Local Governments
- Up to 80% of total cost for projects in regional and remote areas
- Up to 50% in urban areas
- Cap: $5m per project
Heavy Rest Area Grant Funding
A practical guide to funding and delivering HVRA rest stop amenities, including toilet buildings, scope tips, and application steps.
Program snapshot
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About: heavy vehicle rest area builds and upgrades
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Funding Cap: up to $5m per project
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State/territory co-funding: up to 50% (all locations)
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Who can apply: local/state/territory governments
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Funding Split: up to 80% (regional/remote) / 50% (urban)
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Apply: via RPM portal (co-funding evidence required)
Who is the HVRA initiative is for?
State / Territory Road Depts
- Up to 50% of total cost (all locations)
- Cap: $5m per project
- Note: Projects require co-funding and evidence of secured co-contributions must be supplied with the application
What projects are eligible?
Funding is specifically for projects that provide safe, accessible rest locations for heavy vehicle drivers to manage fatigue. Eligible project types include:
- Formal rest areas: Construction of new sites or significant upgrades to existing facilities.
- Informal rest areas: Formalising or improving "stopping places" frequently used by drivers.
- Rest area signage: Improvements to visibility, including the installation of green reflectors.
Supported Amenities
In supporting the rest area’s function, projects may include:
- Toilets and showers
- Sheltered seating and shade areas
- Drinking water stations
What can Modus provide?
Modus can provide all three of these options and tailor them to your specific site, ensuring that they form a cohesive “suite”.
When is the Deadline?
The HVRA initiative is delivered through SLRIP and applications are accepted all year, then assessed in tranches (batched rounds).
Current tranche deadline: 5:00pm (AEST) – 30 April 2026
To avoid missing the tranche, submit early, after tranche close, late additional information is generally not considered.
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