Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA) has welcomed the NSW Government’s decision to introduce temporary freight measures to keep goods moving and ease pressure on fuel supply, noting the reforms align with recommendations CCAA put forward in its January submission to the National Transport Commission.
The NSW Government has stated the measures will increase access for larger trucks, ease operating restrictions and enable more goods to be moved with fewer trips and less fuel, particularly for regional communities.
CCAA Chief Executive Officer Michael Kilgariff said Premier Chris Minns, Treasurer Daniel Mookhey and Ministers Penny Sharpe, John Graham, Paul Scully and Jenny Aitchison should be commended for their practical and timely response.
“CCAA thanks the NSW Government for acting early and taking sensible steps to keep freight moving across New South Wales,” Mr Kilgariff said.
“There’s a misconception this means more trucks on local roads — in reality, it means fewer trucks doing the same task.”
“When each vehicle can carry more, you reduce the number of trips required. That means fewer truck movements through communities, less congestion and less pressure on local roads.”
The NSW Government has stated the temporary measures will allow larger trucks to move more goods in a single trip, with longer trucks using at least 18 per cent less diesel per tonne of payload while carrying 33 per cent more freight.
Mr Kilgariff said the initiative was particularly important for the construction materials sector, where freight efficiency directly affects building costs, infrastructure delivery and supply reliability.
“For cement, concrete and aggregates, efficient freight movement is central to whether materials for housing and essential infrastructure can be delivered efficiently and affordably,” he said.
“These reforms support supply chains while delivering practical benefits for communities, including less congestion and lower emissions.
“They also reinforce the case for moving beyond temporary arrangements, with an opportunity for governments across all jurisdictions to adopt consistent, enduring reforms.
“The NSW Government’s announcement shows the value of practical freight reform.
“CCAA looks forward to working with governments on longer-term reforms that improve productivity, support decarbonisation and reduce the cost of delivering the construction materials Australia depends on every day.”
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