DEPARTMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE ANNUAL REPORT 1997–98 Contents Secretary’s foreword iii About the department of infrastructure 1 Organisational structure 2 Land-use and transport planning 3 CONTENTS Making a difference 3 Strategic framework 4 A new metropolitan strategic framework 5 Rural and regional policy 5 Major projects coordination 7 Major civic projects – agenda 21 7 Building services 11 Melbourne city link and exhibition street extension 14 DEPARTMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE DEPARTMENT Melbourne docklands and multipurpose stadium 15 Federation square and jolimont project coordination 17 Sports and entertainment precinct and relocation of the batman avenue tram 17 Airport link 18 Southbank development 18 Road system management 19 Road development 19 Road system maintenance 20 Traffic and road use management 21 Public transport 23 Corporatisation of the public transport corporation and franchising the businesses 23 Bus contracts 24 Metropolitan bus services 25 Improved public transport performance 27 V/Line Freight and Victrack 29 National transport agenda 30 Transport safety and regulation 31 Public transport safety and regulation 31 Road safety 33 Registration and licensing 34 Taxi and tow-truck initiatives 34 Planning, local government and heritage 35 Local government 35 Statutory planning 39 Heritage 42 Land monitoring 43 Building policy 43 Panels 43 International affiliations 44 Creating a value-adding organisation 45 Regionalisation 45 Business systems 46 Information technology 48 Implementing output management 49 Human resource strategies 50 Contract management 51 Knowledge management 51 Youth initiatives 52 Women’s initiatives 53 Summary of financial results 55 Financial statements 57 Appendixes 87 SECRETARY’S FOREWORD iii ANNUAL REPORT 1997 – 98 ANNUAL In the two years since the Department of Infrastructure (DOI) was established we have: ■ dealt with the accumulation of major project development issues which were previously being handled multilaterally by the agencies incorporated in DOI in April 1996 ■ created a compact organisation to support the three portfolio Ministers, and pursue government objectives in the built-form arena in an integrated way Dr John Paterson ■ created an array of superior professional capabilities to provide analytical, project development and program integration services ■ made good progress on IT and other systems development to support departmental and wider governmental operations. Our most tangible results are evident in coordination of major projects such as: ■ Federation Square ■ new facilities and improved circulation within the Sports and Entertainment Precinct ■ a major new stadium at Docklands ■ rationalising railway use in the Jolimont rail yards to improve through-running and create space for a major new riverside park ■ extending Exhibition Street across Jolimont, to improve the connection between Melbourne City Link and the city, and to 1997 – 98 improve tram services to the Sports and Entertainment Precinct ■ planning Dockland’s internal transport infrastructure and its connection to the wider transport system. Other DOI activities, while less visible than our physical projects, are likely to be of great significance in the longer term: ■ overhaul of the land-use planning system Sue Jaquinot and Lyndon ■ development of a new management approach with and Thompson launching the Year 2000 sticker campaign. for local government Stickers will change in colour ■ creation of a public transport contracting framework for from red to yellow and finally green as equipment becomes the privatised public transport services. Year 2000 ready. Work has begun on the piles, footings and foundation walls for the Federation Square project. The obsolete tracks in the Jolimont rail yards are being iv dismantled. Over the past two years, DOI has refocused existing functions and services and built a depth of professional capacity to support long-term decisions on land-use and infrastructure development: ■ a highly qualified multidisciplinary team has been assembled in the Strategic Planning and Economic Services Division ■ contract management is a significant feature of DOI’s work. A Contract Management Unit has been established to upgrade contracting arrangements and train for this core activity across the portfolio ■ the Office of Local Government has been reoriented to permit more suitable dealings with an increasingly capable local government sector DEPARTMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE DEPARTMENT ■ information management and access is a critical priority to maximise the performance of DOI and its agencies. State-of-the-art information systems are being developed and implemented across the range of DOI operations. These business systems and support tools are transforming the way the organisation works ■ key capabilities have been developed in the areas of contract management, knowledge management, IT, financial management and analytics, and supported through DOI’s comprehensive training, development and performance management systems. Beyond their application to project development, evaluation and implementation, many of our growing capabilities will find application in broader strategic thinking in the year to come. (Dr) John Paterson Secretary Department of Infrastructure The Sports and Entertainment Precinct will be much more easily accessible from the city through a ‘transport corridor’ for pedestrians, trams and trains. ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE 1 ANNUAL REPORT 1997 – 98 ANNUAL PURPOSE The purpose of DOI is to: contribute to continuing improvement in Victoria’s competitiveness, quality of life, employment and business growth through integration, development and management of planning, roads, transport, ports, major projects, building and local governance. Collectively, DOI provides development of major transport and land-use projects and improved strategic planning for Victoria’s future land-use, transport and civic facilities. The core DOI role is to provide the mechanisms for strategic planning, the coordination and integration of projects and for the sharing of key capabilities, knowledge and expertise. DOI supports three ministerial portfolios of Planning and Local Government, Transport, and Roads and Ports. In addition to its coordination and corporate role, DOI also has specific areas of responsibility. These include evaluation and analysis of infrastructure investment, land-use planning, heritage, urban design, local government, major civic projects, transport and infrastructure strategic planning, public transport, ports industry and transport safety and regulation. DOI portfolio agencies provide a range of transport, building, land development and regulatory services, extending from VicRoads and the Public Transport Corporation’s (PTC) businesses to smaller regulatory bodies and agencies. The infrastructure statutory authorities also produce their own annual reports: The Department’s Executive Committee manages the overall direction and business ■ Architects Registration Board activities of DOI. ■ Building Control Commission ■ Docklands Authority ■ Heritage Council ■ Marine Board of Victoria ■ Melbourne City Link Authority ■ Plumbing Industry Board ■ Public Transport Corporation ■ Roads Corporation (VicRoads) Back: Jon Hickman, Sue Jaquinot, John McMillan ■ Urban Land Corporation. and Bob McDonald Centre: Gail Moody, Dr John Paterson, Maggie Baron and John Taylor Front: Tony Butler ● The Strategic Planning Committee comprises heads of Infrastructure agencies to ensure a coordinated approach to key issues and Infrastructure projects. ● DEPARTMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE 2 MINISTERS INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE OF CABINET HON ROBERT MACLELLAN MLA HON ROBIN COOPER MLA HON GEOFF CRAIGE MLC Minister for Planning and Local Government Minister for Transport Minister for Roads and Ports SECRETARY SECRETARY DEPARTMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE (Dr) John Paterson STRUCTURE ORGANISATIONAL DIVISIONS Local Government, Planning Contracts, Regulation and Organisational Development Strategic Planning and Corporate Finance and Market Information Services Compliance Services and Corporate Support Economic Services Bob McDonald Jon Hickman John McMillan Sue Jaquinot David Berry • Building Services Agency • Contracted • Victorian Taxis • Corporate and Business Planning • Budget Monitoring and • Strategic • Ministerial • Heritage Victoria Transport Services and Tow Trucks • Corporate IT Services Reporting Planning Liasion and • Land Monitoring • National – • Organisational Consultancy • Corporate Financial • Infrastructure Coordination Interstate • Local Government Policy • Personnel and Corporate Services Management Planning Transport • Office of Major Projects • Human Resources Development • Output Monitoring and • Public Transport • Public Transport Reporting Planning • Planning, Building and Safety • Employee Relations SERVICES • Financial Systems • Infrastructure Development • Public Transport • Public Affairs Investment Policy • Accounting Operations • InfraLib Programs • Public Transport • Financial Planning and Analysis Services • Analysis and Forecasting • Architects Registration Board of • Public Transport • Marine Board • VicRoads Victoria Corporation • Building Control Commission • Building Advisory Council • Building Appeals Board • Building Practitioners Board • Building Regulations Advisory Committee • Docklands Authority • Heritage Council • Melbourne City Link Authority • Plumbing Industry Board INFRASTRUCTURE AGENCIES • Urban Land Corporation • Victoria Grants Commission REGIONS North-Western