The NHVR is reminding the industry to enter safety projects ahead of the upcoming Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) says there is only four weeks left for the heavy vehicle industry to apply for crucial project funding through the Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative (HVSI).
The federal government will provide approximately $4 million towards Round 8 of the HVSI to support tangible, implementable industry-led heavy vehicle safety projects that address an existing issue for the transport and logistics sector and all road users.
Submissions close on 5pm AEST Monday February 20, 2023.
“The federal government’s contribution to the latest round of HVSI funding is a golden ticket opportunity for the heavy vehicle industry and its supply chains to improve road safety at the coalface,” federal transport minister Catherine King says.
“Ideas for project topics include driver or supply chain skills and training, vehicle safety technologies and improvements, or heavy vehicle educational tools and resources.
“A new year is the perfect time to reflect and look at how we can improve day-to-day operations and safety on our roads.”
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Federal assistant transport minister Carol Brown says: “We have invested more than $33 million across 132 HVSI projects since the grants program commenced in 2016.”
“Project submissions are open to councils, industry and the community to contribute directly towards the themes of safer drivers, safer vehicles or safer road use.”
NHVR CEO Sal Petroccitto says: “HVSI grants enable industry to spearhead their own safety project and establish their position as leaders in the field for heavy vehicle safety.”
“I encourage those with a tangible project idea to apply for HVSI funding and help keep heavy vehicles moving safely and efficiently.”