Tasmania’s regional roads are getting a boost – with the promise of two new road rescue trucks for St Marys and St Helens with funding from the Motor Accidents Insurance Board’s Injury Prevention Management Foundation.
Mick Lowe from the SES says the vehicles and equipment will enhance capacity across the state, and support volunteers to serve their community.
“On that truck the tools that are essential to be able to support people to get out of road crash and accidents when they occur.”
In 2025-26, the Foundation invested more than $1.2 million into 15 organisations and projects.
Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Kerry Vincent, said this investment will save lives.
“Road safety is a shared responsibility,” Minister Vincent said.
“Every choice we make on our roads affects everyone around us.
“While we all work to prevent crashes, accidents can still occur, and having the right road rescue equipment in place means help can get to people quickly and safely when it matters most.”
“With applications now open for 2026-27 there is a great opportunity for other interested groups around the state to get in touch about how they believe we can improve road safety.”
Information on how to apply is available on the MAIB website.
Applications close on Monday, 2 March, 2026
Photo supplied by the government L-R is Mick Lowe, Executive Director of the SES, Paul Kingston, CEO of MAIB and Minister Kerry Vincent.
