The Euroa Saleyards in north-east Victoria are set to begin construction on a new state-of-the-art truck wash in early July.
The project, valued at $642,000, was awarded at the Strathbogie Shire Council’s May meeting to Miepol Pty Ltd, a company based in Geelong, after a lengthy and competitive tender.
The Council undertook four competitive tenders for the truck wash project, refining the design each time to align with the approved Council Budget.
The project received a significant financial boost with $165,000 allocated by the council, supported by funding from the federal government’s Drought Communities Program in 2020.
Administrator Peter Stephenson acknowledged the concerted efforts of council officers and the Euroa Saleyard committee in making this double bay truck wash a reality.
“This truck wash will have so many benefits for our truck owners, so I am pleased to see it under construction,” Stephenson says.
Project details and benefits:
- Double Bay Design: The new truck wash will feature a drive-through double bay, catering to B-double trucks. This design is expected to expedite the washing process significantly, eliminating the need for drivers to reverse their long trucks in and out, as required by the old facility.
- Community and Environmental Benefits: The improved truck wash addresses modern necessities and is anticipated to benefit the stock carrying community and local truck owners. It is also expected to attract more livestock carriers to Euroa, who need to wash down their trucks to meet biodiversity requirements.
- Access Restrictions: Users of the facilities are recommended to access the facilities from Graham Street, Sutherland Street and Euroa-Shepparton Road to avoid the construction area, with users advised to consider potential delays when accessing the saleyards via Boundary Road North. Contractors will limit restrictions on sale days and the day preceding sale day to try and limit the disruption at these times.
The Council says the new facility is set to enhance operational efficiency and environmental compliance, contributing positively to the local agricultural infrastructure and community.