Truck Terminal Litreature Study
Truck Terminal Litreature Study
Truck Terminal Litreature Study
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
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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 ,
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 :
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