Nhill Trailer Exchange - female facilities upgrade
We have completed the Nhill Trailer Exchange facilities upgrade to deliver safe and accessible female toilets at the busy heavy vehicle rest stop in Western Victoria.
Complete
The expansion of the existing facilities block at the Nhill Trailer Exchange has delivered two dedicated female toilets, ensuring adequate services for all heavy vehicle drivers travelling on the Western Highway. The new female toilets are in addition to the current male and unisex accessible facilities.
The project started in in May 2026 and were completed ahead of schedule in June.
Background
The Western Highway is the primary interstate route between Melbourne and Adelaide. In the Nhill region, the highway accommodates more than 1,500 trucks each day.
The Nhill Trailer Exchange was established to allow truck drivers to efficiently exchange trailers and return to their home city, optimising logistics and promoting economic efficiency.
Investing in dedicated female toilets provides for greater diversity within the road freight workforce and encouraging more women to take on opportunities in truck driving.
Project funding
The $530,000 project is jointly funded by the Australian and Victorian governments through the Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program.
Get in touch
For questions about this project, please contact the Department of Transport and Planning:
Email [email protected]
Call: 133 788