Broken Hill livestock biosecurity hub

Local Land Services has undertaken a feasibility study for a facility to be primarily used by livestock carriers for the purpose of cleaning livestock carrying crates. 

Project objectives

This project investigated the feasibility of establishing a truck wash in Broken Hill. This includes evaluating design, costs, and benefits for use as a livestock biosecurity hub.

Project delivery

Local Land Services commissioned NSW Public Works to deliver:  

• an options study
• a detailed business case
• finalise the Statement of Environmental Effects (SEE)
• pre-concept design documentation
• progress to pre-detail design documentation for a new truck wash facility. 

Work underway

• The above works have been completed and a final report was provided to Local Land Services in November 2025.  
• Local Land Services is currently reviewing the report and assessing the merits of the project.
• Local Land Services is engaging with stakeholders about the potential funding and delivery of the project.   

Project updates

• NSW Public Works completed a tender to undertake the above works in September 2023, with a contractor formally engaged and on site from February 2024.  
• Further field assessments were undertaken during the second half of 2024
• A variation to the contract to enable additional design specifications to ensure the design and costs include best practice for wastewater treatment has occurred.

Funding and partnerships

This project is funded by NSW government and administered by Local Land Services.