Arrested
Location Information
The Greenmount Hill truck arrestor bed opened in 1995 and is located near the foot of the hill in Stuart Park, west of Coongan Avenue, is a direct entry design capable of stopping large vehicles such as B-double and truck and trailer combinations up to 64 tonnes.
Truck arrester beds are used to provide a safe 'escape route' for runaway heavy vehicles and comprise a bed of lightweight spherical aggregate placed in a strategic location towards the bottom of a long steep descent.
Damage to heavy vehicles using an arrester bed is minimal, especially in comparison to the damage caused in a crash. The heavy vehicle is safely decelerated and stopped by the drag caused by the vehicle as it sinks into the bed material. Where possible, if the arrester bed is able to be sloped upwards the force of gravity will assist the safe stopping of the vehicle.
Cache Information
This cache is a small black plastic container (black betty). It's a very easy find. Stopping is not permitted in front of the arrestor bed, for obvious reasons. You can park 50m prior to the arrestor bed, else on Coongan Avenue and walk down.
As is always the case, please make sure that you return the cache as found, to ensure that future geocachers enjoy the same experience that you do.
Don't forget to bring your own writing implement, as one is not provided.