B-TRIPLE TRUCKS ON TRIAL

B-triple trucks could travel through Colac this year as part of a Victorian trial.

A spokesman for Roads and Ports Minister Tim Pallas said the State Government expected a trial of B-triples to “begin in coming months.”

“VicRoads is still working on determining the routes for the trial,” the spokesman said.

The government announced its plan to consider introducing 36-metre long B-triples last August.

Information leaked from Mr Pallas’ office identified Colac as a possible route for the trucks.

Colac Roadsafe chairman Cliff McAliece and Member for Polwarth and opposition transport spokesman Terry Mulder have raised concerns about the Princes Highway’s ability to carry the trucks safely.

Mr Pallas’ spokesman was unable to confirm yesterday whether Colac was in the current list of possible B-triple routes.

Howden-Chitty, G (22 May 2009). B-Triple Trucks on Trial. Colac Herald Page 2 [online] terrymulder.com.au. Available from: SOURCE [Accessed 19 July 2009].