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The west is won for Grays marketplace with Gregsons acquisition
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hilst this initiative is not available in WA, hopefully, our state government will agree it seems like a good idea. This information was taken from https://truckfriendly.com.au who we interview on Page 2 of this edition. Green reflectors are placed on road guideposts and these indicate that there is a safe place to pull off the road coming up soon so you can indicate your intentions early and be prepared. This great initiative was developed by road safety advocate Rod Hannifey as an aid for truck drivers to find a safe place to pull over. This initiative is presently only in QLD, NSW, and Victoria and how it works is approximately 500 metres from a safe place to pull over there will be three green
reflectors, 250 metres there will be two green reflectors and at the spot itself, one green reflector. The area itself can be used by all road users (short term), however, on the east coast, they have found this type of communication that all road users can see can be utilised by slower vehicles such as caravan drivers to pull over to let faster traffic pass and discourage risky behaviour and reduce anxiety, improving road safety. “I do not know of one truck driver who would object to a caravan or motorhome driver using one of these stops to pull over short term to assist a truck driver and others to pass so that they can all get on their way and arrive safely home,” says Ken Wilson from the Truck Friendly Program.
the foundations for recovery on the other side of COVID-19." Premier Mark McGowan said this was one of the major road projects his government had worked to fast track. "We estimate we've managed to bring this project forward almost three months," he said. WA Transport Minister Rita Saffioti said, "We completed $4.5 million worth of pre-construction works for Stage 1 of this project earlier this year, paving the way for major construction works to start before the end of 2020." "We're committed to supporting regional WA which is why we are spending almost $100 million a month on regional infrastructure projects to boost the local
regional economies." Federal Member for Forrest Nola Marino said between the Bunbury Outer Ring Road project and Bussell Highway the Federal Government has committed $628 million to major road projects in the South West. "Over 15,000 vehicles use this section of Bussell Highway each day and the upgrades will improve safety for general and freight road users," Ms Marino said. "I'm focussed on the level of local procurement, local jobs, and local contractors that will be working on both of these projects." The $85 million project is jointly funded with the Australian Government committing $68 million and the Western Australian Government $17 million.
rays, one of Australia’s largest online marketplaces, is set for more growth with the acquisition of WA’s market-leading online auction business, Gregsons Auctioneers and Valuers. Based in Perth, Gregsons is a 91-year-old business that is highly regarded. Gregsons online auctions cover heavy earthmoving, mining, and plant/equipment in its home state of WA and they have a unique nationwide asset valuation capabilities across both new and used equipment. The purchase brings significant scale benefits to Grays and its Australian customer base of over three million individuals and businesses. The acquisition will strengthen the unique bridge Grays is creating between Australia’s east and west coasts by combining the Grays marketplace and leading eCommerce technologies with Gregsons’ nearly 100 years of state-based knowledge, relationships, and valuations capabilities. Grays is enjoying a period of significant growth and continues to invest in technology and marketing to make buying and selling easy, efficient, and transparent.
Plans for Stage Two are progressing and involve construction of the remaining 12-kilometre section between Hutton Road and Busselton, along with the duplication of three bridges over the Abba, Sabina, and Ludlow Rivers
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