New 24-hour rest area and parking bay at Kirkalocka Station

Central Earthmoving Company Pty Ltd has been awarded a $455,000 contract for construction of a 24-hour rest area and parking bay on the Great Northern Highway in the Shire of Mount Magnet.

Transport Minister Dean Nalder said the rest area would be situated at Kirkalocka Station on Great Northern Highway, about 62 kilometres south of Mount Magnet.

"This rest area will provide a place for road users to make overnight stops with camping facilities and sealed parking bays for heavy vehicles," Mr Nalder said.

Regional Development Minister Terry Redman said funding for the rest area had been made available through The Western Australian Caravan and Camping Action Plan, funded by the State Government's Royalties for Regions program.

"Currently there is no 24-hour public rest area nearby so it is anticipated this site will be well utilised," Mr Redman said.

The project will be managed by Main Roads Mid West-Gascoyne Region.

Construction is scheduled to commence in March 2015 with completion before June 2015.

      Fact File

• Funding for the rest area has been made available through The Western Australian Caravan and Camping Action Plan funded by the Royalties for Regions program

• The rest area will provide camping facilities and sealed parking areas for both light and heavy vehicles

• It is expected this parking bay will fill a gap in 24-hour rest locations along the Great Northern Highway

Transport Minister's office - 6552 6400

Regional Development Minister's office - 6552 6700