NSW: SPV crane program continues

The NHVR has announced the SPV Crane Certification Program will continue in New South Wales, with the addition of a new weight measurement guideline

The Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) Crane Certification Program will continue on in New South Wales, after the scheme's future was recently secured following a collaboration between the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator's Crane Industry Operations Group, Roads and Maritime Services, and the New South Wales crane industry.

The NHVR's Chief Executive, Sal Petroccitto, said the continuation of the program – which will see crane operators continue to rely on self-declaration of the dimension and weight of particular special-purpose vehicles for registration purposes – made sense on a number of levels.

"This is a common-sense approach borne out of our discussions with the recently established NHVR Crane Industry Operations Group," he said.

"Members representing the crane industry were keen for the NSW model of crane registration to continue.

"The NHVR quickly identified the changes needed and worked with RMS to integrate the existing processes and procedures."

The Chair of the Crane Industry Council of Australia (NSW Branch), Paul Churchill, has applauded the decision.

"Having this simple yet robust process continue is a win for industry resulting from our ongoing practical partnership with the NHVR and Roads and Maritime," he said.

The program continues but from Monday, December 15, NSW certifiers must adopt a new weight measurement procedure. The new guideline will see a few steps applied to correctly assess axle mass, taking the variety of scales used and weighing protocols into account.

RMS General Manager of Compliance and Enforcement, Paul Endycott, said the program streamlines SPV use for crane operators.

"The self-declaration process was originally developed to cut red tape for industry and to provide greater industry responsibility in the operation of SPVs on the road network," he said.

"However, a full assessment by an authorised crane inspection station is still required before the vehicle can be registered in New South Wales to ensure it complies with relevant standards."

Operators will still need to submit applications for access to the road network (if the vehicle can’t operate under an existing exemption notice).

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NSW: SPV crane program continues

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