2017-18 Budget Paper 1 - Chapter 6 - Infrastructure ...



6Infrastructure InvestmentKey IssuesThe 201718 Budget commits over $2?billion in funding over the Budget and Forward Estimates period to support infrastructure development across Tasmania, with a further $245.2?million in new infrastructure funding included in the Budget.The Government maintains a strong focus on ensuring that infrastructure investment within Tasmania is directed towards projects that:harness the existing strengths of the Tasmanian economy;stimulate economic activity and jobs growth across all areas of the State; and lead to a more efficient service delivery across both the private and public sectors.Over $500?million in funding for hospitals, health and ICT-related infrastructure has been provided in this Budget. The Government continues to progress Tasmania's largest ever health infrastructure project with the Royal Hobart Hospital Redevelopment being allocated funding of $389?million over the 201718 Budget and Forward Estimates period. The Government has allocated $117 million to fund schools and education infrastructure over the Budget and Forward Estimates period. This includes new funding of $28.8?million for primary and high school upgrades and continued support for the Government's Year 7 - 12 Implementation Plan. Over $800?million in funding has been provided for roads and rail infrastructure over the Budget and Forward Estimates (including a provision of $120?million for future Australian Government Roads Funding). The Roads Program includes new funding of $19.1?million for Freight Access Bridges, $7?million for the Mowbray Connector and $1.8?million for Real-Time Traffic Congestion Management in Hobart. The Roads Program also reflects the Government's ongoing commitment to the $500?million, 10?year, Midland Highway upgrade project and includes more than $250?million in ongoing road maintenance projects over the Budget and Forward Estimates period.OverviewOver the 201718 Budget and Forward Estimates period, the Government will invest over $2?billion in vital community infrastructure projects, of which $1.6 billion has been allocated to key infrastructure projects, including:schools and education ($117.0?million);hospitals and health ($493.7?million);human services and housing ($120.3?million);law and order ($23.5?million);roads and rail ($707.2?million);ICT to support frontline services ($67.5?million);tourism, recreation and culture ($39.0?million); andother infrastructure ($18.7?million).The $2?billion General Government Sector infrastructure investment program includes state funding for cofunded (Australian and State Government) roads projects, the Government's Roads for Our Future Program. In accordance with established Budget management practice it also includes an unallocated provision for future infrastructure investment. A general provision of $335?million has been set aside over the 201718 Budget and Forward Estimates period to be allocated to future infrastructure investment projects or used to provide capacity to meet cost variation and the impact of the rescheduling of projects. A separate provision of $120?million has also been included for additional Australian Government roads funding (pending finalisation of the next five year agreement). This is based on Australian Government roads funding over recent years and provides a more accurate estimate of the likely level of infrastructure expenditure that will occur over the Forward Estimates period.The investment of $2?billion in infrastructure over a four year period is significant and is above longterm historical infrastructure investment levels. It is essential that a strong Budget position is achieved in order to facilitate the funding of infrastructure investment on a sustainable basis. The infrastructure program has been formulated having regard to the Government's Fiscal Principles contained in its Fiscal Strategy and will deliver on Strategic Action 5, namely, infrastructure investment will maintain existing assets, respond to economic and population growth and reflect the changing needs of the community.Chart?6.1 outlines the infrastructure investment from 200607 to 201617 and the 201718 Budget and Forward Estimates. The chart illustrates the provision for future infrastructure investment and future Australian Government roads funding. Chart 6.1:Infrastructure Investment, 2006-07 to 202021Infrastructure Investment Projects By AgencyTable?6.1 details infrastructure investment expenditure by agency, the provision for future infrastructure investment and estimated future Australian Government Roads Funding. Table 6.1:Infrastructure Expenditure by Agency1201617Budget201718Budget201819ForwardEstimate201920ForwardEstimate202021ForwardEstimate$m$m$m$m$mEducation56.248.932.924.48.1FinanceGeneral….27.718.215.015.0Health and Human Services181.4243.3234.084.545.2Justice1.92.13.71.7….Legislative Council….0.7….….….Legislature-General0.9….….….….Marine and Safety Tasmania….0.60.6….….Police, Fire and Emergency Management17.08.01.32.54.2Premier and Cabinet1.12.10.30.30.3Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment10.523.516.03.60.6State Growth262.7294.6217.998.796.1TasTAFE….2.23.4….….Treasury and Finance3.23.11.5….….ALLOCATED INFRASTRUCTURE EXPENDITURE534.9657.0529.8230.6169.5Provision for Future Infrastructure Investment2….….75.0130.0130.0Estimated Future Australian Government Roads Funding3….….….60.060.0TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE EXPENDITURE534.9657.0604.8420.6359.5Notes: SEQ notes \r 1 \* MERGEFORMAT 1.This Table includes expenditure (both Purchases of NonFinancial Assets and associated expenses) for all infrastructure projects, but does not include minor asset purchases for noninfrastructure projects. For these reasons, the Table is not equivalent to the Purchases of NonFinancial Assets presented in chapter 4 of this Budget Paper. Table?6.4 provides a reconciliation of Purchases of NonFinancial Assets to Total Infrastructure Expenditure. SEQ notes \* MERGEFORMAT 2.In addition to the allocated infrastructure investment expenditure, the Government has set aside $335?million of capital provisions over the 201718 Budget and Forward Estimates period, which will be allocated to future infrastructure investment projects or used to provide capacity to meet cost variation and the impact of the rescheduling of projects. SEQ notes \* MERGEFORMAT 3.The existing fiveyear roads funding agreement with the Australian Government expires at the end of 201819. Based on Australian Government roads funding over recent years, an Estimated Future Australian Government Roads Funding allocation of $60?million has been included in both 201920 and 2020-21 to provide a more accurate estimate of the likely level of infrastructure expenditure that will occur over the Forward Estimates period.Table?6.2 provides infrastructure investment project details by agency, including projects which are continuing from a previous Budget year and new priority infrastructure projects that have been funded by the Government in the 201718 Budget. Table 6.2:Infrastructure Investment Project Details by Agency1New/ExistingStartCompleteEstimatedTotal Cost201718Budget201819ForwardEstimate201920ForwardEstimate202021ForwardEstimate$m$m$m$m$mDEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAustins Ferry Primary SchoolExisting201620185.55.2….….….Boat Harbour Primary SchoolNew201720181.80.51.4….….East Devonport Primary SchoolExisting201720181.81.7….….….East Launceston Primary SchoolExisting201620184.54.3….….….Education Act Implementation - CapitalExisting2018202018.0….6.012.0…..Hobart CollegeExisting201820192.5….0.81.7…..Illawarra Primary School New201720192.90.52.4….….Lansdowne Crescent Primary SchoolNew201920214.7….….1.13.6Latrobe High SchoolExisting2015201710.00.8….….….Lenah Valley Primary SchoolExisting201620183.02.6….….….Molesworth Primary SchoolNew201920201.9….….0.31.6Montagu Bay Primary SchoolExisting201820191.8….0.81.0….Parklands High SchoolExisting201520189.15.5........….Queechy High SchoolNew/Existing201720185.04.9….….….Riverside High SchoolExisting2017201912.02.47.22.4….Riverside Primary SchoolExisting201720182.52.4….….….Smithton High SchoolExisting201520177.00.5….….….Snug Primary SchoolExisting201820202.5….1.31.3….Somerset Primary SchoolExisting201620181.81.3….….….Sorell SchoolExisting201820203.8….1.91.9….Southern Support SchoolNew201720194.30.43.9….….Spreyton Primary SchoolNew 201920201.7….….0.31.4Table 6.2:Infrastructure Investment Project Details by Agency (continued)1New/ExistingStartCompleteEstimatedTotal Cost201718Budget201819ForwardEstimate201920ForwardEstimate202021ForwardEstimate$m$m$m$m$mSt Marys District SchoolExisting201620185.04.6….….….Taroona High SchoolNew201720195.01.13.9….….Tasman District SchoolExisting201620184.03.7….….….Tasmanian Archives and Heritage OfficeExisting201820193.0….2.01.0….Windermere Primary SchoolExisting201620185.55.2….….….Year 712 Implementation Plan - Capital2New/Existing2014202110.51.51.51.51.5TOTAL48.932.924.48.1DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESHuman Services and Housing Infrastructure3Affordable Housing Strategy4Existing2015201960.015.020.0….….Housing FundExisting2008202160.01.21.31.00.9Housing Program5ExistingOngoingna18.217.420.519.3North West Youth Accommodation and Training Facility Existing201620176.04.5….….….Northern Suburbs Community Centre Existing201620181.71.0….….….40.038.621.520.2Health Infrastructure6,7Campbell Town Ambulance StationNew201920213.0….0.11.21.6Glenorchy Health CentreExisting2010201721.06.7….….….Table 6.2:Infrastructure Investment Project Details by Agency (continued)1New/ExistingStartCompleteEstimatedTotal Cost201718Budget201819ForwardEstimate201920ForwardEstimate202021ForwardEstimate$m$m$m$m$mHealth Infrastructure (continued)Health Transport and Coordination InfrastructureExisting2017201810.05.3….….….Hospital and Health Centre MaintenanceExisting201520178.30.8….….….Kingston Health CentreExisting201320196.54.11.7….….Launceston General Hospital Ward Upgrades Ward 4K UpgradesExisting201620207.91.44.41.9….Mersey Community Hospital Capital UpgradesNew2019202135.0….….15.020.0Mersey Hospital UpgradeExisting201320171.91.4….….….National Health and Hospitals Network Reforms: Emergency DepartmentExisting201020179.3) 0.2....)....)....)Royal Hobart Hospital Pharmacy RedevelopmentExisting201720203.80.21.02.6….St Helens Hospital RedevelopmentNew/Existing2016202012.12.84.93.8….Statewide Hospital Critical Facility UpgradesNew2018202010.50.73.26.6….Statewide Rural Health Facility Infrastructure UpgradesNew201920214.7….….2.52.2THS Infrastructure UpgradesNew201920211.9….….0.71.223.415.334.325.0Table 6.2:Infrastructure Investment Project Details by Agency (continued)1New/ExistingStartCompleteEstimatedTotal Cost201718Budget201819ForwardEstimate201920ForwardEstimate202021ForwardEstimate$m$m$m$m$mRoyal Hobart Hospital Redevelopment FundingRoyal Hobart Hospital Redevelopment8Existing20112019469.2180.0180.028.7….180.0180.028.7….TOTAL243.3234.084.545.2DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE9iplan Stage Two: Integrated Planning and Building PortalExisting201720201.90.50.90.5….Mary Hutchinson Women's Prison Existing201620180.90.7….….….Mary Hutchinson Women's Prison - Mother and Baby UnitNew201920200.5….….0.5….O'Hara Pre-Release Facility - Additional UnitsNew201820201.5….0.80.7….Ron Barwick Minimum Security Prison - Cell Recommissioning New201720193.01.02.0….….TOTAL2.13.71.7….DEPARTMENT OF POLICE, FIRE AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT10Aerial Fire AppliancesNew201720183.83.8….….….Body Worn VideoNew201920210.7….0.1….0.7District Headquarters and Major Support Service Building RefurbishmentExisting201620182.01.0….….….Table 6.2:Infrastructure Investment Project Details by Agency (continued)1New/ExistingStartCompleteEstimatedTotal Cost201718Budget201819ForwardEstimate201920ForwardEstimate202021ForwardEstimate$m$m$m$m$mEmergency Services Computer Aided Dispatch SystemExisting2015201817.32.0….….….Large Vessel Replacement ProgramNew/Existing2014202113.3….….1.23.5Upgrade Police HousingExisting201520205.01.31.31.3….TOTAL8.01.32.54.2DEPARTMENT OF PREMIER AND CABINETService Tasmania Shops Capital InvestmentExistingOngoingna0.30.30.30.3Silverdome Maintenance?and Building ComplianceExisting201720182.71.9….….….TOTAL2.10.30.30.3DEPARTMENT OF PRIMARY INDUSTRIES, PARKS, WATER AND ENVIRONMENTBiotoxin Testing LaboratoryNew201720181.21.2....….….Cradle Mountain Visitor ExperienceNew2017202021.88.810.03.0….Crown Land Services??Structural Asset UpgradesExistingOngoingna0.60.60.60.6Fisheries Integrated Licensing and Management SystemExisting201620181.21.0….….….June 2016 Floods - Parks InfrastructureExisting2016201811.92.9….….….Maria Island RediscoveredNew201720191.70.90.8….….Table 6.2:Infrastructure Investment Project Details by Agency (continued)1New/ExistingStartCompleteEstimatedTotal Cost201718Budget201819ForwardEstimate201920ForwardEstimate202021ForwardEstimate$m$m$m$m$mOrange-bellied Parrot Facility11New201720182.52.5….….….South Coast TrackExisting201420182.00.3….….….Three Capes Track - Stage?3Existing201520184.01.50.7….….Tourism Infrastructure in ParksNew201720198.04.04.0….….TOTAL23.516.03.60.6DEPARTMENT OF STATE GROWTHA Workforce for Now and the FutureNew201720210.20.10.10.10.1Roads Program Expenditure12New/Existing294.6217.998.796.1TOTAL294.6217.998.796.2DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY AND FINANCE13Budget Information Management System ProjectExisting201420187.52.91.5….….State Revenue System Replacement - Payroll Tax and DutiesExisting201420172.80.2….….….TOTAL3.11.5….….FINANCEGENERALDigital Transformation Priority Expenditure Program3,6,9New2017202150.010.010.015.015.0Digital Transformation - Project UnifyNew2017201911.97.24.7….….Table 6.2:Infrastructure Investment Project Details by Agency (continued)1New/ExistingStartCompleteEstimatedTotal Cost201718Budget201819ForwardEstimate201920ForwardEstimate202021ForwardEstimate$m$m$m$m$mLaunceston Government Office AccommodationNew201720197.03.53.5….….Repatriation Hospital CapitalNew201720187.07.0….….….TOTAL27.718.215.015.0LEGISLATIVE COUNCILLegislative Council Chamber OH&S Issues and Disability AccessNew201720180.70.7….….….TOTAL0.7….….….MARINE AND SAFETY TASMANIAWoodbridge and Brid River JettiesNew201820191.20.60.6….….TOTAL0.60.6….….TasTAFEDrysdale Centre of ExcellenceNew201720192.70.71.9….….TAFE Training InfrastructureExisting201720193.01.51.5….….TOTAL2.23.4….….TOTAL ALLOCATED INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS657.0529.8230.6169.5Notes:This Table does not include irrigation or rail related expenditure, as this type of expenditure is in the form of grants or equity injections to entities outside of the General Government Sector and the resulting infrastructure is not held within the General Government Sector.New funding of $1.5?million per annum commencing in 201819 has been provided in this Budget.The Department of Health and Human Services will receive funding from the Digital Transformation Priority Expenditure Program in Finance-General to support the Department to investigate and identify options for the replacement of the legacy Child Protection Information System. Future project costs (estimated to be $6?million) will be met from the Digital Transformation Priority Expenditure Program.Implementation of the Affordable Housing Strategy commenced in 201516 with the allocation of $13.5?million in capital and recurrent funding. It will also be supported through the redirection of a proportion of Housing Tasmania revenue towards the priorities set by the Action Plan.More details on the Housing Program are provided in the Department of Health and Human Services chapter in Government Services Budget Paper No?2.The Department of Health and Human Services will receive $18?million in funding for the Health ICT Priority Infrastructure Program from the Digital Transformation Priority Expenditure Program in FinanceGeneral.Capital funding of $7?million has been allocated in Finance-General for the Repatriation Hospital Capital project.The Royal Hobart Hospital Redevelopment is funded by both the State and Australian Government. In respect of the RHH, practical completion of K Block is anticipated in mid-2019. Final payments occur in 2019-20 following commissioning. More details are provided in the Department of Health and Human Services chapter in Government Services Budget Paper No?2.The Department of Justice will receive funding to progress detailed requirements for the Justice Connect project from the Digital Transformation Priority Expenditure Program in Finance-General. Future project costs (estimated to be $16.6?million) will be met from the Digital Transformation Priority Expenditure Program.Recurrent funding of $1.2?million and capital funding of $11.9?million has been allocated in Finance-General for the implementation of the Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management's important Project Unify.This project will be offset by asset sale proceeds from the current property at Taroona.The Roads Program includes new funding of $19.1?million for Freight Access Bridge Upgrades, $7?million for the Mowbray Connector and $1.8?million for Real-Time Traffic Congestion Management in Hobart. Further details on these, and other Roads Program items, are included at Table?6.3.The Department of Treasury and Finance will progress detailed design work for the replacement of its Public Account Reporting and Cash Management Systems in 2017-18. Future project costs (estimated to be $5?million) will be met from the Digital Transformation Priority Expenditure Program.Major Areas of Infrastructure Investment In 201718This section provides details of the key projects being undertaken in 201718 within each of the major areas of infrastructure expenditure. Details of other infrastructure projects not included in this section are available in individual agency chapters in Government Services Budget Paper No?2.Chart 6.2 provides a breakdown of 201718 infrastructure expenditure by classification.Chart 6.2:201718 Infrastructure Investment by ClassificationSchools and EducationIn 201718, total Schools and Education infrastructure expenditure is $51.1?million. The major infrastructure projects include:Austins Ferry Primary SchoolFunding of $5.2?million has been allocated to the Department of Education in 201718 for the second year of a two year, $5.5?million project to address capacity issues being experienced due to enrolment growth at Austins Ferry Primary School. The project will provide additional general learning and support areas at the school. This project commenced in 201617.Parklands High SchoolFunding of $5.5?million has been allocated to the Department of Education in 201718 for the final year of a $9.1?million project to construct a performing arts centre, canteen, refurbish teaching areas and provide modern contemporary flexible learning environments. This project commenced in 201516.Queechy High SchoolFunding of $4.9?million has been allocated to the Department of Education in 201718 for the construction of contemporary learning areas at Queechy High School. Additional funding of $2.0?million has been provided to this project in the 201718 Budget, increasing the total cost to $5.0?million. The commencement of this project was brought forward to 201617 as part of the Government's Northern Economic Stimulus Package.St Marys District SchoolFunding of $4.6?million has been allocated to the Department of Education in 201718 for the second year of a two year, $5.0?million project to provide contemporary general learning areas, including music and performing arts facilities at St Marys District School. The commencement of this project was brought forward to 201617 as part of the Government's Northern Economic Stimulus Package.Windermere Primary SchoolFunding of $5.2?million has been allocated to the Department of Education in 201718 for the second year of a $5.5?million project to construct additional general learning and support areas to address capacity issues experienced due to enrolment growth at Windermere Primary School. This project commenced in 201617.Human Services and HousingIn 201718, total Human Services and Housing infrastructure funding is budgeted to be $40.0?million. The major infrastructure projects include:Affordable Housing StrategyTasmania's Affordable Housing Strategy 20152025 sets the key outcomes to measure the success of the Government's strategies over the next decade to improve housing affordability in Tasmania, including a decrease in the proportion of low income Tasmanians experiencing housing stress and a decrease in the proportion of Tasmanians experiencing homelessness.Additional funding of $60?million over three years was provided in the 201617?Budget to implement the Government's priorities under Tasmania's Affordable Housing Action Plan 20152019. The Government's target is to provide 1?600 vulnerable Tasmanian households with support over the four year term of the Action Plan, including construction of 941 new homes and support to access affordable homes in the private market. Expenditure of $20?million was originally allocated to 201617, however, $5?million in funding was brought forward from the 201718 allocation as part of the Government's Northern Economic Stimulus Package. As a result, $15?million is now allocated for expenditure in 2017-18 with the remaining $20?million in 201819.New projects also support projects and actions in the Affordable Housing Action Plan, including investment in crisis housing, youth homelessness and supported accommodation.Housing FundThe Housing Fund was established in 2007-08 with an allocation of $60?million for the purpose of increasing the supply of affordable housing. In 2017-18, it is anticipated that $1.2?million will be spent from the Housing Fund towards the continuation of support for the National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS), with funding towards the development of up to 1?500 properties under NRAS Stage?4.Housing ProgramFunding of $18.2?million has been allocated in 201718 from the Housing Program for Major Housing Program projects including:funding under the Family Violence Action Plan towards establishing the Women's Crisis Accommodation ($1.5?million);Government equity purchases under the HomeShare program ($762?000); andnew stock purchases, including land and existing dwellings ($8.2?million).North West Youth Accommodation and Training FacilityFunding of $6?million over two years was allocated in the 201617 Budget to build a supported accommodation facility in Devonport with specialist support services for youth. The Youth Accommodation and Training Facility will deliver around 25 units of accommodation for low income young people in the Devonport area, who are homeless, or at risk of homelessness. The facility will also include safe and secure accommodation options and support services suitable for young people living with a disability.Hospitals and HealthIn 201718, total Hospitals and Health infrastructure expenditure is budgeted to be $210.4?million. The major infrastructure projects include:Glenorchy Health CentreFunding of $6.7 million has been allocated to the Department of Health and Human Services in 2017-18 for the Glenorchy Health Centre. This project will replace the existing Glenorchy Community Health Centre at a new site. The Centre will be a standalone facility adjacent to the Glenorchy City Central Business District.Health Transport and Coordination InfrastructureFunding of $5.3?million has been allocated to the Department of Health and Human Services in 201718 for health transport infrastructure projects. These funds will be used for investment in improved infrastructure associated with changes to patient coordination, transport and accommodation arising from the One Health System reforms.Investment will target capital upgrades to support patients that need to travel for services, staff that may need to travel to provide outreach services to patients, or strategies that limit the need for patients or staff to travel in order to provide or receive services under a single state wide Tasmanian health system. Kingston Health CentreFunding of $4.1 million has been allocated to the Department of Health and Human Services in 2017-18 for the Kingston Health Centre. This project will replace the existing Kingston Community Health Centre at a new site.Repatriation Hospital CapitalAdditional capital funding of $7?million is provided for the refurbishment and opening of ward space at the Repatriation Hospital, following progression of a proposal through the Government's Structured Infrastructure Investment Review Process.St Helens Hospital RedevelopmentThe construction of a new St Helens Hospital will achieve a modern and accessible environment for patients, clients, staff and community members in the Break O'Day region into the future. A new allocation of $3.6?million is provided in the 201718?Budget in addition to the existing allocation of $8.1?million (additional funding of $414?000 has also been reflected in 2016-17). It is anticipated that the total cost of the redevelopment will be $12.1?million.Practical completion for the construction program of the St Helens Hospital Redevelopment project is anticipated in December 2018. Payments will extend beyond that period to reflect equipment purchases and final payments made following the completion of the defects period.Royal Hobart Hospital RedevelopmentThe $689?million Royal Hobart Hospital Redevelopment is Tasmania's largest ever health infrastructure project and will deliver a modern health facility for future generations. This project is jointly funded by the Australian and Tasmanian Governments, including $469.2?million from the Capital Investment Program project, with the remaining funds from the Special Capital Investment Fund, Women's and Children's Precinct, and Cancer Centre phases of the project.Funding for this project has been sourced from the following:Royal Hobart Hospital (Hospitals Capital Fund) total funding of $100?million was provided from this source, which has now been fully expended;Royal Hobart Hospital Women's and Children's Precinct funding of $100?million was provided by the Australian Government to fund the construction of a Women's and Children's Precinct within the broader redevelopment program of the Royal Hobart Hospital. This funding has now been fully expended; Royal Hobart Hospital Redevelopment funding for a major redevelopment of the Royal Hobart Hospital was secured following an application in late?2010 to the Board of the Health and Hospitals Fund (HHF). The $469.2?million commitment to redevelop the Royal Hobart Hospital is a combined Australian and State Government project with $240?million being provided by the Australian Government and $229.2?million provided by the State Government; andRHH Cancer Centre - the project total of $689?million includes $20.1?million for the RHH Cancer Centre, which was delivered under the now completed Statewide Cancer Centres Capital output.Law and OrderIn 201718, total Law and Order Infrastructure funding is $10.1?million. The major infrastructure projects include:Aerial Fire AppliancesFunding of $3.8?million has been allocated to the Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management in 201718 to replace and refurbish a number of aerial fire appliances required by the Tasmanian Fire Service. District Headquarters and Major Support Service Building RefurbishmentFunding of $1?million has been allocated to the Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management in 201718 for the second year of a two year project to improve major police facilities across the state, such as the Tasmanian Police Academy, district headquarters and support services buildings. All buildings are due for major works to ensure they continue to meet the needs of the Tasmanian community, are safe, functional and can meet the Government's policy objectives.?Emergency Services Computer Aided Dispatch SystemFunding of $2?million is allocated to the Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management in 201718 for the final year of the Emergency Services Computer Aided Dispatch (ESCAD) System project. The ESCAD project involves the replacement of the three computer aided dispatch systems currently in operation within Tasmania Police, Tasmania Fire Service and Ambulance Tasmania.Ron Barwick Minimum Security Prison - Cell Recommissioning Funding of $3.0?million over two years from 2017-18 has been allocated to the Department of Justice for the refurbishment of Division 7 within the Ron Barwick Minimum Security Prison. This refurbishment will provide an additional 40 minimum security cells within the facility. This funding will also help to address ageing infrastructure including electrical and plumbing issues throughout the facility.Upgrade Police Housing Funding of $1.3?million has been allocated to the Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management in 201718 as part of a five year program to refurbish residential housing for police officers and their families stationed in remote and regional areas of Tasmania. The majority of the housing stock is in excess of 35 years old. This funding will ensure that the housing is of good condition and fit for purpose and will help to encourage officers and their families to take up residence in remote locations.Roads and RailFunding of $294.6?million has been allocated in 201718 for roads infrastructure projects, with total roads funding over the Budget and Forward Estimates period estimated at $827.4?million, including $243.0?million in Australian Government funding plus a provision of $120.0?million in Australian Government funding over 2019-20 and 2020-21 for the next Australian Government roads funding agreement.In addition, the Government has committed funding of $29.9?million for rail infrastructure in the 201718 Budget for Tasmanian Railway Pty Ltd with total rail funding over the Budget and Forward Estimates period of $90.6?million, including $28.2?million in Australian Government rail funding. Australian Government Rail funding is provided as equity to Tasmanian Railway Pty Ltd and is therefore not reflected in general government sector infrastructure investment budgets.Significant roads and rail funding in 201718 includes: continuation of significant works on the Midland Highway, including commencement of the Perth Link Roads project, bringing forward $60?million in Australian Government funding from the future 201920 to 202324 Australian Government agreement;commencement of a number of new projects jointly funded by the State and Australian Governments, including the Hobart Airport Roundabout replacement and Bass Highway intersection upgrades at Wynyard;a significant Freight Access Bridge Upgrades program over four years to facilitate the operation of High Productivity Freight Vehicles on key freight routes connecting Tasmanian ports, transport hubs and major industries;commencement of an upgrade of the junction of the East Tamar Highway and Mowbray Connector to improve safety;implementation of a realtime traffic congestion management solution for Hobart;continuation of construction works on Esk Main Road, Highland Lakes Road, Huon Highway/Summerleas Road intersections, and Murchison Highway;ongoing road and bridge maintenance; continuation of the rail revitalisation program; andcontinued implementation of the Positive Cycling Policy to improve cycling access and safety, including bringing forward safety works on Bonnet Hill.Further details of the Roads Program are provided in a separate section of this rmation and Communication TechnologyIn 201718, Information and Communication Technology funding is $21.3?million. The major infrastructure projects include:Budget Information Management System ProjectFunding of $2.9?million has been allocated to the Department of Treasury and Finance in 2017-18 to progress the replacement of the Budget Management System.Digital Transformation Priority Expenditure ProgramIn the 2017-18 Budget the Government has allocated over $60?million to Digital Transformation Priority Expenditure. Over $13.5?million has been allocated to fund the replacement of the core legacy operating system utilised by the Tasmania Police (Project Unify, total project funding of $13.1?million - see below) with remaining funding allocated to commence detailed design work for Justice Connect (to replace legacy criminal information management systems) and the Child and Youth Services (CYS) Client Information System. A provision of $50?million has been made over the Budget and Forward Estimates to fund implementation of the following projects once initial design work and costings are confirmed through the Treasury Structured Infrastructure Investment Review Process (SIIRP):Justice Connect ($16.6?million over five years, commencing in 2018-19);CYS Client Information System ($6?million);Health ICT Priority Infrastructure Program ($18?million); and thePublic Account Reporting and Cash Management System ($5?million).These allocations represent current estimates. The estimated cost of projects and the timing of project expenditure will be finalised during the detailed planning stage of each project.Fisheries Integrated Licensing and Management SystemFunding of $1.0?million has been allocated in 201718 to the Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment for the development of a Catch and Effort Module within Tasmania's fisheries management and compliance system. The new module will support the sustainable management of Tasmania's fisheries resources through improved systems for research, compliance and fisheries management.Digital Transformation - Project UnifyFunding of $11.9?million over two years from 201718 has been allocated in Finance-General to Project Unify to be administered by the Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management (total project funding including recurrent costs is $13.1?million). The project will develop an integrated and sophisticated operational information system that will support operational decision making, safe communities, information sharing and enhance regulatory and compliance activities. The Agency currently maintains a significant number of core operational systems that are not integrated. The new system is expected to provide significant operational benefits for the Agency as the replacement for a legacy system.Tourism, Recreation and CultureIn 201718, $19.2?million has been allocated Tourism, Recreation and Culture infrastructure expenditure. The major infrastructure projects include:Cradle Mountain Visitor ExperienceThe Government announced, in the 2016-17 State Budget, a commitment of $15?million towards a visitor centre and associated public infrastructure at Cradle Mountain and viewing facilities at Dove Lake. In response to detailed concept planning and design, total funding of $21.8?million over three years from 201718 has now been allocated to the Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment to deliver the Cradle Mountain Visitor Experience, consistent with the Cradle Mountain Experience Master Plan, 2016.The project will revitalise visitor facilities at the existing "gateway" to Cradle Mountain outside of the national park, including a new visitor centre and associated commercial/retail precinct; car parking; shuttle bus and transit facilities; and significantly improved visitor services. At the iconic Dove Lake, within the World Heritage Area, this project will enhance the visitor experience through a new shuttle arrival point and visitor shelter.June 2016 Floods Parks InfrastructureFunding of $2.9?million has been allocated to the Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment in 201718 to enable repairs to Tasmania's important roads and tourism infrastructure damaged in the June 2016 floods (predominantly in the State's north and north west). This is in addition to significant funding allocated for this purpose in 201617.Maria Island RediscoveredFunding of $1.7?million over two years from 201718 has been allocated to the Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment to support restoration of the World Heritage listed Darlington site on Maria Island and provide substantial improvements to visitor services. This will enable locals and tourists to rediscover Maria Island as a world class experience and iconic destination. The project will protect the values that locals treasure and provide longterm economic stimulus to the East Coast Region.Three Capes Track Stage?3Funding of $1.5?million has been allocated to the Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment in 201718 for ongoing investment in the experience and construction of Stage Three of the track. This stage of the development will provide improved access to Cape Raoul and Shipstern Bluff. Track head facilities will also be developed in the 201718 financial year.Tourism Infrastructure in ParksFunding of $8?million has been allocated over two years from 201718 to the Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment to continue the delivery of the renewal of visitor facilities in national parks and other reserves across the State. Tourism Infrastructure in Parks will focus on the use and enjoyment of the parks estate by the public; commercial enterprises; and tourism. In partnership with the tourism sectors, the Program will ensure well planned, sustainable, visitor infrastructure and longer term jobs in construction and park maintenance. Other InfrastructureIn 201718, total Other Infrastructure expenditure is $10.4?million. The major projects include:Biotoxin Testing Laboratory Funding of $1.2?million has been allocated to the Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment in 201718 to enable the establishment of a biotoxin testing laboratory capacity within Analytical Services Tasmania. The Tasmanian laboratory will provide testing services to shellfish growers and the broader seafood industry and will minimise turnaround time compared with the current requirement to send samples interstate for testing, thereby improving industry profitability. Launceston Government Office AccommodationAs part of the Government's centralised property management strategy, funding of $7?million has been allocated over two years, from 2017-18, to Finance-General for the implementation of the second stage of the Government's strategy to improve the management and efficiency of government leased accommodation. This strategy will include the establishment of new contemporary government office space to be leased at the CH Smith site in Launceston. This infrastructure investment will assist with the revitalisation of the CH Smith site, together with priority works as required in the Launceston leased office portfolio, providing an important economic stimulus to the northern economy.Legislative Council - Chamber OH&S Issues and Disability AccessFunding of $700?000 has been allocated to the Legislative Council in 201718 to address occupational health and safety and disability access issues in the Council chamber.Orange-bellied Parrot FacilityFunding of $2.5 million has been allocated to the Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment, in 201718, to enable the construction of a new fitforpurpose facility including improved infrastructure for captive breeding. Construction of a new facility will support the preservation of the critically endangered Orangebellied Parrot including the capacity to increase the captive-bred population and ensure a greater number of birds are available for release in the parrot's breeding areas at Melaleuca in the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. This capital cost will be offset by the proceeds of the sale of the existing facility at Taroona in the State's south.Silverdome - Maintenance and Building ComplianceFunding of $1.9?million has been allocated to the Department of Premier and Cabinet in 201718 as part of an ongoing project to undertake important maintenance at the Silverdome.Roads ProgramThe Roads Program comprises new works projects and the upgrade and maintenance of established roads. In 201718, total roads expenditure is $294.6?million. This includes a State Government allocation of $142.5?million and an Australian Government allocation of $152.1?million.Table 6.3:Roads Program ExpenditureStartCompleteEstimatedTotal Cost201718Budget201819ForwardEstimate201920ForwardEstimate202021ForwardEstimate$m$m$m$m$mSTATE FUNDEDCocontribution ProjectsBass Highway Wynyard1201720180.60.6............Bridport Western Access Road1201720181.01.0............Brooker Highway Elwick, Goodwood, Howards Roads1,2201520176.41.0............Domain Highway Planning1,2201720171.00.4............Hobart Airport Roundabout1201820196.00.55.5........Huon Highway/Summerleas Road Intersection1,2201620184.41.0............Midland Highway Road Safety Program42015201820.09.0............Midland Highway1,2,32014201930.09.613.0........23.118.5........Roads for Our Future Program4Bridge Strengthening on Esk and Tasman Highways22016201910.04.14.9........Bruny Island Main Road2201520193.72.40.8........Colebrook Main Road2201620196.54.31.3........Esk Main Road22015201913.04.24.0........Highland Lakes Road2201520184.01.9............Huon Highway Upgrade Glendevie Passing Lane2201520188.04.0............Murchison Highway2201520188.02.80.3........23.711.3........Other Roads InfrastructureAsset ManagementOngoingna5.55.75.85.9Environmental ManagementOngoingna0.60.60.60.6Freight Access Bridge Upgrades2017202119.14.85.44.44.5Table 6.3:Roads Program Expenditure (continued)StartCompleteEstimatedTotal Cost201718Budget201819ForwardEstimate201920ForwardEstimate202021ForwardEstimate$m$m$m$m$mGreat Eastern Drive201820206.30.33.03.0....Infrastructure DevelopmentOngoingna0.91.01.01.0Infrastructure MaintenanceOngoingna64.762.764.466.2Launceston Northbank201520181.40.7............Mowbray Connector201820197.01.55.5….….Program ManagementOngoingna1.21.21.21.3RealTime Traffic Congestion Management in Hobart201720181.81.8............Road Safety and Traffic ManagementOngoingna7.24.56.16.3Road Safety Strategy??Infrastructure5Ongoingna3.66.87.07.2Strategic Planning and PolicyOngoingna2.93.03.03.195.799.496.696.2TOTAL STATE FUNDED ROADS142.5129.196.696.2AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT FUNDEDInvestment ProgramBass Highway Wynyard1201720182.32.1............Grants to Local Government6201720199.08.20.8........Midland Highway1,320142019260.094.759.0........Tasman Ramps2013201715.00.3............105.359.8........OffNetworkBridport Western Access Road1201720181.91.9............Domain Highway Planning1201520184.03.9............Highland Lakes Road1201820205.02.42.50.1....Hobart Airport Roundabout12017201924.06.015.52.0....Huon Highway/Summerleas Road Intersection22015201717.514.9............North East Freight Roads12009201734.00.2............29.318.02.1....Table 6.3:Roads Program Expenditure (continued)StartCompleteEstimatedTotal Cost201718Budget201819ForwardEstimate201920ForwardEstimate202021ForwardEstimate$m$m$m$m$mOther Roads InfrastructureBass Highway Birralee to Exton7201520177.72.4............Bridge Renewal ProgramOngoingna1.91.2........Heavy Vehicle Safety and ProductivityOngoingna1.00.8........Road Safety and Traffic ManagementOngoingna4.91.6........Road Specific MaintenanceOngoingna7.37.3........17.510.9........TOTAL AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT FUNDED ROADS152.188.82.1....TOTAL ALLOCATED ROADS PROGRAM EXPENDITURE294.6217.998.796.1Estimated Future Australian Government Roads Funding8........60.060.0TOTAL ROADS PROGRAM EXPENDITURE294.6217.9158.7156.2Notes: SEQ notes \r 1 \* MERGEFORMAT 1.These projects include both State and Australian Government funding. SEQ notes \* MERGEFORMAT 2.Funding for these projects is provided as part of the State Government's 2014 election commitment of $110?million for the roads funding package which includes the cocontribution and Roads for Our Future Projects. SEQ notes \* MERGEFORMAT 3.The Australian Government commitment for the Midland Highway is $400?million over 10 years. The Australian Government will now contribute $260?million over the first fiveyear period from 201415 to 201819 and $140?million from 201920 to 202324. The Tasmanian Government will contribute $100?million across the 10?years from 201415 to 202324. SEQ notes \* MERGEFORMAT 4.Planning for the Roads for Our Future Program Stage 2 is underway. Funding allocations for individual projects will be determined as part of this process and included in future Budgets. A general provision of $335?million has been set aside, in the period 2018-19 to 2020-21, to be allocated to future infrastructure investment projects, including Roads for Our Future Stage 2, and to provide capacity to meet cost variation and the impact of the rescheduling of projects. SEQ notes \* MERGEFORMAT 5.The State's cocontribution to Australian Government roads infrastructure projects includes $20?million sourced from Road Safety Levy receipts for safety upgrades to the Midland Highway. SEQ notes \* MERGEFORMAT 6.The Australian Government has committed funding for a number of its 2016 Election commitments that relate specifically to Local Government roads. This funding will be provided to the relevant Council via the State Government. SEQ notes \* MERGEFORMAT 7.The allocation includes Bass Highway road safety improvements.8.The existing fiveyear roads funding agreement with the Australian Government expires at the end of 201819. Based on Australian Government roads funding over recent years, an Estimated Future Australian Government Roads Funding allocation of $60?million has been included in both 201920 and 2020-21 to provide a more accurate estimate of the likely level of infrastructure expenditure that will occur over the Forward Estimates period.Reconciliation between Infrastructure Investment and Purchases of NonFinancial AssetsPurchases of NonFinancial Assets is an accounting classification under the Australian Accounting Standards. It appears on the Income Statement and Cash Flow Statement and reflects purchases of nonfinancial assets such as land, buildings, plant and equipment, infrastructure, and intangible assets. While the majority of the Purchases of NonFinancial Assets is comprised of Infrastructure Investment projects, there is a portion of Purchases of NonFinancial Assets expenditure that is not included in this chapter. Such items include Budget allocations for:the Government's fleet management services;ambulance, surgical and medical equipment; computer software; andother smaller capital items.Conversely, Infrastructure Investment projects can include allocations of expenditure which are not classified as Purchases of NonFinancial Assets under the Australian Accounting Standards, but are directly related to infrastructure projects. This expenditure can include items such as employee entitlements, infrastructure maintenance, Australian Government Loan Repayments and other supplies and consumables.Table?6.4 provides a reconciliation between the two measures. Table 6.4:Reconciliation between Purchases of NonFinancial Assets and Infrastructure Investment201617Budget201718Budget201819ForwardEstimate201920ForwardEstimate202021ForwardEstimate$m$m$m$m$mPurchases of NonFinancial Assets1524.8603.1564.8390.5330.8Less Purchases of NonFinancial Assets excluded from Infrastructure Investment75.859.353.648.249.6Plus Infrastructure Investment not included in Purchases of NonFinancial Assets85.9113.393.678.378.3Equals TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE EXPENDITURE534.9657.0604.8420.6359.5Note: SEQ notes \r 1 \* MERGEFORMAT 1.Reflects Purchases of NonFinancial Assets as detailed in the General Government Cash Flow Statement.Infrastructure Investment outside of the General Government SectorThis chapter provides information on infrastructure investment in the General Government Sector. Infrastructure investment undertaken by Government Business Enterprises or Stateowned Companies is outside of the General Government Sector and is therefore not included in the definition of infrastructure investment for the purpose of this chapter. Information on infrastructure investment undertaken by these entities can be found in entity annual reports and on entity websites.The 201718 Budget does, however, include equity and other contributions provided through the General Government Sector to Tasmanian Irrigation Pty?Ltd, Tasmanian?Railway Pty?Ltd and Metro Tasmania Pty?Ltd to undertake major infrastructure works.Metro Tasmania Pty LtdAs announced in the 201617 Budget, funding of $4.5?million per annum over four years will be provided as an equity contribution to Metro Tasmania?Pty?Ltd to implement a Metro Bus Infrastructure capital initiative that will give the advanced manufacturing sector in Tasmania an opportunity to bid for customisation and fitout work to deliver an accelerated replacement Metro Tasmania bus fleet. This equity payment will be made by FinanceGeneral. Tasmanian Irrigation Pty LtdThe 201718 Budget provides additional equity funding of $10?million per annum to Tasmanian Irrigation?Pty?Ltd in 201718 and 201819 to meet the State's share of increased costs associated with undertaking Tranche 2 irrigation projects.Tasmanian Railway Pty LtdThe Tasmanian Rail Revitalisation Program is a program to continue to remediate Tasmania's Freight Rail Network. As part of their respective 201516 Budgets, the Tasmanian and Australian Governments each committed $59.8?million to complete Tranche One of the Program over four years. As part of this Budget, the Tasmanian Government is committing additional funding of $59.8?million over four years, commencing in 201920, in order to facilitate the second Tranche of the Program. This funding is dependent on a matching contribution from the Australian Government. ................
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