A heavy vehicle truck stop in Bridgewater, located at the corner of Glenstone Road and Strong Street, is getting a makeover. Construction start­ed in April and should wrap up by May 2025.

The upgrades will include landscaping, better signs, walkways, restrooms, and cov­ered seating areas with bins, with space to encourage food trucks.

Carol Brown, the Federal Assistant Minister for Infra­structure and Transport, says she wants truck drivers in Tasmania to have safe places to rest so they don’t get tired while driving. “Heavy vehi­cle rest areas enable truck drivers to effectively manage their fatigue by planning their journey and knowing where they can safely stop and rest,” she said.

These upgrades also aim to greatly improve the appear­ance and functionality of the space, and become a meeting place for heavy vehicle oper­ators. The project is funded under the Australian Govern­ment’s Heavy Vehicle Rest Area initiative, with contri­butions from the Australian Government and Brighton Council. During construction, they expect it to create almost five full-time jobs.

The upgrade is part of the Brighton Industrial Estate Brand & Place Strategy, to develop Brighton Hub into an attractive area for investors and businesses.