhancements works to continue beyond June 2010.

A further means for implementing the strategy is incorporating the delivery of identified needs into major

infrastructure proposals forming part of the Pacific Highway, Hume Highway, Great Western Highway and

Princes Highway Upgrades. Delivery of these proposals is similarly dependent on the availability of Federal

Government funding under the Nation Building Program.

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Detailed route strategies

1. EXISTING MAJOR HV REST AREAS

2. GAPS IN PROVISION

3. PROPOSED ACTIONS TO FILL GAPS

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1. Wyong to Beresford (76km)

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NB 45.5 50 4+ Open 24 hours.

Beresfield Service Centre

NB 103.6 58 25 4+

12 Mile Creek NB 135.6 32 12 4+ Upgrade to provide shade.

2. Beresfield to Karuah (37km)

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NB 171.9 36 18 4

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NB 255.1 83 20 4

Barrawan HV NB 320.6 66 10 1 4. Nabiac to Telegraph Point (110km)

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Clybucca Service Station

NB 396.4 76 25 4+ Open 24 hours. Upgrade site to complete sealing of parking area as site is only partially sealed and provide signage.

5. Telegraph Point to Raleigh (118km)

H NB 442.4 GAP – Construct new rest area at the North Nambucca Heads interchange. Access ultimately via proposed interchange. Stage 1 funded for delivery under HVSPP – Round 1.

Halfway Creek rest area

NB 534.7 92 15 2 6. Raleigh to Grafton (103km)

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Glenugie rest area NB 554.9 20 10 1

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NB 626 71 GAP – Upgrade existing site at Tabbimobile truck rest area with extra parking and toilets (in interim) until construction of rest area as part of Pacific Hwy ultimate upgrade.

8. Wardell to Queensland border (111km)

H Yelgun (accessible via interchange)

NB 745.2 20 4

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Wyong Service Centre

SB 45.5 50 4+ Open 24 hours. 1. Wyong to Beresford (76km)

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SB 135.6 GAP – Upgrade existing truck parking area at Twelve Mile Creek. Increase size to cater for required number of trucks.

2. Beresford to Karuah (37km)

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SB 169.9 124 18 4

3. Karuah to Nabiac (89km)

H Talawahl Creek SB 245.6 75 10 2

4. Nabiac to Telegraph Point (110km)

H Kundabung rest area

SB 359.8 114 10 2

5. Telegraph Point to Raleigh (118km)

H SB 442.4 GAP - Construct new rest area at the North Nambucca Heads interchange. RTA to undertake concept design and estimate. Interim access for southbound vehicles would be by at-grade intersection.

6. Raleigh to Grafton (103km)

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SB 534.7 92 10 2+ Toilets available at adjacent service centre.

Tornic Service Station, Grafton

SB 567.8 33 25 2+ Open 24 hours. Upgrade site by sealing the parking area as site is only partially sealed, provide signage and plant trees for shade.

7. Grafton to Wardell (114km)

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SB 631.5 64 GAP - Upgrade existing site at Tabbimobile truck rest area with extra parking and toilets (in interim) until construction of rest area as part of the Pacific Highway Upgrade.

Yelgun SB 745.2 114 20 4 8. Wardell to Queensland border (111km)

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Chinderah Service Centre

SB 776.3 31 12 4+ Open 24 hours. Upgrade site to provide signage and plant trees for shade

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NB 46 - 14 2+ New rest area at Blue Metal Hill completed in late 2009 with 12 parking spaces, signage and bins as part of the Hume Highway Upgrade, Toilets shade, shelter, tables/chair and bins to be provided at a later date.

NB 67 21 20 2 New rest area 5km north of Holbrook completed in late 2009 as part of the Hume Highway Upgrade. Capacity for 25 truck parking spaces, signage and bins. Toilets shade, shelter, tables/chair and bins to be provided at a later date.

1. Albury to Tarcutta (127km)

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Kyeamba Gap rest area

NB 101 34 10 2 Upgrade Kyeamba Gap rest area by providing a median barrier between the highway and the rest area, improve access to the site and provide tables/chairs.

Tarcutta town facilities

NB 134 33 50 1+ Amended DA for a new rest area in Tarcutta is to be submitted to Wagga Council to include parking for B Triples and additional buildings. Site will service NB and SB and will include a service centre as well as parking for 100+ trucks. Timeframe for this development is unknown. Town will be bypassed by Hume Highway Upgrade.

Service centre north of Wagga turn off

NB 179 45 30 1+ Signposted as a service station providing fuel, food, toilets and tables within the development. Existing Shell Service Centre at South Gundagai caters for both NB and SB. NB is catered for by ramp over highway and SB by left turn decal lane. Service Centre provides parking for approx 30 HV and includes food, 8 toilets, fuel shade and bins.

2. Tarcutta to Yass (146km)

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Coolac Bypass rest area

NB 198 19 15 4 New rest area at Coolac to be completed February 2010. Completion will see 18 parking spaces and toilets.

Yass Service Centre

NB 273 75 30 10 3. Yass to Goulburn (79km)

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Mundoonan rest area

NB 290 17 8 9 Upgrade Mundoonan to allow for improved toilet facilities. Stated capacity of 8 parking spaces but commonly accommodates at least 12 parking spaces safely with parking on exits and the apron area. Upgrade funded for delivery under HVSPP – Round 1.

Marulan BP Service Centre

NB 384 94 20 1+ Open 24 hours. 4. Goulburn to Mittagong (82km)

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NB 410 26 10 1+ Open 24 hours.

5. Mittagong to Sydney region boundary (64km)

H Pheasant’s Nest Mobil Service Centre

NB 466 56 8 + 6 on exit road

1+ Open 24 hours. Upgrade and improve the site including sealing and expansion of truck parking capacity by providing 15-18 additional parking spaces. Upgrade funded for delivery under HVSPP – Round 1.

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Partridge VC rest area SB 15 - 16 4 1. Sydney region boundary to Mittagong (64km)

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Pheasant’s Nest Mobil Service Centre

SB 32 17 8 Open 24 hours.

Sally’s Corner Service Centre

SB 88 56 25 Open 24 hours. 2. Mittagong to Goulburn (82km)

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SB 114 26 20 1+ Open 24 hours.

3. Goulburn to Yass (79km)

H Mundoonan rest area (62 km south of Goulburn)

SB 208

94 12 9 Upgrade existing site to allow for improved toilet facilities. Upgrade funded for delivery under HVSPP – Round 1.

Yass Service Centre SB 270

62 30 10 Open 24 hours.

SB 345 75 15 4 New rest area at Coolac to be completed February 2010. Completion will see 20 parking spaces and toilets.

4. Yass to Tarcutta (146km)

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SB 364

19 30 4+ Open 24 hours. Signposted as a service station providing fuel, food, toilets and tables within the development. Existing Shell Service Centre at South Gundagai caters for both NB and SB. NB is catered for by ramp over highway and SB by left turn decal lane. Service Centre provides parking for approx 30 HV and includes food, 8 toilets, fuel shade and bins.

Tarcutta town facilities SB 410 46 50 1+ Amended DA for the new Tarcutta rest area to be submitted to Wagga Council to include parking for B Triples and additional buildings. Site will service NB and SB and will include a service centre as well as parking for 100+ trucks. Timeframe for this development is unknown. Town will be bypassed under Hume Hwy upgrade.

SB 453

38 38 4+ Upgrade of Little Billabong rest area with capacity for 12 truck spaces, signage and bins completed late 2009 as part of the Hume Highway Upgrade, Toilets shade, shelter, tables/chair and bins to be provided at a later date.

. Tarcutta to Albury (127km)

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SB 496 43 14 4+ Upgrade of Blue Metal rest area with capacity for 16 truck parking spaces, shade, shelter, bins and tables/chairs completed in late 2009 as part of the Hume Highway Upgrade. Toilets to be provided at a later date. TOTAL Note:

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GAP – No existing rest area meets or can be upgraded to meet the required 10 parking spaces in one site in this section (due to existing site constraints). The recommendation is for heavy vehicles to utilise and upgrade existing rest areas, in the interim, with the RTA investigating the potential, to construct in the long term, a major rest area as part of the Great Western Highway upgrade - Mount Victoria to Lithgow project. See existing rest areas below.

WB 63 - 6 0 Victoria Pass parking area – 20km east of Lithgow (existing). Upgrade signage, entry, shade and shelter.

1. Penrith to Lithgow (83km)

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WB 75 12 6 1 Upgrade of the River Lett Hill rest area in 2009/10 on both sides of the road including toilet facilities. Upgrade funded for delivery under HVSPP – Round 1.

Raglan Service Centre

WB 191.5 117 20 1+ Open 24 hours. Good facilities with large off road sealed area and street lights. Upgrade includes provision of a left turn lane for westbound access and improved signage and shelter.

2. Lithgow to Orange (115km)

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WB 270 79 GAP – Upgrade Gamboola rest area to increase parking from 9 to 10 spaces, provision of a toilet, entry improvements and shade, shelter, tables chairs and rubbish bins.

3. Orange to Dubbo (150km)

M WB 319.7 50 GAP – Upgrade Two Mile Creek rest area (30km north of Molong) to include a toilet, delineation and improved seal.

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1. Dubbo to Orange (150km)

M EB 310.3 - GAP - Upgrade Larras Lee rest area (22km north of Molong). Works to include additional truck parking from 4 to 6 spaces, a left turn lane, relocation of the guard fence and provision of a toilet.

2. Orange to Lithgow (115km)

H Raglan Service Centre

EB/ 191.5 119 20 1+ Open 24 hours. Good facilities with large off road sealed area and street lights.

GAP – No existing rest area meets or can be upgraded to meet the required 10 parking spaces on one site in this section (due to existing site constraints). The recommendation is for heavy vehicles to utilise existing rest areas, in the interim, with the RTA investigating the potential, in the long term, for a major rest area as part of the Great Western Highway upgrade - Mount Victoria to Lithgow. See existing rest areas below.

EB 75 1 3 1 Planned upgrade of the River Lett Hill rest area in 2009/10 on both sides of the road including toilet facilities. Upgrade funded for delivery under HVSPP – Round 1.

EB 59 4 6 0 Parking bay east of Mount Victoria (existing). Food, toilet, shade, shelter provided at adjacent service station.

3. Penrith to Lithgow (83km)

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1. Dubbo to Nevertire (105km)

L EB 128.8 - GAP – Upgrade rest area near Nevertire – 26.1km NW of Oxley Hwy. Existing site has parking for 6 trucks, safe access, signage and bins and serves both directions. Upgrade would require provision of a toilet, shade, shelter and tables.

Nyngan truck stop area – adjacent to service station

EB 162.8 34 12 1 2. Nevertire to Hermidale (107km)

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WB 210 47 GAP – Construct new rest area near Hermidale on the westbound side. (48.1km west of Nyngan). Provision for heavy vehicle parking for 4 vehicles including B doubles and road trains, a toilet, shelters, and tables and chairs. Upgrade funded for delivery under HVSPP – Round 1.

3. Hermidale to Cobar (88km)

L Cornish (Cobar) rest area

WB 295.5 86 8 2

4. Cobar to Emmdale (160km)

L Heavy vehicle inspection rest area – 1.8km west of Cobar

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12 2 Open 24 hours. Also known as the Caltex Service Centre Cobar.

EB 360 62 GAP - Construct new rest area to be located between CH 382-392km. Rest area facilities to include 4 truck parking spaces with road train compatibility and provision for a toilet and improvements to access, signage and provision of tables/chairs.

5. Emmdale to Wilcannia (101km)

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Emmdale WB 455.2 95 12 1 Upgrade rest area to include provision for shade, shelter and tables/chairs.

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No name E 508.6 7 8 1 Wilcannia town facilities

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7. Little Topar to Broken Hill (54km)

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Round Hill rest area E 745.9 28 4 1 Broken Hill town facilities

E/W 751.7 6 1+ 1+ 8. Broken Hill to Cockburn (49km)

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1. Hume Highway to Narrandera (155km)

M Gumly Gumly Service Station 10km from Wagga

EB 45 - 10 2 Upgrade existing sites adjacent to Gumly Gumly on both sides of the road toimprove access, provide signage, plant trees for shade and provide shelter andtables/chairs. Concept design may involve land acquisition as site is low lying.

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L Gillingbah Service Station (1km south of Narrandra)

EB 145 68 15 2+ Open 24 hours. Upgrade by paving existing parking area adjacent to commerciaoutlet which has toilets, showers and food. Improve eastbound access andprovide signage. NB. Also services Newell Highway (NB) $2,000K incorporated.

Birdcage

WB 234 89 8 1 Upgrade site with deceleration lane and plant trees for shade.

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EB 234 89 6 1 Upgrade site by extending culvert, landscaping, tables and improve access

3. Hay to Balranald (131km)

M Hay Service Station

EB 311 77 10

2+ Open 24 hours. Upgrade existing parking area adjacent to commercial outletwhich has toilets, showers and food. Improve site facilities by upgrading accessproviding signage, shade, shelter and tables/chairs.

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403 43 15 1+ GAP – Construct a new rest area at 37km east of Balranald at Willowvale(43km from Ravensworth and 91km from Mielman) to service both directionsExisting Balranald Service Station not considered adequate for long restopportunities. Upgrade funded for delivery under HVSPP – Round 1.

4. Balranald to Euston (80km)

M Meilman

WB 494 91 15 2 Upgrade site access with augmented right turn, deceleration lane increasedparking, table, chairs and water.

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M Mallee Fowl WB 552 14 8

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1. Tocumwal to Narrandera (166km)

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97 - GAP – Upgrade Bundure rest area (69km south of Narrandera) by constructing an AUR treatment to provide a safe right turn movement. Rest area will be combined with LV with truck capacity for 8 spaces and service NB and SB movement after the upgrade. Provision of toilets, shade, shelter, tables/chairs and bins. Upgrade funded for delivery under HVSPP – Round 1.

Gillenbah service station (I km north of Narrandera)

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166 69 10 4+

Open 24 hours. Upgrade by paving existing parking area adjacent to commercial outlet which has toilets, showers and food. Improve eastbound access and provide signage (NB. Also services the Sturt Highway (EB)).

2. Narrandera to Ardlethan (66km)

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180 14 GAP – Construct a new rest area 19km north of Narrandera. Facilities to include parking for 10-20 trucks, signage, suitable access, a toilet, landscaping, shade and shelter with tables/chairs. Will service NB and SB.

3. Ardlethan to Marsden (107km)

M NB

292 112 GAP – Upgrade/relocate Charcoal Tank rest area (127km north of Narrandera and 9km south of West Wyalong) to provide a combined rest area including parking for 8 trucks, a toilet, improved access, signage, shade, shelter, landscaping, tables/chairs.

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337 45 0 2

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4 Marsden to Forbes (69km)

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Ben Hall Roadhouse (3km south of Forbes)

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402.7 111 6 1+

Rest area opposite Caltex truck stop at North Forbes

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408.5 6 10 0

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5. Forbes to Peak Hill (includes Parkes) (81km)

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6. Peak Hill to Gilgandra (includes Dubbo) (136km)

M Dubbo service centre

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559.9 118 10 1+

7. Gilgandra to Coonabarabran (94km)

M Gilgandra service station

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625 65 25 1+

Service station north of town with large area for parking, Service station has toilet facilities

Coonabarabran service station

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Service station not open 24 hours. Parking area opposite service station, north o town on local street. Service station has toilet facilities

Gowan rest area NB

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No name rest area – 8.4km from Coonabarabran

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786.5 62 Construct a new rest area at Pilliga in the northbound direction. Works to include parking for 15 B-doubles, shelter, tables/chairs, a toilet, rubbish bins, signage and a left turn lane into the rest area. Upgrade funded for delivery under HVSPP – Round 1.

8. Coonabarabran to Narrabri (119km)

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821.6 35 Construct a new rest area at Bohena Creek in the northbound direction. Works to include provision for parking up to 15 B-doubles, shelter with tables/chairs, a toilet, rubbish bins, signage and a left turn lane into the rest area. Upgrade funded for delivery under HVSPP – Round 1.

9. Narrabri to Moree (100km)

M Narrabri Shell service station

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884.6 52 GAP – Upgrade Woolabar rest area to extend the sealed parking area to accommodate parking for 15 B-doubles, provision of toilet facilities and additional rubbish bins. Upgrade funded for delivery under HVSPP – Round 1.

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944.2 60 10 1

GAP – Upgrade Boolooroo rest area to include a toilet. Existing parking for 10 trucks with site having good access, signage, shade, shelter, tables/chairs and bins. Upgrade funded for delivery under HVSPP – Round 1.

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1016 72 GAP – Construct a new rest area at Mungle Creek (80km north of Moree). Works include sealed parking for 15 B-doubles, provision of shelter with tables/chairs, a toilet, rubbish bins, signage and a left turn and deceleration lane. Upgrade funded for delivery under HVSPP – Round 1.

10. Moree to Boggabilla (123km)

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39 29 GAP – Upgrade North Star rest area provide additional sealed parking (existing 5 spaces) for up to 15 B-doubles, improved access, relocation of shelter with tables/chairs, provision of a toilet, additional rubbish bins, signage and a left turn and acceleration lane. Upgrade funded for delivery under HVSPP – Round 1.

1. Boggabilla to Moree (123km)

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116 77 GAP – Upgrade Boolooroo rest area to include a toilet, a left turn lane and parking for 10 heavy vehicles.

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172 56 GAP – Upgrade Tookey Creek rest area to extend the sealed parking to accommodate parking for 15 B-doubles, provision of a toilet and additional rubbish bins. Upgrade funded for delivery under HVSPP – Round 1.

2. Moree to Narrabri (100km)

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228 56 20 1+

Open 24 hours. Shell service station has toilets and a large area for truck parking

3. Narrabri to Coonabarabran (119km)

M Gowan rest area SB

337 109 6 1

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Coonabarabran service station

SB 341 94 15 1+

Parking area opposite service station, north of town on local street. Service station has toilet facilities

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435 65 25 1+

Open 24 hours. Service station north of town with large area for parking, Service station has toilet facilities

5. Gilgandra to Peak Hill (includes Dubbo) (136km)

M SB 450 15 7 1

Upgrade Marthaguy Creek rest area (12.5km south of Gilgandra) to provide an extension of the sealed parking to accommodate parking for 15 B-doubles, provision for a toilet and additional rubbish bins. Upgrade funded for delivery under HVSPP – Round 1.

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SB 520 20 Upgrade Mountain Creek rest area in the SB direction. Works include improved sealing to allow parking for 12 B-doubles, provision of a toilet and additional rubbish bins. Upgrade funded for delivery under HVSPP – Round 1.

Tomingley truck parking area

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7. Forbes to Marsden (69km)

M Rest area adjacent to Caltex service station – 2.9km from Forbes

SB 652 6 6 0

Open 24 hours. Toilet, shade, shelter and food available at the adjacent Caltex service station.

Wyalong service station

SB 757 106 20 1+

Open 24 hours. A Shell service station at Wyalong with food, showers, toilets and HV parking.

8. Marsden to Ardlethan (107km)

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Upgrade Mahda rest area (34km south of West Wyalong) by widening the left turn shoulder for deceleration. Upgrade funded for delivery under HVSPP – Round 1.

9. Ardlethan to Narrandera (66km)

L SB 843 46 GAP - Upgrade Ardlethan rest area (81km south of West Wyalong) to provide a safe left turn shoulder, a toilet, shade and trees. Existing parking for 5 heavy vehicles.

10. Narrandera to Widgiewa (48km)

M Narrandera service station

SB 905 62 15 1+

Open 24 hours. Formalise HV parking in conjunction with identified improvements to Gillenbah service station in NB direction.

11. Widgiewa to Tocumwal (118km)

M Sandside rest area SB 946 41 8 2

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1. Hexham to Branxton (41km)

M Beresfield Service Centre NB 4.5 - 25 4+ Open 24 hours. Upgrade site by improving signage.

2. Branxton to Scone (95km)

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70 66 - 2 Upgrade Rix Creek rest area, an existing light vehicle rest area (6km north of Hunter River at Singelton). Extend sealed area to cater for minimum of 6 heavy vehicles, improve entry/exit access, upgrade signage to include heavy vehicles and implement tree planting for additional shade.

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4 1+ Shell service station not open 24 hours. Upgrade Murrurundi near the Shell service station – 64.5km north of Muswellbrook. Upgrade by formalising rest area and extend current sealed areas to cater for four heavy vehicle parking spaces, improve access and signage, provide shade, shelters and tables. Toilet and food accessible from the Shell service station.

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3. Scone to Tamworth (131km)

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243 48 10 1 Upgrade site by improving signage and providing formal NB right turn movement into the site.

4. Tamworth to Armidale (108km)

L Uralla service centre (31 km north of Armidale)

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352.3 109

4 1+ Open 24 hours.

5. Armidale to Glen Innes (99km)

L Black Mountain service centre (31km north of Armidale)

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401.7 49 4 1+

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414.7 13 10 1+

Celtic Country SB 456.5 42 5 0

Upgrade and improve delineation and lighting, seal gravel truck parking area, improve access and signposting and plant trees for shade.

Glen Innes service centre SB

462.7 6 8 1+

Bolivia Hill (56km north of Glen Innes)

SB 518.4 56 10 1

Tenterfield Caltex service station

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552.1 34 6 1+ Open 18 hours a day only. Upgrade by providing supplementary parking on the NB side and a toilet.

6. Glen Innes to Wallangarra (border) (111km)

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1. Sydney to Kiama (106km)

H North Kiama (Nungarry) major HV rest area

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2. Kiama to Nowra (67km)

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3. Nowra to Bateman’s Bay (75km)

H SB 156 59 GAP – Construct new rest area (Jerrawangala) including truck parking for 4x19m vehicles, signage, suitable access/egress, toilet, shade, bins and shelter with tables/chairs

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4. Bateman’s Bay to Bega (171km)

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360 101 GAP – Construct new rest area (McLeod’s Hill) including truck parking for 4x19m vehicles, signage, suitable access, toilet, shade, bins and shelter with tables/chairs.

5. Bega to VIC border (106km)

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1. VIC border to Bega (106km)

L Edrom Road rest area – 19.5km south of Eden

NB 484 - 6 2 Upgrade by planting trees to provide shade.

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387 98 GAP – Construct new rest area (McLeod’s Hill, junction with McLeod’s Rd) to include truck parking for 4 x 19m vehicles, signage, suitable access, toilet, shade, bins and shelter with tables/chairs.

2. Bega to Bateman’s Bay (171km)

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109 GAP – Construct new rest are (existing Mogo stockpile site at Bimbimie Road) to include sealed pavement, provision of a toilet, suitable access, signage, shade, bins and shelter with tables/chairs

H NB 174 104 5 2 GAP – Upgrade Bewong rest area adjacent to commercial development to include 5 additional truck parking spaces at northern end of existing rest area. Very well used with toilet facilities. Note that site is a mixed use heavy/light vehicle so existing capacity for HV at peak demand times is greater than 5 since this is the lowest demand time for light vehicles. Plant trees for shade.

3. Bateman’s Bay to Wollongong (142km)

H NB 141 33 Plan for a new rest area at Meroo Meadow as part of the Gerringong- Bomaderry Princes Highway Upgrade proposal. Provision of facilities subject to need at time of delivery given proximity of Bewong site.

4. Wollongong to Sydney (70km)

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78 73 GAP – Upgrade Clive Bissell site and provide for a toilet. To be delivered by 2012/13. Rest area also services heavy vehicles using Picton and Appin Roads.



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1. Hexham (start of the New England Highway) to Whittingham (start of the Golden Highway) (52km)

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- 25 4+ Beresfield Service Centre on the New England Highway (also listed on the New England Highway strategy). Open 24 hours. Upgrade site by improving signage.

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2. Whittingham to Merriwa (120km)

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E 102 17 8 0 Upgrade the rest site 32.5km west of Denham near Gungal by providing two toilets, predominantly for eastbound vehicles and by planting trees for shade.

Cassilis rest area (47.5km west of Merriwa)

W 166 64 30 1 Upgrade existing rest area by improving access for heavy vehicles, provide shade and an additional toilet.

3. Merriwa to Dubbo (194km)

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