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Cobar, Barellan Road at Narrandera, Cowra Saleyards, Walcha, Gunnedah, Upper Hunter, Singleton, Liverpool Plains, Broken Hill and Tenterfield join Cootamundra in receiving a slice of funding to address bio-security hotspots across NSW.
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“It is encouraging that the government has finally taken notice of the lack of available and adequate wash-out facilities on key freight routes across NSW,” said Livestock, Bulk and Rural Carriers Association president Lynley Miners.
“As an Association, we have stressed time and time again that as a State we must be on the front foot and ensure consistent measures are in place to deliver against bio-security, community health and animal welfare requirements, not to mention ensure driver safety and minimise environmental issues.
“In 2017, we are set to see some positive steps forward in ensuring accessibility to an adequate wash out network along key meat and livestock freight routes in NSW, and that news is, although overdue, very welcome.”
Minister Pavey acknowledged the program had been long in gestation, but it would now deliver productivity and environmental gains.
“It will help to build a strong, reliable freight transport network by focusing on hotspots where truck washing facilities and effluent disposal don’t currently meet the needs of truck operators, especially livestock carriers,” Ms Pavey said.
The Livestock, Bulk and Rural Carriers Association applauded the government for their $10 million one-off cash injection to build new or upgrade existing truck wash facilities across NSW.
“It is extremely pleasing to hear that Minister Pavey has extended the eligibility requirements of the NSW Fixing Country Roads Program to incorporate applications to build new or upgrade existing truck wash facilities,” president Lynley Miners said.
“With Round Three of the NSW Fixing Country Roads program set to be announced in the coming weeks, this is an opportune time for councils who were not successful under the NSW Fixing Country Truck Washes program to reapply for funding.”
The Association president looked forward to the announcement of further successful recipients in coming weeks.