Parkes Shire Council, Stevens Group, and the NSW Government’s Regional Growth Development Corporation (RGDC) last week celebrated the commencement of construction with a sod-turning ceremony on site of the bp Highway Service Centre in Parkes. The Stevens Group development site is located in the Parkes Special Activation Precinct northern gateway, that will connect the precinct with the Parkes town centre and Newell Highway.
The first stage of the project commenced construction in late 2024, with bulk earthworks, servicing and road infrastructure underway. Once complete the Highway Service Centre will be anchored by bp with a convenience store, truck drivers lounge with showers, laundry, and diner, and 26 Heavy Vehicle parking spaces to provide a much needed rest stop on this significant transport route.
Mayor Neil Westcott said this project is more than just a service centre – it serves as the gateway to the heart of national logistics and the Parkes Special Activation Precinct.
Parkes Shire Council is proud to partner with esteemed developers like the Stevens Group and bp, whose involvement underscores the quality and national importance of this site. For more information, you can visit: https://bit.ly/4hFf1mF