Development of Electric Heavy Vehicle Charging Infrastructure at the Tarcutta Truck Parking Facility

Overview City of Wagga Wagga is inviting Expressions of Interest for the development of electric Heavy Vehicle charging infrastructure at the Tarcutta Truck Parking Facility, 14 Sydney Street, Tarcutta. About The Tarcutta Truck Parking Facility is purpose built and currently provides parking for 40 trucks together with an amenities block including toilets and showers. It is recognised as a place for trucks to park and access amenities and meals, and is located on Council owned, operationally classified land approximately halfway between Sydney and Melbourne. Purpose The opportunity is intended to allow a successful applicant to establish a service meeting emerging demand for electric Heavy Vehicle charging stations along the Hume Highway. The site presents a commercial opportunity for proponents to support the electrification of Australia's freight sector, aligning with emerging initiatives and investment programs being advanced by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), the NSW Government and the Australian Government to accelerate heavy vehicle charging infrastructure along key freight corridors. Scope The scope includes: Construction of electric Heavy Vehicle charging infrastructure at the Tarcutta Truck Parking Facility Extension of the existing site footprint to supply additional functionality supporting the existing uses of the facility Minimising interruption or displacement of existing onsite uses, extending the footprint where needed to cater for future infrastructure Contractor Requirements Applicants must be suitably qualified to deliver electric Heavy Vehicle charging infrastructure Contract Terms and Conditions The opportunity is offered as a commercial licencing arrangement for the construction of electric Heavy Vehicle charging infrastructure A condition of the EOI is that any future development of the site must minimise interruption or displacement of existing onsite uses The successful applicant will have access to shared amenities, including the onsite public toilets and showers