“LITTLE ENGLAND TRUCK TERMINAL”

LITREATURE STUDY

Project :
SOUTHERN CROSS TRANSPORT TRUCK TERMINAL-
SYDNEY
Description :
The Southern Cross Transport Terminal (SCTT)  is a private
transport and truck terminal in Sydney, operated to provide warehouse
and truck parking facilities

The 3.4 hectare Terminal is strategically placed close to the M5

and M7 Motorways, the Hume Highway and Henry Lawson Drive.
Double accessible commercial/Industrial area is accessible 24 hours, 7
days. It is also in close proximity to the proposed new International
Freight Hub at Moorebank.
WAREHOUSE :
The Terminal comprises 6 warehouse sheds, each divided into
four units of approximately 240 square meters each. Current tenants
utilize between 1 and 4 units, according to individual requirements.
Substantial parking areas exist for all truck combination sizes.

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Fuel Pump :
A Caltex Diesel Stop Service station provides for all normal fuel
and convenience items. A licensed weighbridge and Diner / Restaurant
are managed by the service station operator.

Truck Wash :
Other on-site services include a well renowned Truck Wash
operation, Truck and Trailer repair amenity, and a truck detailing and
component polishing facility.

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Other Facilites :
 23 x 240m2 warehouse units, within 6 main sheds
 3.4 hectare site providing extensive parking for tenants truck rigs.
 B-double access via 2 separate driveways
 Extensive recording camera security system
 Caltex Diesel Service Station – Diesel, ULP and accessories
 30 seat Restaurant/Diner
 Modern and clean shower and toilet facilities
 Licensed public weigh bridge
 High quality commercial truck wash
 Truck and trailer repairs
 Truck and trailer detailing and polishing
 Fire Hydrant hose & Fire Extinguisher available in each shed

MASTER PLAN :

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Project :
Madhavaram Truck Terminal, Chennai

Location :
Site : Ponniammanmedu, Maadhavaram
Area : 100 Acres

Description :
In the interest of the economy and trade and to
decongest the central business district, CMDA has developed the truck
terminal at Madhavaram over an extent about 100 acres (0.40 km) at the
cost of about ₹ 60 million (6 crores).
It is located near the junction of 100 Feet Road and
the GNT Road, with easy access to Chennai city, port and railways.
The terminal has been functioning since 1992. The
objective of the project is to provide modern and functionally efficient
truck terminals for the benefit of the city.

Facilities :
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adequate facilities for storage,
loading / unloading of goods,
vehicle repairs,
idle parking,
office space and
other amenities and services

Other Facilities :
Auto work shop,

Administrative  Building ,

Electric Substation ,

Fire Station ,

Post Office,

Police Station,

Petrol Bunk,

Warehousing ,

Truck Parking Area ,

Telephone Exchange ,

Weigh Bridge

Advantages :

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Storage provision is Adequate
Large no of trucks can be park at a single time
People access and goods transfer is very good

Disadvantages :

Interior Roads are Not provided in good quality

Methodology of parking to change

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