The Liberal and Nationals Government is continuing to improve the productivity and safety of heavy vehicle routes, with new investments in 28 projects totalling $56.2 million under the Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program.
In a boost for our regions, changes to program guidelines meant rural and regional projects could apply for funding to cover up to 80% of the total project cost for the first time.
Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce said supporting the safety and efficiency of heavy vehicles travelling on our roads was critical.
"These projects aim to reduce road accidents involving heavy vehicles by targeting driver fatigue and making our roads more efficient for freight operators," Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce said.
"The Coalition is investing more in regional roads than ever before as part of our record $120 billion ten-year infrastructure investment program.
"These investments are made possible by the Coalition's strong economic management."
Assistant Minister for Road Safety and Freight Transport Scott Buchholz said the Liberal and Nationals Government is committed to making our heavy vehicle routes and regional roads safer and more efficient.
"Better quality roads increases safety for our heavy vehicle drivers and increases Australia's productivity," Mr Buchholz said.
"Improved safety and efficiency for freight operators also means better connected communities and safer driving conditions for all motorists."
The Liberal and Nationals Government is providing more than $650 million through the HVSPP from 2013-14 to 2025-26, with an ongoing commitment of $65 million per year.
| Queensland | ||
| Jurisdiction | Project Name | AG Funding ($) |
| Banana Shire Council | Banana Shire Council – Heavy Vehicle Detour Route, Theodore | 1,704,000 |
| Mareeba Shire Council | Mareeba Shire Council – Springmount Road Safety Upgrades, Mareeba | 814,400 |
| Somerset Regional Council | Somerset Regional Council – Lowood Minden Road (Kisslings Rd section) – widening and strengthening | 1,147,363 |
| New South Wales | ||
| Jurisdiction | Project Name | AG Funding ($) |
| Federation Council | Federation Council – Upgrade of Federation Way, Daysdale | 1,610,000 |
| Coolamon Shire Council | Coolamon Shire Council – Strengthening of Cowabbie St, Coolamon | 632,197 |
| Victoria | ||
| Jurisdiction | Project Name | AG Funding ($) |
| Hepburn Shire Council | Ullina- Kooroochean Road Upgrade Project | 465,062 |
| Horsham Rural City Council | Noradjuha-Tooan East Road upgrade and widen | 683,385 |
| Horsham Rural City Council | Strengthen and widen North-East Wonwondah Rd | 1,108,525 |
| Horsham Rural City Council | Strengthen and widen Polkemmet Rd, Horsham | 952,856 |
| Horsham Rural City Council | Strengthen and widening of Dimboola Minyip Rd | 1,548,890 |
| Horsham Rural City Council | Upgrade seal and width of Horsham-Lubeck Road | 802,500 |
| Melton City Council | Greigs Road Renewal | 603,577 |
| Melton City Council | Nerowie Road Renewal | 777,344 |
| Murrindindi Shire Council | Wilhelmina Falls Rd Sealing | 569,760 |
| Wellington Shire Council | Widening and strengthening of 7.25km of Sale-Toongabbie Road | 2,655,340 |
| West Wimmera Shire Council | Kadnook Connewirricoo Road reconstruction | 586,000 |
| West Wimmera Shire Council | Strengthening and widening Mooree Rd, Chetwynd | 859,000 |
| Tasmania | ||
| Jurisdiction | Project Name | AG Funding ($) |
| Department of State Growth | Heavy Vehicle Rest Area Package: Kings Meadows, Forest Farm and Fossey River | 4,332,000 |
| Department of State Growth | New Heavy Vehicle Rest Area Bass Highway at Westbury, eastbound | 4,804,800 |
| Department of State Growth | New Heavy Vehicle Rest Area Bass Highway at Westbury, westbound | 4,804,800 |
| Western Australia | ||
| Jurisdiction | Project Name | AG Funding ($) |
| Shire of Upper Gascoyne | Dalgety Brook Floodway Upgrade | 1,528,763 |
| Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley | Kimberley – Carlton Hill Road Upgrade stage 1 | 4,000,000 |
| Commissioner of Main Roads | Construction of a Road Train Assembly Area, Kununurra, Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley | 3,006,222 |
| Commissioner of Main Roads | Kimberley Region Various Heavy Vehicle Rest Area Construction | 3,796,890 |
| Commissioner of Main Roads | New heavy vehicle parking bay at Paynes Find, Shire of Yalgoo, Western Australia | 780,000 |
| Commissioner of Main Roads | Upgrade the Great Northern Highway and Victoria Highway intersection, Shire of East Kimberley and Wyndham | 2,663,806 |
| Commissioner of Main Roads | Upgrades of four existing parking bays on the Great Northern Highway between Newman and Port Hedland, Western Australia | 4,000,000 |
| Northern Territory | ||
| Jurisdiction | Project Name | AG Funding ($) |
| Northern Territory Government | Seal and upgrade the drainage on Marindja Road, Rakula, Northern Territory | 5,000,000 |
