Media Release - Important Grant Funding Approved
The Flinders Ranges Council’s Local and Heavy Vehicle Network Route Assessment project endorsed to improve heavy vehicle safety
The Flinders Ranges Council’s Local and Heavy Vehicle Network Route Assessment will receive key funding through the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s (NHVR) Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative (HVSI), supported by the Federal Government.
The Heavy Vehicle Network Route Assessment will deliver an assessment and risk analysis of Flinders Ranges Council’s local and heavy vehicle road network. Heavy vehicle safety will be improved through the project by allowing travel on roads that have been assessed and judged to be safe and compliant for specified combinations.
This project is one of 28 successful heavy vehicle safety initiatives to receive funding from $5.2 million in Round 6 of the HVSI.
The Flinders Ranges Council Mayor, Greg Flint, said the HVSI funding would enable Council to deliver the Heavy Vehicle Network Route Assessment and improve heavy vehicle safety for local users, heavy vehicle operators and the large quantity of visitors who travel to the area each year.
“Having access to this data, Council can make informed decisions on our local roads, regarding their suitability for use by larger combination vehicles, without the possibility of future deterioration. We can therefore be confident that that the correct decisions are made, which will support our local landowners and businesses while protecting our asset.”
NHVR CEO, Sal Petroccitto, said the HVSI program supported key initiatives that deliver tangible safety improvements for the heavy vehicle industry and all road users.
“The grants enable the NHVR, local governments, industry and other stakeholders to develop innovative solutions to achieve a shared goal of safer drivers, safer vehicles and safer road use for all Australians. I look forward to working with The Flinders Ranges Council to deliver Heavy Vehicle Network Route Assessment and improve road safety for everyone.”
For more information on the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s (NHVR) Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative visit www.nhvr.gov.au/hvsi
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Media Contacts:
The Flinders Ranges Council | Mayor Greg Flint | 0403 409 034
NHVR | Claire Rosenberg | 0403 808 462