Motorists travelling on the New England and Gwydir highways will notice new toilet facilities now open at four rest areas in the New England region.
Transport for NSW Regional Director North Anna Zycki said the new facilities deliver improved amenity for all users.
“Upgrades of the toilets at each of these locations have now been completed, with the existing facilities removed and the sites remediated,” Ms Zycki said.
“The new facilities each include an additional ambulant toilet, providing access for all users and doubling the number of toilets at each location. Each ambulant toilet stall also includes a hand-washing station.
“Older-style composting toilets have been replaced with a collection well–pit style system, which requires minimal ongoing maintenance.
“Each new facility is also equipped with internal and external lighting powered by an on-site solar panel, allowing the facilities to be safely used at any time.
“Each site also includes a rainwater tank to service a new, bigger basin which is under cover, providing protection from the sun, rain or snow while users wash their hands.
“The work also included landscaping to trim vegetation, the replacement of topsoil and the reseeding of disturbed areas around each location.
“The new facilities are a significant improvement on the ones they replace, and we are sure motorists will appreciate the convenience and comfort they provide.”
The locations of the upgraded facilities on the New England Highway are:
• Goonoo Goonoo rest area, 18km south of Tamworth
• Bolivia Hill rest area, 55km north of Glen Innes
• Muswell Hill rest area, 16km north of Bendemeer.
On the Gwydir Highway, new facilities have been installed at the Heffron Lookout rest area, 80km northeast of Glen Innes.
Before and after images of two locations are available here.
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