October 27, 2023 -- Ampol has unveiled plans to redevelop additional highway sites following the grand opening of its flagship Pheasants Nest Service Centres on the Hume Highway in New South Wales.
The highway redevelopment strategy is part of Ampol's five-year plan to invest in world class highway service centres along key commuter routes across Australia.
The newly developed Pheasants Nest sites include a large food court area with both indoor and outdoor dining areas, children’s play areas, truck driver amenities, separate fuel and diesel canopies, outdoor spaces to refresh, dedicated caravan and coach parking spaces and a fresh convenience offer to help meet the needs of commuters and local customers on both sides of the highway.
In addition to Ampol Foodary, Hungry Jack's, Oporto, Oliver’s, Krispy Kreme, Boost Juice and Durk's Café is now available at Pheasants Nest.
The Pheasants Nest sites also house first-of-its-kind AmpCharge electric vehicle charging hubs, with 12 charging bays across the two sites providing up to 300kW of power to serve EV drivers, as part of Ampol's national commitment to install over 300 charging bays by the end of 2024.
At a glance
- Company
- Ampol
- Announcement
- Expansion
- Location
- Pheasants Nest, New South Wales
Key figures
- Highway investment plan
- five-year plan
- AmpCharge bays at the two sites
- 12 charging bays
- Charging capacity
- up to 300kW
- National charging-bay target
- over 300 charging bays by the end of 2024
People
- Kate ThomsonExecutive General Manager, Retail Australia
- Matthew HallidayAmpol CEO and Managing Director
- Judith HannanMember for Wollondilly
- Anna WatsonParliamentary Secretary for Roads and Member for Shellharbour
- Matt GouldMayor of Wollondilly Shire Council
Products and programs
"At every Ampol site we’re striving to make our customers' time with us more efficient, comfortable and convenient," Executive General Manager, Retail Australia, Kate Thomson said.
"Our highway redevelopment strategy is part of our mission to power better journeys, where all drivers and their passengers are able to refuel and re-energise in the comfort of our modernised facilities.
"Our redeveloped highway sites will also set a new standard in comfort, retail convenience and wellbeing for long-haul drivers.
"We have taken a sustainable approach to our strategy through low carbon design and construction including the installation of renewable solar energy generation and storage and water sensitive urban design with the use of native plants and grey water reuse.
"The Pheasants Nest sites are strategically located for commuter and long-distance traffic on one of Australia's significant national highways, an important stop on the busy route between Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne."
Further highway development announcements, including the twin M1 sites at Wyong, New South Wales, will be announced over the coming months.
Pictured (L-R): Ampol CEO and Managing Director, Matthew Halliday; Member for Wollondilly, Judith Hannan; Ampol Executive General Manager, Retail Australia Kate Thomson; Parliamentary Secretary for Roads and Member for Shellharbour, Anna Watson and Mayor of Wollondilly Shire Council, Matt Gould.
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In brief
Ampol has opened its redeveloped Pheasants Nest service centres on the Hume Highway in New South Wales and says the project forms part of a five-year program to upgrade highway locations across Australia. The two sites feature dining, play areas, truck amenities, dedicated parking and fuel facilities, alongside food and drink outlets. Ampol also says the locations include AmpCharge electric-vehicle hubs with 12 bays and charging capacity of up to 300kW. The company describes the design as incorporating renewable energy, storage, native plants and greywater reuse. Further highway project announcements are expected in coming months, including plans for twin sites at Wyong, New South Wales. Ampol says the strategy is intended to improve facilities for commuters, local customers and long-distance drivers.
Key takeaways
- Ampol opened redeveloped service centres on both sides of the Hume Highway at Pheasants Nest.
- The sites include food outlets, dining and play areas, truck amenities and dedicated caravan and coach parking.
- AmpCharge hubs at the locations have 12 bays and provide up to 300kW of power.
- Ampol says the strategy includes renewable energy, storage and water-sensitive design.
- The company says further highway development announcements, including twin Wyong sites, are planned in coming months.
