❓ The question seeks details on proposed heavy vehicle rest area projects in WA and queries why the state has received limited Commonwealth funding for this initiative. The answer outlines funding received under the HVSPP and ongoing efforts to secure further funding.
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(1) Please detail any proposed projects to deliver Heavy Vehicle rest areas in WA ? (2) Why has WA only received Commonwealth funding for two truck bays under the Heavy Vehicle Rest Area initiative when so many rest areas are desperately needed or in need of upgrades to accommodate larger trucks?
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Answered
16 September 2025
Responded by
Minister for Transport
Response time
9 days
1-2. Under Round 8 of the Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program (HVSPP), Main Roads received funding of $30.89 million to deliver 10 projects.
Main Roads is continuing to submit high priority Heavy Vehicle Rest Areas and Road Train Assembly Areas projects for funding under the new Safer Local Road and Infrastructure Program.
Main Roads is continuing to submit high priority Heavy Vehicle Rest Areas and Road Train Assembly Areas projects for funding under the new Safer Local Road and Infrastructure Program.
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