A local council in NSW’s Central West says a truck parking and amenities site it opened nearly 12 months ago has been well received by truck drivers travelling within the region.
The Lachlan Shire Council opened a long vehicle parking area at its visitor information centre, on the outskirts of Condobolin, to assist truck drivers in managing their fatigue, by providing a safe and convenient place to rest.
“We have provided free showers and toilets and there is a café open at the visitor centre during the day,” a council spokesperson told Big Rigs.
“Truck drivers are welcome to stop, take a shower and have a sleep overnight or during their rest break.”
Since opening in November 2023, the council says the site has been warmly welcomed by truck drivers, with the vast majority using the facility as it was intended.
“The parking area is well utilised and there has been very little incidence of vehicles being parked for longer than a rest break. We are pleased that, in general, drivers share this facility well and the parking area has been successfully able to support them as they pass through our region,” the spokesperson added.
“There is currently no time limit and we have been reluctant to set time limits for parking at the site. We are currently relying on drivers being considerate of other driver’s needs and using the space temporarily for rest only.”
The council had considered installing signs to let drivers know how long they can park in the area, however says that would only be necessary if the practice of unhitching and leaving trailers or prime movers for an extended period becomes a problem in the future.
“The facility was not designed as a transport depot and there is a limited number of parking spaces available, so we ask that drivers do not leave any unhitched trailers or unattended prime movers in the parking area for an extended period of time,” the council spokesperson said.
“Doing so limits the space available for other drivers to stop and rest when they need to.”
The parking area also includes three ensuite amenities for truck drivers, with showers and toilets.
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