The Albanese Government is reaffirming its commitment to enhancing road safety across the nation, with the announcement of five new projects in the Heavy Vehicle Rest Area Program.
The projects are part of a $17 million a joint initiative between federal, state and local governments, with the Albanese Government contributing over $14 million.
They are funded through the second tranche of the Heavy Vehicle Rest Area Program (HVRAP), which will provide $140 million of funding over 10 years.
The projects include the construction of new rest areas with dedicated slip and turning lanes, shelters, landscaping, and connecting footpaths, as well as the upgrade of existing ones from light to heavy vehicle classification with all-weather pavement, solar lighting, and amenities.
Projects will be delivered on the Barrier Highway in South Australia, Newell Highway and Sturt Highway in New South Wales, and in Pingelly, Western Australia.
