Main Roads WA has responded to complaints from truck drivers about the condition of the state’s heavy vehicle rest area toilets, particularly at Chichester Range on the Great Northern Highway.
Truckies have described the Chichester Range facilities as “disgusting” and a “disease risk”, with one driver claiming the toilet was at “high tide” for over two months despite him making a complaint to Main Roads.
A spokesperson for Main Roads told Big Rigs: “Main Roads is aware of concerns raised by members of the heavy vehicle industry, regarding the condition of ablution facilities at rest areas across the State.
“Maintenance of rest areas and ablution facilities is governed by the respective Main Roads region with maintenance programmed as part of Main Roads’ routine schedule.
“With regards to the facilities at Chichester Range, unfortunately Main Roads did not receive the complaint reportedly sent two months ago.”
Main Roads said the toilets at Chichester Range are usually inspected and cleaned on a weekly basis, however due to “misuse and vandalism” throughout December, the toilets were blocked and needed additional maintenance.
“While this was scheduled for December, cleaning was not completed due to a change in contractors and closure of the contract company over the Christmas period,” the spokesperson explained.
“The facilities were inspected on Tuesday 7 January 2025 and pumping and cleaning of the ablutions scheduled for Friday January 10, 2025.”
Main Roads regularly receives complaints regarding blockages that have been caused by vandalism – for example rags, socks or jumpers being stuffed down the toilet.
These blockages often affect the ablution pumps which, in turn, render the facility non-functional or with limited functionality until attended to by a plumber.
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