Heavy Vehicle Rest Areas on Key Rural Freight Routes in Nsw

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

JANUARY 2010

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RTA/Pub. 10.012 ISBN 978-1-921692-69-7

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.

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.

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.

• 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 MEDIUM LOW >1000 500-1000 <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).

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; and

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.

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

Freight route Length (km) Existing no. of No. of HV No. of new major HV rest area HV rest areas rest areas upgrades required required Pacific Hwy 790 18 7 2 Hume Highway 498 18 4 0 GWH/Mitchell Hwy 348 2 7 0 Mitchell/Barrier 827 14 3 2 Hwy 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.

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.

Detailed route strategies

1. EXISTING MAJOR HV REST AREAS

2. GAPS IN PROVISION

3. PROPOSED ACTIONS TO FILL GAPS

Pacific Highway – Northbound (790km)

Existing Major HV Section Actions/Comments

Rest Areas Bins Shade L/M/H Tables Toilets Shelter Shelter Signage Signage HV Parking Side of road road Side of Suitable access Serves NB and SB Serves Distance from start Distance from previous

1. Wyong to H Wyong Service NB 8 45.5 50 4+ 9 9 9 9 9 9 Open 24 hours. Beresford (76km) Centre 2. Beresfield to H Beresfield Service NB 8 103.6 58 25 4+ 9 8 9 9 9 9 Karuah (37km) Centre

12 Mile Creek NB 8 135.6 32 12 4+ 9 9 8 9 9 9 Upgrade to provide shade.

Nerong NB 8 171.9 36 18 4 9 9 9 9 9 9 Waterholes

3. Karuah to Nabiac H Four Mile Hill rest NB 8 255.1 83 20 4 9 9 9 9 9 9 (89km) area 4. Nabiac to H Barrawan HV NB 8 320.6 66 10 1 9 9 9 9 9 9 Telegraph Point (110km) Clybucca Service NB 9 396.4 76 25 4+ 9 8 9 9 9 9 Open 24 hours. Station Upgrade site to complete sealing of parking area as site is only partially sealed and provide signage.

5. Telegraph Point H NB 9 442.4 GAP – Construct new rest area at the North Nambucca Heads to Raleigh (118km) interchange. Access ultimately via proposed interchange. Stage 1 funded for delivery under HVSPP – Round 1.

6. Raleigh to H Halfway Creek NB 8 534.7 92 15 2 9 9 9 9 9 9 Grafton (103km) rest area

Glenugie rest area NB 8 554.9 20 10 1 9 9 9 9 9 9

7. Grafton to H NB 8 626 71 GAP – Upgrade existing site at Tabbimobile truck rest area with Wardell (114km) extra parking and toilets (in interim) until construction of rest area as part of Pacific Hwy ultimate upgrade.

8. Wardell to H Yelgun (accessible NB 9 745.2 20 4 9 9 9 9 9 9 Queensland border via interchange) (111km) Note: 1 X NEW REST AREA * Bold text – major HV rest area meeting the 100km interval and subject to funding (if required) 3 X REST AREA UPGRADE * Normal text – major rest area not subject to funding

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Pacific Highway – Southbound (790km)

Existing Major Section Actions/Comments

HV Rest Areas Bins Shade L/M/H Tables Toilets Shelter Shelter Signage Signage HV Parking Side of road road Side of Suitable access Serves NB and SB Serves Distance from start Distance from previous

1. Wyong to H Wyong Service SB 8 45.5 50 4+ 9 9 9 9 9 9 Open 24 hours. Beresford (76km) Centre SB 8 135.6 GAP – Upgrade existing truck parking area at Twelve Mile Creek. Increase size to cater for required number of trucks.

2. Beresford to H Nerong SB 8 169.9 124 18 4 9 9 9 9 9 9 Karuah (37km) Waterholes 3. Karuah to H Talawahl Creek SB 8 245.6 75 10 2 9 9 9 9 9 9 Nabiac (89km) 4. Nabiac to H Kundabung rest SB 8 359.8 114 10 2 9 9 9 9 9 9 Telegraph Point area (110km) 5. Telegraph Point H SB 9 442.4 GAP - Construct new rest area at the North Nambucca Heads to Raleigh (118km) interchange. RTA to undertake concept design and estimate. Interim access for southbound vehicles would be by at-grade intersection.

6. Raleigh to H Halfway Creek rest SB 8 534.7 92 10 2+ 9 9 9 9 9 9 Toilets available at adjacent service centre. Grafton (103km) area 7. Grafton to H Tornic Service SB 9 567.8 33 25 2+ 9 8 8 9 9 9 Open 24 hours. Wardell (114km) Station, Grafton Upgrade site by sealing the parking area as site is only partially sealed, provide signage and plant trees for shade.

SB 8 631.5 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.

8. Wardell to H Yelgun SB 9 745.2 114 20 4 9 9 9 9 9 9 Queensland border (111km) Chinderah Service SB 8 776.3 31 12 4+ 9 8 8 9 9 9 Open 24 hours. Centre Upgrade site to provide signage and plant trees for shade

Note: 1X NEW REST AREA * Bold text – major HV rest area meeting the 100km interval and subject funding (if required) 4 X REST AREA UPGRADES * Normal text – major rest area not subject to funding 10 10

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Hume Highway – Northbound (498km)

Existing Major Section Actions/Comments Bins HV Rest Areas start Shade L/M/H Tables Tables Toilets Shelter Signage previous HV Parking Side of road Distance from from Distance from Distance Suitable access Serves NB & SB

1. Albury to H NB 8 46 - 14 2+ 9 9 9 9 9 9 New rest area at Blue Metal Hill completed in late 2009 with 12 parking spaces, Tarcutta signage and bins as part of the Hume Highway Upgrade, Toilets shade, shelter, (127km) tables/chair and bins to be provided at a later date. NB 8 67 21 20 2 9 9 9 9 9 9 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. Kyeamba Gap NB 8 101 34 10 2 8 9 9 9 8 9 Upgrade Kyeamba Gap rest area by providing a median barrier between the rest area highway and the rest area, improve access to the site and provide tables/chairs. 2. Tarcutta to H Tarcutta town NB 9 134 33 50 1+ 9 9 9 9 8 9 Amended DA for a new rest area in Tarcutta is to be submitted to Wagga Yass (146km) facilities 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 NB 9 179 45 30 1+ 9 9 9 9 9 9 Signposted as a service station providing fuel, food, toilets and tables within the north of Wagga development. Existing Shell Service Centre at South Gundagai caters for both turn off 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. Coolac Bypass NB 9 198 19 15 4 9 9 9 9 9 9 New rest area at Coolac to be completed February 2010. Completion will see rest area 18 parking spaces and toilets. 3. Yass to H Yass Service NB 9 273 75 30 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 Goulburn Centre (79km) Mundoonan NB 9 290 17 8 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 Upgrade Mundoonan to allow for improved toilet facilities. Stated capacity of 8 rest area 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. 4. Goulburn to H Marulan BP NB 9 384 94 20 1+ 9 9 9 9 9 9 Open 24 hours. Mittagong Service Centre (82km) Sally’s Corner NB 9 410 26 10 1+ 9 9 9 9 9 9 Open 24 hours. Service Centre 5. Mittagong to H Pheasant’s NB 9 466 56 8 + 6 1+ 9 9 9 9 9 9 Open 24 hours. Sydney region Nest Mobil on Upgrade and improve the site including sealing and expansion of truck parking boundary Service Centre exit capacity by providing 15-18 additional parking spaces. Upgrade funded for (64km) road delivery under HVSPP – Round 1. 13 13

Note: 3X REST AREA UPGRADES * Bold text – major HV rest area meeting the 100km interval and subject to funding (if required) * Normal text – major rest area not subject to funding 14 14

Hume Highway – Southbound (498km)

Existing Major HV Section Actions/Comments Bins Rest Areas start Shade L/M/H Tables Toilets Shelter Shelter Signage Signage previous HV Parking Side of road road Side of Distance from Distance from Distance from Suitable access Serves NB & SB Serves 1. Sydney region H Partridge VC rest area SB 8 15 - 16 4 9 9 8 9 9 9 boundary to Mittagong (64km) Pheasant’s Nest Mobil SB 9 32 17 8 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 Open 24 hours. Service Centre 2. Mittagong to H Sally’s Corner SB 9 88 56 25 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 Open 24 hours. Goulburn (82km) Service Centre Marulan BP Service SB 9 114 26 20 1+ 9 9 9 9 9 9 Open 24 hours. Centre

3. Goulburn to Yass H Mundoonan rest area SB 9 20 94 12 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 Upgrade existing site to allow for improved toilet facilities. Upgrade funded for delivery (79km) (62 km south of 8 under HVSPP – Round 1. Goulburn)

4. Yass to Tarcutta Yass Service Centre SB 9 27 62 30 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 Open 24 hours. (146km) 0 H SB 9 345 75 15 4 9 9 9 9 9 9 New rest area at Coolac to be completed February 2010. Completion will see 20 parking spaces and toilets. Service centre north SB 9 36 19 30 4+ 9 9 9 9 9 9 Open 24 hours. of Wagga turn off 4 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 to Albury H Tarcutta town facilities SB 9 410 46 50 1+ 9 8 9 9 8 9 Amended DA for the new Tarcutta rest area to be submitted to Wagga Council to include (127km) 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 8 45 38 38 4+ 9 9 9 9 9 9 Upgrade of Little Billabong rest area with capacity for 12 truck spaces, signage and bins 3 completed late 2009 as part of the Hume Highway Upgrade, Toilets shade, shelter, tables/chair and bins to be provided at a later date. SB 8 496 43 14 4+ 9 9 9 9 9 9 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. Note: TOTAL * Bold text – major HV rest area meeting the 100km interval and subject to funding (if required) 1 X REST AREA UPGRADE * Normal text – major rest area not subject to funding

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

Existing Section Major HV Actions/Comments Bins Shade L/M/H Tables Tables Toilets Shelter Rest Areas Signage previous HV Parking Side of road Distance from from Distance Suitable access Serves WB & EB Distance from start

1. Penrith H GAP – No existing rest area meets or can be upgraded to meet the required 10 parking to Lithgow spaces in one site in this section (due to existing site constraints). The recommendation is for (83km) 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 8 63 - 6 0 9 8 8 8 9 9 Victoria Pass parking area – 20km east of Lithgow (existing). Upgrade signage, entry, shade and shelter.

WB 8 75 12 6 1 9 9 9 9 9 9 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.

2. Lithgow H Raglan WB 9 191.5 117 20 1+ 9 8 9 8 9 9 Open 24 hours. to Orange Service Good facilities with large off road sealed area and street lights. Upgrade includes provision of (115km) Centre a left turn lane for westbound access and improved signage and shelter.

WB 8 270 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 M WB 8 319.7 50 GAP – Upgrade Two Mile Creek rest area (30km north of Molong) to include a toilet, to Dubbo delineation and improved seal. (150km)

Note: 5 X REST AREA UPGRADES * Bold text – major HV rest area meeting the 100km interval and subject to funding (if required) * Normal text – major HV rest area not subject to funding

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

1. Dubbo to M EB 8 310.3 - GAP - Upgrade Larras Lee rest area (22km north of Molong). Works to include additional Orange truck parking from 4 to 6 spaces, a left turn lane, relocation of the guard fence and provision (150km) of a toilet.

2. Orange H Raglan EB/ 9 191.5 119 20 1+ 9 8 9 8 9 9 Open 24 hours. to Lithgow Service Good facilities with large off road sealed area and street lights. (115km) Centre 3. Penrith H GAP – No existing rest area meets or can be upgraded to meet the required 10 parking to Lithgow spaces on one site in this section (due to existing site constraints). The recommendation is for (83km) 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 8 75 1 3 1 9 9 9 9 9 9 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 8 59 4 6 0 9 9 8 8 8 9 Parking bay east of Mount Victoria (existing). Food, toilet, shade, shelter provided at adjacent service station.

EB 8 55 12 8 0 9 8 8 8 8 8 Mount Boyce parking area (existing) – 1km west of Mount Boyce HV checking station.

Note: 2 X REST AREA UPGRADES * Bold text – major HV rest area meeting the 100km interval and subject to funding (if required) * Normal text – major HV rest area not subject to funding

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

Existing Major HV Section Actions/Comments

Rest Areas Bins Shade L/M/H Tables Tables Toilets Shelter Signage previous HV Parking Side of road Distance from from Distance Suitable access Serves WB & EB Distance from start

1. Dubbo to L EB 9 128.8 - GAP – Upgrade rest area near Nevertire – 26.1km NW of Oxley Hwy. Nevertire Existing site has parking for 6 trucks, safe access, signage and bins and serves (105km) both directions. Upgrade would require provision of a toilet, shade, shelter and tables. 2. Nevertire to L Nyngan truck stop EB 9 162.8 34 12 1 9 9 8 8 9 9 Hermidale area – adjacent to (107km) service station 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 L Cornish (Cobar) rest WB 9 295.5 86 8 2 8 9 8 9 8 9 to Cobar area (88km) 4. Cobar to L Heavy vehicle EB 9 298 3 12 2 9 9 9 9 9 9 Open 24 hours. Emmdale inspection rest Also known as the Caltex Service Centre Cobar. (160km) area – 1.8km west of Cobar 5. Emmdale to L EB 9 360 62 GAP - Construct new rest area to be located between CH 382-392km. Rest Wilcannia area facilities to include 4 truck parking spaces with road train compatibility (101km) and provision for a toilet and improvements to access, signage and provision of tables/chairs. Emmdale WB 9 455.2 95 12 1 9 9 8 8 8 9 Upgrade rest area to include provision for shade, shelter and tables/chairs.

6. Wilcannia L MacCulloch’s rest W 9 501.4 46 6 1 9 9 9 9 9 9 to Topar area 142km) No name E 8 508.6 7 8 1 8 9 9 9 8 9 Wilcannia town E/W 9 555.86 47 1+ 1+ 9 9 9 9 9 9 facilities Netallie rest area W 9 572.5 17 8 1 9 9 8 9 9 9 Delo Hill rest area – E 9 616.2 44 6 1 9 9 8 8 9 9 60.34km west of Wilcannia 23 23

Existing Major HV Section Actions/Comments

Rest Areas Bins Shade L/M/H Tables Tables Toilets Shelter Signage previous HV Parking Side of road Distance from from Distance Suitable access Serves WB & EB Distance from start

7. Little Topar L Topar Road House E 9 674.7 59 10 1 9 9 8 9 9 9 Not open 24 hours. to Broken Hill Upgrade rest area by planting trees for shade (54km) No name rest area E 9 717.8 43 4 1 9 9 8 9 9 9 (Mount Gipps) 161.8km west of Wilcannia 8. Broken Hill L Round Hill rest area E 8 745.9 28 4 1 9 9 8 9 8 9 to Cockburn Broken Hill town E/W 9 751.7 6 1+ 1+ 9 9 9 9 9 9 (49km) facilities No name E 8 787.6 36 5 1 9 9 8 9 9 9 Note: 2 X NEW REST AREAS * Bold text – major HV rest area meeting the 100km interval and subject to funding (if required) 3 X REST AREA UPGRADES * Normal text – major HV rest area not subject to funding

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Sturt Highway – Westbound & Eastbound (614km)

Existing Major HV Section Actions/Comments

Rest Areas Bins Shade L/M/H Tables Toilets Shelter Shelter Signage Signage Services Services start (km) HV Parking previous (km) Distance from Distance from Distance from Suitable access Side of the road the road Side of

1. Hume Highway to M Gumly Gumly EB 9 45 - 10 2 8 8 8 8 8 8 Upgrade existing sites adjacent to Gumly Gumly on both sides of the road to Narrandera (155km) Service Station improve access, provide signage, plant trees for shade and provide shelter and 10km from Wagga tables/chairs. Concept design may involve land acquisition as site is low lying.

Berry Jerry EB 9 77 32 11 2 9 9 9 9 9 9

2. Narrandra to Hay L Gillingbah Service EB 9 145 68 15 2+ 8 8 9 9 9 9 Open 24 hours. Upgrade by paving existing parking area adjacent to commercia (170km) Station (1km south outlet which has toilets, showers and food. Improve eastbound access and of Narrandra) provide signage. NB. Also services Newell Highway (NB) $2,000K incorporated.

Birdcage WB 8 234 89 8 1 8 9 8 9 9 9 Upgrade site with deceleration lane and plant trees for shade.

Birdcage EB 8 234 89 6 1 8 9 9 9 8 9 Upgrade site by extending culvert, landscaping, tables and improve access

3. Hay to Balranald M Hay Service Station EB 9 311 77 10 2+ 8 8 8 8 8 9 Open 24 hours. Upgrade existing parking area adjacent to commercial outlet (131km) which has toilets, showers and food. Improve site facilities by upgrading access providing signage, shade, shelter and tables/chairs.

Ravensworth EB 9 360 49 9 1 9 9 8 9 9 9 WB 360 49 9 0 9 9 8 9 9 9 EB 9 403 43 15 1+ 9 9 9 9 9 9 GAP – Construct a new rest area at 37km east of Balranald at Willowvale WB (43km from Ravensworth and 91km from Mielman) to service both directions Existing Balranald Service Station not considered adequate for long rest opportunities. Upgrade funded for delivery under HVSPP – Round 1.

4. Balranald to Euston M Meilman WB 9 494 91 15 2 8 9 9 8 8 9 Upgrade site access with augmented right turn, deceleration lane increased (80km) parking, table, chairs and water. 18km W Tapalin Rd EB 9 538 44 6 0 8 8 8 8 8 9 WB 538 44 2 1 8 9 8 8 8 9

5. Euston to Mildura M Mallee Fowl WB 9 552 14 8 2 8 9 9 9 9 9 Upgrade access with deceleration lanes for EB access. (78km)

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Newell Highway – Northbound (1060km)

Existing Major HV Section Actions/Comments

Rest Areas Bins Shade L/M/H Tables Tables Toilets Shelter Signage previous HV Parking Side of road Distance from from Distance Suitable access Serves NB & SB Distance from start

1. Tocumwal to M NB 8 97 - GAP – Upgrade Bundure rest area (69km south of Narrandera) by Narrandera constructing an AUR treatment to provide a safe right turn (166km) 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. L Gillenbah service NB 9 166 69 10 4+ 8 8 8 8 8 8 Open 24 hours. Upgrade by paving existing parking area adjacent to 2. Narrandera to station (I km north of commercial outlet which has toilets, showers and food. Improve Ardlethan (66km) Narrandera) eastbound access and provide signage (NB. Also services the Sturt Highway (EB)). NB 9 180 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 M NB 9 292 112 GAP – Upgrade/relocate Charcoal Tank rest area (127km north of Marsden (107km) 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. 4 Marsden to M NB 9 337 45 0 2 8 9 8 9 9 9 Upgrade Marsden rest area by providing a separation between the Forbes (69km) highway and the rest area. Upgrade funded for delivery under HVSPP – Round 1. Ben Hall Roadhouse NB 9 402.7 111 6 1+ 9 8 9 9 9 9 (3km south of Forbes) 5. Forbes to Peak H Rest area opposite NB 8 408.5 6 10 0 9 8 8 8 8 9 Toilet, shade, shelter and food available at the adjacent Caltex service Hill (includes Caltex truck stop at station Parkes) (81km) North Forbes Daroobalgie HV NB 9 414.4 6 20 1 9 9 8 9 9 9 Upgrade by planting trees for shade. inspection site 31 31

Existing Major HV Section Actions/Comments

Rest Areas Bins Shade L/M/H Tables Tables Toilets Shelter Signage previous HV Parking Side of road Distance from from Distance Suitable access Serves NB & SB Distance from start

North Parkes rest NB 8 441.5 27 9 1 9 9 8 9 9 9 Upgrade by planting trees for shade. area

6. Peak Hill to M Dubbo service NB 9 559.9 118 10 1+ 9 9 9 9 9 9 Gilgandra centre (includes Dubbo) (136km) 7. Gilgandra to M Gilgandra service NB 9 625 65 25 1+ 9 9 9 9 9 9 Service station north of town with large area for parking, Service Coonabarabran station station has toilet facilities (94km) 8. Coonabarabran M Coonabarabran NB 8 718.9 94 15 1+ 9 9 9 9 9 9 Service station not open 24 hours. to Narrabri service station Parking area opposite service station, north o town on local street. (119km) Service station has toilet facilities Gowan rest area NB 9 723.5 5 6 1 8 8 8 9 9 9

No name rest area – NB 8 725.2 2 12 1 9 9 9 9 9 9 8.4km from Coonabarabran NB 8 786.5 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.

NB 8 821.6 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 M Narrabri Shell NB 9 832.2 11 20 1+ 9 9 9 9 9 9 Open 24 hours. Moree (100km) service station Shell service station has toilets and a large area for truck parking.

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Existing Major HV Section Actions/Comments

Rest Areas Bins Shade L/M/H Tables Tables Toilets Shelter Signage previous HV Parking Side of road Distance from from Distance Suitable access Serves NB & SB Distance from start

NB 9 884.6 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.

NB 9 944.2 60 10 1 9 9 9 9 9 9 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. 10. Moree to M NB 9 1016 72 GAP – Construct a new rest area at Mungle Creek (80km north of Boggabilla (123km) 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.

Boggabilla Shell NB 9 1050 34 15 1+ 9 8 8 8 8 8 service station

Note: 4 X NEW REST AREA 7 * Bold text – major HV rest area meeting the 100km interval and subject to funding (if required) X REST AREA UPGRADES * Normal text – major HV rest area not subject to funding

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Newell Highway – Southbound (1060km)

Existing Major HV Section Actions/Comments

Rest Areas Bins Shade L/M/H Tables Tables Toilets Shelter Signage previous HV Parking Side of road Distance from from Distance Suitable access Serves NB & SB Distance from start

1. Boggabilla to M Boggabilla Shell SB 9 10 - 15 1+ 9 9 9 9 9 9 Open 24 hours. Moree (123km) service station SB 9 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. SB 9 116 77 GAP – Upgrade Boolooroo rest area to include a toilet, a left turn lane and parking for 10 heavy vehicles.

2. Moree to M SB 9 172 56 GAP – Upgrade Tookey Creek rest area to extend the sealed parking Narrabri (100km) to accommodate parking for 15 B-doubles, provision of a toilet and additional rubbish bins. Upgrade funded for delivery under HVSPP – Round 1.

Narrabri Shell SB 9 228 56 20 1+ 9 9 9 9 9 9 Open 24 hours. service station Shell service station has toilets and a large area for truck parking

3. Narrabri to M Gowan rest area SB 9 337 109 6 1 9 9 8 9 9 9 Upgrade by planting trees for shade Coonabarabran (119km) 4. Coonabarabran M Coonabarabran service SB 8 341 94 15 1+ 9 9 9 9 9 9 Parking area opposite service station, north of town on local street. to Gilgandra to station Service station has toilet facilities (94km) Gilgandra service SB 9 435 65 25 1+ 9 9 9 9 9 9 Open 24 hours. station Service station north of town with large area for parking, Service station has toilet facilities 5. Gilgandra to Peak M SB 8 450 15 7 1 8 8 9 9 8 8 Upgrade Marthaguy Creek rest area (12.5km south of Gilgandra) to Hill (includes provide an extension of the sealed parking to accommodate parking for Dubbo) (136km) 15 B-doubles, provision for a toilet and additional rubbish bins. Upgrade funded for delivery under HVSPP – Round 1. 34 34

Existing Major HV Section Actions/Comments

Rest Areas Bins Shade L/M/H Tables Tables Toilets Shelter Signage previous HV Parking Side of road Distance from from Distance Suitable access Serves NB & SB Distance from start

Dubbo service SB 9 500 50 10 1+ 9 9 9 9 9 9 Service station not open 24 hours. station

SB 8 520 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 SB 9 551 35 30 1 9 9 8 9 9 9 Upgrade by planting trees for shade parking area

7. Forbes to M Rest area adjacent SB 8 652 6 6 0 9 9 9 9 9 9 Open 24 hours. Marsden (69km) to Caltex service Toilet, shade, shelter and food available at the adjacent Caltex service station – 2.9km station. from Forbes 8. Marsden to L Wyalong service SB 9 757 106 20 1+ 9 9 9 9 9 9 Open 24 hours. A Shell service station at Wyalong with food, showers, Ardlethan (107km) station toilets and HV parking.

SB 9 797 40 5 1 8 9 9 9 9 9 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 L SB 9 843 46 GAP - Upgrade Ardlethan rest area (81km south of West Wyalong) to Narrandera (66km) provide a safe left turn shoulder, a toilet, shade and trees. Existing parking for 5 heavy vehicles.

10. Narrandera to M Narrandera service SB 9 905 62 15 1+ 9 9 9 9 9 9 Open 24 hours. Formalise HV parking in conjunction with identified Widgiewa (48km) station improvements to Gillenbah service station in NB direction.

11. Widgiewa to M Sandside rest area SB 8 946 41 8 2 8 8 8 9 9 9 Qualifies as a major rest area, however needs further improvement Tocumwal (118km) including construction of an AUR treatment to provide a safe right turn movement. Upgrade funded for delivery under HVSPP – Round 1.

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Rest Areas Bins Shade L/M/H Tables Tables Toilets Shelter Signage previous HV Parking Side of road Distance from from Distance Suitable access Serves NB & SB Distance from start

Note: 10 X REST AREA UPGRADES * Bold text – major HV rest area satisfying 100km parameter and subject to funding under this strategy (if required) * Normal text – supplementary major HV rest areas, not subject to funding under this strategy

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New England Highway – Northbound and Southbound (585km)

Existing Major HV Rest Section Actions/Comments

Areas Bins Shade L/M/H Tables Tables Toilets Shelter Signage HV Parking Side of road Suitable access Serves NB and SB Distance from start Distance from previous 1. Hexham to M Beresfield Service Centre NB 9 4.5 - 25 4+ 9 8 9 9 9 9 Open 24 hours. Branxton (41km) Upgrade site by improving signage.

2. Branxton to Scone M SB 9 70 66 - 2 9 9 9 9 9 9 Upgrade Rix Creek rest area, an existing light vehicle rest area (6km (95km) 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.

3. Scone to Tamworth M NB 9 175 10 4 1+ 8 8 8 8 8 9 Shell service station not open 24 hours. (131km) 5 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. Willow Tree service NB 9 195.2 20 14 1+ 9 8 8 8 8 8 station

Goonoo Goonoo NB 9 243 48 10 1 8 9 9 9 9 9 Upgrade site by improving signage and providing formal NB right turn movement into the site.

4. Tamworth to L Uralla service centre (31 NB 9 352.3 10 4 1+ 9 9 9 9 9 9 Open 24 hours. Armidale (108km) km north of Armidale) 9

5. Armidale to Glen L Black Mountain service NB 9 401.7 49 4 1+ 9 9 9 9 9 9 Innes (99km) centre (31km north of Armidale) 39 39

Gyra service station SB 9 414.7 13 10 1+ 9 9 9 9 9 9

Celtic Country SB 8 456.5 42 5 0 9 9 9 8 9 9 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 9 462.7 6 8 1+ 9 8 8 8 8 8

6. Glen Innes to Bolivia Hill (56km north SB 8 518.4 56 10 1 9 9 9 8 8 9 Wallangarra (border) of Glen Innes) (111km) Tenterfield Caltex service SB 9 552.1 34 6 1+ 9 9 9 9 9 9 Open 18 hours a day only. station Upgrade by providing supplementary parking on the NB side and a toilet.

Wallangarra service NB 9 571.6 20 8 1+ 9 8 8 8 8 9 station

Note: 6 X REST AREA UPGRADES * Bold text – major HV rest area meeting the 100km interval and subject to funding (if required) * Normal text – major HV rest area not subject to funding

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Princes Highway – Southbound (484km)

Existing Major HV Section Actions/Comments

Rest Areas Bins Shade L/M/H Tables Tables Toilets Shelter Signage previous HV Parking Side of road Distance from from Distance Suitable access Serves NB & SB Distance from start

1. Sydney to H North Kiama SB 8 74 74 10 2 9 9 9 9 9 9 Kiama (Nungarry) major (106km) HV rest area 2. Kiama to H SB 8 97 23 Plan for a new rest area at Broughton Creek as part of the Gerringong- Nowra (67km) Bomaderry Princes Highway Upgrade proposal. Provision of facilities subject to need at time of delivery given proximity of Nungarry site.

3. Nowra to H SB 8 156 59 GAP – Construct new rest area (Jerrawangala) including truck parking for Bateman’s Bay 4x19m vehicles, signage, suitable access/egress, toilet, shade, bins and shelter (75km) with tables/chairs

4. Bateman’s L SB 8 259 103 GAP - Upgrade Waldron’s Swamp rest area to include works such as Bay to Bega widening of existing entry including drainage works, provision of separate exit (171km) for heavy vehicles, hard stand for at least 4x19m vehicles. Existing compost toilets are adequate.

SB 9 360 101 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 L Edrom Road rest SB 9 459 99 6 2 9 9 8 9 9 9 Upgrade by providing trees for shade. border area – 19.5km (106km) south of Eden

Note: * Bold text – major HV rest area meeting the 100km interval and subject to funding (if required) 3 X NEW REST AREAS * Normal text – major HV rest area not subject to funding 2 X REST AREA UPGRADES

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1. VIC border to L Edrom Road NB 9 484 - 6 2 9 9 8 9 9 9 Upgrade by planting trees to provide shade. Bega (106km) rest area – 19.5km south of Eden 2. Bega to L NB 9 387 98 GAP – Construct new rest area (McLeod’s Hill, junction with McLeod’s Rd) to Bateman’s Bay include truck parking for 4 x 19m vehicles, signage, suitable access, toilet, shade, (171km) bins and shelter with tables/chairs.

NB 8 278 109 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 3. Bateman’s Bay H NB 8 174 104 5 2 9 9 8 9 9 9 GAP – Upgrade Bewong rest area adjacent to commercial development to to Wollongong include 5 additional truck parking spaces at northern end of existing rest area. (142km) 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. H NB 8 141 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 H NB 9 78 73 GAP – Upgrade Clive Bissell site and provide for a toilet. To be delivered by to Sydney 2012/13. Rest area also services heavy vehicles using Picton and Appin Roads. (70km)

Note: 3 X NEW REST AREAS * Bold text – major HV rest area meeting the 100km interval and subject to funding (if required) 3 X REST AREA UPGRADES * Normal text – major HV rest area not subject to funding

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Golden Highway – Westbound & Eastbound (314km)

1. Hexham (start of the L WB 9 4.5 - 25 4+ 9 8 9 9 9 9 Beresfield Service Centre on the New England Highway (also listed New England Highway) to (47.5km on the New England Highway strategy). Whittingham (start of the to start Open 24 hours. Golden Highway) (52km) of Upgrade site by improving signage. Golden Hwy) 2. Whittingham to L EB 8 85 133 GAP – Upgrade the Sandy Hollow rest area (15.5km west of Merriwa (120km) (from Denham). Formalise existing rest area near the service station. start of Acquire land, provide suitable access and shelter with tables/chairs Golden and bins. Toilet and food available from the adjacent service Hwy) station. Service station not open 24 hours.

E 102 17 8 0 9 9 8 9 9 9 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.

3. Merriwa to Dubbo L Cassilis rest W 9 166 64 30 1 9 9 8 9 9 9 Upgrade existing rest area by improving access for heavy vehicles, (194km) area (47.5km provide shade and an additional toilet. west of Merriwa) Old E 9 223.8 58 8 1 9 9 8 9 9 9 Upgrade by planting trees for shade. Weighbridge, Dunedoo parking area Note: * Bold text – major HV rest area meeting the 100km interval and subject to funding (if required) 5 X REST AREA UPGRADES * Normal text – major HV rest area not subject to funding

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