Heavy Vehicle Driver Rest Areas
We are building rest areas to allow heavy vehicle drivers to take mandatory rest breaks while travelling on Tasmania’s key freight routes.
About the project
Efficient transport significantly contributes to Tasmania’s economic development. It’s important that we provide our freight industry and heavy vehicle operators with adequate, efficient, and safe rest areas.
The Heavy Vehicle Driver Rest Area (HVDRA) Project improves rest area infrastructure to support drivers as part of effective risk management programs of the transport industry.
Providing HVDRAs in key locations will allow heavy vehicle drivers to:
- take mandatory rest breaks across the state
- better manage fatigue on Tasmanian freight routes
- check load security.
We have been working closely with the Tasmanian Transport Association and the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator to identify HVDRAs. Sites were identified in the Tasmanian Heavy Vehicle Driver Rest Area Strategy.
To date, four HVDRAs have been built in the following locations:
- Howth – Stage one is complete. Stage two is currently underway. This involves installation of new toilets, which are being built off-site. Installation is expected to begin in July 2024, with completion planned for September 2024.
A new bus shelter was installed as part of the first phase of the project, however defects were found in the shelter. It has been removed for repairs and will be reinstalled soon. - Pontville
- Brighton
- Longford
A dedicated program of HVDRAs is currently being planned at the following locations:
- Westbury, Bass Highway
- Kings Meadows
- East Tamar Highway/Bridport Road
- Murchison Highway, Fossey River
- Detention River, Bass Highway
- Rocky Cape (currently in design)
HVDRAs are also being constructed at strategic locations where road upgrades are taking place. Currently, a HVDRA is being constructed at Old Surrey Road, Massey Green.
Accessibility
If you would like to find out more information and you have accessibility requirements, please contact the team (details below).
You can find out more about Transport Services' commitment to accessibility on our website here: https://www.transport.tas.gov.au/accessibility
Contact
For more information about the program of HVDRAs, please contact Pitt and Sherry consultation at engagement@pittsh.com.au