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Large truck on the road for new freight trial in Victoria


The first of the next-generation High Productivity Freight Vehicles (HPFV) for the Green Triangle Region is on the road as part of a new trial to reduce the number of trucks on Victorian roads.
 
Chief executive of VicRoads Gary Liddle said the upgrade of the Henty and Princes Highways between Hamilton and Portland had made a significant contribution to getting the trial up and running.
 
“Today we are realising the vision from the Green Triangle Freight Action Plan, which the Victorian and South Australian governments produced together last year,” said Mr Liddle.
 
“This plan sets out a package of road, rail and other freight priority projects so that this region can strongly support the significant growth in export trade.”
 
Larger B-double trucks can carry 30 per cent more freight, which will reduce the number of trucks needed on the roads to perform the same task. HPFVs aim to reduce traffic congestion, reduce emissions and keep the cost of our goods down.
 
“In preparation for carrying these larger trucks on our road, VicRoads has completed bridge strengthening and culvert replacements on the Henty and Princes Highways,” said Mr Liddle.
 
VicRoads will also finish two more bridge-strengthening and replacement projects this financial year to assist with ongoing increased loadings.
 
The first truck from Kalari will be transporting mineral sands from Iluka's mining operations in the south west region where there is expected to be a four-fold increase in production.
 
“We recognise the importance of the industry to our economy and this is a significant commitment to supporting our future export needs,” said Mr Liddle.
 
“With freight set to double in the next 20 years, this is the first of the larger B-doubles designed to move freight more efficiently.” 
 
The HPFV trial supports the ongoing investments being made in the Green Triangle region, the hub for the timber and mineral sands industries as well as an extensive seafood and dairy industry. Hamilton, Warrnambool, Horsham, Mount Gambier, Portland, Naracoorte, Millicent and Penola make up the Green Triangle Region.
 
The HPFVs can move more tonnage and volume of freight per vehicle than current trucks, with the added benefit of improved environmental and safety performance.
           
Vehicles taking part in the trial need to pass rigorous road safety standards, including ABS brakes requirements and front, side and rear under-run protection, as part of the national Performance-Based Standards process.

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