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Schoo Gov Queens Over Con Queensland Government OpenData portal at www.qld.gov.au/data. They include: Additional annual requirements reporting have beenpublished onthe www.tmr.qld.gov.au at website orinhard copy on request. The annual reportis available ontheDepartment of Transport andMain Roads As well as meeting the statutory requirement set out in the organisations informed about ourperformance andfuture direction. annual report is a vital tool inkeeping thecommunity, industry, government and 2009 Act The report’s structure is outlinedinContents (seepage 1 ). throughout thereport. informationWhere further is available, links to websites are included each objective andwhole-of-department priorities for 2015–16. Strategic Plan 2014–2018. The report also presents major highlights related to objectives andalignedstrategies, as stated intheTransport and Main Roads Content inthe ‘OurPerformance’ sectionof thereportis divided into four 2015. the department’s operations for thefinancial year from 1July 2014 to 30June The Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15describes sultancies ernment bodies seas travel l transport operator payments land Language Services Policy andtheFinancial and Performance Management Standard 2009, the Financial Accountability communicate thereportto you. and we will arrange aninterpreter to effectively the annual report, you can contact us on13 23 80* backgrounds. If you have difficulty in understanding www.qld.gov.au/annualreportfeedback. the Queensland Government Get Involved website at You can provide feedback ontheannual reportat Visit: Email: [email protected] Phone: +617 30667381 For moreinformation www.tmr.qld.gov.au call costs. For international callers, please phone+61 734050985. * Local call charge inAustralia. Higherrates apply from mobile phones andpayphones. Check with your service provider for Transport andMain Roads website culturally andlinguistically diverse services to Queenslanders from all committed to providing accessible The Queensland Government is Commons Attribution (CC BY) 4.0 Australia licence. of Transport andMain Roads) under aCreative ISSN: 1837–2694 and Main Roads) annual report 2014–15. to: The State of Queensland (Department of Transport Content from this annual report should beattributed Attribution www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ To view acopy of this licence, visit Transport andMain Roads). the work to the State of Queensland (Department of adapt this annual as report, long as you attribute In essence, you are free to copy, communicate and CC bylicencesummarystatement Licence Queensland (Department licensed by the State of is This report annual iii

About the report Letter of compliance iv Dear MinisterTradandBailey Letter ofcompliance • •

CPEng, HonFLJMU,FIMechE, FIET, FICE, FCIT, FRSA, FIRTE, FSOE,RPEQ, MAICD ONC (Eng), HNC (EEng), BSc (Eng), C.Eng (UK),MSc (ContEng&CompSys), DMS, FIEAust MBA, Minister for Energy and Water Supply Minister for Main Roads, Road Safety andPorts and The Honourable Mark Bailey MP 100 George Street Brisbane 4000 Level 12Executive Building Local Government andPlanning andMinister for Trade Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Infrastructure, The Honourable Jackie Trad MP 30 September 2015 Department of Transport andMain Roads Director-General Neil ScalesOBE Yours sincerely information/Publications/Annual-report. of this annual reportoraccessed at www.tmr.qld.gov.au/About-us/Corporate- A checklist outlining theannual requirements reporting can befound onpage 218 requirements for Queensland Government agencies. the detai the Financial and Performance Management Standard 2009, and the pre thatI certify this annual report complies with: for theDepartment of Transport andMain Roads. I ampleased to present theAnnual Report 2014–2015andfinancial statements 85 George Street Brisbane 4000 Level 15Capital Hill Building scribed requirements of theFinancial Accountability Act 2009 and led requirements set out intheAnnual report

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Contents Letter of compliance 2 accessible transport system efficient, reliable, affordable, and We deliver anintegrated modern,safe, Queensland’s economic growth and supply chains that contribute to fit-for-purpose and value for money infrastructure We use ingenuity andinnovation to deliver Queenslanders now andinthefuture We plan, manage andinvest to meet theneeds of How w P Strat R Tr Pass T D T Bicy He Emer V Use of R Safer Roads Sooner program Marine infr R T A B M C Dis Addr Other ro Mac W Bruce Highway upgrade M C Ro Rail infrastructure New Gener T Man Transport planning Safe n Maritime s Up axi Subsidy Scheme ransport planning ransport safety data ransport system investment ehicle registration technology erformance indicators ontract management oad safety improvement works ail safety ail infrastructure ccessible transport infrastructure us infrastructure elivering afit-for-purpose transport network ansport infrastructure ycling infrastructure arrego Highway upgrade ajor cycling projects arine infrastructure ad infrastructure avy vehicle safety graded cycling infrastructure ability Parking Permit Scheme cle safety regulation kay Ring Road moves to next stage aging thetransport system enger transport enger egies essing traffic congestion gency Vehicle Priority system road technology avigational access e performed ad infrastructure projects

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Contents Where to find us 4 Customer ServiceCentres Where tofindus Follow us: tmr.qld.gov.au ortelephone ourcall centre on13 23 80*. listed below. For details about theservices we provide, visit ourwebsite at www. Addresses for thedepartment’s statewide network of customer service centres are Brisbane, Queensland. Our principal place of business is theCapital Hill Building, 85 George Street, hreil Hood Street, Charleville Qld 4470 54Canberra Terrace, Caloundra Charleville Caloundra Street) Cairns (Kenny Park) Cnr Aerodrome Road andPiper Street, Cairns (Bentley Caboolture Burleigh Waters Bundall Bundaberg (Charlotte Street) Brisbane 229 Elizabeth Street, Brisbane Brisbane (City) Bowen Blackwater 74 Ash Street, Barcaldine Qld 4725 Beenleigh Barcaldine Address Atherton Suburb

Qld 4551 Qld 4870 82–86 Kenny Street, Cairns Portsmith, Park Qld 4869 Centre, 96McLaughlin Road, Bentley Shop 18,Bentley Village Shopping Caboolture Qld 4510 Maria Court, Burleigh Waters Qld 4220 Shop 1,Burleigh Home Space, 1 Santa 30 Upton Street, Bundall Qld 4217 4670 Qld 9 Production Street, West Bundaberg Qld 4000 Centre, 33 Charlotte Street, Brisbane QueenslandGovernment Service Qld 4000 6 Herbert Street, Bowen Qld 4805 8 Blain Street, Blackwater Qld 4717 Qld 4207 31 Logan River Road, Beenleigh Qld 4883 Shop 2,13B Road, Herberton Atherton Ipswich Innisfail BayHervey Helensvale Gympie Greenslopes Shopping Mall, 700 Greenslopes 6Brisbane Street, Goondiwindi Goondiwindi Gladstone Emerald Dalby Waters 16–22Ramsay Street, Cloncurry Currumbin Cloncurry Cleveland Chermside Address TowersCharters Suburb Department of Transport andMain Roads 2 Colvin IpswichStreet, North Qld 4305 12–14 Clifford Road, Innisfail Qld 4860 50–54 Main Street, Pialba Qld 4655 Qld 4212 12 Sir JohnOverall Drive, Helensvale Helensvale Plaza Shopping Centre, 44 Duke Street, Gympie Qld 4570 Greenslopes Qld 4120 Logan Road (Cnr Plimsoll Street), Qld 4390 2 Paterson Street, Gladstone Qld 4680 83 Esmond Street, Emerald Qld 4720 20 Cunningham Street, Dalby Qld 4405 Currumbin Waters Qld 4223 Unit 3,109 Currumbin Creek Road, Qld 4824 Qld 4163 Street andRoss Court, Cleveland Ross Court Centre, Cnr Bloomfield Qld 4032 766 Gympie Road, Chermside Qld 4820 ChurchCharters11–15 Street, Towers Annual Report 2014–15

Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Toowong Tewantin 265Nerang Street, QldSouthport 4215 Strathpine 14Primrose Street, QldSherwood 4075 Southport Sherwood Rosalie** Roma Rockhampton Ring) Redcliffe (Kippa Redbank** Proserpine Nambour Bright Street, Maryborough Qld 4650 Mount Isa Maryborough Maroochydore Mareeba Mackay Macgregor 43–45 Jacaranda Avenue, Logan Longreach Logan City Address Kingaroy Suburb 15 Lissner Street, Toowong Qld 4066 8 Sidoni Street, Tewantin Qld 4565 Qld 4500 43 Bells Pocket Road, Strathpine Paddington Qld 4064 109 Beck Street (Cnr Boys Street), 56–58 Gregory Street, Roma Qld 4455 Qld 4701 31 Knight RockhamptonStreet, North Kippa Ring Qld 4021 Cnr Beach Street andBingle Street, Redbank Qld 4301 Shopping Centre, 1Collingwood Drive, Shop 221, Level 2,Redbank Plaza 55 Main Street, Proserpine Qld 4800 Avenue, NambourQld 4560 Cnr Stanley Street andCoronation Qld 4825 Shop 1,29 Simpson Street, Mount Isa Maroochydore Qld 4558 6 Kelly Court (off Kayleigh Drive), 147 Walsh Street, Mareeba Qld 4880 Street, Mackay Qld 4740 Cnr Endeavour Street andIndustrial Macgregor Qld 4109 Kessels Court, 567 Kessels Road, 14 Wonga Street, Longreach Qld 4730 Central Qld 4114 Street, Kingaroy Qld 4610 KerrArtie Building, 130 Kingaroy • • • •

of licensing services to remote areas. Unit (based inCairns) also delivers arange services to regional andremote areas. centre units operating across Queensland to deliver ** Limited ser costs. For international callers, please phone +61 73834 2011. phones and payphones. Check with your service provider for call * Loc Notes: The depar The depar Zillmere** Wynnum Warwick (Garbutt) Townsville (GCannon Park) Townsville (Harristown) Toowoomba Address (City) Toowoomba Suburb al call charge inAustralia. Higher rates apply from mobile tment’s Indigenous Driver Licensing tment has four mobile customer service vices available. 69 Pineapple Street, Zillmere Qld 4034 139 Tingal Road, Wynnum Qld 4178 51 Victoria Street, Warwick Qld 4370 Qld 4814 21–35 Leyland Street, Garbutt Park Central, Thuringowa Qld 4817 Shop 14,HighRange Drive, Cannon Toowoomba Qld 4350 Cnr Yaldwyn Street and Warwick Street, Toowoomba Qld 4350 Cnr Clopton Street andPhillip Street,

Where to find us Where to find us 6 Key regionalmaritimeoffices hrdyIln Hastings Street, Thursday Island Thursday Island Karumba Weipa Buccaneer Avenue, Bay Hervey Airlie Beach Bay Hervey Bundaberg 40-44 Sea World Drive, Main Beach Sunshine Coast Southport Townsville Mackay Gladstone Cairns Address Brisbane Suburb (07) 4069 1351 (07) 4745 9281 Lot 75 Yappar Street, Karumba 1 Iraci Avenue, Weipa 4069 7165 (07) 4841 4500 384 Shute HarbourRoad, AirlieBeach (07) 4194 9600 (07) 4132 6600 Floor 2,46 Quay Street, Bundaberg Mooloolaba (07) 5452 1825 Old Pilot Station, 1Parkyn Parade, (07) 5585 1810 (07) 4421 8100 Ross60 Street, SouthTownsville 4740 (07) 4944 3700(07) 4944 3700 Building, 44Nelson Street, Mackay Qld Floor 3,Mackay Government Office Qld 4680 (07) 4971 5200 Floor 7, 21 Yarroon Street, Gladstone 4870 (07) 4052 7400 Qld 100–106 TingiraPortsmith Street, MarineFloor 1,Portsmith Operations, Pinkenba Qld 4008(07) 3632 7500 Base, Avenue MacArthur East, Floor 1,Pinkenba Marine Operations

Traffic managementcentres Transport andtrafficinformation Maritime information Management Centre Toowoomba Traffic Centre Cairns Traffic Management Management Centre Townsville Traffic Suburb information Traffic Address TransLink Suburb Management Centre Maroochydore Traffic Nerang Management Centre, Statewide Traffic Centre Transport Management Brisbane Metropolitan uubAddress Queensland Maritime Safety Suburb Department of Transport andMain Roads www.131940.qld.gov.au Phone: 13 19 40 www.translink.com.au Phone: 13 1230 www.msq.qld.gov.au Phone: 13 23 80 Phone: (07) 4639 0700 Phone: (07) 40505425 Phone: (07) 4720 7450 Address Phone: (07) 5313 8737 Phone: (07) 5561 3800 Qld 4001 Post: GPOBox 1434, Brisbane Phone: (07) 3292 6000 Annual Report 2014–15 Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Figure 1: Transport andMain Roads Customer Service Centres Cannon Park 7

Where to find us In this section 8 Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Financial summary The yearahead Responding toTheQueenslandPlan Government’s objectivesforthecommunity Contributing totheQueensland Director-General’s message Operating environment Our roleandmainfunctions Queensland PublicServiceValues About us 9

In this section About us 10 Our values Our purpose Our vision About us accessible to everyone To provide asafe, integrated, reliable and efficient transport system Connecting Queensland –delivering transport for prosperity the values(see pages 94–99). For more information onhow thedepartment is embedding andimplementing • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Mak Deliv and mi Own your actions, successes Be courageous around you Dev Pla Lead, empower andtrust new ideas and s Challenge thenorm Ideas into action Act Tak Know your customers Customers first Empower people act onfeedback Seek, pro Le Expect greatness Unleash potential Work Encour ad andset clear expectations y to everyone's strengths with transparency e calculated risks elop yourself andthose e decisions with empathy er what matters across boundaries uggest solutions age andembrace stakes vide and Department of Transport andMain Roads

Annual Report 2014–15 Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Our role 4. 3. 2. 1. Our priorities

Livin Impro Par Putting thecustomer at thecentre of all we do For amore detailed list of ourservices (seepage 116). overall passenger transport system Passenger transport services –focused onleading andshaping Queensland’s economically andsustainably andwithout imposing unnecessary red tape customer service andmanaging andregulating thetransport system safely, Transport safety, regulation andcustomer service –focused onimproving accessible to all maintaining, managing andoperating anintegrated transport network" Transport infrastructure management anddelivery –focused onconstructing, sustainable integrated transport infrastructure, systems andservices system andto plan andprioritise strategic investment ineffective, efficient and developing policy frameworks for thefuture development of thetransport Transport system investment planning andprogramming –focused on We deliver ourcore business through four services: ensure theinfrastructure we build andmaintain is efficient, reliable and safe. public transport andtransport infrastructure to connect Queensland, andto roads destroyed by extreme weather events. This funding enables us to deliver Disaster Relief andRecovery Arrangements (seeglossary) to replace and repair and state transport networks and$844.7 million for capital works under Natural and acapital budget of $3.913 billion, including $3.031 billion onthenational In 2014–15,thedepartment administered anoperating budget of $5.390 billion through regulatory services. infrastructure (seeglossary) while managing theuse of ourtransport system (TMR) plans, builds andmaintains Queensland’s road, rail, freight andmaritime Transport andMain Roads merged, theDepartment of Transport andMain Roads Established inMarch 2009 whentheformer departments of Queensland tnering with thecommunity, research institutions, government and industry g One TMR –enabling people to dotheirbest ving theway we dobusiness 11

About us Fast facts 12 total investment intransport program infrastructure maintenance and operation state transport network We shapethesystem authorised drivers of public transport passenger trips on bus, rail and ferry $3,671,864,000 accredited transport operators $649,489,000 188.480m 53,306 4,786 2015 We provide passengerservices 4,750,500 Fast facts Population of Queensland of roads reconstructed under National Disaster We buildthenetwork Relief and Arrangements Recovery limousine service licences limousine service state-controlled roads 33,343 km 1,057 km 2015 Department of Transport andMain Roads taxi licences taxi 3,261 584 Annual Report 2014–15 (data as at 30June) Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 (data as at 30June) ship movements inQueensland ports personal watercraftpersonal registrations recreational vessel registrations of cargo shipped inand out of 328.1m tonnes recreational boat licences 4,885,240 3,432,171 vehicles registered 20 declared ports 2015 254,144 drivers licensed 814,807 14,329 21,795 We manageuseofthesystem customers served face-to-facecustomers at CSCs served transactions conducted electronic via Customer Service CentresCustomer (CSC) Service calls to 131940 phone service to 131940phonecalls service visits to 131940website customer interactions 6.2 million self-service channels self-service 3,779,522 9,739,296 347,000 2.45m 59 13

Fast facts Our operating environment 14 population withcomplextransportneeds Connecting communities–adiverse Strategic opportunitiesandchallenges Our operatingenvironment our future performance. opportunities andchallenges, which will influence During the year, we identifiedthe following obligations is outlinedthroughout thereport. listed inAppendix. Progress 1 inachieving these discharges its statutory obligations under 23 acts Departmental Arrangements Notice (No1)2015. It Arrangements Order (No.1) 2015 andThePublic Service The department operates under theAdministrative customer expectations. improve transport efficiency, safety andmeet new technologies as acost-effective means to an opportunity for thedepartment to embrace New technologies to manage congestion present for thedepartment. options andwithin available funding is akey challenge balanced choices across conflicting or competing increased demands onthetransport system. Making mineral andothercommodity production place reduced overall travel. However, expanding tourism, signs of atrend away from highrates of car use and In contrast, today’s young adults are already showing risks, such as increased congestion. growth, harness opportunities andmitigate associated Queensland must manage theongoing impact of this rise from 14percent in2015to 21.1 percent in2044. percentage of people aged over 65 years predicted to The state’s net population is also ageing, with the transport costs. (compared with most otherstates) andhigher challenges, enormous lengths of road percapita widely dispersed population results inpublic transport Coupled with these growth predictions, Queensland’s Queensland, coastal communities andregional centres. majority of this increase is likely to occur insouth-east than 7.5 million by 2036 and8.6 million by 2044. The million, as at June 2014,is expected to grow to more Queensland’s estimated resident population of 4.7

system’s roleinsupplychains Unlocking thepotentialoftransport transport system Safety andsecurityofthe freight needs remains achallenge. supports broad government, industry andcommunity, continuing to deliver anintegrated transport system that bulk freight, very large loads andover-sized loads), movement demands (including containerised freight, a wide variety of industries presenting varying transport global competitiveness andeconomic performance. With Enhancing freight movement is critical to Queensland’s business parks andmajor retail centres. major industrial areas, commercial airports, seaports, and urban links that support agricultural, mining and systems, particularly those supporting key inter-regional increasing pressure onboththeroad andrail transport economic activity. This task will continue to place the next 20 years, driven by population growth and Queensland’s freight task is expected to double over and greater exposure to therisk of crashes. population growth has meant increased traffic volumes, core responsibility Queensland’s for thedepartment. within thetransport system is akey priority anda Managing thesafe movement of people andfreight Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 infrastructure Maintaining andrenewing the physical condition of theexisting transport network. temperature variations, has potential implications on the impact of natural events, such as flooding and large Moving people andfreight around thestate along with grown and will continue to challenge the transport system. tools required to ensure thesystem remains protected has Like safety, therange of compliance activities andthe Security threats will remain for theforeseeable future. continue to remain targets for possible terrorist activity. Around theglobe, transport systems andservices road safety remains akey challenge. road users and vehicles using thenetwork, improving As Queensland’s population grows andthere are more of those hospitalised. challenge is to bring this level of success to thenumber key elements of theroad safety program today. Our infrastructure improvements, which are still the speed enforcement, graduated licensing androad as seatbelts, random breath tests, public education, The fall inroad deaths is aresult of interventions,such injured onQueensland roads has trended downward. However, since the1970s, thenumberof people fatally Technology leadingrapidchange growth to thebenefit of all transport users. understand how they can beused to support economic to ensure that we anticipate emerging technologies and diverse population, thedepartment’s challenge will be opportunities for managing agrowing andincreasingly the future. While newtechnology provides significant specifically allocated corridors within urban hubs of to autonomous vehicles that carry freight along congestion through advanced traffic control systems ability to manage transport demand: from easing Technology will have aprofound impact onthestate’s the capacity of existing systems. providing newinfrastructure andgetting themost out of an increased focus ongetting theright balance between Transport systems are meeting growing demand through and its expected useful life. impact theability of infrastructure to withstand damage for vehicles with lower axle loads), which significantly the state’s older infrastructure was designed to cater increases intraffic volumes andaxle loads (much of challenge. The challenge is exacerbated further by maintenance neededacross thesystem is acontinual the department’s capacity to fund thepreservation and Deterioration of thenetwork is asignificant issue and 15

Our operating environment Our operating environment 16 Stakeholder engagement • • • • • •

in August 2015.For more information (seepage 19). new road safety strategy andactionplan to bereleased forum will beincorporated into thedevelopment of a initiatives to curb thestate’s road toll. Themes from the the forum looked at anumberof andlong-term short road safety stakeholders, including RACQ and CARRS-Q, on ourroads. Attended by more than 50 of thestate’s April to share ideas andstrategies to maintain safety long weekend, aroad safety forum was convened in opportunitiesidentify for us to work together local issues with ourDirector-General and a unique opportunity for councillors to raise councils inRichmond inAugust. The event provided and meetings included: In 2014–15,stakeholder (seeglossary) forums decisions andservices. dialogue onourpolicies, programs, investment forums provide themeans for effective face-to-face and environmental groups andagencies. These peak bodies, universities, Indigenous communities, the private sector, contracting andengineering Main Roads’ issues with key government partners, the state to chair andattend forums on Transport and During the year, ourDirector-General travelled across in central Queensland. including the Woorabinda Aboriginal Shire Council ong fo ongoing engagement with LGAQ (seeglossary). Our attendance at theconference is partof our impacting local government with almost 200attendees. Regional Roads Transport Group members onissues Alliance Board, led aformal discussion forum with Director-General, as Chair of theRoads and Transport (LGAQ) annual conference inMackay inOctober. Our the Loc a dis by 197 attendees representing more than 140 businesses timing of thework entering themarket. It was attended of skills required, themethodof procurement, andthe industry with anunderstanding of thestrategy, thetype 15 State Planning Program. The August briefing provided an indus in July, which focused onregional collaboration Regional Economic Development meetings inRoma Group (RRTG,Westand South seeglossary) the South llowing anumberof fatalities during the2015Easter oing visits to regional andremote communities, cussion forum with north-west Queensland al Government Association of Queensland’s try briefingtry for companies involved inthe2014– West Regional Roads and Transport

Working withlocalgovernment Working withnationalstakeholders supports sustainable transport options. developments have appropriate access andland use and integrate transport andland use planning sothat provide transparency about ourplanned investments, communities to ensure smoothproject delivery, (see page 57, seeglossary), we locally engage with Roads Investment Program 2014–15 to 2017–18 In addition, through theQueensland Transport and building andengagement intheregions. alliance has led to increased collaboration, capability the TransportInfrastructure Development Scheme. The year indicative continuous works program funded by staff, work together to prioritise atwo-year fixed, two- (see glossary) comprising local governments anddistrict Under thealliance, Regional Road and Transport Groups manage theQueensland transport network. Roads and Transport Alliance) to invest in andregionally a cooperative governance arrangement (known as The of Queensland (LGAQ) andlocal governments under We work with theLocal Government Association Long Term Transport Strategy (seeglossary). Queensland Plan (seeglossary) andthedepartment’s thought leaders to guideimplementation of The comprising key industry, community andgovernment We also established anexternal advisory group, Board (ARRB)Ltd (seeglossary). Roads Australia andAustralian Roads Research Senior Officials Committee (TISOC),Austroads, Infrastructure Council, Transport andInfrastructure and road bodies, such as the Transport and interests nationally onpeak Australian transport Our managers andstaff represent Queensland’s stakeholders (seepage 80)andmeets four times a year. committee is comprised of thedepartment’s top 25 business solutions through theirinteractions. The to meet inaninformal environment andfacilitates leaders andindustry groups, enables industry groups for direct contact between thedepartment’s senior General in2013. The committee provides theforum Consultative Committee, established by theDirector- Team (ELT) continued to convene the Stakeholder In addition, thedepartment’s Executive Leadership Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15

Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Transport securityanddisruptiveevents Major events TMR Director-General, Neil Scales, met with members of the Woorabinda Aboriginal Shire Council andits Chief Executive Officer during the year. measures, communicating with Queensland mass Terrorism Public Alert Level, coordinating response stakeholders whenchanges occur to theNational We continue to support surface transport to develop GC2018transport plans andstrategies. Organising Corporation andtheCity of Gold Coast We also continued to engage with theGC2018 up to, andduring, theevent. services, to implement public transport plans inthelead agencies, andtheAustralian Federal Police security the Queensland Police Service andgovernment partner the 2014G20Brisbane Summit andworked closely with During the year, thedepartment played akey role in and transport agenda. internationally for its contribution to theroads The department is recognised nationally and

• • • strategies andinitiatives, such as the: refine andfinalise Transport and Main Roads’ policies, In 2014–15, stakeholder engagement helpeddevelop, (see Director-General’s message, pages 18to 21). extreme wet weather onthetransport system impact of disruptive events, such as cyclones and We also engage ourstakeholders to minimise the executive officers. transport infrastructure owners chief andport security bulletins to all major stakeholders, including passenger transport operators, andissuing transport

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Stakeholder engagement Director-general's message 18 Introduction Bridge, andmaintenance works Expressway andCaptain Cook Brisbane city’s Riverside works that included repainting We also delivered aprogram of securely managed. and transport systems were managed, andtraffic management potential cyber risks were changes were accommodated, remained safe, public transport manner, ourmaritime environment systems was shared inanefficient ensure information ontransport the department worked hard to group andstaff from across weekend, thecoordination In thelead-up to andover the for theduration of thesummit. and transport strategy andresponse Group delivered asuccessful traffic agencies, ourG20Coordination closely with ourgovernment partner effort over two years. Working represented asignificant planning For theG20 thedepartment, operation inAustralia. largest ever peacetime police important global event andthe on 15to 16November –an Brisbane summit held contribution to the2014G20 the department’s successful of thereporting year was One of themajor highlights Customer-focused culture our business. we manage anddeliver us with anewbenchmark inhow The planning exercise has provided support of theG20. the many volunteers whoworked in I would also like to acknowledge general business resilience. awareness and vigilance, andour and Technology security, cyber Information, Communication opportunity to improve our the event, which provided the effort across One TMR to manage I amgrateful for theextended the visitingdignitaries. they were inexcellent condition for on themotorcade routes to ensure Queenslanders can now access priorities. For example, south-east ensure we deliver on ourtransport working andinvesting money to and implemented smarterways of In the past year, we have developed making good progress. yet, but Iampleased to say we are their experience. We are not there playing anactive role inshaping organisation with customers embedded at all levels inthe a customer-focused culture for thedepartment to develop Last year, Itouched onthe need Department of Transport andMain Roads Queensland motorists to display the needfor themajority of From 1October 2014,we removed this change at otherregional sites. We are now considering arollout of in Ayr and17 minutes inIngham. have beenreduced by 14minutes location. Onaverage, waiting times government services inone the convenience of accessing hours for licensing services and benefit from increased opening customer experience as customers showing animprovement inthe General. The pilot service is already Department of Justice andAttorney- Queensland Police Service andthe between thedepartment, result of cross agency collaboration services inAyr andIngham: a can now access driver licensing ways. Ourregional customers customer experience inmany other We continue to improve the website August 2015. availablethe TransLinkvia Queensland Rail trains will be Real-time information for or calling ourContact Centre. by visiting the TransLink website your oraccessed smartphone can bedownloaded onto technology to track services and Global Positioning System (GPS) MyTransLink app. The app uses and departure times through the predicted bus, ferryortram arrival real-time information to check Annual Report 2014–15

Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Road Safety the road toll. road the ways to address theEaster spike in experts to work with government on androadand CARRS-Q, safety stakeholders, such as theRACQ including representatives from key together more than 50delegates, Queensland forum brought In April, the Safer Roads, Safer mass media advertising campaigns. ongoing community education and investment ininfrastructure and improvements to in-vehicle safety, installation of speed cameras, blood-alcohol limits andthe compulsory seat belts,lowering such as theintroduction of successful road safety interventions combination of factors including, safety performance comes from a Queensland’s improved road Queensland had 223 road fatalities. Queensland roads. In2014, In 1973, 638 people diedon Facebook and Twitter presence. of social media through our customers increasing ouruse we communicate with our We are also changing theway ontheGoldSouthport Coast. extended following aninitial trial in of emergency vehicles, has been lights to change to green ahead automatically triggers traffic Emergency Vehicle System, which for roadworks. Inaddition, the temporary Variable Speed Limits Vehicle Activated Signs and as Electronic School Zone signs, System (ITS) technologies such trials of Intelligent Transport safety technology with ongoing rapid developments in vehicle and potential being offered by the we continued to capitalise onthe In collaboration with industry, approximately $3.5 million a year. Queensland taxpayers of 5.8 million labels a year saving no needto produce approximately This simple measure means there is registration labels ontheir vehicles.

Severe Weather Events Capital program begun delivering theplan. safety agencies. We have already and collaboration with road encouraging community support a newapproach to road safety, governance. Thisrepresents infrastructure, innovation and enforcement, technology, research, education, engagement, action inkey areas including strategy promotes road safety deaths andserious injuries’. The in May, has a vision of ‘zero road Strategy for 2015–21, released The Queensland RoadSafety safety initiatives. formulating newpolicies androad feedback, played acrucial role in the forum, along with community The strategies andideas from ways to curb thestate’s road toll. opportunity for delegates to look at vast road network. It provided the maintain safety onQueensland’s step inaconcerted campaign to The inaugural event was thefirst and 27 November 2014,and21 to Four severe weather events on19 resilience in2014–15. again tested our capability and Cyclones andsevere storms once in thebody of thereport. details about these major programs Renewal Program. You will find four-year $104.8 million Bridges York Region Package andthe the $260.5 million five-year Cape five-year Warrego Highway upgrade, began delivering the$635 million and extends to 2022–23. We also of works, which began in2013–14 upgrade. This is a10-year program the $8.5 billion Bruce Highway continued in2014–15included key programs we commenced or capital program. Some of the infrastructure under asubstantial to deliver newandupgraded During the year, we continued

(see glossary) staff also worked Our Maritime Safety Queensland back ontrack as soonas possible. safe to get affected communities structures andchecking roads were again cleaning updebris, inspecting Operations teams went to work yet Queensland. OurRoadTek and Nathan, struck far north On 20March, Tropical Cyclone recovery andreconstruction. and implementation plans for collaboration with stakeholders, projects andactivities in developed regional reconstruction load limits and,by 30June 2015, open to normal speeds andnormal ensured theroad network was phase (20February 2015),we By theendof theearly recovery after thecyclone crossed thecoast. closures from 25 to six just two days and highways, andreducing road quickly to reopen affected roads and Central Queensland –working Coast,– theNorth Wide Bay/Burnett in themost heavily affected regions Operations staff rallied to thecause and transport assets. reconstruction of thestate’s road lead intheresponse, recovery and Recovery Function andtook the assumed theRoads and Transport Cyclone Marcia, thedepartment In February, inthewake of Tropical up andrunning. as possible to get thenetwork of it all, staff worked as quickly by bus orcar lengthy. Intheface CBD making thepassage home thoroughfares into andout of the to suburban streets andmajor and flash flooding cut off access commuter safety, andfallen trees halted between stations to ensure 140 kilometres perhour. Trains were stones andwind gusts of more than in recent years, producing large hail one of thebiggest seeninBrisbane November’s super cell storm was transport insouth-east Queensland. widespread disruption to passenger 22 March and1May, 2015caused

Director-general's message Director-General's message 20 CustomerCentres Service of train services on various lines. were severe delays andsuspension caused traffic gridlock andthere temporarily closed, flooded roads King George Square busway station heavily impacted. Brisbane city’s Our network was once again Brisbane andthe Sunshine Coast. suburbson thenorthern of falling over four hours concentrated Queensland, with 380mmof rain rain event impacted south-east On 1May, anextraordinary Kedron inBrisbane. Disaster Coordination Centre at recovery activities out of the State roster to support response and department worked ona24/7 Statewide, staff from across the normally as soonas possible. and thenre-opened to operate closed for safety, whennecessary, hard to ensure trading were ports collective effort. would like to acknowledge that services operating again andI get ourroads andpublic transport the department worked together to I amproud to say staff from across of visits onatypical Friday). (more than 40times thenumber website had 221,550 visits a typical Friday) andthe131940 number of calls compared to calls (more than eight times the phone service had 16,477 Remarkably, the131940 similar level to 2011floods. of 3pmto 8pmwith volumes at a forecast during thepeak period volumes were 300percent over Likewise, TransLink’s Call Centre normal volume for aweekday. with more than 250 percent the website experienced heavy loads closed early and TransLink’s

transport network Reconstructing our indigenous communities Partnerships with Well done! Management Achievement Awards. Engineering’ category at theProject Management’s ‘Construction/ the Australian Institute of Project recognised this year whenthey won million. Their hard work was generated savings of about $400 months ahead of schedule and team delivered theprogram six Network Reconstruction Program I amproud to say the Transport locations throughout thestate. cleared silt anddebris from 3,335 earthworks andbatters, and bridges andculverts, rebuilt over 1700 structures including 8700km of state-controlled roads, has reconstructed more than Since that time,thedepartment and most major highways. hundreds of state-controlled roads was flood-affected, including Around three-quarters of thestate andwaterwaysports infrastructure. communities andkey road, rail, damage they wrought onour 2013 and2014,theextensive natural disasters of 2010–11,2012, readily recall theunprecendented I amsure many Queenslanders will efforts Ihave seen. of themost remarkable recovery in Queensland’s history andone the largest reconstruction program Network Reconstruction Program – the four-year $6.4 billion Transport This year marked thecompletion of the Woorabindathe Aboriginal Shire This year, Istarted working with to behighlighted. in ourworkforce also deserves and improve cultural diversity our Indigenous communities The work we are doing to support

homes andworkplaces Ending violenceinour Department of Transport andMain Roads diversity inourworkforce. relationships andenhance cultural are working to build positive and ActionPlan this year, we Strait Islander Position Statement our newAboriginal and Torres communities, andthelaunch of Through engagement with these infrastructure upgrades. and Hopevale through community local Indigenous crews inCooktown enhancing the technical capability of Districtour Far North (Weipa), and building capacity andcapabilities in improving transportation access and opportunities (seepage 83 ), employment andtraining Cape are providing Indigenous The department’sprojects inthe of thelocal Indigenous crews. enhancing thetechnical capability of critical infrastructure, but also in for thecommunity: not just interms the Cape is also realising benefits The department’s engagement in cost savings. opportunities andachieved councils, increased employment better relationships with adjoining helped thecommunity build Since then,thegroup has on a voluntary basis inmid-2013. Group (RRTG) intheBowen Basin local Regional Roads and Transport Rockhampton, proactively joined its about 170km south-west of Wadja/Wadjigal Aboriginal people, traditional lands of the Wadja The community, situated onthe for the Woorabinda community. Council as government champion committed to thecause andinMay, As afather of two, Iampersonally public sector. violence within the Queensland 2015 CEO Champion for domestic This year, Itook ontherole of Annual Report 2014–15 Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Ribbon Workplace. toward accreditation as a White department is currently working I am very pleased to advise my managers andstaff. education andawareness for key violence. It is supportedby ongoing of us experiencing domestic/family support services available to those arrangements andpractices, and provides guidance ontheworking Supporting Employees Policy also Our newDomestic/Family Violence recognise andsupport victims. equips staff with theknow-how to violence as aworkforce issue and the program recognises domestic year program. For thefirst time, to theinitiative through atwo- agencies to significantly commit first Queensland Government My department is oneof the our homes andworkplaces. community andanendto violence in the prominence it deserves inthe I want to seedomestic violence given In my role as Government Champion, and otherfundraising events. target through workplace donations well onourway to achieving the and Iampleased to advise we are work of Australia’s CEO Challenge months to support theimportant raise $10,000 over thenext six I have accepted thechallenge to to helpcreate long lasting change. community andbusiness leaders – Race –anannual fundraiser for joined Australia’s CEO Challenge Looking ahead and safety Workplace health underpin all we do. accountability andconsultation will connected communities. Integrity, and building safe, caring and protectingenvironment; the delivering quality frontline services; jobs and adiverse economy; were released. They are: creating objectives for thecommunity In May, thenewgovernment influenza vaccinations. offer executive health checks and membershipsgym andcontinue to approved health initiatives, such as reimbursements to staff for Government agency to provide We are theonly Queensland family andlifestyle commitments. balance between theirwork, and support staff to achieve a We value work-life balance training for all staff. management, andmandatory online and consultation, systems andrisk in safety leadership, communication department through improvements lift theprofile of safety within the Over thepast year, we continued to that is free of orincidents. injury Zero Harm–awork environment We remain committed to agoal of workers, contractors andcustomers. a safe andhealthy workplace for our We are also serious about ensuring FIEAust CPEng, HonFLJMU,FIMechE, FIET, FICE, FCIT, FCILT, FRSA, FIRTE, FSOE,RPEQ, MAICD ONC (Eng), HNC (EEng), BSc (Eng), C.Eng (UK),MSc (ContEng&CompSys), DMS, MBA,

scale of thetask. report provide anindication of the ‘The Year Ahead’ sectionof this programs andprojects listed in for all Queenslanders. Ourmajor that is safe, efficient and reliable an integrated transport system much more work to doto deliver works program. Of course, there is in delivering asubstantial capital I commend themfor theirhard work senior leadership team by my side. more committed executive and every day andcould not have a I amproud of thework we do enable ourpeople to dotheirbest. this happen, andabove all, we will government andindustry to make community, research institutions, valuable partnerships with the services. We will continue our through innovative products and improve theway we dobusiness will continue, as will theneedto at theheart of we everything do Our focus onputting thecustomer family andfriends. them to theirhomes, workplaces, on each andevery day to connect system that Queenslanders rely delivering anintegrated transport caring and connected communities, play akey role inBuilding safe, In 2015–16,thedepartment will Neil Scales OBE –Director-General 21

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frontline services Deliv diverse economy Cr for thecommunity: Government’s objectives to all of theQueensland The department contributes Road Safety ActionPlan 2015–17 Safety Strategy 2015–2021 andQueensland’s forum, which informed the Queensland Road con the plan include: Key departmental initiatives that support thedelivery of people andcommunities. its ability to enable economic activity andto connect supporting thedelivery of TheQueensland Plan through The Queensland Plan. Transport has acritical role in align with theQueensland Government’s response to The department’s policies, programs andservices Prot connected communities Bui eating jobs anda lding safe, caring and vening the‘Safer Roads, Safer Queensland’ ecting theenvironment. ering quality • • • • • • • protecting the • a diverseeconomy Cre the envir Protecting development management ofnatura and innovation and fa Great BarrierReef and investment stimulating economic growth ensuring delivering newinfrastructure incre enabling responsible co ensuring sustainab nser ating jobsand asing workfor ir workplac ving natureandheritage sa • • fe, productive onment

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• Highway Upgrade including: continuin pro • the $260.5 million Cape York Region Package Indigenous andlocal Cape York people through • • Highway Upgrade Program, including: and Queensland Government-funded Warrego continuin works expected to commence inearly 2016 commencing inlate 2015with major construction funded ToowoombaRangeCrossing Second billion Australian andQueensland Government- Surat Basin with site preparation works for the$1.6 pro transport system practices inthedepartment mode-specific provisions to reflect more contemporary Legislation Amendment Act 2014 to simplify current ref Brisbane to Gold Coast Transport Corridor Highway, Flinders andBarkly Highways andthe Downs andGregory Highways, Capricorn finali impl Cycle Strategy andPassenger Transport Strategy Transport Strategy, Regional Transport Plans, Queensland for Queensland, including Queensland’s Long-Term developin and beyond include: Key programs andinitiatives continuing in2015–16 • of thefreight network (bothroad andrail) freight network andmapping thefloodimmunity facilitate highproductivity vehicles across the identification of infrastructure upgrades to

orming legislation including theTransport and Other expected to opento traffic in early 2016 of the Yeppen Floodplain, southof Rockhampton, a new$17 expected to becompleted by mid-2016 over Skyring Creek andGardners Road, interchange of Cooroy north andnewbridges and Sankeys Road, anewall-movements four-lane highway between Cudgerie Drive interchange to Sankeys Road) with 7kmof new (Coor expected to commence inAugust 2015 to commence early 2016 $35 mil $36 mil at Nugent Pinch Road currently indelivery $110 mil viding work andtraining opportunities for viding agateway to thestate’s resource-rich ementing Moving Freight Actions , including sing investment strategies for thePeak oy to Curra) Section A(Cooroy southern g work ontheBruce g works onthe$635 million Australian g key strategies to shape thetransport system lion Jingi Creek upgrade expected lion Brigalow –Chinchilla Upgrade lion duplication from two to four lanes 0 million elevated Bruce Highway crossing • • • • • • • • • • •

port developmentport simulation capabilities promotin commi (stage 2)andMains Road transit way stops. Warrigal Road Green Link, Kawana Bus Station including Deception Bay –Bay Avenue Bus Station, deliverin continuin and Kippa-Ring station ontheMoreton Bay Rail Link commenc pro fares insouth-east Queensland under and aprotective road environment community engagement, enforcement, technology Strategy andAction Plan, including ineducation, initiatives inanewQueensland Road Safety impro reduce road congestion around level crossings crossing technologies andcoordinating aproject to exploring best practice for existing andemerging level projects, including chairing anational working group driving rail research activities andleading rail safety continuin of theGreat Barrier Reef and Torres Strait as well as theenvironmentally significant waters the safe movement of ships inQueensland’s ports tool to assist intracking, monitoring andmanaging facilities andservices over 32 years east Queensland, including maintenance train sets over thenext five years for south- Rollingstock project to deliver 75 newsix-car Cape York andGulf fare scheme to local residents by implementing the • • introduc within all departmental activities embeddin • •

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The year ahead Financial summary 24 Our operatingrevenuesandexpenses Operating funding Financial summary the road network as aresult of natural disasters inthe years from 2010to 2014. $353m was received as grants from theQueensland Reconstruction Authority to fund capital expenditure for repairs to revenue andfrom allocations from theAustralian Government. In2014–15income totalled $5.985 billion. Of this amount Funding to meet departmental operational requirements is received from theQueensland Government, own sourced actual expenditure compared to published budget, including explanations of major variances. financial statements covering all of thedepartment’s activities is provided inthis Also included report. is ananalysis of This financial summary provides an ofoverview thedepartment’s financial results for2014–15. A comprehensive set of ants andothercontributions 77 13 2 8 Figure 2– Source of operating funds and expenses for the year. Figures 2and3illustrates theoperating revenues

77%  Ap  U  Other  Gr ser charges andfees propriation revenue 8% 2% 13%

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15%  Other   D  D  Gr  S  Emp 4% 21% Revaluation decrements upplies andservices ecommissioned anddisposed assets expense epreciation andamortisation ants andsubsidies loyee expenses 13% 1% 6% Department of Transport andMain Roads 40% Annual Report 2014–15 Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Financial position Financial performance Our capitalfunding-sourceandapplication Capital funding Figure 4– Source of capital funds 8 ate equity injections 3 48 34 7 liabilities. Most payables are invoices that remain outstanding to trade creditors at financial year end. The department held liabilities totalling $2.081 billion as at 30June 2015.Payables andprovisions make upmost of our most of ourassets andis valued at $50.725 billion. The departmentheld assets totalling $55.051 billion as at 30June 2015. The transport infrastructure network makes up of thesupplies andservices costs are aresult of payments to operators of rail, bus, airandferryservices. revaluation decrements andgrants andsubsidies costs account for most of ourexpenditure. Approximately 70 percent Total expenditure for thedepartment is $8.085 billion. Supplies andservices, depreciation andamortisation, 30 June 2015. income for us andaccount for approximately 77percent of thetotal income earned periodending for thereporting on Total income for thedepartment is $5.985 billion. Queensland Government appropriations are themain source of Figures 4and5illustrates thesource andapplication of capital funds for the year. Total capital funding received in2014–15was $2.489 billion.

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Financial summary In this section 26 Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 2014–15 Highlights Our performance 27

In this section Objective 1 – Putting the customer at the centre of all we do 28 • • Performance indicators 4. 3. 2. 1. Strategies the centreofallwedo Putting thecustomerat One Objective

Safety Transational customer satisfaction We w We in We sh We engage, listen to andrespond to ourcustomers andwhat matters to them who use it customer experience ork tireslessly for thesafety andsecurity of thetransportation system andthecustomers vest infront-line services andinnovative technologies to continually improve the are customer feedback andlearning across theorganisation of transport users Department of Transport andMain Roads

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users transport Safety of satisfaction customer Transactional Indicator Performance overall satisfaction. and information continue to remain comparatively low and impact on satisfaction ratings for taxis remain stable. Satisfaction with affordability 56,522 for the year. implemented. As aresult we were able to reduce our‘Abandoned calls’ by The cu (April andOctober), andrepresents results for thepreceding 12months. The re mor ‘Calls Offered’ grew for the year by 241,868. We handled 298,390 Notes: Ontrack e calls in2014–15as aresult of staff andoperational efficiencies sult is scored out of 10. Areportis completed ona6monthly basis stomer satisfaction rating is scored out of apossible 100. Customer slight variance Marine fatalities per100,000 registered vessels Average wait timeCustomer Service Centres (minutes) ReefVTS area Pilotage areas Percentage of vessel movements without serious incidents Hospitalised road causalities per100,000 population Road fatalities per100,000 Fatalities per100,000 population onstate-controlled roads travelled Number of level crossing collisions occurrences per1,00,000 train kilometres Hospitalised rail casualties per100,000 population Rail fatalities per100,000 population Percentage of scheduled services delivered –CityTrain Average on-timerunning performance inpeak times –CityTrain Customer service complaints in SEQ per10,000 trips Ferry Rail Bus South-east Queensland Whole of Queensland Taxi Customer satisfaction ratings of public transport by service type (using a0-100index –100being excellent) (on ascale of 1to 10) Overall customer satisfaction with transactional services Percentage of call centre calls answered within three minutes Performance measure significant variance 4. 6. 5. 7.

slip, triporfall. number of services to support aneffective andefficient network. refined andoptimised fleet operations and maintenance toincrease the provided under thecurrent timetable. Queensland Rail have significantly measure are preliminary and may beunder reported. against this performance measure. The most recent figures for thisreported data sets from systems reporting have impacted ontheability to report Re different to thefigures for the Junereported quarter. the 2015road toll. This resulted inachange to theroad fatality rate andis Queens In 2014–15,there w The r sults are for the12months ending December 2014.Delays inreceiving esult is slightly under target due to the increased frequency of services land Police Service advised that two fatalities were removed from ere 21 rail-related hospitalisations with 71%dueto a oe 2014–15 Notes 6 2 4 3 3 3 3 7 5

1 0.39 6.31mins 100 100 4.93 3.12 0.11 0.44 0.1 99.79 98.16% 2.52 76 70 69 66 61.00 140.04 8.2 Result Status 29

Objective 1 – Putting the customer at the centre of all we do Objective 1 – Putting the customer at the centre of all we do 30 Our highlights 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 at 156 Queensland school zones. Installed flashing school zone lights Flashing schoolzonelights engagement. media campaigns andsocial media Queenslanders through prominent Continued to promote road safety to Road safetycampaigns less than 2013—our lowest ever. There were 223 fatalities in2014,48 Lowest roadtollever ensure best value for customers. distance coach service contracts to implemented newaviation andlong- contract with Queensland Rail, and Negotiated anewtransport service New transportservicecontracts centre inJune 2015. and refurbished ourGympie service Centre in Townsville andrelocated Opened asecond Customer Service New CustomerServiceCentres 2015). (statewide average as at 30June times to 6minutes and31seconds Reduced customer service wait service waittimes Reduced customer mobile App ‘QLDRego Check’. and licence check tool, andourfirst including anonline registration status New online andmobile services, New onlineandmobileservices burden. Some of ourachievements are listed below. safety across ourroad, rail andwaterway networks andreduced theregulation In 2014–15,we delivered newservices for customers, improved andmaintained convenience of your AndroidSmartphone, ortablet. status of vehicles, trailers andmotorcycles from the The QLDRego Check app lets you check theregistration 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 public transport information. licensing requirements andprovides Queensland’s registration and that helps newcomers understand and motoring information guide Moving to Queensland –Transport Developed and published the Moving toQueenslandguide speed. speed rural environment to alower motorists transitioning from ahigh- program to address thespeeding of Led work onanew$1million pilot New roadsafetytreatmentspilot Gatton. service counters inBeaudesert and to deliver newintegrated government Introduced theOne-Stop Shop service Introduced One-StopShop using Queensland waterways. Continued safety awareness for those Waterways safety Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 9 9 9 9 TMR continued to focus onputting thecustomer at the centre of all we do. road network. cyclones Marcia andNathanonour Minimised theimpact of tropical Tropical cyclones and Torres Strait. protecting theGreat Barrier Reef efficient vessel traffic services while the direction for more effective and Maritime Safety Authority setting Plan 2015–2020 with theAustralian Signed off theREEFVTS Strategic ReefVTS StrategicPlan 9 9 worldwide ITS Achievement Award. is also being considered for the participating agencies. The project Road, Brisbane, inconjunction with Vehicle Priority system in Samford Award for thesuccessful Emergency National Awards’ Government Transport Systems (ITS) Australia Received the2014Intelligent Award 31

Objective 1 – Putting the customer at the centre of all we do Objective 1 – Putting the customer at the centre of all we do 32 Integrated transportservicesforGoldCoast Brisbane NightLinkservicesexpand Passenger transportservices Passenger transportfarereduction customers andwhatmatterstothem We engage,listentoandrespondour • •

cent increase was cancelled. Fares were frozen for 2015andascheduled 2.5 per when afive per cent reduction to fares came into effect. paying less for public transport from 3November 2014, Train, Tram, Ferry andRegional Urban Bus services began Passengers using south-east Queensland (SEQ) Bus, from more than 70 retailers onthecoast andcan add Visitors can purchase theGold Coast goexplore card (Gold Coast Light Rail). travel onthecoast’s TransLink buses andtrams go card (seeglossary) andprovides unlimited daily go explore is based onthesame technology as visitors exploring theregion. CoastGold goexplore (seeglossary), for tourists and In July 2014,we introduced anewall-day travel card, city stations at 3.30am every Saturday and Sunday. the Beenleigh, Caboolture andIpswich lines from inner Under NightLink,anextra train service also operates on down at non-designated stops where it is safe to doso. As well as theextra services androutes, thebuses set University (Nathan) andGarden City starting at 1am. Valley Kangaroo Point, Woolloongabba, Griffith Brisbane’s Central Business District via Fortitude five out Fortitude Valley starting at midnight services from Brisbane City to Aspley via five inbou The three-year trial includes: bus services. In October, we began trialling extra NightLink bound route N154services travelling from nd andfive outbound route N345

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go explore card provides unlimited travel onGold Coast buses andtrams. Pass (VITP)took partinthe southeast Queensland trial. holders of thedepartmental Vision Impairment Travel commuters whoare blind orhave low vision andare for people with a visual impairment. More than 40 In December 2014,we began trialling anewtravel card or cal www. More information: Business District Bus Station. early September 2014through thenewCairns Central Bus network changes came into effect inCairns in easier to use. also beenredesigned to make themmore consistent and through the TransLink call centre. Bus timetables have information available 24 hours aday, seven days aweek They now have easy access to improved public transport network for local residents andtourists. In September, we upgraded theCairns public transport Coolangatta Airport. located along Cavill Avenue at Surfers Paradise andat stations andat selected retailers. They include retailers additional one-day passes onboard buses, at tram l 13 1230 translink.com.au Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 ferry andtram Real-time technologyforSEQbus, Audible informationsystem information, which will be rolled out inAugust 2015. glossary) will bethenext to benefit from real-time Passengers travelling with Queensland Rail (see and Google Play (seeglossary). and can bedownloaded from theApp Store as afree download for iOS andAndroid users, A newMyTransLink app has also beendeveloped stop, removing theneedto wait there. to seewhen theirbus, ferryor tram is dueto depart their every 30seconds orbetter. The technology allows users and tram departure times, with information updated The GPS technology shows up-to-the-minute bus, ferry arrivals anddepartures inreal time. ferry andtram network to allow passengers to track the TransLink South-East Queensland (SEQ) urban bus, During the year, we introduced newtechnology across More information: www.translink.com.au to Queen Street Mall’s shops andcafes. It now allows users to navigate from thestation Square bus station. and vision impaired trial participants at King George trialled by representatives from GuideDogs Queensland The system was put to thetest inMay whenit was user whena‘talking sign’ is inrange. latest version includes asmart phoneapp that alertsa An Australian-first ona public transport network, the departure details. bus station facilities, bus stop locations andbus route or vision impaired with audible messages outlining The Step-Hear ®system provides people whoare blind people whoare vision impaired travelling inBrisbane. system onthebus network to improve accessibility for We also trialled anewgeneration audible information the evaluation process. continued to use theirnew VITP pending theoutcome of While thetrial endedinJune 2015,participants have railway stations. through automatic fare gates at entry/exit points at gates, allowing trial participant’s independent access The newcard uses smartcard technology to openfare go cardretailnetworkexpands Upgraded websiteformaritimeindustry quick andeasy access to service information andtimes. The new‘MyTransLink’ app allows users to save theirusual stops for blackspots across thesouth-east Queensland. The extended coverage included previously identified change services for gocard andgoexplore products. east Queensland to access buy, top up, andexpiry additional 75 locations for customers across south- The integration with 7-Eleven stores resulted inan 7-Eleven convenience andfuel outlets. services integrated with point-of-sale equipment at all Roads innovative technological solution that saw gocard card retail services, implementing Transport andMain During thesecond half of 2014, TransLink expanded go More information: www.smartshipaustralia.com.au and simulation services. which provides world-class maritime training AustraliaSmartship is astate-of-the-art facility informative to theuser. making thewhole process more personable and understanding of ourequipment,facility andstaff, The website allows potential clients to gain an to themaritime industry. the products andservices that providesSmartship AustraliaSmartship (seeglossary) website to showcase During the year, we upgraded andlaunched the

Objective 1 – Putting the customer at the centre of all we do Objective 1 – Putting the customer at the centre of all we do Saving ourcustomerstime Driver LicenceReform 34 • • • • • • •

allo reobtain theirpreviously held class of licence This allows returning drivers to more quickly ceased to be valid more than five years ago. a class of licence they previously held, but which str failed practical driving tests for aclass C licence introduc to thedriver licensing system including: During the year, we implemented arange of reforms More information: www.tmr.qld.gov.au it easier for thecustomer to pay. outstanding customer accounts by making a reduction in office reconciliation processes fa credit card orBPAY (seeglossary ) more fle The newpayment options provide: glossary) through theBPOINTbill payment system. week from any personal computer ormobile device (see canproperty) now be made 24 hours aday, 7days a (such as mooring fees anddamage to departmental claims to thedepartment andotherprovided services Payments of invoices, which include trade customers, Main Roads services. customers to pay for arange of invoiced Transport and In April, we introduced aquicker andeasier way for our their driver licence is current via anonline service. pro to aperson’sserved postal address More information: www.translink.com.au credit cards, orphone13 1230. auto top-up using their Visa andMastercard debit or Customers can also findthe card online and register for Transport buses). and CityFerries, andonboard buses (excepting Brisbane stations andtram stations, onboard Brisbane CityCats fare machines at busways, key bus interchanges, train include staffed Queensland Rail Station ticket offices, available at 1600south-east Queensland locations. They 680 locations, with top-up services for existing gocards The card is now available for purchase at more than ster payments andreduced back eamlining theprocess for aperson to reobtain viding afast andeasy way for people to check if wing legislated sanction notices to be xible payment options using ing staged cooling-off periods between Transport andMain Roads’

Guide fornewresidents Nightworks putcustomersfirst and driver licensing. catching public transport, vehicle registration help customers moving to Queensland, including The guideincludes arange of information to for newresidents. In May, we launched theMovingQueensland to guide maintenance program. The works formed part of theGold Coast’s which can bemixed onsite saving considerable time. The road crew used anewrapid set concrete product, on theM1before themorning peak commenced. road andlaid 100m²of concrete at exit 54northbound (see glossary) staff andcontractors removed damaged Working to a tight eight hourdeadline, RoadTek disruption to motorists. Brisbane andtheGold Coast, ensuring minimal In June, we carried out night works ontheM1between motoring-information au/dataset/moving-to-queensland-transport-and- The guidecan befound at www.publications.qld.gov. and Main Roads Customer Service Centres. The Moving to Queensland guideis available online orfrom Transport Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Yammer across theorganisation We sharecustomerfeedbackandlearning • • • •

engaged each month. were registered Yammer users, with about 1400actively workforce (equivalent to 4551 full-time employees) By 30June, about 66percent of thedepartment’s • • allo and best practice for engaging theworkforce Management Group to share ideas about projects allo following theirface-to-face meetings our Values andCulture Network priorto, or fac the new‘My TransLink’ app sourc The network was used to: throughout the year. establishing cross-functional virtual working groups discussions) onfocused department-wide topics and network holding Yam Jams (facilitated online We continued to use Yammer as aninternal social

ilitate discussion between members of healthy competition across thestate. sharing their‘healthy selfies’ andpromoting Roads andBUPA Healthy Workplaces Survey by following therelease of the Transport andMain showc state across the feedback andhighlight thework of road crews shar w RoadTek Operations staff to: w ourgeographically-dispersed RoadTek e agroup of employees to trial e project updates, pose questions, gather ase how they are being more active Transformation Program OneTMR CustomerExperience One-Stop(see page 37 Shop ). complements thedirection of thewhole-of-government The Customer Experience Transformation Program Experience Yammergroup. forums, thedepartment’s intranet andaCustomer department through presentations andinformation The program learnings have beenshared across the and anywhere. too, allowing customers to dobusiness with us anytime We continued to focus ondelivering newonline services perspective. clear, easy-to-follow next steps written from acustomer to customers, simplifying thelanguage andproviding We have also improved how we provide information with government simpler. with customers, saving themtimeandmaking dealing products (seeprevious page), services andinteractions The department now uses customer insight to redesign customer at thecentre of we everything do. Transformation Program, which seeks to put the During the year, we progressed theCustomer Experience 35

Objective 1 – Putting the customer at the centre of all we do Objective 1 – Putting the customer at the centre of all we do 36 New mobileapplications customer experience Technology transforms improve thecustomerexperience innovative technologiestocontinually We investinfront-lineservicesand • • •

and has had more than 76,000 installs as at 30June 2015. It can bedownloaded from theApp Store andGoogle Play save $3.5 million inproduction andpostage charges. trailers andmotorcycles before you drive andis expected to The app lets you check theregistration status of cars, trucks, QLD Rego Check mobile app for customers. vehicles from 1October 2014,we introduced thefree To support theremoval of registration stickers for light Qld Rego App developed for transport users. During the year, thefollowing mobile apps were service ordisruption information. My metres before arriving at theirdestination Al information andtimes (real-time compatible) transport stops for quick andeasy access to service My information with easy-to-use features, including: The ‘MyTransLink app provides bus, train, ferryandtram from the App Store andGoogle Play. download for iOS andAndroid users, andis available A newMyTransLink app has beendeveloped as afree MyTransLink app download inOctober2014, morethan erts –allowserts users to set analert400 Services –provides users with thelatest Stops –allows users’ to save theirusual 1.5 millionregistrationcheckshave mobile appbecameavailableto been conductedusingtheapp. Sincethe‘QLDRegoCheck’ Signature padsforcustomerservicecentres and customer satisfaction. Centres, improving transaction times, efficiency and compact printers at ourCustomer Service In March 2015,we provided newsignature pads as partof the development process. Extensive testing was undertaken onthesignature pads from the technology. program offices and One-Stop Shops will also benefit Customers visiting Transport andMain Roads-led agency quality documents for ourcustomers. improvingfurther transaction times andproviding better many pre-printed forms with electronic templates, The printers also enabled thedepartment to replace laser printing, copying andscanning at thefront counter. the newmulti-function printers provide cost-effective department’s registration andlicensing system, while real-time electronic signatures at thefront endof the The newsignature pads enable customers to add The newsignature pads have delivered real improvements for customers. More information: www.translink.com.au It can bedownloaded from theApp Store andGoogle Play. 170,000 customers by theendof June 2015. It was launched inDecember 2014,reaching more than with acompatible iOS orAndroid smartphone. The MyTransLink app is available free to all customers Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15

Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 One-Stop Shop ‘My Account’ customerportal • • • • • • • •

Brisbane through its Mobile Customer Service Unit and registration) to thecommunity of Jimboomba in to Transport andMain Roads’ transport licensing beg Customer Identity Management framework) authentication using theQueensland Government first government online service to offer customer by 30June 2015,including the'My TMR Account’ (the contributing to thetarget of 100newonline services deliver In support of theinitiative, thedepartment: which deliver services to regional andremote areas. One of four Transport andMain Roads mobile Customer Service Centres, initiative (seeglossary ). in theQueensland Government One-Stop Shop (OSS) During the year, thedepartment actively participated link t updat pa see theircurr chec chec The portal enables customers to: from asingle page. access to abroad range of information andservices to provide ourcustomers with fast andpersonalised In December, we delivered the‘My Account’ portal More information: www.tmr.qld.gov.au computers andreceives about 500 visits aday. such as smartphones andtablets, as well as desktop The portal has beenoptimised for mobile devices, go card androad closures andupdates. public transport journey planner’, manage your y for multiple registration renewals an offering otheragency services (inaddition k whentheirlicence expires k whentheirregistration is due o otherservices, such as the‘TransLink e theircontact details ed 16newonline services by 30June 2015, ent demerit point count

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(27 2015)through January newOSS Customer Centres. services inBeaudesert 2015)andGatton (12January beg Government Agency Program (seeglossary) office Plainlands Shopping Centre andtheLaidley Queensland including registration andlicensing services, at kiosks with access to government online services, par Boonah Agent Customer Centre (OSS) r began delivering transport licensing and throughout Queensland. in many othersmall to mediumregional communities agencies with the confidence to tailor similar innovations The success of theAyr andIngham pilots has provided convenient location. providing abetter customer experience from asingle operating hours extended, reducing wait times and The pilot services have since beenexpanded and core policing. and Ingham were able to free capacity to focus on transitioned to courthouses, police officers in Ayr With over 16,000licensing transactions a year managed by thedepartment. courthouses. Service delivery andoperations were licensing services transitioned from QPS stations to capability at court houses operated by DJAG,with driver The pilot involved building onexisting customer service Queensland.Ayr innorth to expand joined-up government services inIngham and the Department of Justice andAttorney-General (DJAG) theQueenslanddepartment, Police Service (QPS) and value, apartnership was established between the To improve theregional customer experience anddeliver on qld.gov.au, with57%oftransactions [Data source:TMREnterpriseBusiness Intelligence.] egistration services through theupgraded Main Roads’servicesarenowavailable conducted usingself-servicechannels ticipated intheestablishment of self-service an delivering transport registration andlicensing such asBPay, InteractiveVoice Response (IVR)andInternet. More than30Transportand

Objective 1 – Putting the customer at the centre of all we do Objective 1 – Putting the customer at the centre of all we do 38 customers whouseit security ofthetransportsystemand We worktirelesslyforthesafetyand Road safetycampaigns Join theDrivesocialmedia Road safetyeducation • • •

road safety messages onthewebsite wall. Drive (attracting more than 4267 newmembers to theJoin commercials, online advertising andsocial media crashes from occurring. It included television andradio to thespeed limit andstopping preventable road holidays. The three-week campaign focused ondriving campaign aired inthelead upto the September school The second phase of the‘Notimefor speeding’ ‘No timefor speeding’ launched aseries of road safety campaigns in2014–15. As partofDrive theJoin sessions by 156,449 users. In total,Drive theJoin website has had 204,156 271 T 82, 72, have beenachieved. Since thelaunch inNovember 2013 the following results community about road safety. have beenadriving force for engaging with the DriveThe Jointhewebsite andsocial media accounts which are outlinedbelow. series of targeted road safety education campaigns, participation andownership. The strategy includes a road safety inQueensland through greater community Lives Save to Drive In 2014–15,we continued to implement theJoin “Queensland has no timefor speeding”. The campaign rallied everyday Queenslanders to stand upandsay no time for speeding. Queensland has Queensland 790 pledgesDrive ontheJoinwebsite 313 Facebook fans witter followerswitter website Facebook page). Many also shared their Social Change Strategy to improve Authorised by Queensland the Government, Brisbane. social change program, we

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their accommodation before they started drinking. encouraged Queenslanders to plan theirtransport or drink driving campaign, 'Mates Motel'. The campaign Over theChristmas holiday period,we launched ournew Mates Motel driving courteously’ bumper sticker for their vehicle message to share onsocial media other’ infographic animation chec to visitthe Throughout thecampaign, road users were invited trucks andcyclists, andbeing aware of blind spots. other motorists merge, leaving safe distances around all road users can take to besafe. They include letting commercials, anddemonstrated simple actions that The campaign comprised television andonline encouraging Queenslanders to share theroad safely. of ournew‘Thanks Queensland’ road safety campaign courtesy andrespect for all road users was at theheart In October 2015,tolerance, 2014andJanuary patience, ‘Thanks Queensland’ residences could beused onsocial media. website where personalised Mates Motel signage for billboard advertisements, as well as aninteractive It included television, radio, online, cinema and drinks, rather than driving home. Queenslanders were encouraged to stay at amate’s place afterafew pl order a‘Th cr eate apersonalised ‘Thanks for’ edge theirsupport. k out ‘10ways to look out for each anks for sharing theroad’, or‘Thanks for Join the DriveJoin thewebsite to: Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15

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could take thepledge for road safety. included local events where members of thepublic consciously drive safely andobey road rules, and promise to themselves, theirfamily andfriends to The 29 May event called for road users to make a toll. road the – anational road safety initiative aimedat reducing In May, we supported theannual Fatality Free Friday Fatality Free Friday tips andadvice onthedepartment’s Facebook page. People were also encouraged to share theirexperiences, a better one. weeks –thetimeit takes to break abad habit andform plan received helpful email tips andsupport for three their phones while driving. People whosigned upto the Action Plan to helpthembreak thedeadly habit of using The campaign linked drivers to a22-day Distraction an illegal BloodAlcohol Content. ‘blind’, while online videos likened it to driving with phone while behindthe wheel was effectively driving Television advertising demonstrated how using amobile 33m blind. phone whendriving, even for just 2seconds, was like travelling upto The campaign reinforced themessage that at 60km/h,looking at your was launched inMarch. of driving whendistracted by mobile phones A newcampaign highlighting thedangers Driver Distractions features to look for. pro a vehicle’s safety features andsafety star rating ens safety as animportant feature whenbuying acar encour as they buy theirfirst car, andaimed to: The campaign targeted young drivers andtheirparents buying afirst car. on theimportance of considering vehicle safety when In January, we launched anonline campaign focused Safe vehicles vide ahandy checklist for car shopping listing ure they know where to go to findinformation about age young people andparents to value

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More information: the Drive website. linking riders to comprehensive information ontheJoin It included television, billboard andonline advertising majority of motorcyclists killed onQueensland roads this year. The campaign targeted weekend recreational riders, whorepresent the providing eitherfinancial orin-kind support. of community organisations to promote road safety, In addition, we worked inpartnership with anumber issues intheirarea. with theaimof developing local solutions for road safety Townsville andEmerald joined inat thegrassroots level Community road safety groups inLogan, Toowoomba, utilities, andfast food restaurant chain McDonalds. with media, telecommunications companies and program –brought together major transport operators The initiative –partofDrive theJoin social change road safety message. their size, reach andinnovation to helppromote the influential business andindustry leaders who used In 2014–15,we established astatewide group of 11 www.j www.j manage theirpersonal risk whenriding. positive behaviour to encourage motorcyclists to The campaign provided strategies anddemonstrated the lead upto theQueen’s Birthday long weekend. In June, we conducted amotorcycle safety campaign in The Perfect Ride the state inMay. com a road safety pledge online atwww.fatalityfreefriday. Queensland motorists were encouraged to make orsign aninflatable ‘pledge’ car, which toured ointhedrive.qld.gov.au/get-involved ointhedrive.qld.gov.au 39

Objective 1 – Putting the customer at the centre of all we do Objective 1 – Putting the customer at the centre of all we do Queensland RoadSafetyAction Plan Investing inroadsafety 40 Grants Program Community RoadSafety • • • • • • • • • • •

limits onroads nominated by the public speed limit setting processes and reviewed speed Activities undertaken during the year included: over thetwo-year period. priority road safety initiatives for implementation Safety ActionPlan 2013–15. The plan describes high we continued to implement theQueensland Road As partof ourbroader Road System Strategy, across thestate. programs to helpreduce thelevel of andfatalities injury with road safety stakeholders andinvest inroad safety During the year, thedepartment continued to work the st Projects that received funding included: implement local solutions to local road safety problems. The program empowers communities to develop and program totalling $651,474. mobility aids for vision impaired pedestrians youth to obtain learner licences through theCommunity Road Safety Grants In 2014–15,we awarded funding to 33 projects the United Nation week Safer Au the 2014CARRS-QCommu Fat Events included: safety/Community-road-safety-grants.aspx More information: www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Safety/Road- round. closed inFebruary. We received 73applications for the Round 4of theCommunity Road Safety Grants program bicy pedes ro progr le chi arner-driver mentoring programs ad safety education programs for young drivers ality Free Friday (Australian Road Safety Foundation) ld restraint education cle education. ams to assist disadvantaged atewide speed limit review to assess current trian safety andfunding to trial electronic stralian Roads AndHighways Yellow Ribbon s Global Road Safety week. nity Engagement Workshop

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www. Strategy-and-action-plans.aspx www. More information: 100,000 population –thelowest rate onrecord. The 2014road toll equated to arate of 4.93 fatalities per • • • • saf he wide centre linetreatments to reduce safety issues. with realistic strategies to avoid the'Fatal 5'road vehicles as drivers andpassengers, andequips them potential risks associated with travelling inmotor educate upper secondary school students onthe program. Aspecially produced docudrama aims to TMR also provides support to RACQ for theirDocudrama adopting behaviours that minimise unnecessary risk. situations, making prevention-orientated choices and information onrecognising potential injury-producing The in-hospital PARTY program provides teenagers with awareness andprevention. related Trauma in Youth (PARTY) program aimedat injury We continued to support thePrevent Alcohol andRisk- oversaw thelowestroadtollonrecord.

In 2014, therewere223roadfatalities, ad on/fatigue crashes Queensland RoadSafetyAction Plan er roadsides through removal of: chevron signs oncurves potentially. marking) to warn of hazards—for example impro impro inter haz which isthelowestroadtollsince tmr.qld.gov.au/speedlimitreview tmr.qld.gov.au/Safety/Road-safety/ accurate recordsbeganin1952. The programofworkunderthe ardous objects and/orinstalling safety barriers section upgrades ved delineation (signs andline vements to rest areas andrest area signage Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Active SchoolTravel Enhanced schoolroadsafety improve theirlevels of health andphysical activity. to travel to andfrom school by walking andcycling to The program encouraged primary school-aged children Queensland Health. to its completion on30June 2015,onbehalf of four-year Healthy Active School Travel program We continued to project manage the$3.1million road-safety/Flashing-school-zone-signs.aspx More information: www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Safety/School- $10 million a year. to orfrom school. The scheme currently costs about primary school children to safely cross theroad Scheme, which provides supervisors to assist We also continued the School Crossing Supervisor zones across Queensland. In 2014–15,156 flashing signs were installed in school and prevent speeding around schools. Flashing School Lights are designed to grab theattention of motorists (2012–13 to 2015–16). than 300risk-assessed school zones over four years program to install flashing school zone signs at more The department continued to implement a$10million Survey foundthatflashingschoolzone Perceptions andAttitudesTracking signs helpedreduceaveragetravel speeds by0.50to2.95km/h. The 2014 RoadSafety

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and better bike paths intheschool grounds. children to pump theirtyres, bike sheds, cages andracks regions, such as bike maintenance stations for the appropriate bike infrastructure across each of the During the year, we also oversaw thebuilding of Day andnational Walk Safely to School Day. community events, such as theNational Ride2School opportunities, improved infrastructure andsupport for The plans included professional development more than 26,000student participants. in theregions, we helpeddevelop School Travel Plans for Townsville, theGold Coast andIpswich, and38schools Working alongside four local councils inCairns, and cycle to andfrom school. The Healthy Active School Travel program encourages students to walk remo section between Millstream Road andUndullah Road also been installed at various locations along a7km and removing vegetation inthearea. Guardrails have ins Maclean, andclearing vegetation inthearea. lanes at St Aldwyn Road and Wearing Road, North turning lanes andsouthbound left-hand turning con Key improvements included: Roadsthe Safer(see glossary ) program. Sooner MacleanNorth and theNew South Wales border under locations along theMount Lindesay Highway between In April, we completed safety improvements at various cyclists to safely cross theslip lane. signs andstreet lighting, enabling pedestrians and crossing andpedestrian refuge, andadditional warning installation of anewleft-turn slip lane, apedestrian Completed inJune, the$600,000 works included Avenue inKallangur. at theintersection of Narangba Road andAnzac We also undertook works to improve safety of Rathdowneynorth to theNew South Wales border. talling traffic signals at Millstream Road, Jimboomba structing dedicated right-hand northbound ving roadside vegetation along a27km section

Objective 1 – Putting the customer at the centre of all we do Objective 1 – Putting the customer at the centre of all we do 42 Action Program Wide CentreLineTreatmentsMass safety/Strategy-and-action-plans.aspx More information: www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Safety/Road- Recovery Arrangements. delivered under theNatural Disaster Relief and The $5.6 million slope stabilisation work will be safer stretch of thehighway sooner. deliver more cost-effective improvements andprovide a stabilisation works to reduce overall delays for motorists, The works were fast-tracked to coincide with theslope works will improve safety andtravel time. Program (seeglossary), the$4million widening curve Roads Sooner andtheFederal Government’s Blackspot Funded under theQueensland Government’s Safer Mareeba) inDecember. Range (ontheKennedy Highway between Cairns and wideningcurve works on various sections of Kuranda In addition, we completed slope stabilisation and centreline crashes. The WCLTs are aimedspecifically at reducing cross centreline crashes. The treatments are aimedspecifically at reducing cross included centreline audio-tactile linemarking. Bruce Highway between Cairns andGympie, and The WCLTs were rolled out at 18locations along the Centre Line Treatments (WCLT) Mass Action Program. During the year, we delivered the$9.39 million Wide crashes ontheBruceHighwaythrough Wide centrelinetreatmentcontributed to a65percentreductioninfatality [Data source:TMRStatewideProgram design, adviceandsupport. Investment DeliveryApplication.]

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of driver safety. conditions andchange thespeed limits intheinterests monitor Closed Circuit Television footage of real-time The technology allows traffic management staff to monitor anddetect changing motorway conditions. and use in-road detectors andsensors to continually speed limit signs. They replace static speed limit signs Centenary Motorway inBrisbane, installing 15electronic We also enhanced driver safety andtraffic flow onthe The project involved: motorists, commuters, residents andpedestrians. intersection at Pinjarra Hills to increase safety for works near theMoggill Road andGrandview Road In November 2014,we completed safety improvement Thomsen Terrace onto Mooloolaba Road westbound. and theremoval of theright-turn movement from Crescent, aleft-in/left-out arrangement at Foote Avenue, intersections, including ahalf roundabout at Panorama alert drivers to thelikely presence of cyclists and traffic lane. Cyclist signs were also erected to and provide greater separation between thefootpath Buderim Pines Drive to improve cyclist provisions a widened r improvements for better traction along Buderim Hill a newas ch ad Key features included: wet weather. driveability for motorists, particularly during Hill to reduce thehighcrash rate andimprove safety and improvements onMooloolaba Road at Buderim The $10.4 million project provided critical safety Buderim Pines Drive. safety improvement project between Foote Avenue and In October 2014,we completed theMooloolaba Road improvement works across thestate. During the year, thedepartment undertook safety ins impro crossing adv a newsign ch anges to turning movements at high-crash anges to road geometry andalignment ditional drainage infrastructure talling street lighting. anced warning signals ontheapproaches to the ving thenearby informal parking facility phalt road andsignificant drainage alised pedestrian crossing onMoggill Road oad shoulder between Foote Avenue and Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Emergency Vehicle Prioritysystem Vehicle registrationtechnology Use ofroadtechnology The EVPproject uses technology that clears thepath for and clear unplanned incidents. signalised routes andreduces thetimetaken to detect The EVPreduces travel timeby upto 20percent on Emergency Vehicle Priority (EVP)project. and industry partners to expand therollout of the During the year, the department worked with government insured vehicles increase for thesafety of all road users. The project aims to seetherate of registration andCTP registration labels. removes theneedfor thedepartment to issue automatically for unregistered anduninsured offences, of all vehicle registration plates andissues infringements The ANPRcamera technology, which takes images to detect unregistered vehicles. Plate Recognition (ANPR)cameras (fixed andmobile) October 2014,we enabled Automated Number Following theremoval of registration labels in Queensland-road-rules/Changes-to-road-rules.aspx More information: www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Safety/ the speed limits intheinterests of driver safety. monitor CCTV footage of real-time conditions andchange The technology allows traffic management staff to changing motorway conditions. detectors andsensors to continually monitor anddetect They replace static speed limit signs anduse in-road limit signs. Centenary Motorway in Brisbane with 15 electronic speed We also enhanced driver safety andtraffic flow onthe casualty crashes. compliance results inlower speeds andfewer serious Research has demonstrated that theimproved expanded statewide program. environment, andif successful, could lead to an limits drop at thetransition from arural to anurban The treatments are being trialled where speed improve speed compliance. innovative road treatments at township points entry to Under anewpilot program, we introduced low-cost and

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and Productivity Programme, anadditional five local Under theAustralian Government’s Heavy Vehicle Safety an improved road width of 9mwide. locations between Capella andClermont providing appr places approximately of Capella 20kmnorth con the slow moving Type 2 road trains of Emerald andsouthof Capella to cater for con Gregory Highway to cater for Type 2road trains Amah Road /Montrose Road intersections with the the upgr south of Capella) between Emerald andCapella Creek overflow andChirnside (approximately 6km culvert structures at Retreat Creek overflow, Theresa Road intersection; andreplacement of existing immediately of Emerald north at Emerald Downs a sealed decoupling facility for road trains an inter Type 2heavy road vehicles. It includes: basis, the$28.8 million project will enhance access for Funded by thefederal andstate government ona50:50 on theGregory Highway between Emerald and Clermont. planning anddesign for productivity enhancement works In 2014–15,we secured funding andcommenced safety/Emergency-Vehicle-Priority-trial.aspx More information: www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Safety/Road- ITS Achievement Award. The project is also being considered for theworldwide Excellence Award 2014. Road, Brisbane. The project won theQueensland Spatial successful Emergency Vehicle Priority system in Samford (ITS) Awards winning theGovernment category for the at the2014National Intelligent Transport Systems Police Service and Transmax –received recognition Queensland Fire andEmergency Service, Queensland and theQueensland Public Safety Business Agency, The project –acombined effort by thedepartment be EVP-enabled. 300 emergency vehicles across Queensland will By June 2015,more than 500intersections and reduce theirtravel time. lights turning green well inadvance of theirarrival to and ambulances with themost direct route with traffic our emergency services vehicles. It provides fire trucks struction of two heavy vehicle stopping struction of four overtaking lanes north oximately 9kmof road widening at various section upgrade andconstruction of ade of Retro Corry Road, Cotherstone Road,

Objective 1 – Putting the customer at the centre of all we do Objective 1 – Putting the customer at the centre of all we do 44 Safety upgrades Upgraded cyclinginfrastructure Bicycle safetyregulation • • •

Queensland-road-rules/Changes-to-road-rules.aspx More information: www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Safety/ more questions regarding sharing theroad with cyclists. We also enhanced thegeneral road rules test to reflect point of exit onsingle lane roundabouts a bicycle lane where oneis provided cyclist orperson using apersonal mobility device the crossing andkeep to theleft of any oncoming safely andslowly, give way to any pedestrian on provided they first come to a complete stop, proceed new rules, cyclists can: rules to make cyclists' ridesafer andeasier. Underthe During the year, we introduced improvements to the road au/funding/Heavyvehicles More information: www.investment.infrastructure.gov. across thestate. movements into andout of key agricultural regions The upgrades will improve theefficiency of freight Tumoulin) have beenselected for funding. and near Roma, Portsmith, Bromelton, Walkamin and government projects (between Emerald andClermont during thenight,to limit theimpact ontraffic flow. The works were undertaken by ourroad crews primarily where there was anincreased risk of conflict. physical separation between cyclists andmotorists between thetraffic lane andcycle lane to provide The project saw theinstallation of concrete barriers Beach, Yorkeys Knob and Smithfield roundabouts. earlier upgrades at theMachans Beach, Holloways roundabouts near Cairns were completed andfollowed Cook Highway at Trinity Beach andKewarra Beach In May, cycle safety upgrades ontheCaptain and upgraded cycling infrastructure. We continued to enhance safety for cyclists through new ride onany choo ride acr se whetherornot they wish to ridein oss pedestrian (zebra) andchildren's crossings partof theroad appropriate for their Moggill RoadCycleBridge ‘Wear Your Lifejacket toWork’ initiatives Maritime safetycampaignsand • • • • •

The project is expected to becompleted inearly 2016. during works. connectivity ontheCentenary Cycleway is maintained will beconstructed early intheprogram to ensure A temporary side track adjacent to theexisting cycleway serv signage andtemporary barriers ins the on-ramp to the Western Freeway Terrace andoff Moggill Road outbound, near con a registered fauna spotter/catcher cl ins Early works included: safety for all road users, pedestrians andcyclists. Cycleway, improving connectivity for cyclists androad The cycle bridge will form anextension to theCentenary Moggill Road at Indooroopilly began. In April, early works for adedicated cycle bridge over More information: www.msq.qld.gov.au and registration/licensing envelopes. messages for use on Transport andMain Roads receipts We also developed ‘Lifejacket – Wear It’logos and Personal Flotation Devices). the lifesaving capacity of lifejackets (also known as May, andaimedto raise community awareness about The campaign coincided with World Lifejacket Day in lifejackets by boaties, fishers and paddlers. The annual Lifejacket—Wear It!Campaign promoted thewearing of a strong social media focus. Lifejacket to Work’ education campaign with During the year, we developed the‘Wear Your earing vegetation under supervision by talling traffic control devices, including talling environmental controls structing temporary site accesses off Russell ices identification and relocation. Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Port ofCooktowndredging Safe navigationalaccess Operation Renewal’ Boating safety outcome inthemanagement of dredged material. deliver theproject andachieve thebest environmental Department of Agriculture, Fisheries andForestry, to of Environment andHeritage Protection, andthe Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, theDepartment The department worked with theCouncil, theGreat waterfront parkland. Shire Council inrealising theirlong-term vision for their to fill a bunded area Cook assist (seeglossary to ) to improve navigation, with themajority being used 50,000 cubic metres of primarily sand from the river The $2million project involved dredging more than werethe port restricted. and shipping andcommercial fishing movements within Last dredged in1999, had theport become quite silted Cooktown infar Queensland. north works to provide safe navigational access to thePort of During the year, thedepartment undertook dredging issued with improvement and/orprohibition notices. Cape Tribulation. Fifty of 74 vessels monitored were (see glossary) inCooktown, Port Douglas, Cairns and As partof theexercise, staff monitored ‘at risk’ vessels for theoperation. from theQueensland Boating andFisheries Patrol Cairns regional offices joining forces with officers Queensland staff from Brisbane, Gladstone and Queensland inMay, with ourMaritime Safety We also conducted ‘Operation Renewal’ innorth More information: www.msq.qld.gov.au to marine fatalities. how to use safety equipment are key contributing factors Skippers andtheirpassengers failing to carry andknow fatality if safety equipment is not onboard andnot used. people to theincreased likelihood of severe or injury the impact of theirbehaviours, andinparticular, alert The campaign aimedto make people more aware of knowing how to use it. importance of carrying theright safety equipment and June using stories from real boaties to highlight the We conducted aboating safety campaign inMay and

Reef safety Reef VTS objectives of theNESMP andGBRLTSP are achieved. to ensure Queensland's interests are considered andthe The department continues to participate intheNESMG by astringent safety code. trans-shipment operations andensuring ships abide occurs safely andsustainably, including restricting also contains specific actions to ensure that shipping (GBR LTSP), which was released inMarch 2015, The Reef 2050 Long Term Sustainability Plan the highest standards possible. Strait andCoral Sea continues to beconducted to shipping within theGreat Barrier Reef (GBR), Torres strengthened management measures to ensure The NESMP details arange of existing, newand a public consultation process. of Transport andMain Roads –andwent through Government agencies including theDepartment by theNESMG –comprising key State and Federal The development of theNESMP was overseen east region, including theGreat Barrier Reef. Shipping Management Plan (NESMP) for thewider north- Group (NESMG) released acomprehensive north-east In October 2014,thenorth-east Shipping Management Townsville’s Vessel Traffic Service monitors shipmovements 24 hours a day. grounding has occurred in the area monitored by REEFVTS. of oneshipwas grounded a year. Since then,only one Prior to the introduction REEFVTS in2004, anaverage shipping intheGreat Barrier Reef (GBR)and Torres Strait. capability to track, monitor andcommunicate with the department's Townsville VTS centre andhas the The Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) is operated from Torres Strait. ships safely navigate through theGreat Barrier Reef and REEFVTS continues to prove very successful inassisting Name/P/Port-of-Cooktown-dredging-works.aspx More information: www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Projects/ 45

Objective 1 – Putting the customer at the centre of all we do Objective 1 – Putting the customer at the centre of all we do 46 Rail safety • • • • • • • • • • • • •

opportunities to improve safety management work ov inv operators conductin continued to improve safety intherail industry by: asThe department, Queensland’s Rail Safety Regulator, More information: www.msq.qld.gov.au which safely transited through theGBRand Torres Strait. In 2014, there was 11,219 REEFVTS-related ship movements, 2014, five year average of two). two seriou five year average of 183) 95 boomstrik five year average of 524) 329 ne five c no fat During 2014–15at Queensland level crossings, there were: safety occurrences across every category. improvements inlevel crossing safety with areduction in Over thepast 12months,there were positive level crossings intheBrisbane metropolitan area. ways to improve safety andreduce road traffic delays at rail managers to explore innovative andcost-effective Congestion Project. The project brings together road and and rail managers, andleading theLevel Crossing the sign-off of interface agreements between road Level Crossing Innovative Technology Trials, progressing During 2014–15, this included thefinal phase of the on current issues. relevant stakeholders quarterlyto work collaboratively manages thestrategy, andbrings together all The Queensland Level Crossing Safety Group Level Crossing Safety Strategy 2012-2021 . level crossing safety, as articulated intheQueensland During the year, we continued to focus onimproving pro man developin co llecting andanalysing rail safety incident statistics erseeing compliance with rail safety legislation estigating rail safety incidents viding research support onrail safety issues. aging projects related to rail safety ing with rail operators onpotential ollisions (11in2013–2014, five year average of 12) alities (onein2013–14, five year average of one) ar misses in2013–2014, (340 g rail safety legislation andpolicies g regular safety audits of Queensland’s 66rail s injuries (three in2013– es (146 in2013–2014,

Level CrossingCongestionProject Rail Transport safetydata impact of any incidents that occur. number of near miss incidents at level crossings andminimise the The strategy aims to eliminate level crossing collisions, reduce the 2005–06 to 2014–15. the majority of all fatalities for the10-year period and collisions at level crossings (33 percent) comprise Fatalities involving railway trespassers (47percent) fatalities in2011–12. fatalities in2013–14, onefatality in2012–13 andnine (excluding suicides) reported. This compares to two In 2014–15,there were five rail-related fatalities previous 10 years. Figures 6to 10show trend safety data over the serious injuries through community safety initiatives. The departmentis committed to eliminating fatalities and safety initiatives. fatalities andserious injuries through community The department is committed to eliminating which will explored befurther over thecoming year. while maintaining safety levels around level crossings, improvements that can bemade to reduce congestion The project has sofar shown there are significant reduce delays at level crossings. innovative andcost-effective ways to improve safety and Level Crossing Congestion Project team explored Working collaboratively with industry, thedepartment’s safety/Rail-safety-overview.aspx More information: www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Safety/Rail- Working Group. 2014–15, andtheChair of theCommittee's Engineering Crossing Safety Committee, which was reformed in The department is also amemberof theNational Level Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15

Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 The ABS reviewed population figures inJune 2015. This resulted inflow-on changes to fatalities perpopulation figures. * Reporting of 2014–15 data may differ from state to state as figures are preliminary at timeof printing. the current year-to-date road toll and confirmation of the road toll for theprevious year by month. Notes: Each month Transport and Main Roads requests updates on interstate road crash data from the relevant interstate authorities for Australian Bureau of Statistics –Catalogue 3101.0.] [Data source: Transport andMain Roads' RoadCrash database and therelevant interstate authorities Population figures are from the 10 Figure 7:Road fatalities per100,000 population Queensland behindtheAustralian fourth Capital Territory (2.84),New South Wales (4.10)and Victoria (4.30). was 4.93 per100,000 population, which is 0.08 percent higherthan therate for theprevious year (4.89). The road toll places year and31(11.6 percent) fewer fatalities than theprevious five-year average. The2014–15 road fatality rate for Queensland During 2014–15, there were 234 fatalities as aresult of crashes inQueensland, five (2.2per cent) greater than theprevious Roads WHS incident andoneplatform incident. in variations to historical data which have previously beenpublished. The five fatalities comprise three incidents due to trespass, one Rail fatality data are subject to review andamendment as additional ormore detailed information becomes available. This may result Rates previously provided may have changed dueto therecasting of Queensland population data by theAustralian Bureau of Statistics. occurrences to theONRSR.As aresult there has beennonational rail dataset produced since this time. Rail Safety Regulator (ONRSR)saw therail industry inall states except Queensland, Victoria and Western Australia nowrail reporting safety * Australian figures for 2012–13, 2013–14 and2014–15are not available. 2013, On20January theintroduction of the Office of theNational Notes: Data excludes fatalities resulting from suspected suicides, assaults andnatural causes. [ 0.00 0.25 Figure 6:Rail fatalities per100,000 population Data sources: Australian Safety Transport Bureau, Australian Bureau of Statistics and Transport andMain Roads' Land Transport Safety Branch.] 4

8.63 7.98

2005—06 0.249 0.207 2005—06

9.02 7.42

2006—07 0.209 0.097 2006—07

7.96 6.87

2007—08 0.158 0.142 2007—08

6.85 8.21

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6.16 6.47

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5.66 5.88

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6.15 5.54

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2012—13 0.021 2012—13*

4.89 4.99

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200 Figure 8:Road fatalities by road user type(inQueensland) 20 Figure 9:Marine fatalities (inQueensland) year average of 10.12 hospital admissions per100,000 registered vessels. admissions per100,000 registered recreational vessels andis significantly lower than the10- 17 injurie significantly lower than the10-year average of 3.73 fatalities per100,00 registered recreational vessels 1 fat During marine 2014–15, reported incidents inQueensland included: * 2014–15figures are preliminary at timeof printing. were nofatalities recorded inthis category. Notes: This graph excludes 'other'fatalities such as horse riders, train drivers andtrain passengers. In2013–14 and2014–15,there [Data source: Transport andMain Roads' RoadCrash database.] 0 0

ality (seefigure 9 ). This equated to 0.39 fatalities per100,000 registered recreational vessels andis • Drivers

2005—06 17 156 2005—06 74 44 61 s resulting inhospital admission (seefigure 10). This equated to 6.98 hospital 7

• Passengers

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• Fatalities1 139

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• Pedestrians

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2012—13 139 6

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2014—15 109 1 2014—15* 20 53 47 5 Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 2013 to 30June 2015 1July legislation Queensland under Number of serious injuries from marine incidents2 –Incidents involvingregulated at least one vessel Number of serious injuries from marine incidents1 –All incidents occurring inQueensland Waters upto 30June 2013 Queenslandlegislation. hospitalreported admissions which occurred as aresult of marine incidents which involved at least under one regulated vessel includes all hospital reported admissions which occurred inQueensland waters. From 1July 2013 to 30June 2015theseries includes This has necessarily resulted inastructural break inthetimeseries at 30June 2013. The timeseries from 1July 2005to 30June 2013 commercial vessels operating within theCommonwealth of Australia coming under thesuperintendence of asingle national jurisdiction. In July 2013, theAustralian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) began implementing anewnational law which results inall thedomestic may result in variations to historical data which have previously beenpublished. Notes: [Data source: Caseman Marine Incident Database.] Figure 10: Serious injuries from marine incidents (inQueensland) Fatalities 2–Incidents involving at least one vessel regulated under Queensland legislation 1July 2013 to 30June 2015 Fatalities 1–All incidents occurring inQueensland Waters upto 30June 2013 fatalities which occurred as aresult of marine incidents which involved at least one vessel regulated under Queensland legislation. 30 June 2013 includes all marine fatalities which occurred inQueensland waters. From 1July 2013 to 30June 2015theseries includes jurisdiction. This has necessary resulted inastructural break inthetimeseries at 30June 2013. The timeseries from 1July 2005to domestic commercial vessels operating within theCommonwealth of Australia coming under thesuperintendence of asingle national In July 2013, theAustralian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) began implementing anewnational law which results inall the may result in variations to historical data which have previously beenpublished. Notes: Marine incident data is subject to review andamendment as additional ormore detailed information becomes available. This [Data source: Caseman Marine Incident Database.] 50 10 • Numberofseriousinjuriesfrommarineincidents1

Marine inc 2005—06 46

ident data is subject to review andamendment as additional ormore detailed information becomes available. This

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Tr Tr Transport infrastructure investment We en We deliv We u We plan, manage andinvest to meeet theneeds of Queenslanders now andinthefuture quickly to disruptive events to support andconnect ourcommunities affordable, andaccessible transport system infrastructure andsupply chains that contribute to Queensland's echonomic growth ansport network efficiency ansport infrastructure condition se ingenuity andinnovation to deliver fit-for-purpose and value for money sure resilience of thetransport system –planning for andresponding er andintegrated modern,safe, efficient, reliable, Department of Transport andMain Roads

Annual Report 2014–15 Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 2. 1. How weperformed

condition infrastructure Transport investment infrastructure Transport Indicator Performance efficiency network Transport • June 2014. • following factors: compared to the2013–14 result. This is dueto acombination of the The 2014–15actual the fir The asset sustainability ratio is calculated annually andis in reported Notes:

Ontrack during 2014–15,but physically completed during 2013–14. ad entered into theasset inventory during 2014-15 an incr st quarter. It is areflection of the asset sustainability ratio as at 30 ditional lengths of resurfacing entered into theasset inventory ease inthelength of seals which have beenresurfaced and slight variance exceeding theoptimal seal age) Road system seal age (percentage of thestate-controlled road network rate they are wearing out) Asset Sustainability Ratio (measure whetherassets are being replaced at the PM peak Off peak AM peak Arterial intersection performance –percentage of intersections congested less than 20minutes perhour PM peak Off peak AM peak Road network productivity –percentage of theroad network with good productivity PM peak Off peak AM peak Road network reliability –percentage of theroad network with reliable travel times PM peak Off peak Rural Urban specified benchmark Road system condition –percentage of urban andrural state-controlled roads with condition better than the AM peak Road network efficiency –average travel timeper10km Performance measure of 27.65% indicates animprovement of 2.46% significant variance 4. 3.

the road network. number of registered vehicles andintotal vehicle kilometres travelled on downtrends appear to beconsistent with corresponding uptrends inthe has occurred onbotharterial roads andmotorways. These gradual within thegreen assessment criteria band. This decline inreliability especially intheAMandPMpeaks, however, performance values remain decline intheOff Peak. Reliability, ontheotherhand, has declined, steady whencompared to theprevious three years, except for aslight according to District deliverypriorities andweather conditions. Note, thelength of thenetwork resurfaced ineach fluctuates quarter This The 2014–15re is anewmeasure. There is nolong-term trend data available yet. sults show that efficiency andproductivity have remained 2 1 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 oe 2014–15 Notes 27.65 112% Result 82 94 87 71 76 72 73 90 79 11.2 9.8 96.28% 98.5% 11.0 Status 51

Objective 2 – Delivering a fit-for-purpose transport network Objective 2 – Delivering a fit-for-purpose transport network 52 Our highlights 9 9 9 9 9 Transport planning 9 9 9 9 9 BrisbaneG20 Summit. transport changes during the2014 network changes to provide public Designed anddelivered significant G20 partnership approach. praised thequality of TMR’s work and preparations are well ontrack and 2018 Games, concluding that our department’s planning for the Federation endorsed the The Commonwealth Games Commonwealth Games Reefand TorresBarrier Strait. the marine environments of theGreat the plan, which outlines protection of assist navigational safety through an efficient vessel traffic services to Set thedirection for more effective Plan Strategic REEFVTS network. effectiveness of Queensland’s freight to improve theefficiency and Released theMoving Freight Strategy Freight Moving and TransportAlliance. Transport Groups through theRoads members of theRegional Roads and councils to full, participating Transitioned six Aboriginal shire Roads andTransportAlliance road, rail andboating infrastructure. Some of ourachievements are listed below. transport apps andextended ourretail network, andcontinued to build orupgrade In 2014–15,we finalised and released newtransport plans, delivered new passenger 2015-2020 Strategy 9 9 9 9 9 9 Passenger transport 9 9 9 9 9 9 network, with trains to follow. TransLink SEQ bus, ferry, andtram free real-time information across the Provided customers with access to Real-time transportinformation 2014, with fares frozen in2015. the state by 5percent from 3November Reduced public transport fares across Reduced publictransportfares trips onG:link since its launch. have taken more than 6.27 million integrated bus services. Passengers Coast Light Rail project together with services on Stage 1of theGold Commenced light rail passenger Light railpassengerservices customers by theendof June 2015. 2014, reaching more than 170,000 MyTransLink app inDecember Launched thefree mobile MyTransLink’ App on bus andtram services. day pass to get around theGold Coast and visitors with an easy-to-use all- go explore card to provide tourists Introduced thenewGold Coast explore go for this world-first technology. and won a7-Eleven Supplier Award through existing EFTPOS terminals Queensland in September 2014 and fuel outlets insouth-east to include all 7-Eleven convenience Expanded thegocard retail network go card Department of Transport andMain Roads card Annual Report 2014–15 Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 9 9 9 9 9 Transport infrastructure 9 9 9 9 9 Sunshine Coast. projects between Brisbane andthe to Curra project andinterchange Bruce Highway including theCooroy rehabilitation works along the Continued upgrades and Bruce Highwayupgrades savings of more than $400million. months ahead of timeandwith Reconstruction Program, six the $6.4 billion Transport Network between 2010and2014through from severe weather events state’s damaged road network Completed reconstruction of the road network Reconstruction ofour growing demand for rail services. will increase thetrain fleet to meet Generation Rollingstock, which Public-Private Partnership of New Reached thefinancial close of the New GenerationRollingstock protection. enhance public transport revenue the Revenue Protection Strategy to Commenced implementation of Public transportrevenue to highschool. the Transition of Year 7students school passengers as resultof a to carry anadditional 18,000 Revised theschool bus network Revised schoolbusnetwork

9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 fully integrate with thenewline. redesign of thelocal bus network to and Kippa-Ring Station, andthe a rail linebetween Petrie Station Bay Rail Link project to provide Continued delivery of theMoreton Moreton BayRailproject on apreferred consortium. recommendation to thegovernment Crossing andprovided a ToowoombaRange Second Evaluated proposals for the Range Crossing Toowoomba Second in March. Toowoomba to Oakey section construction onthe$110million Warrego Highway andbegan Continued works to upgrade the Warrego Highwayupgrade Townsville. of in March 2015to provide abypass $200 million Townsville Ring Road andfinalfourth sectionof the We began construction onthe Townsville RingRoad than expected. September, four months earlier ramp at Mudgeeraba (Exit 79) in (Exit 77) to thesouthbound off- Pacific Motorway from Worongary Completed theupgrade of the (M1) upgrade Pacific Motorway 9 9 • •

9 9 in theAIPMAustralasian awards. also qualifiedthe team as afinalist natural disaster events. The win reconstruction following the2010 project management of the Reconstruction Program team’s 2014 for the Transport Network Project of the Year Award for Management (AIPM)National of Bundaberg’s Don Tallon Bridge $50 million’ Award for restoration 2014 ‘Project infrastructure under Engineering Excellence Awards the Engineer We received: Awards Infrastructure Fund. Queensland Government Marine under the$50million four-year recreational boating infrastructure delivered newandupgraded and private developers, we government, authorities port In partnership with local infrastructure Recreational boating the Aus tralian Institute of Project s Australia Queensland 53

Objective 2 – Delivering a fit-for-purpose transport network Objective 2 – Delivering a fit-for-purpose transport network 54 State infrastructureplan Long-term TransportStrategy Transport planning in thefuture the needsofQueenslandersnowand We plan,manageandinvesttomeet departmental transport system strategies andplans. development of ourstrategic plan andshapes other principal direction setting statement. It informs the The long-term transport strategy is thedepartment’s of guiding principles for consultation in2015–16. strategy for Queensland, preparing adraft vision andset We commenced development of along-term transport under development. government’s draft State Infrastructure Plan currently The long-term transport strategy will also consider the Figure 11:Moving Freight –Key activities delivered in2014–15 freight Expand theuse of rail Priority freight demands to agricultural andbroader community for non-coal rail services inresponse trainPreserve paths onregional rail lines the Acacia Ridge Rail Terminal industry to inform theredevelopment of Undertake apre-feasibility study with chain integration contestability options to enhance supply of theMount Isa rail corridor, including long-term planning anddevelopment freightIdentify requirements to inform freight terminals need for longer trains andsupporting rail Coastfor theNorth Line,including the inform rail planning anddevelopment broader supply chain requirements to withIdentify industry rail freight and Actions Moving FreightStrategy industry/Transport-sectors/Freight/Moving-Freight.aspx More information: www.tmr.qld.gov.au/business- priority areas are outlinedinfigure 11below. Actions delivered in2014–15under Moving Freight ‘facilitate theefficient movement of freight’. plan for Queensland’s freight system. Its objective is to Freight strategy –astrategy that outlines a10-year During the year, we continued to implement theMoving state-infrastructure-plan.html More information: www.dilgp.qld.gov.au/infrastructure/ targeted consultation. with afinal version released in early 2016 following The draft plan is expected to bereleased inlate 2015 identified and preserved in identified andpreserved legislation Queensland rail network have been Paths for non-coal services on the Terminal assessment of theAcacia Ridge Rail Study comprising capacity review and Completed the SEQ Rail Freight Terminals options for theMount Isa Rail Corridor Finalised investigation of contestability Capacity Improvement Study delivered Coast for the North Line Final report andAction Plan have been e ciiisadiiitvsDelivery Key activitiesandinitiatives Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 May 2015 May March 2015 2014 September March 2015 Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 State PlanningProgram Figure 12:State Planning Program (2015–16)–Key projects • • • •

investment proposal activities (seefigure 12). ranging from network to link level (seeglossary) to projects across all modes andall regions with projects In particular, the SPP is arolling program of planning promote theright investment at theright time. drive better transport outcomes for Queensland, and through planning andinvestment proposal activities that mechanism to achieve ‘oneintegrated transport system’ The State Planning Program (SPP) provides the December 2017 with theincumbent operator. Freight Transport Services Contract (RFTSC) to finali open market tender process for afuture LTSC) incumbent operator (with the view to moving to an Transport Services Contract (LTSC) to 2017 with the finali on theQueensland Rail network through legislation identify for theInland Rail Project align theroute anddevelop specifications work completed inJune 2014,including: the Parliamentary Inquiry into Agricultural Rail Freight During the year, we began implementing findings of and information Better freight policy initial seal Peninsula Development Rd – Access four-lane upgrade Bruce Highway –Rockhampton Northern Business cases including: Projects network access Increase road freight Priority ing with theAustralian Government to sing negotiations for anewRegional sing negotiations for anewLivestock ing andpreserving paths for non-coal services freight plans andpriorities ensure alignment with Queensland’s of theNational LandFreight Strategy to Actively contribute to theimplementation Class B vehicles ClassB network owner access decisions for PBS and associated works to inform road industry to undertake route assessments Develop policy andguidelines for Actions Peninsula. Preparing abusiness case to seal various sections of theonly road into Cape York and economic Rockhampton. growth innorthern Preparing abusiness case to address safety andcongestion caused by highurban Work description • • • • • •

program for thedepartment stakeholders first time,improving the visibility of the planning Transport and Roads Investment Program for the arrangements to deliver better customer outcomes to plan anddeliver projects andimprove governance contrib options, including business case decisions appraisal andselection of thebest value investment inv transport system priority needs across Queensland tran It includes: be rolled out across thestate for the2015–16program. significant positive feedback about the forum, which will with theprivate sector. The department received in theway thedepartment communicates andpartners 2014–15 program inAugust 2014,marking astep-forward announc pub co and included: consultation with thedepartment’s key stakeholders, Development of the2014–15 SPP was undertaken in llaborated andinnovated across thedepartment Queensland Freight Routes maps for road andrail in Finalised andpublished theKey route assessments successful trial of industry-funded PBS Finalised policy andguidelines following e ciiisadiiitvsDelivery Key activitiesandinitiatives estment proposal development aimedat lishing the2014–15 SPP as part of theQueensland sport planning aimedat defining theintegrated utions to whole-of-government planning. ing to industry themetropolitan of the portion 2014 December 2014 December 55

Objective 2 – Delivering a fit-for-purpose transport network Objective 2 – Delivering a fit-for-purpose transport network 56 for future implementation. Undertaking safety audits of those roads across thestate with thehighest crash rates low-cost, andidentify high-benefit treatments Statewide safety reviews reduce amenity conflicts between thedepartment’s transport infrastructure and adjacent land uses. Producing noise contours along key routes to facilitate theincorporation of noise mitigation measures into newdevelopments to Modelling andmapping – TMR statewide transport corridors noise contours Statewide maintenance dredging strategy Proserpine Shute HarbourRoad Strategies including: Ipswich City –Central Road Network operations inLogan City and Planning for road network Freight Terminals South-east Queensland Rail Transport studies including: Statewide active transport planning Regional transport plan prototype Gold Coast 2018Commonwealth Games™ Transport planning including: Ipswich to Toowoomba Range Warrego Highway – (including options analyses) Regional Bridge Renewal Program (including reference design) Cross Rail River Projects

Addressing key threats, and thehealth andresilience of theGreat Barrier Reef. Community Cyclone Shelter. between the Whitsundays tourism precinct, Proserpine andtheProserpine Airport afloodimmunityIdentifying upgrade strategy to improve wet season access low cost) to improve thesafety, efficiency and reliability for all modes. Undertaking planning studies to optimise road network operations (normally for a Queensland rail freight terminal. Undertaking afeasibility study for apossible future south-east northern infrastructure investment onastatewide basis to maximise value for money. Completing Principal Cycle Network Plans across thestate to guidecycle Regional Transport Plans across thestate. and determine anagreed departmental way forward for thedevelopment of 10-year principles andbest practice business models to facilitate stakeholder consultation Developing aRegional Transport Plan prototype that builds uponrobust planning component of thetransport strategy. andplanningIdentifying customised temporary park ‘n’ridefacilities –akey transport operations during the2018Games. Developing Transport Operational Plans for more than 20 venues to deliver smooth freight route to Surat Basin. thecorridorIdentifying anddeveloping astaged upgrading plan for this key road priority bridges across thestate. Completing options analyses andbusiness cases to focus onfixing the Top 20 both freight andpassenger rail by unlocking amajor rail innercity constraint. improvementsIdentifying to capacity, reliability andsafety of therail network for Work description Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Program 2014–15 to 2017–18 to 2014–15 Program transport planning Gold Coast2018 Commonwealth Games™ Investment Roads and Transport Queensland and inApril 2015,we finalised the strategic planning delivering public domain transport for thegames, The department is responsible for planning and event ever hosted ontheGold Coast. to beheld from 4to 15April 2018,will bethebiggest The Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games™ (GC2018), and transport investments intheircommunities. economic, social andenvironmental benefits of roads Roads’ district representatives –will helpmaximise the Roads and Transport Alliance and Transport andMain governments that wish to jointly participate inthe Their participation intheRRTGs –comprised of local six Indigenous councils during the year. Director-General extended participation intheRRTGs to As Chair of theRoads and Transport Alliance Board, our Roads and Transport Alliance Transport-and-Roads-Investment-Program.aspx Corporate-information/Publications/Queensland- More information www.tmr.qld.gov.au/About-us/ Board. councils through ourRoads and Transport Alliance Roads and Transport Groups (RRTGs) to Indigenous During the year, we extended participation inRegional and Drive Tourism through a variety of forums. Australia, Roads Australia, Road Freight Industry Council Queensland Major Contractors Association, Consult industry groups, such as theCivil Contractors Federation, The department also engages with awide range of about specific projects at any timethroughout the year. comment to thedepartment orseek information further Interested parties can review QTRIP andprovide networks inQueensland. transport infrastructure across local, state andnational for public transport, roads, rail, marine andactive Queensland Governments, andinvestment is provided The QTRIP is predominantly funded by theAustralian and period. infrastructure across Queensland over thefour-year the department’s planned investment for transport year program released annually. The QTRIP outlines Program (QTRIP) 2014–15 to 2017–18 is arolling four- The Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Heavy vehicleroadsafetyandcompliance Managing thetransportsystem National remoteandregionaltransportstrategy • • • •

for heavy vehicle road safety to benefit all road users. National Heavy Vehicle Regulator to set national priorities Australia’s road transport agencies, police services andthe The Brisbane forum brought together decision-makers from approach to heavy vehicle safety andcompliance. Enforcement Operations Forum to develop anational In April, we attended theNational Compliance and through theRoads and Transport Alliance roads andhigherorder local government roads managing 35,923km of lower order state-controlled invest intransport infrastructure improvements (under theRoads and Transport Alliance) to jointly government through Queensland's 17 RRTGs Infrastructure Development Scheme funding program ATSI component of thedepartment’s broader Transport development intheregions through the$8.2 million Strait Islander (ATSI) communities andsupporting impro strategy include: Queensland activities highlighted inthedraft regional areas to drive economic growth. Strategy to inform theway transport is managed in of thedraft National Remote andRegional Transport During the year, we contributed to thedevelopment Governments) inNovember 2015. Council (operating under theCouncil of Australian to beconsidered by the Transport andInfrastructure and will inform thedevelopment of thefinal strategy Submissions onthedraft strategy were invited inJune more than 9.7 million passenger movements. about 30with regular passenger services recording registered aerodromes Queensland, innorthern pro work the depar (GOLDOC) andtheCity of Gold Coast. other agencies, inparticular, theGC2018Corporation across thedepartment andstrong partnerships with developed with significant engagement andinput from The GC2018transport plans andstrategies have been at games time. network services andmanagement systems will operate the games transport task. It outlines how thetransport phase and‘Concepts of Operation’ for key elements of viding access to more than 54certified or ing with local governments injointly ving transport access for Aboriginal and Torres tment’s enduring partnership with local 57

Objective 2 – Delivering a fit-for-purpose transport network Objective 2 – Delivering a fit-for-purpose transport network 58 Simplifying registrationprocesses • • • •

the heavy vehicle industry. issues between jurisdictions at anoperational level for The RACG also works toward resolving cross border proposed andexisting heavy vehicle reforms. represent theinterests of regional andremote areas on Western Australia. They act as anadvisory body and Queensland, theNorthern Territory, South Australia and formed inmid-2004 andcomprises representatives from Consultative Group (RACG) for two years. The RACG was From July 2014,we also began hosting theRemote Areas Plan, which will bereleased in2015–16. road safety anddevelop aHeavy Vehicle Safety Action discuss anddevelop actions to improve heavy vehicle We worked closely with industry during the year to spend for thesafety andcompliance dollar. enforcement operations, andprovide thebest value agencies andacross borders to better target knowledge, safety andcompliance systems across The national approach will facilitate sharing of to produce and distribute registration labels. technology removes therequirement for thedepartment uninsured vehicle andintroduced (seepage 43). The to enforce theoffence of driving anunregistered and automatic numberplate recognition camera network labels in2014,we began using thedepartment's Following theintroduction of paperless registration processes we use to enforce vehicle offences. In addition, we improved and/orsimplified the a permit system with aguideline. Individual a permit system with aguideline ral a ‘Qld only’ modification code pre-1 of individually constructed vehicles disability, driving schools andtheowners vehic We also simplified approval processes for: before they plan to drive. drivers to check a vehicle's registration expiry date the Qld Rego Check mobile application, which allows The initiative included delivery of anewonline tool and process by removing registration labels for light vehicles. During the year, we modifiedthe registration renewal ly vehicles inQueensland by replacing 972 imported vehicles by removing le modifications for drivers with a ly Constructed Vehicles by replacing Improving thejourneyformotorcycleriders Improved trafficmanagement Enhancing thepracticaldrivingtest • • • • • •

Queensland-road-rules/Changes-to-road-rules.aspx More information: www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Safety/ making ourroad network safer andmore efficient. The changes were made to helprelieve congestion, choice of helmets. The newrules also give motorcycle riders agreater conditions for motorcycle riders ride onthero more than 30km/handit is safe to doso as therider)provided they are not travelling at moving vehicles travelling inthesame direction lane filt allow riders with anopenlicence to: safety research andpractices inotherjurisdictions and The changes were based oncommunity feedback, road rules affecting motorcycle riders inQueensland. From 1February 2015,we introduced changes to road compliance with speed limits inroadwork sites. workers (including traffic controllers) andimprove driver Roadworks project aims to improve thesafety of road and industry, the Traffic Management Improvement at Delivered inpartnership with thedepartment’s regions a newapproach to traffic management at roadworks. We continued to work closely with ourcustomers to develop end of thetest. providing meaningful feedback to thecandidate at the The enhanced test also places agreater emphasis on a high-speed merge orentering ahighspeed area. introduc pl an appropriate following distance incr the introduction of Enhancements to thetest included: driving skills andbehaviours. stronger emphasis onhigh-risk manoeuvres andsafe practical driving test across Queensland, placing a We introduced anenhanced Q-SAFE (seeglossary) load prohibited sign is displayed. load of dangerous goods inatunnel where aplacard We also introduced anewoffence for carrying aplacard acing agreater emphasis onhazard perception easing thesignificance of not maintaining er (move between stationary orslow ing highly desirable drive situations, such as ad shoulder under certain zero tolerance to speeding Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 New GenerationRollingstockproject Road SafetyInfrastructureInvestment Transport systeminvestment Enhancing roadaccessforagriculturalvehicles • • • • • • • • •

scheduled for delivery inlate 2015. six-car trains over thenext 30 years, with thefirst train the maintenance centre will service anewfleet of 75 Part of theNewGeneration Rollingstock (NGR) project, contractor Laing O’Rourke andQueensland Rail. centre at Wulkuraka, Ipswich West inpartnership with construction of anewpurpose-built train maintenance During the year, we progressed earthworks and initiative (seeglossary). $0. (see page 41,seeglossary ) $2.8 mi $21. $22.18 mil program (seepage 41) $96. The Investment Group comprises the: strategic direction at federal andstate levels. investment planning andcoordination, alignedwith the heightened levels of road safety infrastructure Road Safety Program (Investment Group) to deliver In July 2014,thedepartment established the Targeted reduced numbers of permits required for travel. The trial also reduces red tape for industry through Vehicle Zone 1,between Gympie andCairns. agricultural vehicles operating inQueensland's Heavy trial to evaluate enhanced road access for oversize In December, we began implementing a14-month to allow for innovation. rev (where practical) whenroadworks are not active roadworks ensuring speed is actively increased pl than 600department andindustry representatives around thestate, delivering information to more conduct report any inappropriate speed signage roadwork sites, andcalling 13 19 40to by always obeying thespeed limit through encour Under theproject, we have: aced agreater focus onafter hours speeds at ised ourProvision for Traffic guideline 8 million Speed Limit Reviews 75 million Road Safety Minor Works 38 million Safer Roads Sooner aged staff to become ‘speed ambassadors’ llion Flashing School Zone program ed industry awareness sessions in14locations lion Federal Government Blackspot funding the Wulkuraka train station. Queensland Rail has begun connection works around To enable therail corridor to integrate with Wulkuraka, process, which is inits final stages. and modifiedthroughout the year as ofpart thedesign 2014. The mock-ups have beenprogressively reviewed accessibility andappearance, commenced inAugust carriage to assess factors such as ergonomics, Construction of amock-up design of thenewtrain Interior of theNewGeneration train. More information: www.tmr.qld.gov.au/ngr progressively rolled out onto thenetwork until late 2018. on thenetwork from mid-2016 with theremaining fleet The trains will undergo testing priorto beginning service the first train is now well advanced. trains in Savli, India, inNovember 2014.Manufacture of and began manufacturing initial components for thenew Consortium, was awarded thecontract inDecember 2013 Bombardier Transportation, partof theBombardier An artist’s impression of theexterior of theNewGeneration train. 59

Objective 2 – Delivering a fit-for-purpose transport network Objective 2 – Delivering a fit-for-purpose transport network 60 Moreton BayRailLink Rail infrastructure contribute toQueensland’seconomicgrowth infrastructure andsupplychainsthat fit-for-purpose andvalueformoney We useingenuityandinnovationtodeliver • •

The Murrumba Downs Station is oneof six newstations under construction along theMoreton Bay Rail Link. cal www.mor More information: weather permitting. It is expected thelink will beoperational by late 2016, construction. of upgrades to local roads, track andstation the completion of bulk earthworks, andcommencement A numberof major milestones were achieved including efficiency and value for money during construction. stations andinstalled onsite. The approach ensures both standard partsthat can beused across anumberof which are being constructed using prefabricated The project includes six newstations along theroute, rail linebetween Petrie andKippa-Ring. Moreton Bay Rail Link –a12.6km dual-track passenger During the year, major construction continued onthe l 1800096 821 etonbayrail.qld.gov.au Lawnton toPetrie upgradeproject Name/L/Lawnton-to-Petrie-upgrade-project.aspx More information: www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Projects/ concrete deck pours. bridge piling, pierconstruction, beam installation and A numberof major milestones completed including all River andwill provide extra capacity ontheline. (see glossary) being built across Pine theNorth the project will deliver anewquad track bridge Managed by theMoreton Bay Rail project team, freight network. the Moreton Bay Rail Link andsupport Queensland’s required to provide connecting passenger services from between Lawnton to Petrie stations. The upgrade is Major construction continued onthe1.5km rail upgrade Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Reducing theCostofInfrastructureprogram to nextstage Toowoomba SecondRangeCrossingprogresses Road infrastructure • • • • •

products. Underthescheme, there are seven provides apath for acceptance of newinnovative developin (see page 66),without loss of quality $2milliona further on Smith Street Motorway (Cooroy to Curra) Upgrade (seepage 64),and approximately $5million ontheBruce Highway supplement has already saved thedepartment introduc saving around $900,000 a year us year while also saving industry thequarry millions expected to save thedepartment at least $1million a introduc improvements at roadworks introduc It includes projects, such as: on how to use specifications and standards. the business, andproviding greater guidance to industry working with otherstates, embedding innovation into The program has delivered significant savings through the Reducing theCost of Infrastructure program. During the year, we continued asuite of initiatives under Crossing ina25-year public-private partnership. maintain the$1.6 billion Toowoomba Second Range The preferred proponent will finance, build, operate and Toowoomba. and remove heavy vehicles from thecity streets of increase freight efficiency by reducing travel times construction. The project will improve road safety, million allocated inthe2015–16Budget to commence state’s highest infrastructure priorities, with $321.172 The Toowoomba Second Range Crossing is oneof the and award acontract inJuly/August 2015. Government is aiming to announce apreferred tenderer been underway through 2014–15. The Queensland have beenagreed andtheprocurement process has Federal andstate government funding arrangements during the year. Toowoomba Second Range Crossing progressed Preparations for construction of the$1.6 billion ing Bluetooth to collect travel timedata, ing Quarry Specific Testing Frequencies, ing traffic management ing thePavement Design Supplement. The g ascheme with ARRBGroup that Renewing bridgeinfrastructure Contract management • • •

projects.pdf au/publications/reports/pdf/BRP/BRP_Round_1_QLD_ More information: www.investment.infrastructure.gov. greater efficiency in road freight. communities across regional Queensland anddrive The upgrades are designed to improve access for local concrete bridges. from, for example, one-lane timberbridges to two-lane Round Oneof theprogramme will seebridges upgraded governments providing thebalance of funding. Government committing $5.376 million andlocal a total project cost of $10.753 million, with theAustralian Ten local government projects were also successful with Governments). ($47 million each from theAustralian andQueensland replace six bridges at atotal project cost of $94million The successful Queensland Government projects will five-year $300million Bridges Renewal Programme. under thefirst tranche of theAustralian Government’s Sixteen bridges across Queensland will beupgraded allo timely access to accurate data impro delivering the Transport Infrastructure Portfolio impro The project will: system for implementation in2015–16. portfolio, program, project andcontract management 3PCM (seeglossary) business case to implement a During the year, we completed the a ten-year managed service from July 2015. ICT solution, implementationservicesand The successful consortium will provide an on ageing technologies. infrastructure industry/Business-with-us/ Reducing-the-cost-of- More information: www.tmr.qld.gov.au/business- another optionfor stabilisation inspecific cases. under evaluation, with thepotential to openup polymer road modification products currently w amove away from areliance ve decision making enabled through ve efficiency in planning, managing and

Objective 2 – Delivering a fit-for-purpose transport network Objective 3 – Partnering with government, industry and the community 62 Marine infrastructure public boat ramps in2014. of two newfloating walkways onthetwo The upgrade complements theinstallation access andprotection from wind andwaves. completed to provide boaties with better widening at Manly Boat Harbourwas breakwater extension andentrance channel In December, the$1.5 million northern page andnext page ). shown onthemap of Queensland’ (seethis Infrastructure delivered during the year is component. Marine Infrastructure Fund as thecapital Program. The program incorporates the Infrastructure Capital andMaintenance 2015–16) Queensland Government Marine the $50million four-year (2012–13 to recreational boating infrastructure under continued to deliver newandupgraded authorities andprivate developers, we In partnership with local government, port The Townsville Recreational Boating Park provides asheltered all-tide facility for therecreational boating community. was completed. Gilbert Street boat launching facility In June, amajor upgrade to theKarumba, to thepublic inApril. the Burnett River at Fairymead andopened A newboat ramp was also constructed on the Townsvillearea. assist inmeeting thefuture demand within will becompleted in2015–16,which will four-lane boat ramps andanotherpontoon pontoon opento the public. Anothertwo which saw two four-lane boat ramps anda Boating Park was completed inApril, Stage 1of the Townsville Recreational $685,000 Karumba ramp replacement Department of Transport andMain Roads

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$2.2m Cooktown dredging $520,000 Port Douglas pontoon $1.1m Yorkey's Knob ramp upgrade Carmila Beach ramp $347,000 Mourilyan Harbourfloating walkway $466,000 $276,000 Coconut Point floating walkway $510,000 Clump Point facility upgrade reconstruction Cardwell boat ramp widening $496,000 Mackay Toolooa ramp reconstruction and floating walkway Fairymead newboat ramp $1.2m $4.2m Townsville Rec Boating Park

$489,000 $794,000 Ross Creek floating walkways

$4.8m Ross River dredging

South-east Queensland Mackay Bundaberg

Brisbane Total Queensland coastline $1.5m breakwater extensions dredging and Manly Boat Harbour $517,000 resurfacing Wellington Point $1.1m Pelican Park dredging $737,000 and floating walkway Carlo Point ramp upgrade $1.2m and floating walkway Snapper Creek widening 13,347kms $298,000 relocate ramp CrossingMingo $442,000 ramp upgrade Beaver Rock

Objective 3 – Partnering with government, industry and the community Objective 2 – Delivering a fit-for-purpose transport network 64 Bruce Highwayupgrade transport system efficient, reliable,affordable,andaccessible We deliveranintegratedmodern,safe, • • • •

They included: invested for works during the year. safety, floodimmunity and capacity, with $768 million billion over 10 years has beencommitted to improve 15. Incollaboration with theAustralian government, $8.5 The Bruce Highway upgrade remained apriority in2014– Coor raising of the4kmsectioninMarch 2015 of Ayr)(north –completing therealignment and the Sandy near theBells Creek Road intersection two-lane overpass over theBruce Highway new interchange inMarch 2015,providing a (Beerwah) –completing construction of the the Ro and levee works, were also progressed and drainage works, including culvert installations and wider Bruce Highway. Services relocations earthworks andpaving to construct anewhigher Cluden andthenew Stuart Creek Bridge, as well as – progressing construction of arail overpass at the V Major works ontheBruce Highway included: highway to maintain theconnection to theexisting Range Road andconstructing anoverpass over thenew the realignment of an800m sectionof Black Mountain page for more information). and Stuart Drive in Townsville. (Seethis lanesbetweenFour Vantassel Street for more information). works at Boundary Road. (Seethis page Pumicestone Road andinterim safety Roys Road/Bells Creek Road and Caboolture andCaloundra, including Interchange upgrades between (See page 68). Townsville Ring Road Section 4 A). (Seethis page for more information). Interchange to Sankey’s Road (Section Cooroy to Curra from Cooroy Southern oy to Curra (SectionA)realignment –completing antassel to Cluden upgrade (southof Townsville) ys Road andBells Creek Road interchange, Corner to Collinsons Lagoon realignment $66 million $80.3 million $80.4 million $177.3 million • traffic from local traffic movements. The Cooroy to Curra upgrade andrealignment will separate long distance

Coor • • advance ofmajor further works. Early works include: the Six Mile Creek rest area andwill bedelivered in upgrade thehighway between Woondum Road and south of Gympie inApril. The works package will $624 million Cooroy to Curra – Section C project, tenders for anearly works package as partof the which is expected to becompleted inmidto late 2016 and the Cooroy southern interchange and Cudgerie Drive, the highway between Cudgerie Drive and Sankeys Road, highway inApril 2014. Work also continued onupgrading

bui widenin protection for turning vehicles Creek rest area intersections to provide lanes at theKeefton Road and Six Mile median to separate opposing directions of traffic oy to Curra (SectionC)upgrade –seeking lding dedicated right andleft-turn g theexisting highway andbuilding araised Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 traffic from local traffic movements. The Cooroy to Curra upgrade andrealignment will separate long distance Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 • • •

protected right-turning lanes. south of Maryborough, will also beupgraded with Intersections at Old Gympie Road and Seven Mile Road, centre median with audible tactile linemarkings. will widen theroad to 11metres to allow for awide The Australian andstate government-funded works widening project between Caboolture and St Lawrence. the Bruce Highway, as partof thebroader pavement on the$5.2million Glenorchy Straight upgrade on Glenor Mac to commence inmid-2016 Government jointly-funded project is expected The Australian Government andQueensland • ph Sandy Gully Bridge upgrade –commencing thedesign at least two years to complete (seepage 66 ) detailed design phase, which is expected to take • • upgrade, near Queensland, Bowen innorth will deliver: contractor, Aurecon Australasia. The $58million

ase with theannouncement of thesuccessful impro a newtwo-l withstand a50-year floodevent a 3.6km sectionof kay Ring Road design –progressing the chy Straightupgrade –commencing newworks vements to three key intersections. ane bridge road able to Warrego Highwayupgrade • •

immunity ontheBruce Highway including: We also continued planning works to improve flood Name/B.aspx More information: visit www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Projects/ flood immunity road southof Ingham. high-level bridge at Cattle Creek andahigher upgrade, which includes constructing anew the $488mil Horseshoe Lagoon to Palm Creek, southof Townsville immunity road across a14kmfloodplain from southof Haughton River andPink Lily Lagoon, andahigherflood million. It includes constructing newhighlevel bridges at on theHaught Upgrade-Strategy.aspx Corporate-information/Publications/Warrego-Highway- More information: www.tmr.qld.gov.au/About-us/ reliability of the Warrego. The upgrades will increase theefficiency, safety and Queensland Governments. funding arrangement between the Australian and between Toowoomba andMiles under a$635 million program, which comprises 15projects to bedelivered The projects are partof the‘Warrego is go’ upgrade August 2015. eastern approach to Chinchilla, is expected to begin in upgrade, which will widen 11kmof the highway onthe Construction onthe$36million Brigalow to Chinchilla of Charlton. extended to four lanes from Nugent Pinch Road to west duplication began inMarch andwill seethehighway Construction onthe$110million Toowoomba to Oakey Warrego Highway, was also upgraded during the year. Queensland’s principal east-west route, the714km looking north. Bruce Highway upgrade –Cabbage Tree Creek- Carman Road – lion Cattle andFrances Creeks on River Floodplain at anestimated $515 65

Objective 2 – Delivering a fit-for-purpose transport network Objective 2 – Delivering a fit-for-purpose transport network 66 Other roadinfrastructureprojects Mackay RingRoadmovestonextstage • • • • •

More information: www.tmr.qld.gov.au on thehighway. through built-up areas andimprove efficiency and safety the amount of heavy vehicles carrying hazardous loads When completed, theMackay Ring Road will reduce permitting. take about two andahalf years to complete, weather Construction for Stage 1is expected to begin in2017 and River andtheFursden Creek floodplain. and major waterway crossings of thePioneer 14 newbridge from Stockroute Road to Bald Hill Road) (circumventing 10signalised intersections an 11.3km tw expected to take two years to finalise. It includes: Part of theBruce Highway upgrade, theproject is deliver thedetailed design of the$565 million project. with AECOM announced as thepreferred contractor to Progress continued ontheMackay Ring Road Stage 1, Australian Government and$17.3 million commitment in addition to a$10million commitment from the The state government has committed $47.4 million Pacific Motorway. the Coomera (Exit interchange 54) upgrade onthe We also completed thedetailed design phase for Kin Kor completed with additional lanes openedby mid-2015. with additional lanes openedby mid-2015 were also Street Motorway and Olsen Avenue were also completed, stopping at traffic lights. Widening works onthe Smith allowing motorists to merge onto themotorway without Street andOlsen Avenue interchange ontheGold Coast, works –anewfree-flowing loop ramp onthe Smith Smith Str and improving travel times for motorists increasing capacity, easing traffic congestion new lane widens themotorway to three lanes, Sandgate Road andtheDeagon Deviation. The an additional lane northbound for 2.5km between the Gat They included: safety onourroads. undertaken during the year to enhance efficiency and Road infrastructure (seeglossary) works were a intersection upgrade (seepage 67). eway Additional Laneproject, which delivered eet Motorway free-flowing ramp and widening o-lane rural highway bypass s, including local road overpasses Royalties fortheRegionsprogram • • • • •

Shire Council and $124,740 from Santos. ($275,260), with a$100,000 contribution from Banana The project was funded under theR4Rprogram heavy vehicles. gas companies. The route will also accommodate and now provides areliable haul andaccess route for level to improve vertical alignment and visibility, The project involved raising theexisting floodway Rockhampton, were completed during the year. on Maloneys Gully, Bear's Lagoon Road, southof Works to upgrade theconcrete floodway crossing Bear's Lagoon Road The project is expected to becompleted inOctober 2015. locations to reduce thenumberof tight curves andcrests on theexisting single-lane roadway shoulders to reduce thepotential for conflict weatheror dry conditions traffic efficiency anddrivability million road link will: for theRegions (R4R,seeglossary) program, the$15.2 Council andtheQueensland Government’s Royalties Funded Burnett by North Regional thedepartment, of continuous bitumen road. (Burnett River andEastern Creek), providing about 18km gravel road insections between Monto andBundaberg During the year, works were carried out to seal 11kmof Monto andBundaberg upgrades State Development, Infrastructure andPlanning. Regions (R4R)program onbehalf of theDepartment of under theAustralian Government’s Royalties for the During 2014–15,we delivered thefollowing projects impro impro pro minimise theimp pro The project is expected to becompleted inlate 2016. increase safety for motorists, pedestrians andcyclists. It will cater for continued growth of theCoomera area, and to fund theupgrade. from thedevelopers of theCoomera Town Centre vide wider traffic lanes andsealed vide aconsistent sealed road to improve ve roadside clear zones. ve the vertical andhorizontal alignment at some act of extreme wet Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15

Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 R4R program andtheCommonwealth Government. The $25.4 million project has beenjointly funded by the months to construct, opening to traffic inmid-2016. The signalised intersection is expected to take upto 12 growth innewresidents servicing theresources sector. Highway, supporting increased traffic associated with a safety at thejunction of Philip Street andtheDawson The works will address traffic congestion andimprove signalised intersection. the KinKora roundabout inGladstone to afour-way During the year, we commenced works to upgrade Gladstone –commenced inApril 2015 Kin Kora Roundabout Upgrade Project – expected to becompleted inmid-2015. the R4Rprogram andLivingstone Shire Council. It is The $30million project has beenjointly funded by disasters andreduce peak timecongestion. an important alternative transport route during natural The road will also provide residents andtourists with within thewider region. CBD, resource airports, sector sites andindustrial hubs which is experiencing rapid growth, with the Yeppoon The newbypass will connect thearea of north Yeppoon, during the year. Drive (Yeppoon Western Bypass, Stage 2)commenced Works ontheNorthern Strategic Link Road –Panorama (Yeppoon Western Bypass, Stage 2) Northern Strategic Link Road –Panorama Drive frommillion Santos. Government funding of $3 $396,000andafurther Highlands Regional Council, otherQueensland ($8 million) with funding of $396,000from Central The project received $8million under theR4Rprogram expected to becompleted by June 2016. heavy vehicles along with thelocal community. They are 20-year design life, providing safe access for upto 120 The works will deliver anupgraded sealed road with a Liquefied Natural Gas (GLNG)project (seeglossary). increased traffic associated with the Santos Gladstone Valley Road, of Roma, north during the year to support Works were undertaken to upgrade 23.5km of theArcadia Arcadia ValleyRoad It openedinNovember 2014. efficiency, capacity andtraffic flow during wet weather. area is maintained during thewet season improving The upgrade ensures access to Townsville's industrial drainage works. and included two newbridges, andsignificant and earth project realigned andraised about 800mof roadway city centre outskirts. andits northern The $24 million Ingham Road is animportant link between Townsville's floodway at Blakey's Crossing onIngham Road. works were undertaken during the year to improve the Delivered by Townsville City Council, floodmitigation (Townsville City Council) Blakey’s Crossing Bridge, Townsville project is dueto openinNovember 2015. towards thetotal project cost of $21 million andthe The Queensland Government has provided $10million established as amajor service hubfor the Surat Basin. Charlton Wellcamp Enterprise Area, which is being It will also improve road safety andaccess to the support increased traffic, especially heavy vehicle traffic. the Warrego Highway, which will enhance its capacity to The project will upgrade theO’Mara Road connection to Toowoomba-Cecil Plains Road commenced. of O'Mara Road between the Warrego Highway and During the year, theinitial phase of theduplication O’Mara Road duplication, Toowoomba contributing $15million. contributing $5million andthe Townsville City Council towards theworks, with theQueensland Government The Australian Government contributed $20million road network. it servesa vital anddependable role inthe Townsville all-weather access (seeglossary) into thecity, ensuring RoadThe Dalrymple crossing will beupgraded to aQ50 upgrade of theBohle River crossing onDalrymple. protected with construction underway onthe$40million Townsville’s local road network will flood- befurther Bohle River Crossing, Dalrymple Road 67

Objective 2 – Delivering a fit-for-purpose transport network Objective 2 – Delivering a fit-for-purpose transport network 68 Townsville RingRoadSection4 to Bracken Ridge Gateway UpgradeNorth–Nudgee National HighwayUpgradeProgramme • • • •

au/fundingNationalHighwayUpgrade/index.aspx More information: www.investment.infrastructure.gov. Landsborough Highway andKynuna. between Morven Highway between HughendenandCloncurry Highway between Mutdapilly and Warrill View pav the con Projects included: Government contributing $12.3 million. governments onan80:20basis with theQueensland Funded by theCommonwealth andQueensland works onQueensland’s key highways. (NHUP), we secured funding for priority improvement Under theNational Highway Upgrade Programme for industry andmotorists using thehighway. Townsville Port andimproved travel times andreliability providing afreight bypass, better access to the will improve floodimmunity for thehighway network, The $200million joint federal andstate-funded project Road at Kalynda Chase. connecting Beaches theNorthern with theexisting Ring 4 this year, which will deliver 11.5km of newhighway We began work onthe Townsville Ring Road Section Ridge.aspx Name/G/Gateway-Motorway-North-Nudgee-to-Bracken- More information: www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Projects/ completed inlate 2018. The Gateway Upgrade project North is expected to be package to beawarded inJuly 2015. contract for theGateway Upgrade major Northern works An interactive tender process closed inMarch with the October 2015. currently underway andare expected to becompleted by Early works for theGateway Upgrade project North are str pav line-marking ontheNewEngland Highway widening, intersection upgrades andimproved engthening andwidening of pavements onthe ement widening andstrengthening ontheFlinders ement rehabilitation ontheCunningham struction of anewovertaking lane, pavement Addressing trafficcongestion • • • • • • • • • •

along thehighway. the Bruce Highway to four lanes, increasing capacity andefficiency The Vantassel to Cluden upgrade, southof Townsville, duplicated man removal of abandoned andstationary vehicles. response units, quick clearance towing andthe incident response services, including traffic impro government from project investments making maximising thebenefits returned to Framework (seeglossary) ininvestment decision the Queens improved traffic management at roadworks (seepage 58) the Emerg thecausesand quantify of congestion intersection androute ranking –seeglossary ) using thedata to prioritise thenetwork (through too responses with partnering agencies the public to detect incidents andcoordinate and resources to handle notifications from as on ourmetropolitan roads through: The department continued to address traffic congestion Name/T/Townsville-Ring-Road-Section-4.aspx More information: www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Projects/ expected to becompleted by mid-2017. Works commenced inMarch with theentire project dedicat section of highway via anoverpass endssouthern andnorthern of thenew two gr an ov the Bruce Highway intersection traffic It will also deliver: Mount Low Parkway intersection. sets such as traffic systems, video cameras ls excessive to quantify congestion, and agement of motorways (seepage 58to 59). erpass of Geaney Lane lights at the Veales Road and ved incident management through traffic ade-separated intersections at the ed pedestrian facilities at the ency Vehicle Priority system (seepage 43), and land Government’s Project Assurance Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15

Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Cyclinginfrastructure Disability Parking Permit Scheme •

showgrounds at Bowen Hills (seenext) story Gilchrist Avenue at Victoria Park andtheRNA ($2 million), providing alink between Stag Major projects included: Safe andaccessible cycle networks encourage newriders. of cycle network. 2014–15 towards thedelivery of more than 30km throughout Queensland, investing $22million in We continued to deliver quality cycling infrastructure in use inQueensland. At 30June 2015,there were 169,000 parking permits misuse of parking spaces. Queensland Police Service, conduct enforcement onthe ensure parking spaces are available andalong with the governments—we issue permits while local governments It is jointly administered by thedepartment andlocal impairment to access community facilities andservices. of thecommunity disadvantaged by severe mobility The nationally-aligned scheme assists members Permit Scheme. of anewITsystem to administer theDisability Parking During 2014–15,we commissioned thedevelopment department’s ability to effectively benchmark its performance. data from othersimilar agencies andjurisdictions limits the * While indicators are national, alack of published road network (see performance statement page 43). Austroad’s National Performance Indicators* state-controlled network performance using The department reportsontheBrisbane e 1A.1 of the North Brisbane ofe 1A.1 theNorth Bikeway

The NorthBrisbaneBikeway Major cyclingprojects • • • • •

Name/N/North-Brisbane-Bikeway.aspx More information: www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Projects/ paths to thenewcycle way. landscaping, andtheconnection of existing shared kerb realignment, installation of cycle signals, Project works include road widening and/orremoval, RNA showgrounds andBowen Park. Hills, via theheritage-listed Victoria Park, Avenue, Herston to O'Connell Terrace, Bowen atconnection Somerset Windsor Street, the alignment of Enoggera Creek to a new Hillsto SomersetWindsor, Street, following an 865mpath Terrace at Bowen Hills the RNA Sho stages will include: Business District suburbs. with thenorthern Future BrisbaneThe North Bikeway will link Brisbane’s Central Park, Herston andtheRNAshowgrounds at Bowen Hills. Brisbane Bikeway between Gilchrist Avenue at Victoria In April, we completed thefirst sectionof theNorth on footpaths. between motorists andcyclists onroads, andcyclists andpedestrians The dedicated Brisbane North Bikeway reduces theneedfor interaction a 710mpath Aeroglen to Passchendaeleto Aeroglen Street, Stratford. delivered thefacility connecting Whitfield Street, ($993,830) andCairns Regional Council, who the facility across Lagoon Creek, Caboolture and Moreton Bay Regional Council, whodelivered Moreton Bay, jointly funded by TMR ($1.6 million) Cairn the Perr s Northern Cycleway,s Northern jointly funded by TMR y IrwinBridge (Brown Street Bridge) in way from Victoria Park at Gilchrist wgrounds to O'Connell way from Federation Street, Bowen 69

Objective 2 – Delivering a fit-for-purpose transport network Objective 2 – Delivering a fit-for-purpose transport network 70 Cycling improvementworks Samford toFernyGroveCycleLink • • • •

More information: Works are dueto start inthesecond half of 2015. million allocated for construction. Rail Station with Peterson Road, Samford with $3.3 Stage 1includes acycle link connecting theFerny Grove roads. state-controlled routes, cycle network gaps andareas of concern on design phase existing to identify andpotential cycle and othergovernment agencies during thedetailed cycling bodies, local cycling groups, regional councils The department worked with representatives from peak Ferny Grove Rail Station. provide an8.3km cycle link between Samford Village and Ferny Grove Cycle Link project Stage 1during the year to We progressed planning for the$3.3 million Samford to Name/N/North-Brisbane-Bikeway.aspx More information: www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Projects/ paths to thenewcycle way. landscaping, andtheconnection of existing shared kerb realignment, installation of cycle signals, Project works include road widening and/orremoval, Vict linemark widenin ins Works included: 2015 to improve safety for cyclists. Cleveland Road from Carindale to Capalaba West inJune We also completed safety improvement works along Old Street at Nerang. along Southport–Nerang Road connecting to North Street. The newlanes will link to existing cycle lanes Southport–Nerang Road from Ashmore Road to Moora In July, we completed on-road cycle lanes onthe talling green bicycle markings onOld Cleveland Road oria Park, RNAshowgrounds andBowen Park. g of Old Cleveland Road ing www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Projects/Name/S Bus infrastructure Taxi SubsidyScheme Accessible transportinfrastructure • • • •

in early July 2015. The project is expected to becompleted a pedes access for of properties to this thenorth newlink a newserv the existing Bleasby Road townhouse community and shelters to theinbound side of thelink near pro Motorway intersection off-ramp northbound Road through to Logan Road at thePacific a two-l Works include: traffic from theintersection. intersection for private vehicles by removing bus through theMiles Planting, Logan andPadstow roads Logan andPadstow roads, andimprove access buses to bypass theintersection at Miles Platting, The $9million state-funded project will allow reliability of bus services inthearea. Mile Plains inBrisbane to improve theefficiency and link between Warrigal Road andLogan Road at Eight In February, we began construction of anewbus related to tripdata andmembership. improvements in the consistency and quality of reporting Since its implementation, there has beensignificant management andenquiries. in areas such as membership management, tripdata The newsystem significantly reduces manual processing a newCustomer Relationship Management database. In March 2015,the Taxi Subsidy Scheme implemented infrastructure built after 2002 must becompliant. comply with thestandards. All public transport By 31December 2017, 90percent of bus stops must technical advice. standard, which outlineacompliant bus stop design and We provided councils with arecommended statewide Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (seeglossary). transport obligations under theCommonwealth Queensland to helpthemmeet accessible public We continued to provide grants to councils across vision of bus stops, including indented bus bays ane, bus-only extension road from Warrigal trian andcyclist link to access the V1 bikeway. ice road from Logan Road to provide Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15

Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Rail serviceimprovementsupgrade Open levelcrossingreplacementprojects Rail infrastructure 2018 Commonwealth Games™ timeframes. to deliver theproject by mid-2017 to meet theGold Coast construction of therail duplication andare onschedule Queensland Rail tendered for thedesign and result of theGold Coast 2018Commonwealth Games™. and tourists, andprovide for increased demand as a The project will increase network capacity for customers Coomera andHelensvale ontheGold Coast. during the year ontherail duplication project, between The department worked closely with Queensland Rail Coomera to Helensvale Rail Duplication travel times. Robinson West roads at Geebung, has improved safety, connectivity and The newroad-over-rail overpass, which connects Robinson East and improve safety andreduce congestion intheareas. over-rail infrastructure for pedestrians androad users to Brisbane City Council, theprojects delivered newroad- Jointly funded by theQueensland Government and the year. and Bracken Ridge inBrisbane were completed during Open level crossing replacement projects inGeebung fares/concessions/taxi-subsidy-scheme More information: www.translink.com.au/tickets-and- of $25 atrip. subsidy for taxi fares upto amaximum subsidy Taxi Subsidy Scheme members receive a50percent difficulties using othermodes of public transport. for people with adisability whoexperience profound ensure anaffordable andaccessible transport option provided more than $14million intaxi subsidies to Under the Taxi Subsidy Scheme, thedepartment

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and upgrades to theexisting covered waiting area. hinged gangway, resurfacing of theexisting deck impr the $2.7 million Victoria Point ferryterminal The newjetty andpontoon design reflects the unique island lifestyle. a floating pontoon to rise with thetide with acovered lookout area andgangway, and Island residents andincludes anewfixed jetty The final design was influenced by Coochiemudlo the new$4.2mil $6.9 million ferryfacilities, including: local community during the year to deliver jointly funded We worked closely with Redland City Council andthe a car park, access roads, amenities andlandscaping. Government andBundaberg Regional Council, included The $476,000 project, jointly funded by theQueensland river for recreational boaties. boat ramp, providing anotheraccess point along the ofFairymead, Bundaberg, north with anewtwo-lane We also improved access to theBurnett River at access for services between Victoria Point andCoochiemudlo Island. The improved jetty andnewpontoon ensure all-abilities andall-weather ovements, which included anewpontoon, lion Coochiemudlo Island facilities. 71

Objective 2 – Delivering a fit-for-purpose transport network Objective 2 – Delivering a fit-for-purpose transport network 72 Business continuity Annual preparednessprogram and connectourcommunities quickly todisruptiveeventssupport system –planningforandresponding We ensureresilienceofthetransport consolidate relationships andprocesses. an opportunity to reconnect, clarify changes and Queensland Rail andlocal governments, andprovided Service, Queensland Fire andEmergency Services, participants Queensland from thedepartment, Police The program attracted 340internal andexternal for disruptive events. Program in12locations across thestate inpreparation During 2014,we conducted anannual Preparedness readiness. and ensure thecontinuation of ourresilient level of for improvement to enhance thecurrent processes The audit reportidentified strengths andopportunities responding to andrecovering from disruptive events. streamlining of processes inpreparing for, managing, opportunitiesand identify for improvement and of theBCM. The audit aimedto ensure value for money, to evaluate theeconomy, efficiency andeffectiveness department’s Business Continuity Management (BCM) In 2014,ourinternal auditors conducted anaudit of the and its application across thedepartment. improve thestandardisation of continuity management within thedepartment andprovided theopportunity to CP, ensured abase level for continuity management The engagement program, which covers CNRPandthe Response Planning Arrangements (CNRP). The exercises included areview of Continuity Network disruptions. at selected locations to test ourability to manage Continuity Process (CP)andfacilitated exercises In 2014,we reviewed thecurrency of thedepartment’s Tropical CycloneMarciarecovery Highway at Gympie. the Cunningham Highway near Warwick andtheBruce to six closures), including theMaryvale link road off reopened two days aftertheevent (reduced from 25 CoastNorth District, almost all affected roads were Through ouractions inthe Transport andMain Roads Yeppoon andBiloela. staffing community recovery hubs in Rockhampton, frontline, helping people impacted by thecyclone and Marcia, ourrecoveryFollowing workers were at the on public transport through social media. helped tens of thousands of customers with theirtravel During thesevere weather event, TransLink Division provide services to affected communities. range of government andnon-government agencies to Community Recovery ‘Ready Reserve’team alongside a Our staff also worked as partof awhole-of-government and response across thebusiness. Leadership Team, whocoordinated operational activities network inpartnership with ourDisruptive Event disseminate information onthestatus of thetransport liaised with all impacted regions to collect, collate and at Kedron inBrisbane, emergency management staff Working from the State Disaster Coordination Centre controlled road network. to manage there-opening andrecovery of thestate- the department worked rotating 24 hour/7day shifts on Friday 20February 2015,representatives from across the Capricorn Coast near Shoalwater Bay as aCategory 5 In thewake of Tropical Cyclone Marcia, which crossed Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Social mediaengagement Figure 13a: Calls to 131940 phonehotlineby month /year updates to thepublic. travel information, service information andworks our Twitter account to provide up-to-date traffic and In thelead-up to Tropical Cyclone Marcia, we relaunched and bridges, anddevelop options for repairs. work to assess thefull extent of thedamage to ourroads Throughout March, ourstructural engineers continued to assessed. shipping until flood water receded and damage was and Port Alma, which remained closed to commercial were all trading apartfrom ports thePort of Bundaberg The Burnett Highway was reopened thefollowing day, as Tropical Cyclone Marcia brought torrential rain to Brisbane andthe Sunshine Coast causing flash flooding in low lying areas. 150,000 200,000 250,000 100,000 50,000

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Objective 2 – Delivering a fit-for-purpose transport network Objective 2 – Delivering a fit-for-purpose transport network 74 reaches completion Queensland reconstructionprogram Repairing theBurke Development Road, near Normanton innorth-west Queensland. of schedule. over $400million andfinished six months ahead in reconstruction works statewide, achieved savings of The four-year program delivered more than $6.4 billion impacted by thedisasters. bridges andculverts) to reconnect communities state roads andmore than 1700 structures (including involved reconstructing anunprecedented 8741km of Queensland’s history –began inFebruary 2011and The reconstruction program –thelargest of its kind in 2010 to 2013 was completed during the year. following theunprecedented natural disaster events of Work to restore Queensland’s transport infrastructure 1,000,000 Figure13b: Visits to 131940 website by month/year 200,000 400,000 600,000 800,000

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May June Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Undertaking cement stabilisation works onthe Warrego Highway near Jondaryan,north-west of Toowoomba. Cyclone Oswald in2013. The Goat Track on Tamborine Mountain Road was destroyed following events, winningtheAustralianInstitute National ProjectoftheYear Award for team wererecognisedfortheirproject 2014. Thewinalsoqualifiedtheteam as afinalistintheAIPMAustralasian Network ReconstructionProgram management ofthe2010 disaster of ProjectManagement(AIPM)’ The department’sTransport awards heldinNovember.

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Deliv Industry engagement We en We imp We w so We partnerwith industry andgovernment to deliver thebest lutions for ourcustomers andthecommunity ery ofery legislative reform program ork with all of ourstakeholders to ensure social, economic andenvironmental sustainability sure ourregulation is simple, outcomes focused andhelps reduce red tape lement innovative funding andinvestment models to acieve thebest value for money Department of Transport andMain Roads

Annual Report 2014–15 Annual Report 2014–15 Department of Transport andMain Roads 1. How weperformed reform program Delivery of legislative Industry engagement Indicator Performance

through theirinteractions. informal environment; andfacilitates business solutions industry groups; enables industry groups to meet inan for direct contact between TMR’s seniorleaders and department’s top 25 stakeholders. It provides theforum comprises theExecutive Leadership Team andthe C Performance Statement: The TMR Stakeholder Notes: onsultative Committee meets four times a year and on track ordelivered Percentage of legislative reform initiatives Stakeholder Consultative Committee meetings Performance Statement -Industry feedback through TMR’s quarterly Performance measure 2.

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Objective 3 – Partnering with government, industry and the community Objective 3 – Partnering with government, industry and the community 78 Our highlights 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 • • Targeted RoadSafetyProgram • Join theDrivetoSaveLives • • • • for customers andindustry by: Implemented red tape reduction initiatives Reduced redtape cyclists to make theirridesafer andeasier Improved therules for motorcycle riders and Improved roadrules • • • • driver licensing system, including: Implemented arange of reforms to the Driver licensingreform our achievements are listed below. improved theroad rules andreduced red tape. Some of In 2014–15,we implemented driver licensing reform,

class of licence previously held investment in infrastructure safety measures on state andlocal government roads through Join the Drive to Save Lives program resulting insignificant cost savings for quarries to self-assess testing frequencies, introduc Law for domestic commercial vehicles 1994 Act the Transport Operations (Marine Safety) ration ea to aperson’s postal address le a str practical driving tests for aclass C licence st powered vehicles for young drivers a nation an autom TMR t Established theroad safety program within c Continued to engage andeducate the impl ommunity onroad safety through the gislated sanction notices served aged cooling off periods between failed sing registration labels for light vehicles eamlined process to reobtain a ementing the accreditation review for industry o target highseverity crash locations alising maritime legislation, including ally consistent approach to high ing Registration thenewQuarry System to incorporate Commonwealth atic upgrade from P1to P2licence Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Annual Report 2014–15 Are you driving blind? You’re risking your life and your licence.

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Department of Transport and Main Roads 79 and the community industry government, with 3 – Partnering Objective Objective 3 – Partnering with government, industry and the community Key stakeholder relationships • • • • • • • • • • • • • 80 customer andthecommunity to deliverthebestsolutionsforour We partnerwithindustryandgovernment

Queens Motor A Loc Intern Cou Con Civ Cement Aus Aus Aurizon Ho AgFor AEG O Our top stakeholders include: service decisions. and programs as well as guiding investment and advice that helpthedepartment to formulate policy Our stakeholders provide us with critical input and business andindustry, markets andemployment. Queensland’s transport androad system with people, Working together with these groups we aimto connect alliances andpartnerships with external organisations. communities, hold industry briefings and form strong We engage onaone-on-onebasis andwithin groups andagencies. universities, Indigenous groups andenvironmental from private sector industry, engineering bodies, and peak industry bodies, partners andsuppliers — We have awide range of stakeholders from government with ourkey stakeholders tohelpus il Contractors Federation al Government Association of Queensland achieve thebesttransportandroad tralian Maritime Safety Authority tralian Asphalt Pavement Association sult Australia ncil ontheAgeing We maintainstrongrelationships ce Queensland ational Association of Public Transport (UITP) gden Pty Ltd Concrete andAggregates Australia land Bus Industry Council ccident Insurance Commission outcomes forQueensland. ldings Limited

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Transportation Australia PtyLtd). McConnell Dowell Constructors PtyLtd, andBombardier (including GoldLinQ Pty Ltd, KDRGold Coast Pty Ltd, of Transport andMain Roads, and GoldLinQ consortium Queensland Government, acting through theDepartment The Public Private Partnership partners comprised the On average, more than 540,000 trips are made each monthontheG:link. Government andLocal Government. of government; Federal Government, Queensland in Australia to bejointly funded by all three levels The GCLRproject was thefirst public transport project passenger operations. Rail (GCLR,named G:link) Stage Onecommenced On 20July 2014,the$1.3 billion Gold Coast Light Univer Touri Tax Tr Ro Roads Queens Queens Queens Queens Queens Queens ansurban Queensland yal Automobile Club of Queensland i Council of Queensland sm and Transport Forum Australia sity of Queensland land TruckingAssociation land Transport and Logistics Council land Resources Council land Major Contractors Association land Disability Advisory Council land Council of Social Service Limited Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15

Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Research partnerships and economic sustainability. research streams focused onenvironmental, social research was conducted collaboratively inthree organisations servicing thebuilt environment industry, Governed by industry, government andresearch National Research Centre. as acore memberof the Sustainable Built Environment The department continued to progress research projects Sustainable built environment research related research throughout Australia. to contribute to thedirection andmanagement of road- associations andprivate firms with significant potential to theprivate sector anduniversities, industry The roads research partnership has now beenextended deliver savings through smarterengineering. Research Board Group during the year to innovate and We continued to collaborate with theAustralian Road Road research information/network-information/gold-coast-g-link More information: www.translink.com.au/travel- commenced operating. of more than 25 percent, since tram services in public transport patronage usage ontheGold Coast G:link trams have contributed to anoverall increase of design, construction andtesting, Surfers Paradise andBroadbeach. It followed three years between Gold Coast University Hospital, Southport, G:link is now operating, regular passenger services entertainment precincts. education, medical, residential tourism and and existing highdensity business, accommodation, delivery of theGCLR Stage One,connecting planned The partnership successfully resulted intheon-time estimates withmorethan6.27million commenced inJuly2014. To 30June 2015, patronageexceeded firstyear passenger tripsbeingmade. Paid passengerservices Other partnerships • • • • • • • •

specialists using acost-effective transparent process. and provides theability to partnerwith security industry The arrangement is opento othergovernment agencies leaders incyber security. services, partnering with seven commercial industry implemented astanding offer arrangement for security During the year, thedepartment developed and ICT security services the development of theGalilee andBowen Basins. examine how the State Government could best support Infrastructure, Local Government andPlanning study to During the year, we assisted aDepartment of Transport supply chain study Project across its infrastructure lifecycle study of theNewGeneration Rollingstock and Procurement –Examining TMR's case including tools available for self-assessment Services) –informing TMR’s current status onBIM, Modelling (BIM)andLocation (Geospatial Information New Proj Chal procurement andmanagement of infrastructure establish arobust whole-of-life approach to using Building Information Modelling (BIM)to digital modelling –developing opportunities Contr opportunities to improve infrastructure delivery Improvements inInfrastructure –exploring New Proj coordination of theroads network during disasters strategies for traveller information and TMR's and Infrastructure Vulnerability –including new Tr renewable road lighting technologies Greenhouse Gas Emissions –including investigating Optimising Mass Haul Operations to Reduce Procurement of Infrastructure Construction: Aus During the year, thedepartment contributed to the: developing national BIMguidelines. for Infrastructure –participating in National Drivin DIDO workers to better understand theirworking life risks relationships –including numerous surveys of FIFO/ Out (DIDO) Workforce: Impacts onHealth, Safety and ansport Network Resilience: Disaster Logistics tralian Research Council (ARC)project –Greening lenges for theFly In,Fly Out (FIFO)/Drive In,Drive actual/whole-of-life improvements through g Whole-Of-Life Efficiencies through BIM BIMGuidelines andCase Studies ect Management Structures –Infrastructure ect Management Models for Productivity 81

Objective 3 – Partnering with government, industry and the community Objective 3 – Partnering with government, industry and the community 82 G20 Leaders’Summit environmental sustainability to ensuresocial,economicand We workwithallofourstakeholders • • • •

manage heavy vehicle movements during theevent a dangerous goods exclusion zone for G20and and with QPS andtheG20 Taskforce to implement (QPS) to ensure there was asafe maritime environment, systems was able to beshared inanefficient manner Centre inBrisbane to ensure information ontransport the Brisbane Metropolitan Transport Management Centre in thelead-up to theevent, andsupporting operations at Operations Plan andtheG20 Traffic Management Plans roles included: various pre-event planning andoperational support Prior to, andduring theevents, thedepartment’s the general public. safe anddignifiedevents for dignitaries, delegates and Leaders’ Summit held inBrisbane inNovember were Minister’s meeting inCairns in September andtheG20 government partneragencies to ensure theG20Finance We worked with ourQueensland andAustralian The 2014G20Brisbane summit was thefirst to beheld worldwide without any property damage. work work as Government Event Planning Groups number of joint Federal, State andLocal pro sisting inthedevelopment of the Traffic and Transport viding input as amemberof a ing closely with theQueensland Police Service ing 24 hours /7days at thePolice Operations • • • • • • •

they were inexcellent condition for visiting dignitaries. maintenance works onthemotorcade routes to ensure the Riverside Expressway andCaptain Cook Bridge and systems to ensure they were robust andsecure with hosting theG20 man at Kelvin Grove throughout theG20 officers based at the TMR Centre of Excellence and Transport Security team, andmedia Leadership Team (ELT), Emergency Management pro through thedepartment’s 131940 website ens to provide public transport services during theevent des secure movement of dignitary motorcades Brisbane Busway Network to enable thesafe and ac assisting theQPS security operation by providing deliverin monitorin cess to infrastructure assets such as the viding strategic advice through ourExecutive uring information was easily accessible igning anddelivering significant network changes aging thecyber risks associated g aprogram of works that included repainting g thedepartment’s intelligent transport Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Indigenous communities Road constructionworksfor Engaging theheavyvehicleindustry to commence inAugust 2015. Stage two (Paw Paw Gully to Williams Creek) is expected December 2014. in October 2014,with thefinal seal completed on16 Stage one(Williams Creek approaches) commenced The delivery of theEndeavour Valley Road works capability to adepartmental prequalification level. Shire Council’s road construction andmaintenance The MOUfocused onupskilling theHope Vale Aboriginal Endeavour Valley Road Upgrade to Seal Project. maintenance services to assist inthedelivery of the agreement for theprovision of road construction and In late 2014,thedepartment andtheHVASC signed an Endeavour Valley Road. Value Aboriginal Shire Council (HVASC) to deliver the Roads District, Far North Roadtek Branch andHope Understanding (MOU)between Transport andMain Indigenous communities through aMemorandum of During the year, we helpeddevelop thecapability of involving theheavy vehicle industry. provides advice to thedepartment onroad safety issues Group. The working group which is chaired by industry industry through theHeavy Vehicle Safety Working The department works closely with theheavy vehicle drivers andoperators working onthefrontline. Truck Show to engage with industry groups, including In May, we participated intheBrisbane International damage –establishedanewbenchmark G20 –thefirstsummittobeheld worldwide withoutanyproperty in managinganddeliveringour The successfulhostingofthe business inpartnershipwith government agencies.

Transport InfrastructureDevelopmentScheme Cape York RegionPackage • • • • •

• • employment andtraining, including: indigenou of thePeninsula Developmental Road 2014 as partof the$200million four-year upgrade 34km of se on an80:20basis. This included: funded by theAustralian andQueensland Governments million Cape York Region Package of works, jointly During the year, we continued to deliver the$260.5 government’s Building andConstruction Training Policy. peoples, families and communities inlinewith the participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander projects, which were aimedat improving theeconomic Indigenous employees andsuppliers participated inthe and theInjune-Rolleston (Carnarvon Highway) projects. including the Yuleba Creek Timber Bridge Replacement benefited from two completed infrastructure projects, During the year, Queensland’s south-west region Rolleston (Carnarvon Highway) project Yuleba Creek timberbridge replacement andtheInjune- using local workers. The works were delivered by theIndigenous councils numerousouter Torres Straitislands. impro IslandMoaand Wujal Wujal sealin Island and Warraber Island re In 2014–15,works included: the TransportInfrastructure Development Scheme. the year to progress transport infrastructure works under Strait Islander Councils infar Queensland north during We continued to work closely with Aboriginal and Torres

sealing airstrips at Pormpuraaw, Yam to reward local andIndigenous involvement. Mein Deviation project involves financial incentives sealed by theendof 2015. The contract for the section of thePeninsula Developmental Road Mein Deviation project, which will seea29km inv associated with theCape York Region Package providers andbusinesses local to Cape York for work of interest from Indigenous businesses, training pro ving marine infrastructure at Seisia and g roads inAurukun, Lockhart River, iting Indigenous involvement intheupcoming viding formal opportunities for registrations s business engagement, aling works completed priorto Christmas 83

Objective 3 – Partnering with government, industry and the community Objective 3 – Partnering with government, industry and the community Principal CycleNetworkPlans in Woorabinda Government championmeets Civil constructiongraduates 84 cycle network ontheprincipal cycle network. The program has delivered approximately 30kmof new Bikeway (seepage 69). network, including thefirst stage Brisbane of theNorth projects was delivered onthestate-controlled transport During the year, $22million incapital works for cycling burned out house. telecommunications andthepriority rebuild of a including theconstruction of newfootpaths, improved strong, andhas delivered several positive outcomes via theDirector-General, is now considered very between TMR and Woorabinda community leaders, leaders three times this year. The relationship our Director-General has met with community Woorabinda community incentral Queensland, As nominated Government Champion for the Streets, Safer Communities strategy. Champion program as akey component of the Safer Islander Partnerships, instigated theGovernment the Department of Aboriginal and Torres Strait In September theQueensland Government, through completion of thecourse. into mining andotherconstruction industries) upon transitioned into ourroad construction programs (or the Department of Transport andMain Roads, and job vacancies with sponsoring employers, including Program participants were matched to pre-identified in civil construction. north-west Queensland graduated with acertification Prevocational Training Program at Camooweal in Indigenous trainees completing theDugalunji In April, under employer-sponsorship arrangements, The programprovidestheopportunity solutions andworktoremovebarriers to definelocalpriorities,identify to governmentservicedelivery.

Minimising noise,dustandvibration Koala taggingandmonitoringprogram for theenvironment Moreton BayRailLinkproject–Caring Protecting theenvironment • • • • •

activities have also beenconsidered. and working near the Moreton Bay Rail Link construction The impacts of noise, dust and vibration onpeople living during construction. fencing to control sediment anderosion priorto and especially near creeks andrivers, we erected special To minimise theadverse impacts of construction, of International Importance’ –seeglossary ). Bay Region (recognised ontheRamsar List of ‘Wetlands protect vulnerable orendangered species intheMoreton We also continued to implement control measures to a Koala Translocation Program. The initial program has since beenexpanded to include and monitored as partof theprogram. construction. To date, over 455 koalas have beentagged to locate andmonitor themovements of koalas during continued thekoala tagging andmonitoring program Working closely with Endeavour Veterinary Ecology, we communities andhabitats. project’s environmental impacts onknown ecological ecologists to minimise theMoreton Bay Rail Link During the year, thedepartment worked with Bay Burnett District andDowns South West Region District,Northern Mackay Whitsunday District, Wide initiat initiat finali Queensland andfar Queensland north PCNPs commenc pub We also: high priority cycling infrastructure projects. with theaimof developing concept designs for for thedepartment’s Central Queensland Region infrastructure investment over thenext ten years regions andlocal governments to prioritise cycling network actionplans inconjunction with our Principal Cycle Network Plan (PCNP) lished thecompleted Central Queensland sed drafts of PCNPs for thedepartment’s ed thefirst cycle network options analysis ed thedevelopment of principal cycle ed reviews of thesouth-east Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Crumb rubbertrial • • •

compared to othermethods of tyre disposal. in construction, andareduction inCO2 emissions benefits, including noise reduction, energy savings in landfill, theCRM binder has otherenvironmental Along with reducing wastage of discarded used tyres through improved crack resistance andwater proofing. bituminous binders, lengthening thelife of roads The product has thepotential to replace conventional potentially replace conventional bitumen seals. A newplan for old tyres—the crumb rubbermodified road seal could and sprayed seals. enable increased use of theCRMbinder inbothasphalt Research Board (ARRB),theresearch project aims to Protection andconducted with theAustralian Road Funded by theDepartment of Environment andHeritage Plainlands Road intheDarling Downs. Rubber Modified(CRM) binder along theLaidley- In March, we began trialling aspray seal using aCrumb is considered priorto using vibratory machines. pl use of use of Measures undertaken to minimise theimpacts include: anning of activities to ensure theproximity of buildings sweeper trucks to manage local roads water trucks to wet down areas of work Micro batcolonyrelocation southern outskirts. upgrade project Maclean at North onBrisbane’s Mt Lindesay Highway / Wearing Road intersection when acolony of micro bats was discovered onthe management extended to local fauna inearly February The department’s commitment to environmental unharmed bats were released into local bushland. After acheck-up at thelocal veterinarian clinic, the licensed spotter-catcher. a cleared logandwere safely removed by thesite’s The colony of 30to 40tiny bats was discovered inside Environmental spotters are employed by roostingTMR to identify sites. 85

Objective 3 – Partnering with government, industry and the community Objective 3 – Partnering with government, industry and the community 86 cross-river railmovement Infrastructure solutionsforpublictransport Infrastructure investment value formoney investment modelstoachievethebest We implementinnovativefundingand • •

for state andlocal government projects; and Government commitment of $13.4 billion including: The 2014–15Federal Budget confirmed anAustralian 30 June 2019. and agreed Queensland Government contributions until October 2014formalising federal funding commitments Transport Infrastructure Projects was signed on10 The National Partnership Agreement (NPA) onLand and CBD fringe. improve connectivity to better access theinnercity The government continues to assess options to Centre andRoma Street precinct. city-building andredevelopment of theBrisbane Transit Business District (CBD), andpotential opportunities for and train tunnel beneath theBrisbane River andCentral released arevised design with combined ashorter bus In November 2014,theQueensland Government well as mitigation measures. and economic benefits andimpacts of theproject as EIS, which detailed thepotential environmental, social The Reference Design informed thedevelopment of the followed by a6-week community consultation period. Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)were released In September 2014,theReference Design and for apublic transport cross-river rail solution. During the year, thedepartment undertook planning $3.1 bi $10. 3 billion commitment from 2013–14 to 2018–19 llion indicative allocation from 2019–20.

Gold CoastLightRailStageTwo of government. partnerships across local, state andfederal levels Delivery of asecond stage will dependonfunding heavy rail station andthree additional light rail vehicles. expansion of existing park ‘n’ridefacilities at Helensvale rail stations, anewpark ‘n’ridefacility at Parkwood, The business case includes three additional light via the Smith Street Motorway. rail from Helensvale to theGold Coast University Hospital alignment, which includes about 7.3km of dual track light The business case was based onthepreferred second stage of theGold Coast Light Rail. delivery model andinvestment priority for apossible business case thepreferred to identify alignment,cost, engineering investigations andprepared apreliminary During the year, thedepartment commenced preliminary Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Transport regulation Renewal initiatives •

The first stage of thelight rail network (known as G:link)began operating inJuly 2014. Guidelines intheGovernment Gazette. Vehicle remo and less costly to operate. They included: requirements to make privately owned transport easier During 2014–15,we made changes to transport The committee ceased operation inNovember 2014. strategies during the year. four Commission of Audit renewal projects and provided direction for, andinformed theprogress of, The department’s former Agency Renewal Committee in 2014–15. for thestage gates under thecontestability framework for renewal activities, including decisions required of detailed agency plans andkey decisions necessary The department continued to support thedelivery ving therequirement to publish a Vehicle Standards

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organisations of $92.35 for each bus over 4tonne. produced anannual saving for not-for-profit a commercial operation andpose less risk. This inspection, as these vehicles are not considered by not-for-profit organisations to anannual for aCertificate of Inspection for buses owned tonne, or $92.35 for abus between 4and4.5 tonne the regulated annual fee of $78.25 for abus under 4 than nineseats to have aCoI, saving theoperator for owners of privately owned light buses with more the numberof seats. This removed therequirement Regulation 2010 to bebased ontheGVM instead of Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) similarly re-defined intheTransport Operations (Road Inspection (CoI). The definitionof a CoI vehicle was nine seats ormore requiring anannual Certificate of previously defined based onthenumberof seats, with the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator. Light buses were (GVM) of less than 4.5 tonne following theadvent of and more flexible implementation, at a reduced cost on thewebsite to make themeasier to access, faster Standards Guidelines now only needto bepublished ch re-definin anging therequirement for six monthly inspections g buses based onaGross Vehicle Mass 87

Objective 3 – Partnering with government, industry and the community Objective 3 – Partnering with government, industry and the community 88 Heavy vehiclerouteassessmentsolution Over SizeMasspilot Transport safetyregulation outcomes focusedandhelpsreduceredtape We ensureourregulationissimple, •

maritime reforms in2014–15. unnecessary regulation, progressing road, rail and We worked with national safety regulators to minimise • • • • arran The HVROPOcontinues heavy vehicle operations, such as: undertaking trips within Queensland. and SpecialPurpose Vehicles (see glossary ) Oversize andOvermass vehicles (seeglossary) excess of 23,000 permit applications for Class 1 Operations Program Office (HVROPO)processed in Regulator, thedepartment’s Heavy Vehicle Road In 2014–15,onbehalf of theNational Heavy Vehicle The trial will run until 31December 2015. for agricultural machines. to options develop further for safe road access The department is working with industry trial could beconducted safely. and agreed to with thesugarcane industry to ensure the Safety measures, such as warning signs, were discussed compromising safety. international competitiveness, without the agricultural industry to maintain Queensland’s The trial aims to reduce theregulatory burden on reduced pilot requirements. Queensland’s4m wide innorthern coastal regions with trial permitting theuse of agricultural machines upto During the year, thedepartment endorsed a14-month •

tu all new mining m area of Angellala Bridge inCharleville heavy dan Australia andotheragricultural equipment nnel boring machines from theLegacy Way ging for themovement of: bridge girders for theMoreton Bay Rail Project gerous goods during theBrisbane G20 Summit vehicles around thedestruction achinery, cotton harvesters for Cotton

Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 supporting theresource andmanufacturing industries. Oversize Overmass movements represent agrowing freight task National MaritimeSafetyRegulator regulator industry/Heavy-vehicles/National-heavy-vehicle- More information: www.tmr.qld.gov.au/business- Tropical Cyclone Marcia. the State Disaster Coordination Centre inresponse to recovery efforts whenrequired andplayed arole at In addition, theHVROPOcontinues to support disaster functions from July 2017. commence theprocess to assume responsibility for During the year it was agreed that AMSA would administration of domestic commercial vessels. implementation of thesingle national system for the Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) to progress the We continued to work collaboratively with theAustralian trips withinQueenslandonbehalfofthe Special PurposeVehicles undertaking Oversize andOvermassvehicles, In 2014–15, weprocessedinexcess National HeavyVehicle Regulator. of 23,000applicationsforClass1 89

Objective 3 – Partnering with government, industry and the community Objective 4 Living One TMR – Enabling people to do their best 90 • • • Performance indicators 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. Strategies their best Enabling peopletodo One TMR Living Four – Objective

ICT inv Emplo Safe, healthy andsustainable workforce We r We inno We en We en We empo We live andlead thepublic service values support ourstaff to build ahigh-performance culture eview all ourservices to ensure they are being delivered using theoptimal business model able responsible decision making –local solutions to local problems gage ourstaff to build thebest public service inAustralia yee engagement estment vate, use technology andredesign ourprocesses to beconnected, productive andeffective wer ourpeople to collaborate across thebusiness and Department of Transport andMain Roads

Annual Report 2014–15 Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 2. 1. How weperformed

ICT investment engagement Employee sustainable workforce Safe, healthy and Indicator Performance

of-Government and TMR objectives. The Chief Information change is considered andgoverned while aligning with Whole- that acomplete departmental view of all ICTenabled business comprised of Executive Leadership Team members. This ensures ICT investment to provide thehighest value for TMR. The ISC is continues to select andprioritise athree year rolling of portfolio locally delivered. The Information and Systems Committee (ISC) value ICTenabled business changes are centrally governed and develop a TMR ICTInvestment Framework to ensure that high and57.0quarter for theFY. Supervisors (SCS). SCS only LTIFR for Q42014–15is 39.0 for the Notes: Per The LTIFR figur Ontrack formance statement: The department is continuing to es are for TMR excluding School Crossing slight variance average sick leave occurrences peremployee average sick leave rate TMR sick leave TMR severity frequency rate Performance statement TMR employee separation rate TMR lost frequency timeinjury rate (LTIFR) Performance measure significant variance savings can bemade in2015-16. will inform future initiatives andhelpthebranch where identify more accurate picture of thetotal operational ICTspend. This Branch also worked collaboratively with branches to gain a During the year, thedepartment’s Information Technology enable the TMR workforce to deliver onkey priorities. also leveraging its existing ICTsystems andnewtechnologies to department is focusing its ICTspend ontheright projects while Officer now sits onall four program boards to make sure the oe 2014–15 Notes 2 1 5.19 8.67 76.3 Result see below 5.36 5.2 Status 91

Objective 4 Living One TMR – Enabling people to do their best Objective 4 Living One TMR – Enabling people to do their best 92 Our highlights 9 9 9 9 • • • •

9 9 9 9 rec Innovation Strategy: Putting Ideas into Action2014 –2018 Trompenaars Award for Innovation andCreativity for our the 2014Aus outstanding quality of thedepartment’s Annual Report 2013–14 Safe course the2015Australasian Reporting Awards’ Gold Award for the Design –Interactive Scenario category for theMaking Your Workplace the national 2015LearnX Awards’ Platinum Award for Best eLearning Communication Technology Facilities andDevices course. We also won production of learning content (public sector) for theInformation and a second s Facilities andDevices’ LearnZone online training module of learning content (public sector) Bronze Award for our‘ICT the intern In 2014–15,thedepartment received: Awards with agrowing list of more than 200datasets circulated We became themost published agency inQueensland for OpenData inJune 2015, Open data security for users We implemented SAP security reform across thedepartment to provide increased Security reform victims of Domestic/Family Violence awareness training sessions to recognise, respond to, andprovide support to We partnered with Australia’s CEO Challenge to deliver aseries of workshops and Australia’s CEOChallenge department. Some of ourachievements are listed below. violence andits impact on victims, security andto further reform within the In 2014–15,we worked across thecommunity to promote awareness of domestic ICT Infrastructure Awards. (see glossary) at theBICSI South Pacific 2015‘Connected World’ ognition for the cabling design andfitout of theCITEC data centre ational E-Learning Awards for Excellence intheproduction uccessive international bronze award for excellence inthe tralian Human Resources Institute Awards’ Fons Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Average age 45.8 Temporary 5% 22% Casual

age retirement Average 63.1 yrs

yrs Full-time equivalents 6891 5% rate of Separation employee Permanent Permanent 73% headcount Employee 8737 Manager to employee ratio SES/SO women 27% 1:8.2

Non-Corporate roles 81% SES/SO eligible to retire 23% Locatedoutside SEQ 37 occupational groups 80 % SEQ 93

Objective 4 Living One TMR – Enabling people to do their best Objective 4 Living One TMR – Enabling people to do their best 94 2015 Roadshow Service Values We liveandleadthePublic the discussion onshaping ourfuture. roadshow presentation throughout TMR andcontinue discussion group were developed to disseminate the A 2015Roadshow SharePoint site and Yammer Service Values, andthefuture of thetransport system. Government’s objectives for thecommunity andPublic priorities andtheiralignment to theQueensland roadshow provided information about thedepartment’s Based onthetheme,‘Building Connections’, the opportunity to hear directly from ourleaders. the 2015Roadshow, providing ourpeople with the Leadership Team travelled around thestate to deliver During the year, ourDirector-General andtheExecutive CUBIE Awards each category are outlinedonthefollowing pages. branch. The highly commended andoverall winners of across with thedepartment, finalists selected from each More than 1,500 CUBIE nominations were received from and make thedepartment agreat place to work. teams whowent above andbeyond to live our values CUBIE Awards. The awards recognised individuals and During the year, thedepartment launched theinaugural Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Highly commended: Paul Finger, Lucy Nelson andMichelle Leutton to align with TMR strategy anddirection. Australia. Hehas also led his teams into newways of achieving goals andshifting theirgoals his development of road drainage standards, which are used throughout Queensland and demonstrated this value through his provision of technical expertise inroad drainage and business decisions after carefully weighing upthepros andcons of asituation. Hehas Mike Whitehead received the‘Being Courageous' Award for being prepared to make tough Infrastructure Management andDelivery Division Winner: Mike Whitehead (Manager, Road Engineering Standards) Highly commended: Kirsten Dawson andJenO’Farrell analytical options for each road performance indicator. in collaboration with thedepartment’s Network Optimisation team), which can assess detailed and provide public accountability. They include aroute ranking application (delivered by Frans inform investment, evaluate theeffectiveness of theirproject, respond to industry requests that support theregions' day-to-day road operations business. The tools helptheregions to Frans Dekker received the‘Unleash Potential’ Award for developing road performance tools and Delivery Division Winner: Frans Dekker (Principal Engineer, Traffic), Infrastructure Management Highly commended: Yates, Arthur Robyn Barnes andBarry Ruane bus stop well before theservice change. customers were made aware of how bus service changes would impact theirtravel from their for-purpose notices for installation at more than 300bus stops across thenetwork. As aresult, messages, andworked closely with thedepartment’s network planner to develop tailored, fit- on public transport service changes. Stephen challenged traditional means for delivering Stephen received the‘Customers First’ Award for acomprehensive communications campaign Winner: Stephen Rice (Communication Advisor), TransLink Division

Customers first Be courageous Unleash potential

Objective 4 Living One TMR – Enabling people to do their best Objective 4 Living One TMR – Enabling people to do their best 96 Highly commended: Hayes Gerry andMark Freeman future use onthis structure. and are being recorded for otherbridge rehabilitation projects within thestate andfor repairing thebridge. The ideas were instrumental intheongoing success of theproject 30 meters above andbelow thebridge, andwithin close proximity to pedestrian traffic the works. Mick also initiated safety improvements for theteam, whoworked ingantries but have enabled thecrew to undertake repairs further discovered while undertaking saved theproject timeandmoney, project, Mick andhis team developed leading industry improvements which have not only Project over thepast five years. During the course of this significant rail and road rehabilitation Mick received the‘Ideas into action’Award for his work ontheBurdekin River Bridge Alliance Winner: Mick Brennan (SeniorProject Manager), Infrastructure Management andDelivery Division Highly commended: Ian Sturdy, Jason Plant andDearne Chisholm project performances for opportunities for improvements. works hard to deliver aproduct that is individually tailored to suit customer needs andreviews strong presence within thegroup of organisations participating inthe Travel'N'Well program, willingness to share project information with otherareas of thebusiness. She maintains a stakeholder relationships shehas established, herconsultation with colleagues andher Deirdre Rose’Meyer received the‘One TMR –individual’ Award for thepositive internal Winner: Deirdre RoseMeyer (Principal Advisor), TransLink Division and Michelle Sharry Highly commended: LauriePassante, Jane-Frances O’Regan, Sharon Ramsay feedback to ultimately deliver better outcomes. way communication, creating asafe andtrusting environment for debate, andprovides open and supports herteam to findtheirour own answers andsolutions. Robyn fosters opentwo- takes a‘manager as coach’ approach, listening, encouraging andasking poignant questions, and provide herteam with theautonomy andspace to determine thebest way forward. She Robyn Freshwater received the‘Empower People’ Award for herability to set clear expectations and Delivery Division Winner: Robyn Freshwater (Manager, HRandCapability) Infrastructure Management

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Annual Report 2014–15 Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Director-General’s All-rounderaward Barry Ruane won theDirector-General’s All-rounder award at the2014Inaugural CUBIE Awards ceremony. production andphotography, andto deliver timely, quality outcomes to customers. professionalism. Barry encourages team members to expand their skills through film,post- needs, andhas grown theteam into amuch-demanded resource valued for its skill and on understanding theneeds of thecustomer andbeing responsive andadaptive to those to deliver outstanding results for customers. Heleads ateam of designers with afocus Barry Ruane received the‘Director-General’s All-rounder’ Award for going above andbeyond Winner: Barry Ruane (SeniorGraphic Designer, Communications), Corporate Operations Highly commended: Communication Services TeamNetworkManagementand Team infrastructure, andrecognition of the TMR brand values. positive outcomes for thecommunity at large, thedepartment as afront lineprovider of key units, office locations and business units at thedistrict, regional and state level to deliver stakeholder management andcorporate communications. They work across operational Roads andthephilosophy of One TMR through theirholistic approach to thedelivery of culture. The team demonstrated astrong commitment to the values of Transport andMain The Fitzroy Communication team received the‘One TMR’ Award for theirstrong team (FitzroyCommunication Team) Winner: Kris Biddle, Carmen Hass, Janelle Chapman andLaura Jarman

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Objective 4 Living One TMR – Enabling people to do their best Objective 4 Living One TMR – Enabling people to do their best 98 opinion surveyresults Working forQueensland – employee • • •

levels of employee attrition) Intention t employees have with theirspecific work) Job en employees have with thedepartment) Agency It measures three workplace outcomes: Survey has beenconducted annually since 2013. The Working for Queensland (WFQ)Employee Opinion [Data source: Based on83% TMR response rate or5784 returned surveys.] Figure 14: TMR 2015 WFQ Employee Opinion Survey –Public Service Values 77% in2015and2014,73%2013. Job engagement andsatisfaction remained steady at Per cent change on year:reaching57%in2015 from Agency engagementhasrisenyear 100 gagement andsatisfaction (engagement 53% in2014 and45%in2013. 0 engagement (engagement o leave (measuring intended organisation, we 16% 81% In my 3% +2 organisation, we put ideasinto action 59% 31% 10% In my +4 • Positive In myorganisation, we areencouraged to unleashour potential 16% 52% 31% • Neutral +5 • • • • • •

In my In my In my In my In my In my values (seebelow Figure 14),andincluded: The 2015results also addressed thepublic service in 2014and56% in2013. intending to stay in2015compared with 61% Fewer employees intended to leave with 63% begin in2015–16. Action planning inresponse to thesurveyfindings will TMR (43%) –up5%from 2014. people (46%) –up8%on2014 courageous (49%) –up6%on2014 our potential (52%)–up5%on2014 action (59%) –up4% on2014 first (81%)–up2%on2014 • Negative are encouragedto organisation, we operate as One organisation, we empower organisation, we are encouraged to be organisation, we are encouraged to unleash organisation, we put ideas into organisation, we put customers organisation, we be courageous 19% 32% 49% In my +6 Department of Transport andMain Roads organisation, we empower people 20% 34% 46% In my +8 Annual Report 2014–15 we operateas organisation, One TMR 26% 43% 31% In my +5

Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Values andculturenetwork • • • •

Department of Transport andMain Roads Cultural Diversity Champion Matt Longland for culturaldiversity.” about what’stocomeinthefuture inclusive aswecanbe.Iamexcited culturally richorganisation,areas champion isensuringthatwe,asa “The biggestchallengeformeasa annual values awards, the2015Cubie awards. determinin planning andpromotion as Survey results to improve employee engagement Transport andMain Roads’ Employee Opinion pl induction program embeddin During the year, thenetwork focused on: department. foster Queensland’s public service values across the and Culture Network continued to encourage and In its second year of operation, ourOne TMR Values anning thedepartment’s response to the sisting inPeople 4People week g values into thedepartment’s g thewinners of thedepartment’s second 99

Objective 4 Living One TMR – Enabling people to do their best Objective 4 Living One TMR – Enabling people to do their best 100 Job empowerment Employee OpinionSurveyresults 2015 Working forQueensland to buildahigh-performanceculture across thebusinessandsupportourstaff We empowerourpeopletocollaborate Figure 15: TMR 2015 WFQ Employee Opinion Survey –Executive capabilities [ empowered people; an8%increase onthe2014results. In addition, 46% of staff felt that theorganisation better customer services. between workgroups andorganisations helpeddeliver The findings also showed 81%of staff felt collaboration 2014–15 to address areas for attention. reflects action planning across thedepartment in job empowerment –arise of 2%over 2014. The result Feedback received showed 72% of staff experienced Survey, conducted inMay 2015. third annual Working for Queensland Employee Opinion identified through the Public Service Commission’s Job empowerment was again oneof thepositive trends Per cent Data source: Based on83% TMR response rate or5784 returned surveys.Figures rounded to nearest percentage.] change 100 0 Leads strategically with vision 76% 15% 9% +1 Operates across boundaries • Positive 88% 4% 9% +4 • Neutral innovation andrisk Engages withideas, 12% 84% 4% +5 • Negative Executive capabilities the results. capabilities. SeeFigure 15 below for asnapshot of Survey The 2015 Working for Queensland Employee Opinion organisational capability an overallsurveyresponserate of 83%,a44%higherresponse identifiedpositive trends onour executive’s Builds 18% 77% Government-wide response. 5% +2 rate thantheQueensland The departmentattained Department of Transport andMain Roads commitment inthe Inspires individual pursuit ofresults and team 16% 75% 9% -1 Annual Report 2014–15 Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 One TMRMentoringProgram Mentoring Program. Program and26participants inthe Women inLeadership with 90participants intheOne TMR Mentoring Both programs were successfully launched inMay 2015 cent within three years. senior executive roles across thedepartment to 30per TMR’s commitment to increase thenumberof women in in Leadership’ component of theprogram, highlighted developto theirleadership further skills. The ‘Women The program also provided mentors theopportunity increasing theirprofessional development. their current positions by building upontheirskills and and provided opportunities for mentees to excel in the program encouraged cross-divisional networking, Similar to the2014pilot, theOne TMR component of Plan 2014–2016. Strategy 2015–2016andthe TMR GenderDiversity Action the department’s One TMR Learning andDevelopment Locally delivered technical development. They alignwith Making One TMR aReality; Women inLeadership; and The 2015program encompassed three components: department. and highfor its continuation from staff across the overwhelmingly positive response from participants, capability, knowledge andexperience. It received an carefully paired 40mentors and40mentees to build First piloted in2014andopento all staff, theprogram the TMR People Plan 2014–2015. Employee Opinion Survey results andakey initiative of outcome of the TMR 2013 Working for Queensland 2015, we expanded the TMR Mentoring Program –an During the year, we commenced ourfirst whole-of-In Employee safetyandsupport • • • •

of violence.Inactionisnotanoption.” domestic violence,offeringpathwaysout lives ofemployeesaffectedbyfamilyand committed tomakingadifferenceinthe Violence. IamproudthatTMRhas the scourgeofFamilyandDomestic “All ofushavea part toplayintackling Yammer DFV discussion group support thepolicy. Staff training inawareness, DFV toolbox talks anda employees experiencing DFV. reduc sup as pro In implementing thepolicy, thedepartment aims to: management of employees whomay experience DFV. DFV, which provides aconsistent approach to the andrespondingin identifying to staff experiencing and commenced atraining program that includes skills Family Violence – (DFV) Supporting Employees Policy In November, thedepartment released its Domestic/ Champion for Domestic/Family Violence Customer Services, Safety andRegulation Deputy Director-General Graham Fraine sist employees suffering DFV vide asupportive workplace port employeesport to remain productively employed e absenteeism rates amongst 101

Objective 4 Living One TMR – Enabling people to do their best Objective 4 Living One TMR – Enabling people to do their best 102 following explosion Highway accessrestored local solutionstoproblems We enableresponsibledecisionmaking– incidents andrestore access to thestate road network. solutions to local problems helpedcontain emergency During the year, ourability andapply to identify local The destroyed Angellala Creek Bridge following the truck explosion. Construction of thenewbridge commenced inJune. including Type 2road trains. sealed side track that could accommodate all vehicles, (following aninitial investigation) andconstructed a The department began works at the site on 13 September connects Cunnamulla andCharleville. overturned and exploded destroying thebridge, which The truck, which was carrying ammoniumnitrate, access to thehighway three weeks ahead of schedule. 2014, ourRoadTek staff took charge of thesite, restoring Creek Bridge ontheMitchell Highway on5 September Following atruck explosion which destroyed theAngella led, locallydelivereddistrictmodel provides forresponsibledecision The department’scentrally making atthegrassroots of theorganisation. Major fuelspillaverted Inaugural regionalleadersworkshop and dispose of thecontaminated materials. To complete theclean-up, abobcat was used to remove any residual fuel. placed sawdust around thecontainer to soak up the spill to absorb thediesel ontheground and the remaining fuel from thetank, spread gravel over They constructed bunds dirt (seeglossary), siphoned immediate action. work site ontheLandsborough Highway, thecrew took 3000L diesel fuel tank andgenerator pulled upat a When thedriver of atriple road train with aleaking Highway reacting quickly to contain adiesel fuel leak. environmental incident along theLandsborough In July 2014,ourRoadTek staff aserious averted issues inthecurrent environment. dialogue andthesharing of ideas onways to manage Participants recognised the value of face-to-face geographic challenges inadifferent way. in theregion along with theopportunity to look at leadership group could establish stronger networks The one-day workshop provided insights into how the one network to achieve aOne TMR culture. at highlighting theimportance of working together as took partinaninaugural leaders workshop, which aimed Safety Queensland, TransLink andRoadTek branches Services, Program Delivery andOperations, Maritime In September, about 40staff from ourCustomer Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Agency engagement Employee Opinion Survey Opinion Employee Top 3Drivers Queensland for Working 2015 service inaustralia We engageourstafftobuildthebestpublic Organisational leadership 57 13 29 Figure 16: Workplace outcomes (Agency engagement) its objectives. the degree to which the organisation motivates us to achieve *Refers to our personal attachment to the department and below). improvement whencompared to 2014results (seefigure ‘Agency engagement’* showed anoverall five per cent The 2015 WFQEmployee OpinionSurvey for results 2015 2014 57%

  Ne  Neutr Positive gative % positive change al since 2014 +5 51% 53% 29% 13% – One TMRInduction 4. 3. 2. 1. 5.

Job empowerment new employees. tools andresources for use by managers when inducting The program is supportedby arange of online induction program. Down the tr The BigEv Transport andMain Roads information about working ingovernment andworking at At workplace androle Welc induction modules designed to guidenewemployees through each of the We new One TMR InductionProgram. The modules include: The ‘BigEvent’ is oneof five learning modules under the with ourleaders. connections with thepublic service values andinteract participate ininteractive sessions designed to build to offices across south-east Queensland, saw staff The half-day workshop, which was streamed live of Technology inBrisbane. induction, the‘BigEvent’, at theQueensland University In April, ournewemployees attended theinaugural Learning anddevelopment 2015 2014 2015 2014 your desk –anonline inductioncourse providing lcome to TMR– the TMRInduction Handbook: ome to theteam –alocal inductionto theteam, ent ack –reflection andevaluation of the 52% 55% 71% 72% 103

Objective 4 Living One TMR – Enabling people to do their best Objective 4 Living One TMR – Enabling people to do their best Award winningonlinelearning TMR LearningandDevelopmentStrategy Learning anddevelopment • • • • • • 104

and Devices course. Information andCommunication Technology Facilities production of learning content (public sector) for the international bronze award for excellence inthe During the year, we received asecond successive remote locations, homeoriPad. access online training from any location—for example, to provide greater mobility for employees to securely It now has acleaner user interface andhas thepotential our move to thecloud. the year to capitalise onthenewflexibility afforded by management system LearnZone was redesigned during To support ourlearning agenda, ourlearning focusing onformal development programs. using a variety of options for learning rather than development Public Service Commission’s success profiles a One TMR c well as theexisting One TMR component include a Women inLeadership component, as an ext mov tar reduc The three focus areas are: theyeverything do. own development, andto seethelearning opportunity in They aimto empower employees to drive andfocus their a learning culture through a variety of learning options. The strategy andrelated actionplan focus ondeveloping Roads Learning and Development Strategy 2015-2018. collaborative development of theTransport and Main development inthedepartment through the Significant work has progressed on learning and 2014–15 included: Other learning anddevelopment initiatives in out inearly 2016. which was piloted throughout the year. It will berolled an interactive Learning andDevelopment tool (MYCAD), A key tool to achieve thechange inmindset change is and development responses as One TMR the department by ourlearning identifying needs geting development to critical needs ing thedepartment from atraining focus to learning. ing duplication of learning processes across ension of the TMR mentoring program to apability framework alignedwith the of learning aids to facilitate employees Women inleadership • • •

Equity diversity champion Infrastructure Management andDelivery Deputy Director-General Mike Stapleton Queensland.” and achievebetterservicedeliveryfor we canfurtherenrichourorganisation improve ourmanagementbalanceso senior levels.It’simperativethatwe Unfortunately thisisn’treflectiveofour is reflectiveoftheAustralianpopulation. “As anorganisation ourgenderdiversity women inseniorleadership roles. influencers to increase the level of representation by women inleadership strategy, which looks at positive In addition, we progressed thedevelopment of a increasing women inseniorexecutive roles. Gender Diversity Position Statement, which commits to specifically aligns with Transport and Main Roads The Women inLeadership 2015Mentoring Program tec women inl mak focusing on: launched arevitalised andexpanded 2015program Mentoring Program pilot in2014,thedepartment Following thesuccess of the Women inLeadership Workplacecourse. Safe - Interactive Scenario category for theMaking Your national LearnX Awards for Best eLearning Design We also won thefirst place Platinum award inthe and theimpact of inappropriate ICTuse. Communication Technology (ICT)devices andfacilities, to educate staff about securely using Information and The course uses scenario andactivity-based training hnical development. ing OneTMRareality eadership Department of Transport andMain Roads

Annual Report 2014–15 Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 A healthy, happierworkplace * Headcount is theactual numberof employees at apoint intime [ Wellness Challenge. Information Technology staff taking partinthesix-week introduced at ourCarseldine office. such as cooking classes, touch football and Pilates challenge with arange of health andwellbeing activities, Challenge and10,000 Steps Australia workplace February also saw thelaunch of the6-week Wellness February 2015. 60-minute fortnightly workshops, which began in The grant funded nutritional consultations and Attorney-General for theirwellness program. a $10,000 grant from theDepartment of Justice and In 2014,ourInformation Technology staff were awarded at 30June 2015 Figure 17: Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) in TMR Data source: Transport andMain Roads SAP Warehouse.] Women People with adisability speak background People from aNon-English Strait Islander Aboriginal and/or Torres EEO Group 4,639 771 535 edon*%of Headcount* 107

53.10% 8.82% 6.12% 1.22% TMR Cyber securityprogram Capability Project Contract Management • • • • • • • •

the magnitude of any loss to thedepartment. ICT service continuity strategy andresponse to limit with aprioritised treatment plan against thedepartment’s critical assets and penetration testing (seeglossary ) conductin utili contractual arrangements andoperationalisation controls are incorporated inall aspects of planning, cloud initiatives, ensuring commensurate security inform per cent of users achieving competency security awareness online training, with 81 phishing awareness campaigns andinformation st posture andresulted in: The work improved thedepartment’s overall security manage theelevated G20cybersecurity risk landscape. work to ensure ourcybersecurity was appropriate to information technology staff undertook aprogram of In thelead upto the2014G20Brisbane summit, our to base performance management. a spec a ba performance against international benchmark an ob The project established: management inthepublic sector environment. the competencies required for successful contract Management Capability Project to assess anddevelop In December, we completed a15-monthContract minimis aligns with thedepartment’s risk tolerance to sustain aninformation security posture that Information Office’s Tactical Cyber Security Project level by theQueensland Government Chief controls purchased at awhole-of-government of learning anddevelopment interventions aff awareness andtraining through five sing andleveraging thecost-effective security seline from which to measure effectiveness jective measure of organisational ified competency framework onwhich ation security risk assessments for ICT ing ICTservice interruptions through adefined g regular vulnerability scanning 105

Objective 4 Living One TMR – Enabling people to do their best Objective 4 Living One TMR – Enabling people to do their best 106 graffiti management Open innovationchallenge– Collaboration forinnovation Ideas intoaction and effective our processestobeconnected,productive We innovate,usetechnologyandredesign deliver andmake thedepartment abetter place to work. productivity andefficiency, reduce cost inwhat we innovation to enhance our customer experience, improve for cultivating sustainable andorganisation-wide The Innovation Strategy provides theframework stimulates andharnesses innovation. or programs, which support orcreate aculture that The award recognises theoutstanding initiatives Resources Institute Awards. Innovation andCreativity at the2014Australian Human – 2018 winning theFons Trompenaars Award for Innovation Strategy: Putting Ideas into Action2014 In December, thedepartment was recognised for its by staff. by an administrative interface solution was thentested A mobile application (seeglossary), adatabase and a working prototype developed in12weeks. to-end solution for graffiti management. The result was weekend where industry were invited to develop anend- Last year, we held a48-hour‘openinnovation challenge’ in regional areas. on solving customer service-related challenges challenge events with theuniversity sector focusing The department also sponsored openinnovation industry leaders andQueensland’s Chief Scientist. real infrastructure challenges andpresented these to sectors co-designed innovative concepts to solve Multidisciplinary teams from government andprivate urban design andinfrastructure sectors. The competition focused onsolving challenges inthe professionals. the GHD Smart Seeds innovation competition for young In April andMay, someof ourgraduates participated in

Enhancing innovationcapability New customerportal • • •

for ourconnected network of innovators. collaboration platform to provide virtual space community of practice as anidea generation and to challenges solving. worth It was piloted inJune led thinking andevaluate, prioritise andpitch ideas challenge-led approach to innovation, apply design- participants learned to apply thedepartment’s to innovate more oftenwith more impact. Program aims to grow theinnovation capability of ourpeople the depar internal teams andexternal agencies facilitated innovation challenge events for the DGInnov capability through: During the year, we continued to enhance ourinnovation registrations andchecking demerit points. the department’s online services, such as renewing receive thelatest road updates andeasily access manage their go card, plan ajourney with TransLink, Other features provide customers with theoptionto registration andlicence renewal dates. notification reminders of any outstanding infringements, An easy-to-read calendar helps customers with registrations, andtheironline transaction history. licence details, information on vehicle and vessel and email address details. Customers can also view personal information, including theircurrent residential The portal enables customers to view andupdate their personalised Transport andMain Roads account. customer enabling portal, customers to loginto a In December 2014,we launched thenew‘My Account’ the depar weather events. on litter, damage to ourassets andhazards following ranging possibilities, including andreporting identifying the general public inthesecond half of 2015,has wide- The solution, which is expected to bemade available to tment’s Yammer innovation tment’s innovation training program, which ation Challenge Series – Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Composites forbridges Mobile LaserScanningtechnology Other innovationinitiatives • •

Foamed bitumen is more durable andcost effective compared to asphalt concrete. an alternative to aging andexpensive hardwood girders. The installation of FRPC girders improves their viability as Composite (FRPC). commercially viable Fibre Reinforced Polymer cost-effective rehabilitation of timberbridges using Composite Fibre Technologies, we helpeddeliver the of engineering materials, Loc Composites and Wagners In collaboration with government andproducers management, road planning anddesign activities. models of theroad network for use inasset surveying methods, producing three-dimensional MLS is faster, cheaper andsafer than traditional on thestate road network. technology to capture terrain andkey information We continued to use Mobile Laser Scanning (MLS) cal www. More information: can access services whenever andwherever they are. ‘My Account’ is mobile-optimised, ensuring customers l 13 23 80 qld.gov.au/tmrportal Interactive mapping Foamed bitumen factors, such as flooding, landslips andfire. of thestate-controlled road network being affected by from ourdistricts will assist inpredicting thelikelihood The availability of more accurate information sourced following liaison with district andmapping staff. in iMaps (interactive mapping tool) inNovember 2014 The first set of enhanced Hot Spot data was published controlled road network. frequent road closures andbetter manage thestate- Hot Spot Enhancement Project to improve data on During the year, thedepartment developed theiMaps reduce costs andalso working time. material, reduce andeliminate shrinkage cracking, is injected into hot bitumen to instantly expand the than asphalt concrete. Asmall quantity of cold water Foamed bitumen is more resilient andeconomical bitumen stablisation of theGore Highway. realised a$525,000 ($40,000/km) saving onits foamed Project Linked Training, Downs South West Region Working with engineering andtechnology staff via project costs. regions of Queensland with significant reductions in The bitumen is successfully being used inthecoastal roads as analternative to traditional asphalt concrete. During the year, we trialled foamed bitumen onstate 107

Objective 4 Living One TMR – Enabling people to do their best Objective 4 Living One TMR – Enabling people to do their best 108 TMR onlineservices Virtual corporatedesktoppilot Cloud technology such as USBdrives, Drop Box solutions oremail. removes theneedto use portable data storage devices, large files within Transport and Main Roads’ cloud, and The newservice enables staff to upload andshare their size. by more traditional methods—for example, email, dueto organisations not able to beelectronically transmitted ‘Own cloud’, to share large volumes of data with external We also implemented anewcloud technology service, capability. courses staff are required to complete to maintain their LearnZone offers arange of mandatory andelective internet connection. all staff. It can now beaccessed anywhere staff have an cloud to make it more reliable, faster andaccessible for management system, LearnZone (seeglossary), to the During the year, we moved ouronline learning direct customer access. application of astandard look andfeel, ease of use and department’s homepage and online services menu,the has resulted inthemobile-friendly layout of the The Online Customer Experience project (seeglossary) customers. of digital services andmore information than ever to the department’s online presence, enabling thedelivery During the year, we made significant improvements to within thedepartment. The pilot will determine thebest fit for the technology there is Internet connectivity. home computer orfrom anywhere intheworld provided regular desktops. It can beaccessed at work, from a devices, including smart phones, tablets, laptops and The virtual desktop can beaccessed from a variety of (see glossary). Desktop service stored inthedepartment’s cloud In 2014–15,we began trialling anew Virtual Corporate Video conferencingtechnology Wireless availability Internal appsstore Microsoft UpgradeProject • •

up to four multiple devices at thesame time. adv interact with internal video Lync calls offerings with theability to seamlessly mob The solution includes: enhance internal andexternal collaboration. solution with audio-visual technology that will further During the year, we developed anew video conferencing request. easily expand into otherareas of theworkplace upon their corporate notebook, with opportunity further to opportunity to meet using wireless technology through Wireless access has provided regional staff with the points to district office's meeting rooms. In 2014–15,we finalised the rollout of wireless access enabled capabilities. contacts, network file drives andahost of other web mobile devices to securely access theiremail, calendar, Management (MDM)solution, enabling staff with During the year, we deployed theMobile Device department’s geographically dispersed environment. collaborate more effectively andefficiently within the The rollout has provided staff with tools to electronically between people, information andtheICTenvironment. with greater emphasis onsimple, consistent connections in moving to amore productive anddynamic workforce, The Microsoft Upgrade Project was a vital step forward months in2014. almost 7000 computer desktops upgraded injust five The rollout of Windows 7andMicrosoft Office 2013 saw anced content sharing/screen display with ile andfixed video conference unit Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Open Data Staff continue to drive business value through ICTinnovation. agency ontheQueensland Government OpenData portal. In 2014–15,thedepartment became themost published to theMDMsolution. The department has 383 devices connected designed by us for us. in thepublic domain, as well as in-house applications, The Apps Store allows easy access to apps available implementation of thedepartment’s ‘Apps Store’. A primary feature of theMDMsolution is the data resources−publishedonthe 200 datasets−comprising313 As at30June2015, wehad Open Dataportal. geospatial/qld-globe More information: www.data.qld.gov.au/maps- spatial data to theOpenData Transportation Globe. We also published Transport andMain Roads’ open of thedataset (such as acronym explanations). themselves), andto helpusers understand thecontents (including video introductions from thecustodians help set context for how andwhy thedata was collected We published additional resources alongside datasets to data. state-declared road network androadside amenities These include traffic census data for theQueensland 109

Objective 4 Living One TMR – Enabling people to do their best Objective 4 Living One TMR – Enabling people to do their best 110 Budget reformprocess Long-distance servicereview Port pilotagereform business model they arebeingdeliveredusingtheoptimal We reviewallofourservicestoensure maritime safety regulation. to Queensland’s network, port enabling us to focus on services from ourMaritime Safety Queensland Branch In November 2013, we transferred ourshippilotage efficiencies using cost models. the department while taking opportunities for greater enhanced with afocus onreducing financial risk to In addition, thedepartment's budget processes were financial strategy. The model plays akey partinthedepartment's We refreshed our10-year funding model inDecember 2014. department’s strategic direction. frameworks to deliver value for money, inlinewith the operate under enhanced performance management Both thelong-distance coach and aviation contracts regional Queensland. 2015, with seven regulated airroutes operating in New regional aircontracts also commenced on1January bus routes. in regional areas with 20government-subsidised 2015,connectingon 1January Queenslanders living The newlong-distance bus contracts commenced service contracts onbehalf of thestate. department negotiated newairandbus long-distance Following acompetitive tender process during 2014,the services andregulatoryfunctionsto be moreresponsivebothregionally The changehasenabledpilotage and acrossthestate.

procurement process New goodsandservices Seven regulated airroutes operate inregional Queensland. ( process More than 1100staff have since beentrained inthe department andoursuppliers. purchasing goods andservices onbehalf of the procurement process, making it easier for staff On 1 September 2014,we introduced anewstreamlined see page 111). Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 New bankingtender assistance to otheragencies. printing provider, andhas since provided advice and government agency to outsource thefunction to a been greatly reduced. The department was thefirst The risks associated with printing cheques has also runs, andprinting andpreparation costs. took place inApril andhas reduced cheque printing The first phase of streamlined cheque production also mobile device. 7 days aweek from any personal computer or Payments of invoices can bemade 24 hours aday, cards orBPay (seeglossary). has enabled payments to bemade online using credit The Payment Gateway Project, which went live inApril, costs by eliminating cheques. with easier methods of paying invoices andreducing government banking tender, we provided ourcustomers As partof theimplementation of thenewwhole-of- Emergency managementassurance Procurement valueformoney Accommodation strategy accordance with theframework. Following thereview, we found our direction was in Framework andits principles. the Queensland Emergency Management Assurance management programs andprocesses inlinewith During the year, we reviewed ouremergency enhancing thedepartment’s control environment. The program will root also identify causes for exceptions, master data records within SAP. to detect andprevent duplicate payments and vendor through aContinuous Compliance Monitoring program We are also working with Queensland Shared Services new procurement capability uplift program. The department is working closely with PTD to pilot the Engineering Consulting scheme. Division (PTD) to deliver a Whole-of-Government Housing andPublic Works’ Procurement Transformation In November, we partnered with theDepartment of all of thedepartment’s owned andleased facilities. Building emergency procedures have been developed for working environments for staff. Service Centres were also completed, ensuring safe owned facilities, including offices, depots and Customer Condition assessments for thedepartment’s leased and single leased facility at Hemmant. consolidated themetropolitan RoadTek depots into a We also disposed of buildings we nolonger required and Accommodation Strategy. Service Centres as partof theBrisbane CBD andRegional In 2014–15,we delivered newandupgraded Customer 111

Objective 4 Living One TMR – Enabling people to do their best In this section 112 Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Governance Human resources A Performance andriskmanagement Management andstructure Governance committees Executive LeadershipT Our services ccountability eam profiles 113

In this section Governance – management and structure 114 structure Management and activities to make One TMR areality. and innovation program, including progressing continue to lead theorganisational strategy Operations Branch. Two specialist teams program of work transitioned into Corporate In March, the Strategy andRenewal Branch the department’s structure. During 2014-15,minorchanges were made to Neil ScalesNeil Transport and Main Roads Department of Director-General transport system, by providing anintegrated transport TransLink leads andshapes Queensland’s passenger The Chief Operations Officer is responsible for the Division provides customer, safety andregulatory services for Queenslanders, ourtransport system Infrastructure Management andDelivery Division efficiently moves people and goods, anddelivers delivers theintegrated program of infrastructure the department, freeingthe department, theDirector-General to projects andmaintains andoperates thestate- an integrated transport system that safely and focus onstrategy, government priorities and day-to-day performance andgovernance of develops strategies, policies andplans for Customer Services, Safety andRegulation Policy, Planning andInvestment Division network, safe andaccessible to all. Policy, Planning and Investment Infrastructure Management stakeholder relationships. controlled road network. Deputy Director-General Deputy Director-General Chief Operations Officer Deputy Director-General Deputy Director-General value to thecommunity. Department of Transport andMain Roads Safety and Regulation and ourwaterways. Customer Services, Matthew Longland TransLink Division Peter Milward (A) Mike Stapleton Graham Fraine Jennifer Grace and Delivery Annual Report 2014–15

Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Engineering and Technology Finance and Procurement Transport Strategy and Chief Finance Officer Passenger Transport Customer Services Wietske(A) Smith General Manager General Manager General Manager Joshua Hannan Geoff Magoffin Chief Engineer Julie Mitchell Chris Mead Chris Integration Planning Passenger Transport Services Portfolio Investment and Program Delivery and Land Transport Safety Corporate Operations General Manager General Manager General Manager General Manager General Manager Dennis Walsh(A) Programming Don Bletchly Simon Cook Operations Miles VassMiles Les Dunn Information Communication Chief Information Officer Transport Regulation John Wroblewski(A) General Manager General Manager David Mewett Bill Lansbury Bill Technology RoadTek Maritime Safety Queensland General Manager Patrick Quirk 115

Governance – management and structure Governance – management and structure 116 Regulation Division Customer Services,Safetyand Delivery Division Infrastructure Managementand Policy, PlanningandInvestmentDivision Our services • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

str freight tran tran Our high-level services include: value to thecommunity. efficiently moves people and goods, anddelivers an integrated transport system that safely and We develop strategies, policies andplans for maritime oper ro ro cu Our high-level services include: delivery network. products andservices through thecustomer service primary focus is to deliver licensing andregistration that improve community safety andsatisfaction. Our We provide customer, safety andregulatory services emerg ro engineerin st progr tran Our high-level services include: road network. projects andmaintain andoperate thestate-controlled We deliver theintegrated program of infrastructure inte str ate-controlled road network operation ad, rail andmaritime regulation ad, rail andmaritime safety ad design, construction andmaintenance stomer services ategic property management ategic investment andasset management grated program development sport policy sport strategy andplanning sport infrastructure management am management anddelivery ency response andrecovery andpartnerships g andtechnology ations andemergency response

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workplace health andsafety Our core services can begrouped into five functions: Leadership Teamdirection. Strategic Plan alignedto branch planning, andExecutive priorities, thedelivery of Transport andMain Roads’ and standards compliance, whole of government capable workforce. Key areas of focus include legislation resilient organisation with ahigh-performing, safe and We ensure thedepartment is aneffectively functioning, information andticketing products. improving service integration, passenger enhanc management andregulation pa pa pa Our high-level services include: TransLink Division include: Key passenger transport activities managed by transport system allowing fair access to everyone. the state andaimto provide asingle integrated We facilitate passenger transport systems across emerg human r intern inform financ ssenger transport industry ssenger transport services ssenger transport network operations al audit,legal, andethical services e andprocurement ency management andtransport security ation technology ing customer experience by esource management, and Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15

Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 • • • • • • Neil ScalesOBE Executive LeadershipTeam • • •

University for his services to theregion. services to public transport in2005and2011was awarded anhonorary Fellowship from Liverpool JohnMoores Along with over 40 years’ experience inthetransport industry, Neil received anOrder of theBritish Empire medal for Chief Ex Chief Ex Former positions: billion andmanaged assets $55.051 worth billion. He leads theDepartment of Transport andMain Roads with anoperating budget of $5.390 billion, capital budget of $3.91 Department of Transport andMain Roads. Main Roads andthePremier of Queensland for theefficient, effective andfinancially responsible performance of the Under theFinancial Accountability Act 2009, theDirector-General is accountable to theMinister for Transport and Member: Financ Chair: Ex Appoint Commenced as Director-General October 2012 FCIT, FRSA, FIRTE, FSOE,RPEQ, MAICD ONC (Eng), HNC (EEng), BSc (Eng), C.Eng (UK),MSc (ContEng&CompSys), DMS, FIEAust MBA, CPEng, HonFLJMU,FIMechE, FIET, FICE, (Transport andMain Roads) Director-General Chief Fin Chief Oper Dep Members: Chair: Director-General environmental outcomes inQueensland. ELT meets onthesecond Tuesday of each month. oversee thedelivery of asafe, efficient andintegrated transport system that supports sustainable, economic, social and The Executive Leadership Team (ELT) assists theDirector-General to deliver ourstrategic purpose: to plan, manage and uty directors-general ed as Director-General January 2013 ecutive andDirector-General, Merseytravel, United Kingdom ecutive Officer, TransLink Transit Authority ance Officer ecutive Leadership Team, Senior Leadership Team, Informationand Systems Committee ations Officer e Committee (at 30June2015) 117

Governance – management and structure Governance – management and structure • • • • • • • • • • • • Mike Stapleton • • • • • • Graham Fraine 118

TMR Champion for Member: Ex Appoint No Commenced withExecutive Leadership Team suspension for recidivist drink drivers, andtheexpansion of theCamera Detected Offence Program (seeglossary). than 20 years delivering key road safety initiatives including Graduated Licensing, Alcohol Interlocks and immediate Mike has worked in thestate public transport sector infinance, general management andtransport safety roles for more Direct Direct Direct Exec General General Former positions: efficient andintegrated transport outcomes for Queenslanders. Mike is responsible for statewide transport infrastructure, asset management andcorridor operations to deliver safe, TMR Champion for Member: Ex Co-C Chair: S Appointmen A Commenced withExecutive Leadership Team committed to making adifference. in transportation. Graham also leads thedepartment inchampioning against family anddomestic violence andis Graham has more than 20 years’ experience inpublic policy development andsocial science research specialising General Dep Former positions: access anduse. of ourtransport system through reforming transport legislation, regulations andstandards, andsetting key policies for and is responsible for ensuring asafer, more secure andresilient transport system. Healso manages access to, anduse Graham oversees thedelivery of safety, regulatory andtransactional transport services for thedepartment’scustomers B.Bus, MPA, MANCAP, MNRSS, MAustroads, MQLCSG (Infrastructure Management andDelivery) Deputy Director-General B Psych (Hons) PhD (Customer Services, Safety andRegulation) Deputy Director-General ugust 2014 vember 2011 uty Director-General (Transport Safety and Regulation), Department of Transport andMain Roads utive Director (Road Safety, Registration andLicensing), Department of Transport andMain Roads hair: TMRDiversity Council or (Business Opportunities - Services Group), Department of Queensland Transport or (Systems andPerformance Reporting - Services Group), Department of Queensland Transport or (Strategic Policy -Land Transport and Safety Division), Department of Queensland Transport Manager (Land Transport Safety), Department of Transport andMain Roads Manager (Personalised Plates Queensland) Manager (Strategic Policy), Department of Transport andMain Roads ed as Deputy Director-General (Customer Services, Safety and Regulation) October 2012 afety and Wellbeing Governance Committee ecutive Leadership Team, Senior Leadership Team, Finance Committee, Audit and Risk Committee ecutive Leadership Team, Senior Leadership Team, Finance Committee, Informationand Systems Committee t as Deputy Director General (Infrastructure Management and Delivery) June 2014 Equity Diversity Domestic/Family Violence Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 • • • Peter Milward • • • • • Matthew Longland • • • •

(TransLink) June 2015 He is currently studying his Master of Business Administration at theUniversity of New South Wales. management, transport network planning, infrastructure design anddelivery. Matt is atransport industry leader with specialist experience intheareas of organisational leadership, strategy, project General Dep TMR Champion for Member: Ex Chair: Infr Appoint January Commenced withExecutive Leadership Team Over thepast 10 years, Peter has beeninvolved inthedelivery of transport policy, services andprojects for Queensland. Peter has 30 years’ experience inbothprivate andpublic sectors insuperannuation management andeconomic policy. Exec General Former positions: more than $2.29 billion andmanaging partnerships with TransLink’s service deliverypartners. Peter is accountable for theleadership of Queensland’s passenger transport network, anannual operating budget of Information and Systems Committee, Infrastructure and Investment Committee Member: Ex Appoint Commenced withExecutive Leadership Team June 2015 of Transport andMain Roads Former positions: the State Planning Program andQueensland Transport andRoads Investment Program. Matt leads theplanning anddevelopment of anintegrated transport system across Queensland, including delivery of BCom, CertSuperannuationMan, MBA, GAICD (TransLink) Acting Deputy Director-General BBltEnv (URP),GDURP, GAICD MPIA, (Policy, Planning andInvestment) Deputy Director-General licensing andthedevelopment of innovative road treatments. safety program at atimewhich has seentheannual road toll drop by 30percent. Key initiatives include graduate driver Over thepast decade Mike has played asignificant role inguiding development of Queensland’s road uty Director-General (TransLink), Department utive Director (Service Policy andInvestment), TransLink Division, Department of Transport andMain Roads 2013 Manager (Passenger Transport Integration), Department of Transport andMain Roads Manager (Passenger Transport Integration), Department of Transport andMain Roads ed as Acting Deputy Director-General ed as Deputy Director-General (Policy, Planning and Investment) October 2013 astructure and Investment Committee ecutive Leadership Team, Senior Leadership Team, Finance Committee, ecutive Leadership Team, Senior Leadership Team, Finance Committee, Informationand Systems Committee Cultural Diversity

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Governance – management and structure Governance – management and structure 120 • • • • • • • • Jennifer Grace • • • • • Chris Mead

Actin Exec TMR Champion for Member: Ex Co-C Chair: E Appoint October Commenced withExecutive Leadership Team Chief Fin Member: Ex Chair: Financ Appoint October Commenced withExecutive Leadership Team She is currently completing aMasters degree inGovernment Studies at University. Harvard relations; environmental protection; justice andattorney-general; transport andmain roads; andforeign affairs andtrade. Jennifer has 18 years’ experience inthepublic service working intheportfolios of:employment, training andindustrial Former positions: Director-General to focus onstrategy, thegovernment’s priorities andkey stakeholder relationships. Jennifer supports theDirector-General with theday-to-day performance andgovernance of thedepartment allowing the Audit and Risk Committee, Informationand Systems Committee governance. Chris has awealth of financial management experience, with a strong focus onrisk management and corporate Former position: department. business system anddelivery of support, sustainable andfit-for-purpose facilities andaccommodation solutions for the Chris is responsible for theprovision of best practice corporate financial management, accounting, procurement and Systems Committee, Infrastructure and Investment Committee B BusB CPA Chief Finance Officer MAPSL, GradCertPSP,MAPSL, VFF Chief Operations Officer utive Officer (Office of theDirector-General), Department of Transport and Main Roads hair: TMRDiversity Council g Executive Officer (Office of the Deputy Director-General Corporate), Department of Transport and Main Roads thics Community ofPractice ed as Chief Operations Officer October 2013 ed as Chief Finance Officer October 2009 2013 2013 ance Officer, Brisbane City Council ecutive Leadership Team, Senior Leadership Team, Finance Committee, ecutive Leadership Team, Senior Leadership Team, Informationand e Committee Ethics Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Regional leadershipnetwork Greater LeadershipTeam Senior LeadershipTeam • • • • • • • •

regional Queensland andemergency management. and state government priorities, economic growth in They share current andemerging issues, such as local the state including Cairns, Townsville andBundaberg. comprises representatives from each division andacross prominent regional voice to theleadership table. The RLN Regional Leadership Network (RLN)to bring amore During the year, ourDirector-General established the options available to those inregional locations. the leadership cohort, with interactive livestreaming The face-to-face forums encourage collaboration across during question-and-answer sessions. successes, andencourage participation anddiscussion TMR leadership approach by sharing expectations and achievements across build thedepartment, aOne TMR’s strategic direction andpriorities, showcase The purpose of thequarterly sessions is to communicate across thestate. with TMR’s top 750 leaders (AO8/PO6 andabove) Leadership Team (GLT) forums to engage directly In 2014,theDirector-General launched theGreater Dep Group M Chief Inf Chief Fin Chief En Chief Oper ge All Dep Members: Chair: Director-General to shape strategic thinking andinform decision making. to theELT by elevating information andissues required their divisions. SLT members provide support andadvice authority anddelegate responsibilities for actionwithin review of key initiatives. They have decision-making responsible for thedevelopment, implementation and by the Senior Leadership Team (SLT). SLT members are In addition to theELT, theDirector-General is supported uty General Manager (Corporate Operations) uty directors-general neral managers neral gineer ormation Officer anager (Transport Policy) ance Officer ations Officer

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All five committees report to theELT. that detail theirfunctions andresponsibilities. They are: Our governance committees operate under formal charters transparently. risk, andensure we operate efficiently, effectively and committees oversee organisational performance and At thehighest level, theELT, the SLT andfive governance our everyday business practices. corporate governance principles. These principles guide Standard 2009, which provide thebasis for our andtheFinancial and Performance1994 Management The department adheres to thePublic Sector Ethics Act to Queensland Treasury’s Audit Committee Guidelines. ARC observedtheterms of its charter andhad dueregard totalled $51,670 (including GST). Costs associated with external committee members’ fees It met seven times in2014–15]. the perf management andcontrol systems the proc ethical standards andpolicies requirements, including thedepartment’s comp statements andinternal controls the inte Director-General inhis oversight of: appointed by theDirector-General andassist the The Audit andRisk Committee (ARC)members are Financ Infra Safety Inform Audit andRi divisions andreducing red tape. Queensland Plan, better utilising resources across our and Main Roads response at aregional level to The Key outcomes progressed in2014–15included Transport benefits realisation of theOne TMRapproach. established andnow meet quarterly with afocus on In November 2014,regional cluster groups were structure andInvestment Committee liance with legislative andregulatory and Wellbeing Governance Committee e Committee. ation and Systems Committee grity of thedepartment’s financial ormance of theinternal audit function. ess relating to internal risk sk Committee 121

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reporting withinreporting thedepartment. management capability, monitoring and performance audit recommendation including theQueensland Audit Office’s including progress against theannual audit plan and progress onthe2014–15statements During thepast year, theARC reviewed: Achievements: Don Blet Performance (TransLink) Wietsk Geoff M Jennifer Gr (Infrastructure Management andDelivery) Mike Su Neil Members as at 30June 2015are: Chair: Peter Dowling (External) Chief Fin Chief Oper Planning andInvestment) Dep Management andDelivery) Dep Services, Safety and Regulation) Dep Dep Members: Chair: Director-General, Transport and Main Roads decision-making sphere of thedepartment. ensuring ICTgovernance is positioned close to the Committee meetings run adjacent to ELT meetings, these investments. ensuring thedepartment achieves maximum value for monthly to manage all ICT-enabled business initiatives, The Information and Systems Committee (ISC)meets bi- progr man outc the perf the inte san Forrester (External) Jackson (External) uty Director-General (Policy, uty Director-General (Infrastructure uty Director-General (Customer uty Director-General (TransLink) omes from internal andexternal audits agement’s response to recommendations, ess inbuilding andimproving risk Stapleton, Deputy Director-General e Smith, Head of Business grity of the2013–14 financial statements agoffin, General Manager (Customer Services) ormance of theinternal audit function, chly, General Manager (Corporate Operations) ance Officer ace, Chief Operating Officer ations Officer Infrastructure andInvestmentCommittee • • • • • • • • • • • • •

investment and inbenefits management realisation. adopting management aportfolio approach for infrastructure The departmentleads theQueensland Public Service in transport infrastructure. the department is: The IIC exercises good corporate governance by ensuring and Programming) Services, Safety andRegulation) Management andDelivery) Members: (Policy, Planning andInvestment) Chair: Deputy Director-General to enable investment choices. and clear responsibility anddecision-making processes delivery of programs alignedwith strategic priorities, framework, which focuses onensuring consistent governance using aninvestment prioritisation The IIC aims to improve infrastructure investment enabling thedelivery of anintegrated transport system. department’s infrastructure investment strategies, the development, prioritisation andapproval of the making body. It meets fortnightly to oversee and endorse department’s peak infrastructure investment decision- The Infrastructure andInvestment Committee (IIC)is the re projects, anddelivering value for money outcomes developin time for transport infrastructure inv General Chief Fin Dep Dep Dep Direct foc overseeing deliveryof investment mat es listing thedepartment’s key priorities appr During thepast year, theISC: Achievements: alising stated benefits from our tablished anendorsed Investment Framework esting intheright things at theright used onrisk management with regular reviews. ured theprogram governance function uty Director-General (TransLink) uty Director-General (Customer uty Director-General (Infrastructure oved the2014–2016 ICTInvestment plan or-General Manager (Portfolio Investment ance Officer g transport infrastructure programs and Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Safety andWellbeing GovernanceCommittee • • • • • • • • • • • • •

sup sup During thepast year, thecommittee: Achievements: General General General General General Members: (Program Delivery andOperations) Deputy Chair: General Manager (Infrastructure Management andDelivery) Chair: Deputy Director-General safety andwellbeing responsibilities andobjectives. procedures, systems andaccountabilities to meet its ens achieve our vision of Zero Harm the impl the depar wellbeing objectives andtargets including theachievement of safety and the saf officers, as defined by the Act the ex to departmental activities, undertakings andworkplaces codes of practice andadvisory standards as they relate Safety Act 2011 (theAct) andassociated regulations, the depar oversight of: bi-monthly andassists theDirector-General inhis The Safety and Wellbeing Governance Committee meets indicative value of $4.2billion. capital value) investment gating submissions with atotal non-major projects (from $50million to $100million in (exceeding $100million incapital value) andthree During the past year, the IIC considered 19 major projects Achievements: at Transport andMain Roads sites. guidance around themanagement of asbestos Management Framework which provides leading healthy lifestyles andmaking health choices. Health Survey that will assist in supporting staff in uring thedepartment has appropriate policies, ported therolloutported of anAsbestos therolloutported of anonline staff Wellbeing ercising of duediligence by departmental ety performance of thedepartment, Manager(Passenger Transport Services) Manager (Corporate Operations) Manager (Maritime Safety Queensland) Manager (Customer Services) Manager (RoadTek) ementation of strategies to tment’s safety andwellbeing risk profile tment’s compliance with theWork Health and Finance Committee • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

General's role as Chair intheCEO Challenge. Workplace Domestic Family Violence andtheDirector- sup Roadworker Safety Hotline sup undertake less complex/technical safety investigations. investigation guideto assist managers/supervisors to sup educate staff of theimportance of near miss reporting. embrace near miss anddirected reporting acampaign to ackno Saf supported theupdate of the Work Health and • • and options to fund projects, including: overall financial position During thepast year, thecommittee: Achievements: term funding sustainability re identifies priorities andongoing commitments consistent with approved strategic direction, ens across thedepartment and: The Finance Committee monitors financial performance rev rev Chief Oper Dep Direct Members: Chair: Chief Finance Officer pro prioritise ens

alises savings inlinewith government savings targets iewed major items of expenditure andrevenue, iewed and oversaw thedepartment’s the state of theroad asset. the current year andout years the development a rev ety andRehabillitation Policy Statements vides oversight analysis of budget submissions. ures cost control andlonger ures that all financial resources are allocated ported andendorsed thedepartment’s workported on there-launchported of the thedevelopmentported of afoundation level uty directors-general or-General wledged that acultural shift was required to iew of TransLink fare revenue for s expenditure within theapproved budget reform initiatives andassociated savings ating Officer of measures to monitor 123

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guides ourlower-level branch business plans. The strategic plan underpins our everyday business and accessibility, mobility, safety andsecurity. responding to changes intransport demand, transport infrastructure andservices of unforeseen orsignificant events on developing afit-for-purpose transport system risk categories whendeveloping our strategic plan. The department focused onthefollowing key strategic business objectives. that may impact onthedepartment delivering these management framework to manage strategic risks Transport andMain Roads applies arobust risk While working to achieve its business objectives, and Main Roads Strategic Plan 2014–2018: following business objectives as stated intheTransport community, Transport andMain Roads focuses onthe achievement of thegovernment’s objectives for the To deliver its planned outcomes andcontribute to the government’s objectives for thecommunity: objectives, thedepartment contributes to all of the By economically andefficiently delivering its business and industry throughout the State. providing access to services andsupporting commerce robust andgrowing economy –connecting communities, an essential role inthedevelopment of ahealthy, A well planned andmanaged transport system plays and safe transport system accessible to everyone. Roads is to provide a single integrated, reliable, efficient The purpose of theDepartment of Transport andMain Su Disruptiv Plannin solutions that will drive prosperity Ec Livin Par Deliv Puttin bui prot deliverin cr eating jobs andadiverse economy onomic growth –developing transport stainable infrastructure andservices – lding safe, caring andconnected communities. tnering with government, industry andthecommunity ecting theenvironment g One TMR –enabling people to dotheirbest. ering afit-for-purpose transport network g thecustomer at thecentre of all we do g andinvestment prioritisation – g quality front-line services e events –managing theimpacts Risk managementphilosophy Risk management Risk appetite business processes. of aculture where risk management is embedded into management will beachieved through thedevelopment Wethe department. acknowledge that successful risk consistent andeffective assessment of risk across is to develop capabilities inrisk management to ensure structured approach to managing risks. Ourobjective of managing ourbusiness. Ourphilosophy supports a of good corporate governance andis afundamental part We recognise that risk management is akey element strategic andbusiness objectives. risks are identifiedand managed effectively to achieve our risk management culture andcapabilities to ensure During the year, we focused oncontinually improving this matrix to assess andprioritise risks. and ratings matrix. Business areas are required to use our operations andis reflected inourrisk assessment consider to beacceptable orjustifiable in carrying out Our risk appetite represents theamount of risk we in Appendix 2. 2014–2015 Service Delivery Statements, is presented the service standards described inthedepartment’s Our performance against thestrategic objectives and department’s Annual Report. Executive Leadership Team, andannually inthe quarterly inperformance reports presented to the is businessmeasured objectives towardsProgress our Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15

Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Risk reportingandcommunication Oversight Risk managementmodel Transport andMainRoadsRiskManagementFramework Communication and and direction onproactive management of risks. strategies. The leadership team provides strategic advice monitor andreview risks andrelated risk management The Executive Leadership Team meets regularly to enhanced to include performance information. reporting the Audit andRisk Committee. The report has been is compiled for the Executive Leadership Team and risk management framework. Aquarterly risk report management activities according andreporting to our Business areas are required to conduct risk framework onaregular basis. requirements andmonitors theeffectiveness of the with legislative andregulatory risk management The Audit andRisk Committee reviews ourcompliance consultation Figure 18:TMRRisk Management Model ( process The two key elements of ourrisk management model are therisk governance structure andtherisk management International Standard for Risk Management, AS/NZS ISO31000. the department. The framework conforms to ourrisk management policy andaligns to theAustralian andNew Zealand The aimof theframework is to lay thefoundation for theformal adoption of risk management practices throughout monitoring, reviewing andcontinually improving risk management practices across thedepartment. Our Transport and Main Roads Risk Management Framework provides thestructure for designing, implementing, Roles and responsibilities Policy, guides, tools and templates sals otx Identify Establish context see figure 18). Risk Reporting andCommunication RiskGovernance Structure Risk Management Process Audit andRisk Committee Risk ownership Oversight Analyse Risk managementinplanningprocess

planning process. these risks are akey consideration inthebusiness their business objectives. Strategies to manage all business areas risks identify that may impact As partof ourannual business planning process, to measure andmonitor ourperformance. update andreport ourstrategic risks andhave processes strategic planning process. We periodically assess, Key strategic risks are identified as ofpart ourannual during the year. improve risk governance was andreporting investigated Options for arisk management ICTsystem to further Risk escalation and assurance Acts and standards and Acts assurance and escalation Risk Evaluate Treat

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are actively monitored for implementation andclose out corrective actions. Corrective actions are suitable and appropriate, investigated root to identify cause and and promotion of safety andworkplace wellness visible, credible andconsistent intheirsupport improving thedepartment’s safety culture by being The plan covers four main areas: wellbeing matters. and resources assist ourstaff inmanaging safety and systems, communication andrisk management tools wellbeing, as well as ensuring that appropriate leaders play indriving improvements insafety and The plan acknowledges thecritical role that senior Plan 2014–16. progressive implementation of theSafety Improvement that is free from orincidents injury –with the We continually strive for Zero Harm – a work environment pro and information relating to specific health risks related programs that includes toolbox talks, resources maint Snapshot' newsletter andtoolbox talks internally via Yammer, thedepartment's 'Safety commu Safety and Wellbeing Governance Committee lead safety initiatives via thedepartment's hav online health assessment undertaken during the year on thecollection of relevant data from staff, such as our developin initiatives throughout theirbranches Wellbeing Working Group anddriving wellbeing actively involved inthedepartment’s hav healthier work-life balance by: We also continued to assist ouremployees to strive for a with controls regularly monitored for effectiveness. and risks are proactively identifiedand managed, risk sys instruction onhow to effectively manage them of therisks intheirlocal environment andreceive commu saf reimbursement program for all employees ety leadership –ourleaders actively contribute to tems –all incidents are and,where reported viding anemployer funded health andwellbeing management –safety andwellbeing hazards ing senior safety champions from each branch ing representatives from each branch aining anonline portal for workplace health- nicating health andwellbeing messages nication andconsultation –ourstaff are aware g targeted wellbeing strategies that are based Opinion Survey–Work-life balance 2015 Working forQueenslandEmployee Safe Work Month • •

response rate or5784 returned surveys) Queensland Employee Opinion Survey (Based on83% TMR Department of Transport andMain Roads 2015 Working for Figure 19 :WFQ– Work-life balance 2013 to 70% in2015(seetable below). staff satisfaction with work-life balance –from 67% in workplace options since 2013, andagradual increase in Other findings included agrowth in staff using flexible balance in2015–arise of 7%over 2013. culture supportedpeople to achieve agood work/life The results indicated 69% of staff felt theworkplace Opinion Survey. identified through theWorking for Queensland Employee Work-life balance was anotherof thepositive trends toolbox talks andlinks to otherrelevant websites. information for staff, including fact sheets, posters, the public service values andprovided supporting Our safety team developed weekly themes based on around thecountry. to reduce injuries, illness anddeath inworkplaces Australia each October andpromotes safety strategies The annual nation-wide initiative is run by Safe Work forWork Safe Month. a healthier work-life balance through oursupport We continued to assist ouremployees to strive for offerin pro support andcritical incident whenrequired. intervention services, such as confidential counselling, management all staff andeligible immediate family members for health insurance andgymnasiums work-life balance Satisfaction with workplace option Used flexible work/life balance to achieve agood supports people My workplace culture viding access to corporate rate private g anexternal Employee Assistance Service to Department of Transport andMain Roads 0521 2013 2014 2015 70% 52% 69% Annual Report 2014–15 70% 55% 66% 67% 41% 62%

Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 of ZeroHarm of workplacesthroughaculture Improving thehealthandsafety Travel ‘n’Well program injury orincidents.injury of Zero Harm–awork environment that is free of phase contributes to achieving ouraspirational goal Harm Strategic Framework involves four phases. Each contractors is afundamental value of TMR. Our Zero The health, safety andwellbeing of ourstaff and implemented. ensure that ourdelivery model –OneTMRis effectively by seniorleaders, business units andsafety advisors to responsibilities andactivities that will beundertaken Management Framework outlines ouraccountabilities, Transport and Main Roads Workplace Health and Safety sessions andpersonalised journey planning sessions. such as walk to work days, public transport information locations throughout Queensland andincluded activities, The program was delivered in13 organisations across 22 active andpublic transport use. with afocus onincreasing physical activity through improve chronic disease risk factors of theiremployees, The program engaged workplaces across thestate to completion on30June 2015. ‘n’ Well program onbehalf of Queensland Health, to its We continued to manage the$780,000 4-year Travel sure that ourworkplaces are safe. members across thestate whoplay a vital role inmaking Safety Representatives andHealth and Safety Committee The promotion also highlighted thework of Health and Improvement Plan TMR WHS Strategic Direction TMR WHS Our direction TMR WHSPolicy Transport andMainRoad'sZeroHarmFramework Safe Behaviours Environment Safe Work Our controls Safe systems • • • • Our safetyperformance •

presents information inamore relevant way for ourstaff. Harm intranet site, with theaimof publishing asite that health risks andimprove theiroverall health guidance around ways to manage theiridentified health assessment, which provided employees with rec ha commenc department's voluntary influenza vaccination program ha in theExecutive Health Assessment Program • • • • improved ineight of the11target areas, including: our SIP. More importantly, ouroverall performance met ore consultation, systems andrisk management. improvements insafety leadership, communication and towards achieving ouraspirational goal by driving Improvement Plan (SIP)that represents ourcommitment of Zero Harm,thedepartment has developed a Safety To support theachievement of ouraspirational goal Our approach

d 3372 employees and92 worksites participate inthe d 197 (or76%) of eligible seniorexecutives participate eived 2341 responses to our voluntary online on theday that they occur messages provided by ourseniorleaders an incr an incr incr an incr People Systems Leadership eased attendance at toolbox talks xceeded six of the11targets covered under ed work ontheredevelopment of our Zero ease inincidents being reported ease inthenumberof safety andwellbeing ease inthenumberof workplace inspections the right decisions. Our people make decisions. to make theright support ourpeople Our systems Zero Harm Our goal 127

Governance – performance and risk management Governance – performance and risk management 128 million hours worked) Figure 21:Lost FrequencyTime Injury Rate (LTIs per (e.g. investigation outcomes). incidentsreporting andproviding follow upinformation of WHS Connect, atelephone andemail service for improved significantly in2011 with theintroduction The quality and volume of safety performance data Figure 20:Numberof Lost Time Injuries (LTIs) hours worked) Figure 22: Severity Rate (Days Lost permillion have not reduced. was not impacted by therestructure andtheirnumbers metrics. The School Crossing Supervisor (SCS) network impacting theCorporate Measures frequency rate worked has decreased significantly, subsequently months. As aconsequence thenumberof total hours employees inmost business areas over thepast 18 has experienced adecrease inthetotal numberof As aresult of therecent restructure thedepartment 150 120 60 60 10 4

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per lost and$3,500 timeinjury perday lost. hours worked. Savings are based oncosts of $40,000 shifts lost for alost timeinjury. of lost timeinjuries permillion hours worked. historical data which have previously beenpublished. of compensable claims. This may result in variations to by WorkCover Queensland regarding thedetermination Notes: SAP enterprise resource management system.] data for hours worked sourced from Transport andMain Roads' and Main Roads' SHE enterprise safety management system. HR Workplace Health and Safety data injury sourced from Transport [Data sources: 1500 Figure 23: Numberof Days Lost as it provides afalse assessment of TMR’s. Committee is to exclude the SCS from thesafety dataset full day lost. Arecent decision by the WHS Governance metrics where a SCS full shift (1.5hrs) corresponds to a has not beentaken into consideration inthesafety and only account for 193.2 FTEs. This ratio however work related injuries. The 1,739 SCS work limited hours increase inthenumberof days lost by SCS network for The increase inthe Severity Rate is theresult of an Severity Day 'Lo the shift during which occurred. theinjury least onefull shift being lost at sometimeafter Lo Dat 600 st (LTI)Time Injury is that aninjury results inat st FrequencyTime Injury Rate (LTIFR) is thenumber a is subject to change inaccordance with decisions made s Lost is thenumberof full work Rate is thenumberof days lost permillion

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financial year. financial returned to work, shown as apercentage of all claims, inagiven claims where timelost has beenpaid andwhere theworker has *Final return to work percentage is defined as thenumber of lower than theresult for 2013–14. The 2014–15 final return to work was 94.87%, which was slightly management system Source: Transport andMain Roads SHE enterprise safety employers.] [ Final return to work (RTW) % four-year period Figure 25: Comparison of final return to work over a lower than the2013–14 average of $4485. average cost of each claim was $3977, which was $508 decreased as thenumberof incidents decreased. The In 2014–15,thenumberof workers’ compensation claims New claims lodged over afour-year period Figure 24:Comparison of workers’ compensation claims • • 25 271 w were: employees on WorkCover claims. During the year, there achieved a94.87 %final return to work rate for injured is work-related ornon-work related. In2014–15,we to-work to all employees whetherthenature of theinjury We provided assistance with rehabilitation andreturn- provision across theagency. establish consistency andenhance standard of service rehabilitation andclaims management service to The department implemented acentralised Data source: WorkCover Queensland –Online services for

Final RTW Claims 9 rehabilitation cases managed, including 144 for non-w 115 for w orkers’ compensation claims lodged ork-related injuries 97.96% 2011–12 451 2011–12 ork related injuries. 97.51% 316 377 021 031 2014–15 2013–14 2012–13 2014–15 2013–14 2012–13 97.33% 94.87% 271 129

Governance – performance and risk management Governance – performance and risk management 130 surface transportOperations Security riskassessmentofsecurityidentified Security Preparedness Security RiskPlanning Transport securitypreparedness national best practice. security (counter-terrorism) risk plans are alignedto security risk planning workshops to ensure that new In preparation for theirdeclaration, we facilitated and were declared as SISTOs (seeglossary). operators were at anelevated risk of aterrorism attack During a2014review, it was assessed that five transport security sector against thecurrent threat assessments. Terrorism) Act 2008, we periodically reviews thetransport In accordance with theTransport Security (Counter- (Counter-Terrorism) Act 2008 . Operations’ (SISTOs) under theTransport Security operators as ‘Security Identified Surface Transport During the year, thedepartment declared five transport engagement strategies in 2015–16. drive thepriorities of thedepartment’s program and This assessment led to 11recommendations, which will network (seeglossary ). gapsidentify and vulnerabilities inthesurface transport assessment of all SISTO preparedness measures to During the year, we conducted aholistic security risk executive officers. including transport infrastructure owners chief andport transport security bulletin to all major stakeholders, passenger transport operators, andsubmitting a communicating with Brisbane andGold Coast mass to facilitate coordination of response measures, convening Transport Security Precinct meetings the National Terrorism Public Alert Level. This included transport stakeholders through thefirst elevation of In addition to thebriefings, we supported surface and theGold Coast. regional staff were held inCairns, Townsville, Brisbane Briefings to transport operators andthedepartment’s and planning. aimed at informing operational security preparedness and theQueensland Police Service. The briefings were the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) We also facilitated terrorism threat briefings delivered by Busway systemsecurityriskassessment Review ofdisasterliaisonnetwork committees program Transport precinctcoordination bus andbus infrastructure in2015. assessments of 15individual ‘priority sites’ including gaps. It led to arecommendation to conduct security risk place to address therisk of terrorism andidentified The assessment analysed preparedness measures in assessment of theBrisbane region busway system. During the year, we conducted asecurity risk their role. at alevel that allows themto successfully undertake ongoing development, ensuring all officers are prepared management representative inductionoverview and through thedepartment’s Queensland disaster departmental disaster management representatives We also continued to educate andsupport all Officers inline with theDisaster Management Act 2003. appointment of all departmental District Disaster Liaison In December, we completed anannual review and Business District andGold Coast transport hubs. preparedness andresponse actions of Brisbane Central The program coordinates therisk management plan, Transport Precinct Coordination Committees Program. We continued to facilitate quarterly meetings of the conducted in2015. Security risk assessments of bus andbus infrastructure were Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Internal audit Accountability • • • • •

Figure 26:Internal Audit team experience actions are undertaken. monitorin performance, efficiency andeconomy management’s attention, including bringin deficiencies inrisk management as with legislation orprescribed requirements identify processesreporting andactivities departmental financial andoperating systems, as operational processes andfinancial practices by: The Internal Audit team has acentral role inimproving Committee Guidelines. is based onQueensland Treasury and Trade’s Audit audit function. The relationship with thecommittee Risk Committee, which reviews thework of theinternal The Chief Auditor reports regularly to theAudit and appropriate audit objectives for thedepartment. auditors, Queensland Audit Office (QAO), to best achieve and coordinating audit activities with theexternal risk-based strategic andannual internal audit plans, and Main Roads. This includes theimplementation of activity meets its objectives andadds value to Transport audit function andfor ensuring theinternal audit General for leading aneffective andefficient internal The Chief Auditor is directly accountable to theDirector- Director-General. standards andapproved by thedepartment’s consistent with theInstitute of Internal Auditors’ governance. The function operates under acharter Internal audit is akey component of ourcorporate 0% 5–10 < 5years sisting inrisk management andidentifying sessing theeffectiveness andefficiency of g abroad range of issues to ing operational deficiencies andnon-compliance g whetheragreed remedial 0 0 40% 40% 20% years years 10–20 years > 20

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with Queensland Audit Office. maint of agreed audit recommendations monitor pro appropriate control assurance coverage on business performance, while maintaining commenc alignment to therisks of thedepartment about proposed audit plans andtheir eng management, operations andrisk management improving effectiveness of controls, systems, project 34 audit covering reports, assurance about,and audits approved by theDirector-General andcompleted developed anddeliv During thepast year, Internal Audit: key projects andinitiatives vided advice andassistance on aged with theAudit andRisk Committee ained aneffective working relationship ed and reported ontheimplementationed andreported ed ashift inaudit plans to focus ered arisk-based annual plan of 131

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includes coverage of thedepartment’s operations: In addition, the following audits (currently inprogress) au/reports-tabled-in-2014-15-financial-year These audit reportsare available at www.qao.qld.gov. in Great Barrier Reef catchments government entities 2013–14 prevention and preparedness public sector entities for 2013–14 Internal control systems 2013–14 These audits included: applicable to thedepartment. agencies to consider orincluded learnings potentially specifically addressed wereto thedepartment, for all conducted audits where recommendations were statements, during 2014–15theAuditor-General In addition to his audit of thedepartment’s financial from external oversight bodies. Our operations are subject to regular scrutiny recommendations. the government is taking inresponse to coronial deceased, thecommunity andcoroners of themeasures provide atimelierresponse to thenext of kin of the at coronial inquests. The newarrangements will of theimplementation of recommendations made responsibility for andongoing thereporting monitoring 2015theAttorney-General1 January now has sole arrangements were revised inlate 2014.As of The whole-of-government coronial reporting Re Ro Ro Tr Repor Repor Repor Repor Repor Repor Repor Repor Repor Repor ansport Infrastructure Projects sults of audit:Internal control systems 2014–15. yalties for theRegions ad Safety – Traffic Cameras t 20:2014–15 Managing water quality t 17: 2014–15 Managing child safety information t 16:2014–15 Results ofaudit:Local t 11:2014–15 Maintenance ofpublic schools t 10:2014–15 Bushfire t 9:2014–15 2018 Commonwealth Games progress t 8:2014–15 Traveltrain renewal: Sunlander 14 t 4:2014–15 Results ofaudit:State t 2:2014–15 Hospital infrastructure projects t 1:2014–15 Results ofaudit:

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allegation of corrupt conduct. works with theCCC to deal with andprevent any maintains responsibility for CCC liaison androutinely (CCC) through its Ethical Standards Unit,which relationship with theCrime andCorruption Commission The department maintains acooperative andstrong the public sector. the reduction of theincidence of corruption in The Crimeand Corruption Act 2001 provides for gov.au/work-of-committees/committees/THLGC Committee reportscan befound at www.parliament.qld. Examin in 2014–15: to theDepartment of Transport andMain Roads portfolio conducted thefollowing parliamentary inquiries relating The Utilities, Science andInnovation Committee Amendment Bill 2015 Loc Main Roads in2014–15: portfolio inquiries relating to theDepartment of Transport and Committee conducted thefollowing parliamentary The Infrastructure, Planning andNatural Resources Con Inquiry Examin Main Roads in2014–15: portfolio inquiries relating to theDepartment of Transport and Committee conducted thefollowing parliamentary The Transport, Housing andLocal Government earlier recommendations. as well as status updates ontheimplementation of responses to recommendations handed down in2014, new arrangements. The June 2015report will include TMR is currently finalising its first report underthe findings of inquest. Queensland Courts website, next to thecoroners’ are easily accessed by posting theresponses onthe is delivered. The Attorney-General will ensure responses progress updates every six months until implementation are supported.Ministers will provide implementation recommendation being made whetherrecommendations inform theAttorney-General within six months of the The improved arrangements require ministers to al Government and Other Legislation sideration of budget 2014–15portfolio estimates into Coastal Sea Freight ation of Portfolio Subordinate Legislation ation of Portfolio Subordinate Legislation Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Ethics andconduct Industrial andemployeerelations Internal scrutiny • • • • • • •

interest disclosures. disclosures. interest operations, andprotects those whomake public such disclosures as away to continually improve our promotes awork culture that encourages andwelcomes with thePublic Interest Disclosure Act 2010. The policy Policy andProcedure that assists us incomplying The department also has aPublic Interest Disclosure workplace ethics education andtraining. Sector Ethics Act 1994, all employees are provided with To assist thedepartment incomplying with thePublic guidance within ourOne TMR intranet site acc sessions with business units fac awareness training, Which Way Would You Go mand This includes: prevent alleged wrongdoing andcorrupt conduct. procedural systems to raise ethical awareness and and implementing alignedpolicies, processes and workplace culture through designing, developing The department continues to enhance anethical making better decisions. and guidance inshaping anethical workplace and Queensland Public Service provide staff with direction The principles contained intheCode of Conduct for the the Queensland Public Service Award. Commission andapplicable unions to deliver government thePublic departments, Service work preparation, negotiation andimplementation. outlined thethree phases of theEBA process – Team Enterprise Bargaining Pack which clearly con no detrimental outcomes for thedepartment and/or Industrial Magistrates Court resulting in the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission management issues that had beenreferred to actively issues by approximately 70 percent signific During the2014–15,department: e-to-face ethics awareness ess to ethical standards information and structed thedepartment’s Executive Leadership ed collaboratively with otherstate atory online ethical decisionmaking and antly decreased complex case management managed thehighlevel complex case Fraud andcorruptioncontrol Information systemsandrecordkeeping fraud. andreductionreporting of risks andexposures to any ongoing responsibility for theprevention, detection, departmental policy, will assist ourmanagers with their This suite of documents, together with existing department wide implementation. Framework and Policy were approved inJune 2015for The department's Fraud and Corruption Control its zero tolerance to fraud andcorruption. integrity andaccountability, thedepartment maintains In linewith theQueensland Government's objectives of document libraries. solution into otherareas of TMR that manage significant management systems as well as theexpansion of this of asuitable replacement for existing records department has embarked ontheinvestigation To support full compliance going forward, the made accessible as required under legislation. departmental business are documented, and preserved are inplace to ensure full andaccurate records of environment. Departmental systems and processes to support thetransition from apaper-based to adigital towards ensuring systems andprocesses are inplace in thedigital information economy andis working TMR recognises theimportance of records management departmental information inits original format. Information Standards. As such, we manage all Records Act 2002 andtheQueensland Government the Financial Management Standard 1997, thePublic is committed to meeting its responsibilities under To ensure recordkeeping compliance, thedepartment records of its activities. government standards to keep and maintain proper The department is required by legislation and and managing public interest disclosures. The team also assists thedepartment incoordinating serious matters constituting alleged corrupt conduct. investigating allegations of unethical conduct including Our Ethical Standards team maintains responsibility for is undertaken by theQueensland Ombudsman. interest disclosures. Public onsuch reporting disclosures encourage, assess, manage, record andreport public These documents outlinetheprocesses we use to 133

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infrastructure. roads andthebuilding of bridges andotherlarge These records may relate to resumptions for newstate that they remain viable for access by future generations. records currently held insecondary storage, inorder archive thedepartment’s large volume of permanent In addition, consultation is also underway with QSA to storage costs. and dispose of eligible records to reduce secondary schedules. Aprogram of work is underway to appraise eligibility for disposal against theQSA approved legacy andbacklogs of records to determine their During 2014–15, thedepartment commenced reviewing date orsale of land. kept afteracertain trigger event, such as arecord end memory. They set out thelength of timerecords must be community expectations, andpreserves thecorporate of records, meets accountability requirements and the statutory obligations for theretention anddisposal These schedules ensure thedepartment complies with (QDAN 690) for Maritime Safety Sector records for business maps andplans of state-controlled roads (QDAN 474) for service function records the General The current schedules for thedepartment are: Queensland State Archives (QSA). retention anddisposal schedules approved by All department records are kept inaccordance with framework is mandatory. policies andstandards included intherecordkeeping principles of records management. Compliance with the areas within thedepartment to comply with the continuously maintained to assist managers of business compliance tools has beendeveloped andwill be procedures, education andtraining materials and A framework of strategies, policies, standards, Queens Queens Queens (GRDS) (QDAN 249) for administrative records land Disposal Authority Number690 land Disposal Authority Number479 (QDAN 479) land Disposal Authority Number474 Retention andDisposal Schedule accordance with legal requirements. Records of evidential quality are created, managed anddisposed of in Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 TMR People PlanJuly2014 –June2015 Workforce planningand performance Human resources

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0 [Data source: TMR SAP Business Warehouse.] Figure 28: Salary distribution in TMR par impl showc offer deliver eng Throughout 2014–15,we have: per cent to 33 percent by 2018. leadership representation. The aimis to positively influence thenumberof females at the SO level andabove from 28 The position statement andactionplan outlines thedepartment's approach to gender diversity, particularly female imbalance inourseniorleaders. During the year, we implemented ourGender Diversity Position Statement andActionPlan afterdata identifieda gender More information: www.au.gradconnection.com/employers/queensland-tmr/#queensland-tmr Graduate Program) starting in2016. There were 2223 candidates whoregistered theirinterest intheprogram. The department has 32graduate roles (with two participating intheDepartment of thePremier andCabinet's Policy graduates across arange of disciplines. We also launched theOneTMRgraduate program –atwo-year program with tailored professional development for 30 ticipated intheDiversity andInclusion Series through global services provider, AECOM. aged aGenderDiversity Champion emented Women inLeadership mentoring program ed targeted professional development opportunities including training programs andscholarships ased anumber of seniorleaders within thedepartment as success stories ed anumberof programs andevents 45% 55% O O O O O O O AO8 AO7 AO6 AO5 AO4 AO3 AO2 AO1 65% 35% 65% 35% 50% 50% • Female 58% 42% 57% 43% • Male 36% 64% 33% 67% 32% 68% OSES SO in seniormanagement 27% offemales 18% 82% 137

Governance – human resources Governance – human resources 138 Leadership andmanagementdevelopment Workforce profile redundancies. separations that took place under aprogram of 8.1 percent in2013–14. The results* include employee separation rate was 5.4percent turnover compared to 2013–14. For thesame period,ourpermanent employee cent at 30June 2015,compared with 92.8 percent in Our permanent employee retention rate was 93.4 per administrative disciplines throughout thestate. groups spread across trade, professional, technical and composition is complex andincludes 80occupational decrease of 33 onlast year’s total FTEs. Ourworkforce (FTE) employees within representing thedepartment, a At 30June 2015,there were 6891 full-time equivalent aspirations. of development activities suited to theirneeds and of leaders intheorganisation andtailors arange Success Profile, this framework identifies four cohorts the Public Service Commission's Workforce Capability and Development Strategy and Action Plan. Based on develop ourpeople inconjunction with theLearning is theframework through which we will continue to The One TMR Pathway to Leadership Development group coaching, andworkplace projects. completing four university modules, individual and Leadership Excellence andDevelopment program, During 2014–15, 27 participants undertook the adaptive workforce. of ourpeople to achieve acapable, professional and We support theongoing learning anddevelopment formulas. Overall combined rates donot addup to 100 per cent. * Separation and retention rates are calculated using different People performancemanagement help improve theirperformance. thatreported theirlast performance review had orwould feedback inthelast 12months,only 53% of these employees had (72%) received scheduled performance Opinion Survey highlighted that althoughmost Results of the2014 Working for Queensland Employee manager about theirperformance inthelast 12months. stating they had had productive conversations with their performance, anda3%increase innumbers of people thatreporting they had received useful feedback ontheir 7%. There was a5%increase inthenumberof people would helpimprove theirperformance had increased by thatreported theirlast performance review had or feedback inthelast 12months, while those who of people whohad received scheduled performance Opinion Survey show a3%increase inthenumber Results of the2015 Working for Queensland Employee performance anddevelopment. the implementation of aconversations approach to undertaken with two areas of thebusiness to support and wellbeing. Targeted partnerships were also open conversations about performance, development in building aculture of frequent, meaningful and created tools andresources to support thebusiness Working Group to develop theAction Plan, andco- Resources Branch formed thePeople Performance Business representatives inpartnership with Human performance, development andwellbeing. on frequent, meaningful andopenconversations about matters, targeting getting thebasics right andfocusing challenge of keeping asharp focus –delivering what TMR People Plan 2014–2015 to address theworkforce One TMRStrategic Workforce Plan 2014-2018 andthe across thedepartment. The project aligns with the quality andfrequency of performance conversations The PPAP was initiated with theaimof improving the at six months andaformal evaluation at 12months. Agreements andoperates over 12months,with areview The cycle begins with Performance andDevelopment through aformal performance planning andreview cycle. and output with strategic objectives andpriorities management approach aligns employees’ work effort The department’s standardised performance Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Attraction andretentionoftheworkforce • • • •

Performance anddevelopment agreements operate over 12months. flexible work practices within thedepartment and consistent approach to theapplication of Fle These include: a flexible work environment. balance andto support thebusiness inmanaging available to helpemployees achieve aquality work-life a range of flexible work options and support tools of askilled, diverse andagile workforce. We have practices can support theattraction andretention The department recognises that flexible work a culture of recognition into everyday practices. engagement andretention of employees by building – to assist inpeople performance management, the depar two weeks, oneto six months and12months undertaken during thestages of:pre-start, oneto representatives andmanagers onactivities to be the Firs in theirfirst 12months of employment recommended activities that should beundertaken a newemployee into thedepartment andthe the Onboar supported by:further The department’s Performance Management approach is xible Work Practices Policy –promotes atransparent t 12MonthPlan –aguidefor human resource tment’s ‘Thank You’ Recognition Program ding Model –theprocess of bringing

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retirement packages were paid during this period. that were paid out at thetimeof separation). Noearly a cost of $95,695.87 (excludes leave entitlements Two employees received retrenchment packages at find alternative employment placements. period of time,where reasonable attempts were made to a redundancy were offered case management for aset separation). Employees whodidnot accept anoffer of leave entitlements that were paid out at thetimeof packages at acost of $1,269,847.98 (excludes During theperiod,13 employees received redundancy 8.13 percent in2013–14. part-time arrangements, aslight increase from or 8.4 percent of employees undertook formal As at 30June 2015,731part-time employees located at Transport andMain Roads’ offices. example, established family/carers rooms con parental andlong service leave types include recreational, sick, carer’s, gener siderations for carers andparents –for ous leave provisions –common leave

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In this section 140 Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Financial Statements2014–15 141

In this section Financial Statements 2014–15 142 Independent Auditor's Report Independent Roads Main and Transport of Department the of Certificate statements financial the of part forming and to Notes services bydepartmental major liabilities and assets of Statement services bydepartmental major income comprehensive of Statement flows cash of Statement equity in changes of Statement position financial of Statement income comprehensive of Statement Foreword Contents I Certifi Not financia of Statement comprehensive of Statement Foreword Statement of of Statement C Statement of cha of Statement Statement of comprehensive of Statement of Statement 9Provisi 19 8Interes 18 7Pay 17 6Pr 16 Int 15 4Pr 14 3Receiv 13 2Ot 12 4Restat 34 3B 33 1Fi 11 2Rec 32 0Deco 10 1Sc 31 0Fi 30 9C 29 8C 28 Co 27 26 Service c Service 26 25 4Rec 24 Income 23 Ot 22 1U 21 0A 20 4Restated balances 34 Budgetary reporting 33 Consolidated payments Reconciliation administered Fund of from 32 items administered Schedule of 31 Financial instruments 30 Controlled entities 29 Contingencies 28 expenditure for Commitments 27 arrangements concession Service 26 Leases 25 Reconciliation operating operating of activities result to from net cash 24 tax Income equivalents 23 liabilities Other 22 revenue Unearned 21 employee Accrued benefits 20 Provisions 19 Interest bearing liabilities 18 Payables 17 Property, plant andequipment 16 Intangible assets 15 Prepayments 14 Receivables 13 Other expenses 12 Finance andborrowing costs 11 expense assets anddisposed Decommissioned 10 ndep Gr 9 S 8 Key m 7 Employ 6 5 Gains Gains 5 Gr 4 3 User c User 3 Rec 2 Grants andsubsidies 9 Supplies andservices 8 Key expenses andremuneration personnel management 7 Employee expenses 6 assets of ondisposal/remeasurement Gains 5 Grants andother contributions 4 andfees charges User 3 Consolidated Reconciliation payments Fund of from 2 Su Summary significant accounting policies of 1 1 ontents Leases to a to es udgetary r es upplies cc ontro onti near ce nance cial instrum nancial operty epaym r her ex r her ible angible a ts ants ts ants le of hedule of mmary si of mmitm nt A nt e r ables onc onc onc te of the Department of Trans of Department the of cate ued nd ngencies mmi ned rev liabilities anagem ed on dis har lled ons t ables and s and ot t ee ex iliati iliati iliati beari employ e , penses and ax ents and services once fo nd ssi bal pl ts for ex ents for s ges entities ant of on of of on of of on of eporting ssets equival Main Departmentnd a ofTrans port oned administer posal/rem ances ubsidies penses borrowi ng ts a assets h flows cash r her c enue and f ssi gnific ent itor's Re uditor's and rmi ee ties liabilities on a ts ents administer operati paym and dis nges i pers ontri ents ees benefits equipm ant penditure part of the financia the of part ng costs ng costs rrangem easurem onnel ts from C ents from ed items buti a l ng resul nd liab Financial ccounti position pos Financial Statements 2014–15 Statements Financial n e n ons ent ed and rem ed a port ents quity paym ent ng o t o iliti i i ets ssets ex onso ncome ncomeby majordepartmenta policies of a of net ts from C ents from byes majordepartmenta unerati ssets lidat cash from from cash pense ed Fund on ex rt a port Statements2014–15 onso l penses statements operati Main Roads Main nd lidat ed Fund ng activities l servi l servi ces Department of Transport andMain Roads Department of Transport andMain Roads ces Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Annual Report 2014–15 PageNo. Page No. Page 183 177 177 176 174 173 173 172 171 170 170 169 169 168 168 167 167 167 163 162 162 161 161 161 161 160 160 157 157 157 156 156 156 150 150 149 148 147 146 145 144 143 185 184 • • statements: financial Roads’ Main and Transport of Department the about information For 1. in Note disclosed is activities principal its and operations department’s the of nature the of A description • • The Department of Transport and Main Roads is a Queensland Government department established under under established department Government aQueensland is Roads Main and Transport of Department The Foreword • • • • • • controlled its and department the cover statements financial Roads’ Main and Transport of Department The 4000 Qld Brisbane Street 85 George Capital the entities, and contain the following: the contain and entities, is: department the of address principal The parent. Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Public Service Act Act 2008. Service Public visit the Department of Transport and Main Roads website at at website Roads Main and Transport of Department the visit contact Manager (Financial Reporting) on 07 3066 6021 or 6021 07 3066 on Reporting) (Financial Manager contact certificate. Management statements financial the of part forming and to Notes s service departmental major by andliabilities assets of Statement s departmental by major income comprehensive of Statement flows cash of Statement equity in changes of Statement position financial of Statement Statement Hi ll Building of comprehensive income comprehensive of The department is controlled by the State of Queensland which is the ultimate ultimate the is which Queensland of State the by controlled is department The www.tmr.qld.gov.au ervice s 143

Financial Statements 2014–15 Financial Statements 2014–15 The accompanying notes form part of these statements. comprehensiveTotal income comprehensive other Total income result operating to subsequently Other comprehensive income not reclassified Operating result for the year income tax equivalent expense before from continuing operations result Operating from continuing operations Expenses Income from continuing operations for the year ended 30 June 2015 June 30 ended year the for income comprehensive of Statement Increase/(decrease) in Increase/(decrease) asset revaluation surplus Income tax equivalent expense from continuing operations expenses Total Other expenses Finance and borrowing costs Impairment losses Revaluation decrements and disposed assets expenseDecommissioned Depreciation and amortisation Grants and subsidies Supplies and services Employee expenses incomeTotal from continuing operations Gains of on assets disposal/remeasurement revenueTotal Other revenue Grants and other contributions and charges fees User Appropriation revenue 144 Notes 15, 16 12 11 30 16 10 23 3 2 5 9 8 6 4 Department of Transport andMain Roads

(2,100,428) (2,093,643) (4,142,098) (2,041,670) (2,041,670) 5,913,543 4,605,226 3,202,602 5,984,787 8,078,430 1,707,0731,199,026 1,057,443 $'000 2015 471,286 808,362 466,368 342,696 28,669 71,244 12,91190,311 6,785 Annual Report 2014–15 - 7,379,089 2,077,449 3,199,649 7,403,579 4,538,418 1,190,267 1,852,285 1,665,497 1,835,119 5,551,294 $'000 2014 (169,622) (169,622) 471,066 746,690 176,999429,816 16,532 17,166 24,490 13,768 64,598 4,831 300 Statements As aresultthirdStatementoffinancialpositionhasbeenpresented inaccordancewithAASB101 34. inNote ThedepartmenthasrestatedProperty, plantandequipmentAccumulatedsurplus/(deficit)amountsduetotheeventsoutlined * The accompanyingnotesform partofthesestatements. Total equity Equity Net assets Total liabilities Non-current liabilities Current liabilities Liabilities Total assets Non-current assets Current assets Assets as at30June2015 Statement offinancialposition Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Asset revaluationsurplus Accumulated surplus/(deficit) Contributed equity Total non-currentliabilities Other Accrued employeebenefits Provisions Interest bearingliabilities Total currentliabilities Other Current taxliabilities Unearned revenue Accrued employeebenefits Provisions Interest bearingliabilities Payables Total non-currentassets Deferred taxassets Property, plantandequipment Intangible assets Other financialassets Prepayments Total currentassets Non-current assetsclassifiedasheldforsale Prepayments Inventories Receivables Cash . Notes 15 13 23 21 20 29 14 14 20 19 18 22 19 18 17 23 22 16

54,583,093 54,488,756 52,969,844 52,969,844 55,051,178 53,793,184 2,081,334 1,136,059 1,222,087 '0 $'000 $'000 052014 2015 (838,501) 200,172 468,085 200,802 468,518 224,109 859,247 23,855 10,277 84,763 5112,056,831 15,161 80,939 29,190 43,412 28,039 89,916 9,042 1,808 4,983 7,165 601 106 - Presentation ofFinancial

57,272,876 58,238,239 57,149,856 56,180,240 56,180,240 52,861,482 1,081,103 2,057,999 1,261,927 116,252 965,363 128,063 407,861 877,402 377,616 198,568 721,247 976,896 35,209 74,486 17,298 34,525 94,373 21,946 27,931 1,407 4,760 1,716 4,782 601 339

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July 2013 56,082,829 55,169,203 55,037,758 52,009,401 53,662,662 53,662,662 As at1 1,224,459 2,226,453 2,420,167 1,195,708 $'000 (573,192) 986,280 124,676 239,730 949,553 913,626 593,288 284,784 77,994 72,875 16,422 12,864 32,923 25,101 145 10,114 17,539 7,901 5,088 5,932 1,080 601 493

Financial Statements 2014–15 Financial Statements 2014–15 * The 2015 closing balance comprises buildings of $14.485m and heritage and cultural of $0.676m. of cultural and heritage and $14.485m of buildings comprises balance closing 2015 The * The accompanying notes form part of these statements. Total equity Total Closing balance * in Increase/(decrease) asset revaluation surplus. toRefer Note 16. Opening balance Asset revaluation surplus Closing balance Operating result Opening balance Accumulated surplus/(deficit) Closing balance Transactions with owners as owners: Opening balance equity Contributed for the year ended 30 June 2015 June 30 ended year the for equity in changes of Statement to Note 1(c). Note to Net via Machinery-of-Governmentassets received/(transferred) changes. Refer Net asset otherfrom/(to) transfer agencies Appropriated equity injections. toRefer Note 2. 146 Department of Transport andMain Roads

53,793,184 52,861,482 52,969,844 20160 (169,622) (2,041,670) (2,100,428) ,6,2 (573,192) 1,261,927 ,5,3 2,226,453 2,056,831 ,2,4 901,327 1,029,042 $'000 052014 2015 (838,501) (62,430) 3,1)(11,764) (34,910) 15,161 Annual Report 2014–15

52,861,482 56,180,240 52,009,401 2,056,831 1,261,927 1,835,119 $'000 (37,482) The accompanyingnotesformpartofthesestatements. Cash atendoffinancialyear Net cashprovidedby/(usedin)financingactivities Cash flowsfromfinancingactivities Net cashprovidedby/(usedin)investingactivities Cash flowsfrominvestingactivities Net cashprovidedby/(usedin)operatingactivities Cash flowsfromoperatingactivities for theyearended30June2015 Statement ofcashflows Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Cash atbeginningoffinancialyear Net increase/(decrease)incash Machinery-of-Government transfers Finance leasepayments Borrowing redemptions Equity withdrawals Outflows: Equity injections Inflows: Payments forintangibles Payments forproperty,plantandequipment Outflows: Investments redeemed Sales ofproperty,plantandequipment Inflows: Other Income taxequivalentpaid GST remittedtoATO GST paidtosuppliers Finance andborrowingcosts Grants andsubsidies Supplies andservices Employee expenses Outflows: Other GST collectedfromcustomers GST inputtaxcreditsfromATO Grants andothercontributions User chargesandfees Services appropriationreceipts Inflows: Notes 24

(3,295,830) (2,549,056) (2,616,360) 1,419,489 4,527,872 ,4,2 1,640,484 1,849,329 $'000 2015 4827 (460,023) (468,267) (162,521) (640,294) (485,253) (183,752) (818,166) 105,064 401,997 664,303 858,340 407,861 945,815 224,109 1,1)(14,142) (12,910) (90,422) (11,478) (74,391) (11,697) 28,888 79,001 (3,091) (7,866) - (3,377,470) (3,766,040) (3,836,800) 4,970,483 3,425,146 2,034,689 $'000 2014 (716,413) (460,906) (239,519) (818,166) 769,114 257,486 739,348 399,960 407,861 740,854 (27,986) (64,800) (11,126) (70,338) (16,862) 15,285 78,382 147 9,240 7,901 -

Financial Statements 2014–15 Financial Statements 2014–15 148 Statement of comprehensive income by major departmental services for the year ended 30 June 2015

Transport system Transport infrastructure Transport safety, Passenger transport RoadTek Inter-departmental Total investment planning and management and regulation and services services programming delivery customer service eliminations

2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 Income from continuing operations Appropriation revenue 157,679 187,849 1,891,122 1,893,377 192,559 165,379 2,363,866 2,291,813 - - - - 4,605,226 4,538,418 User charges and fees 45,501 43,747 111,655 79,960 205,024 185,594 409,868 406,839 537,285 749,632 (500,971) (719,082) 808,362 746,690 Grants and other contributions 66 98 412,950 2,039,365 9,728 168 48,504 37,797 38 21 - - 471,286 2,077,449 Other revenue 108 1,828 58,887 76,191 3,680 1,428 754 805 3,418 3,224 (38,178) (66,944) 28,669 16,532 Total revenue 203,354 233,522 2,474,614 4,088,893 410,991 352,569 2,822,992 2,737,254 540,741 752,877 (539,149) (786,026) 5,913,543 7,379,089

Gains on disposal/remeasurement of assets 14,101 8,637 54,127 14,510 181 69 1,186 262 1,649 1,012 - - 71,244 24,490 Total income from continuing operations 217,455 242,159 2,528,741 4,103,403 411,172 352,638 2,824,178 2,737,516 542,390 753,889 (539,149) (786,026) 5,984,787 7,403,579

Expenses from continuing operations Employee expenses 56,659 62,322 137,880 122,281 175,240 183,026 79,620 92,099 108,848 127,345 (91,879) (116,007) 466,368 471,066 Supplies and services 146,849 159,790 573,515 584,816 157,441 149,844 2,352,690 2,365,125 381,415 544,899 (409,308) (604,825) 3,202,602 3,199,649 Grants and subsidies 7,810 9,780 673,899 180,475 55,676 2,394 320,058 237,167 - - - - 1,057,443 429,816 Depreciation and amortisation 4,943 6,029 1,126,979 1,114,676 9,858 10,111 37,165 40,804 20,081 18,647 - - 1,199,026 1,190,267 Decommissioned and disposed assets expense 2,673 3,357 332,348 170,527 3,141 125 2,705 784 1,829 2,206 - - 342,696 176,999 Revaluation decrements - 13 1,707,073 122 - 19 - 149 - (3) - - 1,707,073 300 Impairment losses (1,715) 532 (1,213) 4,144 2,908 9 (74) (9) (97) 155 191 - - 4,831 Finance and borrowing costs - - 56,027 60,875 5,622 5,659 30,758 - 1,591 1,650 (3,687) (3,586) 90,311 64,598 Other expenses 236 336 7,868 8,011 1,286 1,451 1,256 1,397 36,731 64,181 (34,466) (61,608) 12,911 13,768 Total expenses from continuing operations 217,455 242,159 4,614,376 2,245,927 411,172 352,638 2,824,178 2,737,516 550,398 759,080 (539,149) (786,026) 8,078,430 5,551,294

Operating result from continuing operations before income tax equivalent expense - - (2,085,635) 1,857,476 - - - - (8,008) (5,191) - - (2,093,643) 1,852,285 Income tax equivalent expense ------6,785 17,166 - - 6,785 17,166

Operating result for the year - - (2,085,635) 1,857,476 - - - - (14,793) (22,357) - - (2,100,428) 1,835,119

Other comprehensive income not reclassified subsequently to operating result Department of Transport andMain Roads

Increase/(decrease) in asset revaluation surplus - - (2,041,670) (169,622) ------(2,041,670) (169,622) Total other comprehensive income - - (2,041,670) (169,622) ------(2,041,670) (169,622)

Total comprehensive income - - (4,127,305) 1,687,854 - - - - (14,793) (22,357) - - (4,142,098) 1,665,497

Allocation of income and expenses from corporate services (disclosure only):

Income 274 314 5,819 2,911 519 457 3,562 3,549 - - - - 10,174 7,231 Annual Report 2014–15 Expenses 13,056 11,068 277,041 102,651 24,686 16,117 169,560 125,119 - - - - 484,343 254,955 Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Statement of assets and liabilities by major departmental services as at 30 June 2015

Transport system Transport infrastructure Transport safety, Passenger transport RoadTek Inter-departmental Total investment planning and management and regulation and customer services services programming delivery service eliminations

2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 Assets Current assets Cash 7,116 20,787 25,123 66,824 11,665 31,241 85,001 229,746 95,204 59,263 - - 224,109 407,861 Receivables 7,463 2,144 95,337 103,064 35,690 8,787 75,017 20,911 48,769 87,844 (61,474) (94,687) 200,802 128,063 Inventories 16 36 800 3,461 443 1,187 3,455 3,347 14,242 36,686 (8,679) (27,419) 10,277 17,298 Prepayments 292 264 14,850 369,648 3,621 3,169 4,334 3,709 758 826 - - 23,855 377,616 Non-current assets classified as held for sale 9,042 34,525 ------9,042 34,525 Total current assets 23,929 57,756 136,110 542,997 51,419 44,384 167,807 257,713 158,973 184,619 (70,153) (122,106) 468,085 965,363

Non-current assets Prepayments 38 30 1,211 944 70 52 489 381 -- -- 1,808 1,407 Other financial assets --601 601 ------601 601 Intangible assets 36,344 33,673 2,900 2,889 25,055 19,661 20,464 60,029 - - - - 84,763 116,252 Property, plant and equipment 221,120 339,121 53,786,584 56,220,515 219,742 245,188 201,634 263,491 59,676 81,541 --54,488,756 57,149,856 Deferred tax assets ------7,165 4,760 - - 7,165 4,760 Total non-current assets 257,502 372,824 53,791,296 56,224,949 244,867 264,901 222,587 323,901 66,841 86,301 - - 54,583,093 57,272,876

Total assets 281,431 430,580 53,927,406 56,767,946 296,286 309,285 390,394 581,614 225,814 270,920 (70,153) (122,106) 55,051,178 58,238,239

Liabilities Current liabilities Payables 21,485 38,098 84,924 142,508 23,186 36,003 343,854 562,966 46,222 44,778 (51,153) (103,106) 468,518 721,247 Interest bearing liabilities 1,030 967 78,661 73,519 - - 10,225 - 19,000 19,000 (19,000) (19,000) 89,916 74,486 Provisions - - 200,172 198,568 ------200,172 198,568 Accrued employee benefits 3,109 3,155 7,567 6,130 9,616 9,260 4,369 4,700 4,529 4,686 - - 29,190 27,931 Unearned revenue 268 286 6,779 2,812 15 6 36,238 32,105 112 - --43,412 35,209 Current tax liabilities ------1,716 - - - 1,716 Other ------28,039 21,946 -- - - 28,039 21,946 Total current liabilities 25,892 42,506 378,103 423,537 32,817 45,269 422,725 621,717 69,863 70,180 (70,153) (122,106) 859,247 1,081,103

Non-current liabilities Interest bearing liabilities 93,318 94,349 704,377 783,053 - - 338,364 --- - - 1,136,059 877,402 Provisions - - 80,939 94,373 ------80,939 94,373 Accrued employee benefits 628 649 1,529 1,261 1,943 1,905 883 967 - - - - 4,983 4,782 Other ------106 339 - --- 106 339 Total non-current liabilities 93,946 94,998 786,845 878,687 1,943 1,905 339,353 1,306 - - - - 1,222,087 976,896

Total liabilities 119,838 137,504 1,164,948 1,302,224 34,760 47,174 762,078 623,023 69,863 70,180 (70,153) (122,106) 2,081,334 2,057,999 149

Financial Statements 2014–15 Financial Statements 2014–15 transport network accessible toall. maintain, manage and operate anintegrated obje The delivery Transport infrastructure management and systems and services. sustainable integrated transport infrastructure, and efficient effective, in strategic investment the transport systemand toplanand prioritise policy frameworks forthefuture development of The objective ofthisservice areais todevelop programmin Transport system investment planning and period areas follows: of Transport andMain Roads during thereporting principal activities undertaken bytheDepartment The identityandpurpo Departmental services andprincipalactivities     The objectives ofthedepartment are: to Note29. consolidated in thesefinancial statements. Refer con is Ltd, Pty department’s Transmax The controlled entity, including RoadTek. the Department ofTransport and Main Roads income, expenses, assets, liabilitiesand equityof The financial statements include thevalueof all Thereporting entity (b) certificate. at thedateofsigning ofthe management by theDire The financial statements areauthorised for issue used. is Except where stated,thehi requirements applicableto Accounting Standards and Interpretations and an accrualbasis inaccordance with Australian financi These financial statements aregeneral purpose 2009. Financial and Performance Management Standard statements in compliance withsection 42 ofthe The department hasprepared these financial Statement of compliance (a) Summary of significant 1 Notes toandformingpartofthefinancialstatements2014–15 150 best. living OneTMR –enabling people todotheir community partnering with government, industryand the deliverin putting thecustomer atthecentreofallwedo accounting policies al statements and have beenprepared on ctive ofthisservice area is toconstruct, sidered not to be material and material not not be is to sidered ctor-General and Chief Finance Officer g afit-for-purpose transpo g se of theservices and not-for-profit entities. storical cost convention storical rt network disclo Administeredbalances transactions and are department’s objectives. deploy these resources for the achievement of the balances, but doesnot havethediscretion to for administering related transactions and doing so, ithasresponsibility andisaccountable certai The department administers, butdoes not control, Administered transactions andbalances (d) effective from 24November 2014. to thedepartment including sevenemployees, was transferred Rail Fines and Investigations Unit Arran As are Queensland Rail Waterways Authorityduring 2014–15. transferred fromthedepartment totheGoldCoast in December 2012, cashof$3.091mwas As aresult ofaMachinery-of-Government change CoastGold WaterwaysAuthority changes in of Statement the equity. an adju The decrease inassetshas beenaccounted foras $31.819m. of value 2014, the to July 1 from effective Works Public and from thedepartment tothe Department ofHousing Centralisation As partofthe Department of Housing and PublicWorks Machinery-of-Government changes (c) services. related and management fleet maintenance, management, electrical construction and construction and engineering services, structures and remote areas ofQueensland, withcivil pr solutions infrastructure Roa RoadTek system. shape Queensland’s overall passenger transport The obje Passenger transport services tape. sustainably andwithout imposing unnecessary red transport system safely,economically and customer service andtomanage and regulate the The objective ofthisservice areais toimprove service Transport safety, regulation andcustomer dTek isa major provider oftransport n resources onbehalf ofthegovernment. In gements Notice (No.4) 2014 sed in Note 31. sult ofthePublicService Departmental stment tocontributed equityasdisclosed in ctive ofthisservice areais toleadand Government Employee Housing Employee Government Project,assets were transferred Department of Transport andMain Roads imarily through regional Annual Report 2014–15 , the Queenslandthe Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 not reported in thefinancial statements. debt istransferred toQueensland Treasury and is ticketisnot30 June. paidwithin Ifthe 56 days,the Notices and Traffic Offence Noticesoutstanding at receivable for thebalance of PenaltyInfringement departmentThe recognises administered an based onloss eventsas disclosed inNote 30. Changes intheallowance for impairment are All knownbad debts were writtenoffas at 30June. impairment. perio The collectability ofre days from invoice date. on theseamounts isgenerally required within 30 of time the at Trade debtors are recognised attheamounts due (h) Receivables Corporation and donotearn interest. arrangement with Queensland Treasury within thewhole-of-government banking set-off The departmental bank accounts aregrouped and cheques receiptedbut notbanked at 30June. Ca (g) Cash valu fair their Contributed assets and services are recognised at to thetermsof thefundingarrangements. progressively recognised as itisearned, according received thatarereciprocal innature,revenue is obtains control overthem.Where grants are revenue intheperiod inwhichthedepartment non-reciprocal innatureare recognised as Grant Grants and other contributions certainty. measured reliably withasufficient degree of revenues when therevenue isearnedand can be User charges, feesandfines arerecognised as User charges, feesand fines Act Appropriatio Appropriation revenue for services Revenue (f) and arenotdisclosed inthe These transactions andbalances are not material these transactionsand balances. transactionsa and The department performs certain agency andtrust Trust transactions and balances (e) Notes toandformingpartofthefinancialstatements2014–15(continued) sh represents allcash on hand,cashatbank are recognised asrevenue whenreceived. dically withallowance being made for s, contributions, donations and giftsthatare ns provided under the e. sale orsale cts onlycts inacustodial rolefor service delivery.Settlement ceivables i financial statements. s assessed s Appropriation      following thresholds: recognised whenthepurchase value exceeds the All itemsofproperty,plantand eq General Property, andequipment plant (l) impairment losses. accumulated amortisationaccumulated and are recognised andcarried at cost less assets, anyofthese is noactive marketfor which exceptio The department’s intangible assets,with the statements. Itemswithalesser cost are expensed. than $100,000 arerecognised inthefinancial Intangible assets with acost equaltoor greater (k) Intangibles asset. depreciated over theremaining useful lifeofthe is capitalised and thenew depreciable amount is asse Any expenditurethatincreases theoriginally depreciation. transfer together withany accumulated books ofthetransferor immediately prior tothe recognised ascarrying thegross amount inthe involuntary transfer, theacquisition cost is as aresult of a Machinery-of-Government orother anothe Where assets arereceived freeofcharge from training costs areexpensed astheyare incurred. preparing the assets ready foruse.However, acquisition,the including all costs other incurred in as consideration plus costs directlyattributable to acquisitions. Cost isdeterminedas thevaluegiven non-cu Actual cost isusedfor theinitialrecording ofall Acquisitions ofassets (j) upon being classified as held forsale. assets are no longeramortised or depreciated amount and fairvalueless costs tosell. Such measured atthelowerof theasset’s carrying an assetis classified as held forsale,itsvalueis Held forSale andDiscontinued Operations 5 withAASB In accordance probable within thenexttwelvemonths. condition, and forwhich their sale ishighly available forimmediate sale intheirpresent assets thatmanagement has determined are salecon held assets for Non-current Non-current assets classified asheld for (i) Buildings Land ln n qimn $5000 $5000 Infrastructure Plant andequipment Heritage and cultural ssed capacity orserv sale rrent physical andintangible asset r Queensland Government entity,whether n ofeasements, arenotrevalued asthere ice potential of an asset asset an of potential ice Non -current $1 $1 $10,000 $10,000 uipment are sist sist Assets of those of those , when 151

Financial Statements 2014–15 Financial Statements 2014–15 rates are used: used: are rates assets, thefollowing depreciation and amortisation For each class ofasset,otherthaninfrastructure Amortisation of intangibles and (m) currently under construction. represents property,plantandequipment assets    the following components: The department’s Infrastructure assets Queensland Government policy. Resources and Mines, inaccordance with represented bytheDepartment of Natural extinguished Where aroad declaration is confirmed, the titleis confirmed. road declarations for each landportion are measured and disclosed in Note16as landuntil The aggregate valueofland under roads is Land under roads threshold All otheritemswithacostless thanthe above lease. equipment class components contained withinthe varies dependent ontheproperty, plantand The threshold forassets subject toafinance lease Notes toandformingpartofthefinancialstatements2014–15(continued) Capital Capital inprogress work 152 equipment equipment Plant and Plant and Land Not depreciated Indefinite life life Indefinite Notdepreciated cultural and Heritage Straight-line Buildings Land Intangibles generated internally Intangibles Intangibles other other purchased breakwaters, revetments, jetties,pontoons and major culverts formation earthworks boat ramps. Other –mainly includes navigation channels, Structures –includes bridges, tunnels and Roads –includes surfacing, pavements Class Depreciation/ work in progress is held atcost and equipment depreciation ofproperty,plant and s ares expensed. – – – and ownership reverts tothestate Straight-line Straight-line depreciated depreciated not – policies preservation and Cultural Straight-line Not depreciated Not depreciated Straight-line Straight-line amortisation amortisation infrastructure assets consist of consist assets infrastructure method (range inyears) Depreciation/ amortisation amortisation Indefinite life life Indefinite Indefinite life life Indefinite 3 - 100 3 -100 2 - 23 2 -23 1 - 50 1 -50 2 - 15 2 -15 12 12 and not depreci not Assets under construction (work inprogress) are the expected usefullifeoftheasset. lease isdepreciated ona straight linebasis over years. appropriate indices being applied intheintervening qualified valuers atleast once every fiveyears with basis. Land and building assets are assessed by assets are independently valued ona Heritage and cultural assets andinfrastructure of thereporting period. year materi The cost ofitemsacquired duringthe financial impairment. accumulated depreciationaccumulated and subsequent any less valuation, of date their revalued amounts,being thefairvalueat infrast Land, buildings, heritage and cultural and Sector Current Asset PoliciesfortheQueenslandPublic in Plant andequipment assets aremeasured atcost Revaluation ofproperty,plant and (n) and isreviewedonanannual basis. experience and planned replacement program, of usefullifeisbased on thedepartment’s past tear, andexpected obsolescence. The estimation expected usage, theasset’s expected wear and basedare on including numbera factors of depreciationThe amortisation and rates applied Property, plantandequipment subject to afinance infrast The following depreciation ratesare used for depreciated accordingly. components assignedare lives and useful are subje that are identifiable co Where complex assetshave significant separately management. and theasset isreadyforuse as intended by ca Roads Surfaces Straight-line 2 - 40 2 - 40 Straight-line Surfaces Roads Structures – Straight-line 20 - 100 20 - 100 Straight-line – Other Structures Component Sub- Component accorda pac ity, which is when construction is complete complete is construction is when which ity, ructure assets a ructure assets ructure sub- equipment . n ated until they they until ated ally represe ce with Queensland Treasury’s Non- Treasury’s Queensland with ce c Pavements Equivalent earthworks Formation earthworks Formation mponents with differentservice lives component component t toregular replacement, these components: – Straight-line 2 - 110 2 - 110 Straight-line – Department of Transport andMain Roads r n e measured and reported at t theirfairvalue at theend reach servicereach delivery rate over time rate over time (ESA) growth Standard Axle 20.5 - 71.5 Straight-line depreciated Not Depreciation Depreciation method method Annual Report 2014–15 n annual Depreciation Depreciation Indefinite life (range in (range years) 6 - 53 6 - 53 Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15   appraisals: and assumptions used inthemostrecent specific on data the based hierarchy, value fair following financial statements, are which fairvalue ismeasured ordisclosed inthe value Fair measurement All assets and liabilitiesof the department for (o) ass Note 16further explains the processes and conjunction Ltd. Pty Consulting withAquenta range ofdisciplines across the department in of across-section ofengineers and staff froma are ratifiedannually byanexpertpanel consisting and spe These unitrates, including underlying assumptions inputs using currentmarket rates. constructionand processesother construction Consulting PtyLtdforraw materials, cost of then priced by commercial estimating firm Aquenta climate, and soil type.These road stereotypes are road stereotypes thatiden a resource-based assessment using aseries of to ensu The valuation methodology, whichis under review required toreplace them. productiondepartment capacity, was ifthe equivalent, adjusted forchanges inutilityand network would bereplaced withthemodern se For valuation purposes, itisassumed that allroad main road isin thecorridor. removal ofexisting infrastructure assuming no construction for valuationpurposes includes construction site for theroad network.Agreenfield current replacement cost based onagreenfield Infras Infrastructure –roadsand structures the estimate of remaining useful life. carrying amount oftheassetandanychange in restate On revaluation, accumulated depreciation is relating tothatclass. the balance, if any,intherevaluation surplus is charged as anexpense, totheextentitexceeds A decrease in thecarrying amount on revaluation for theclass previously recognised as anexpense. to theextentitreversesa revaluation decrement revaluation surplus oftheappropriate class, except revaluation ofanassetiscreditedtothe asset Any revaluation increment arising onthe Notes toandformingpartofthefinancialstatements2014–15(continued) ctions and structures inthe infrastructure are observable, eitherdirectly or indirectly than quoted prices included within level1) that that aresubstantially derived frominputs (other Level 2–represents fairvalue measurem active markets foridentical assetsand liabilities that reflectunadjusted quoted market prices in Level 1–represents fairvalue measurem umptions related to infrastructure valuation. related toinfrastructure umptions tructure assets are assets tructure d proportionatelyd with thechange in the re itcontinuesre toalign withbest practice, is cific detailscific contained inthestereotypes, measure categorisedthe within tify roadtypes,terrain, d atdepreciatedd ents ents     contractual provisions ofthefinancial instrument. when thedepartment becomes party tothe recognised in theStatement offinancial position Financial assets andfinancial liabilities are Recognition Financialinstruments (r) terms. prop Other payables suchasgrants and subsidies and month. the contractually required topaybythefifteenthdayof bus operators whichthedepartment is 28 dayterms, withtheexception ofpaymentsto owing areunsecured and aregenerally settled on applicable trade and other discounts. Amounts agreedthe purchase or contract price, grossof goods or services ord Trade creditors are recognised on receipt of the (q) Payables leases arerecognisedasliabilities. Incentives received on entering intooperating they areincurred. assets and areexpensed in theperiods in which the patternof benefitsderived fromtheleased Operating lease payments interest expe prin Lease payments are allocated between the payments. and thepresent valueoftheminimumlease at thelowerof thefairvalueofleased property mean Where anon-current physical asset isacquired by the all substantially operating leases, under whichthelessor retains risks and benefits incidental toownership, and from thelessortolesseesubstantially allthe between finance leases that effectivelytransfer A distinctionis madeinthe financial statements (p) Leases assumptio Note 16further explains the inputsand value are categorised asfollows: Sector, Current Asset PoliciesfortheQueenslandPublic Measurement 13 FairValue withAASB In accordance  unobservable inputs. that aresubst Level 3–represents fairvalue measurements cipal component oftheleaseliabilityand Infrastructure –level3. Infrastructure Heritage and cultural–level3 Buildings –level3 Land –level erty resumptions have varyingsettlement s ofafinance lease, the assetisreco the department’s asset classes held atfair ns usedns nse. andQueensland Treasury’s 2 antially derived in assessing fair value. risks and benefits. ered ered measured are and at are representative of of representative are from Non- gnised 153

Financial Statements 2014–15 Financial Statements 2014–15 obligation is limitedtoitscontribution toQSuper. they arepaid or payable. Thedepartment’s Contributions areexpensed intheperiod inwhich the Treasurer on the advice Government employees, at ratesdetermined by QSuper, thesuperannuation planforQueensland Employee Resignation benefit and arereported byQueensland Treasury. liabilities are held ona whole-of-government basis is re No provision forannual leave orlongserviceleave quarterly inarrears. long serviceleaveare claimed fromthe schemes Amounts paid toemployees forannual leave and expensed inthe period in which theyarepayable. long serviceleaveentitlements. Thelevies are to coverthe cost ofemployees' annual leave and Central Scheme, alevyismadeonthe department Leave Central Schemeand LongService Leave Under theQueensland Government’s Annual Annual leave andlongservice leave recogni As sick leave is non-vesting, anexpense is recognised. liability forunused sick leave entitlements is entitlements Accordingly, itisunlikelythat existingaccumulated in futureperiods. is accrued. expectedto This continue entitlement taken each reporting period islessthanthe Prior history i Sick leave Employee benefits (s) amortised cost using theeffective interest rate. the borrowings, andthen plus any transaction costs directly attributableto Borrowings are initiallyrecognised atfair value,       follows: as Financial instruments areclassifiedand measured Classification Notes toandformingpartofthefinancialstatements2014–15(continued) Employer sup Superannuation resignation fromthedepartment. exceeding eight weeks oftheir wage on State 2003 Operations and Maintenance General Award- 154 amorti Borrowings – held atamortised cost. Payables –held atamortised cost Accrued employee ben Shares –held atcost Receivables amortised at held – cost Cash –hel cognised inthesefina sed forthisleaveas itistaken. s employed under the sed co are entitled to a pro-rata benefit toapro-rata are entitled not will beused by employees and no ndicates that on average, sickle erannuation contributions are paidto d atfairvalue st subsequently heldat ncial statements. The ncial statements. efits –heldat of theStateActuary. Civil Construction, Construction, Civil ave con The department insures itsopen tender road Arrangements. Natural Disaster Reliefand Recovery covered through theAustralian Government’s damage totheroadnetwork isproportionally borne bygovernment. Incertaincircumstances, adjustments are similarlyadjustments are designated. Entities Sector Public Contributions byOwners Made toWholly-Owned equity inaccordance with Interpretation 1038 Government changes areadjusted tocontributed Sector entities asa result ofMachinery-of- between wholly-owned Queensland StatePublic transfers Non-reciprocal Contributed equity (w) employee compensation. Wo In addition,thedepartment payspremiums to limited to$10,000 foreach claim. Under this department’s scheme the is liability Premiums arepaidonarisk assessment basis. Queensland Government Insurance Fund. physi Most ofthedepartment’s other non-current superintendents and construction contracts such as contractors, covers theother parties toopentender cover for thedepartment and itsemployees, it also Arranged Insurance Program. Aswellas providing damage and product liability underthePrincipal witht associated risk The department’s road assets are notinsured. The (v) Insurance assets. No borrowing costs arecapitalised intoqualifying perio Finance costs are recognised as anexpense inthe Financingand borrowing costs (u) oftheestimate department’s obligations. ensure theamounts accurately reflectthe best Obligations are reviewed at each reporting date to obligation will be settled in a future period. amount expected atreporting dateforwhich the a resultofpastevent.They arerecognised atthe a present obligation, either legal or constructive as Provisions are recorded when thedepartment has Provisions(t) Treasury. government basis andis reported byQueensland statements. Theliabilityisheldona whole-of- supera No liabilityis rkCover Queensland foritsobligations for struction struction d inwhich theyareincurred. cal assets andrisks are insuredthroughthe nnuation benefits in thesefinancial contract activities forboth material recognised foraccruing Department of Transport andMain Roads hese assetsis therefore sub-contractors. . Appropriations forequity of assetsandliabilities Annual Report 2014–15 current reporting period. necessa Comparative information isrestated where specifically required. less, tozero,unless disclosure ofthefullamountis nearest $1000, orwhere that amountis $500 or   financia signifi Estimates and assumptions thathaveapotential is revisedand infutureperiods as relevant. are recognised intheperiod inwhich the estimate ongoing basis. Revisions toaccounting estimates underlying assumptions are reviewedon an reporting period. Suchestimates, judgements and amounts ofassetsand liabilities withinthe next cause amaterial adjustment tothecarrying management judgements that havepotential to critical accounting estimates, assumptions, and requires thedetermination and use certain of Accounting estimates and judgements The preparation offinancial statements necessarily (y) used. will beavailable against whichthetaxasset canbe extent thatitisprobablethat futuretaxableprofits A deferred taxassetis recognised only tothe the carryingamount ofassetsandliabilities. the expecte The amount ofdeferredtax providedis based on corporate taxpayer. calculated substantially on the samebasis asa liability forincometaxequivalents under NTERis National TaxEquivalents Regime (NTER). The RoadTek, issubject totherequirements of the business unit, isnolonger subject topayroll tax. exceptio Effective 1July 2014thedepartment, with the (FBT) and Goods and Services Tax (GST). taxation withtheexception of FringeBenefits Tax gene the The department isaStatebodyasdefined under (x) Taxation Notes toandformingpartofthefinancialstatements2014–15(continued) Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Australi Amounts included inthefinancial statements are in Currency, and rounding comparatives (z)     Income TaxAssessment Act1936 depreciation of property, plantandequipment equipment 1(n) RevaluationNote Note 1(m)Amortisation of intangibles a Note 28 Contingencies.Note Note 19Provisions Note 16Property, plantandequipment Note 1(o)Fair valuemeasurement rally exempt from Australian Government cant effectare outlined inthefollowing an dollars and have beenrounded tothe l statement notes: n oftheRoadTek comm ry tobeconsistent withdisclosures inthe d manner ofrealisation or settlement of of property, plantand ercialised and is nd In 2014–15 reporting period havebeen adopted. the department andeffective forthecurrent Accounting Standards Board and interpretationsissued by theAustralian At reportingd Effective forthefirst time in 2014–15 and New revised accounting standards (aa) expecte No other new standards and interpretations are and liabilities. classes ofadministered income, expenses, assets variances, inrespect ofthedepartment’s major to actualresults, andexplanations ofmajor published budgeted figures for2014–15 compared includes acomparison between theoriginal position and also Statement ofcash flows.It comprehensive income,Statementoffinancial respect ofthedepartment's Statementof results, withexplanations of majorvariances, in budgeted figures for 2014–15 compared to actual note discloses thedepartment's original published note, Budgetary reporting. RefertoNote33.This has in In response tothisnew standard, thedepartment entities within theGGS. Governmentnot-for-profit Sector(GGS),and requi budgetary disclosure 1055specifies AASB year. financial previous policies are consistent with thoseapplied inthe been applied for thefirsttime.Allotheraccoun but not AustralianNew Accounting Standards issued department’s statements. impact ofthese pronouncements onthe financial the of assessment continuing its is department Queensland Treasury mandated policy. The reporting period 30June2015 in accordance with adopted bythedepartment forthefinancial been not have amended, but effective, yet not are Interpretations thathaverecently been issued or Australian Accounting Standards and rements for thewhole-of-government General cluded in thesefinancial statements anew d tohaveamaterial impactonthe yet effective AASB 1055BudgetaryRepo financial statements. ate allnewand revisedstandards that are are that relevant to rting has ting 155

Financial Statements 2014–15 Financial Statements 2014–15 been recognised in their entirety upon receipt as the department has met the grant agreements' conditions. agreements' grant the met has department the as receipt entirety upon their in recognised been have grants (NDRRA).The Arrangements Recovery and Relief Disaster Natural the under following disasters natural infrastructure transport of rebuilding the for Authority are (QRA) Reconstruction Queensland the from received grants Non-reciprocal * $1.577m). (2014: $25.296m of revenue contract construction includes rendered Services * Total Other from Department TrainingofEducation and Subsidies with for students disabilities Grants Authority fromQueensland Reconstruction * receivedGoods,below at services assets and fair value Total Other Services rendered * Registration feesurcharge Recoverable works rental Property Pilotage sales plates Personalised Merchant collected fees Fare revenue Compulsory third party fees administration equity contributed in Equity recognised adjustment equity ofpayable balance Closing adjustment Less: equityPlus:Opening ofpayable balance adjustment Equity receipts adjustment equityLapsed adjustment Transfers from/(to) -variation other headings headings in Budgeted equityappropriation adjustment equity in contributed recognised equity to paymentsof Fund Consolidated adjustment Reconciliation from income comprehensive of Statement in recognised revenue Appropriation appropriation of revenue balance Plus:Closing receivable appropriationOpening of revenueLess: balance receivable Total appropriation receipts Unforeseen expenditure appropriationLapsed revenue Transfers from/(to) -variation other headings headings in Budgeted appropriation revenue income comprehensive of Statement in recognised revenue appropriation to paymentsof Fund Consolidated Reconciliation from 2 2014–15 (continued) Notes toand forming partofthefinancialstatements 4 3 156 Grants andothercontributions User charges and fees Reconciliation ofpayments from Consolidated Fund Department of Transport andMain Roads 1,029,042 1,031,163 1,683,438 4,605,226 4,527,872 4,619,043 (652,275) $'000 2015 107,144 471,286 352,709 808,362 103,870 379,313 (29,790) (91,171) 10,641 38,647 69,289 28,988 17,809 94,546 34,440 77,938 37,131 30,463 (2,121) 3,864 Annual Report 2014–15 - - - - 1,141,580 4,538,418 4,970,483 4,571,990 2,077,449 1,996,557 (319,262) (461,855) $'000 2014 901,327 822,318 396,262 746,690 373,648 36,312 42,759 32,148 99,426 15,701 47,233 32,825 77,177 34,976 30,053 79,009 29,790 1,821 3,503 2,231 - - - been recognised in their entirety upon receipt as the department has met the grant agreements' conditions. agreements' grant the met has department the as receipt entirety upon their in recognised been have grants (NDRRA).The Arrangements Recovery and Relief Disaster Natural the under following disasters natural infrastructure transport of rebuilding the for Authority are (QRA) Reconstruction Queensland the from received grants Non-reciprocal * $1.577m). (2014: $25.296m of revenue contract construction includes rendered Services * Total Other from Department TrainingofEducation and Subsidies with for students disabilities Grants Authority fromQueensland Reconstruction * receivedGoods,below at services assets and fair value Total Other Services rendered * Registration feesurcharge Recoverable works rental Property Pilotage sales plates Personalised Merchant collected fees Fare revenue Compulsory third party fees administration equity contributed in Equity recognised adjustment equity ofpayable balance Closing adjustment Less: equityPlus:Opening ofpayable balance adjustment Equity receipts adjustment equityLapsed adjustment Transfers from/(to) -variation other headings headings in Budgeted equityappropriation adjustment equity in contributed recognised equity to paymentsof Fund Consolidated adjustment Reconciliation from income comprehensive of Statement in recognised revenue Appropriation appropriation of revenue balance Plus:Closing receivable appropriationOpening of revenueLess: balance receivable Total appropriation receipts Unforeseen expenditure appropriationLapsed revenue Transfers from/(to) -variation other headings headings in Budgeted appropriation revenue income comprehensive of Statement in recognised revenue appropriation to paymentsof Fund Consolidated Reconciliation from 4 3 2 2014–15 (continued) Notes toand forming partofthefinancialstatements Grants andothercontributions User charges and fees Reconciliation ofpayments from Consolidated Fund 1,029,042 1,031,163 1,683,438 4,605,226 4,527,872 4,619,043 (652,275) $'000 2015 471,286 352,709 808,362 103,870 379,313 107,144 (29,790) (91,171) 38,647 69,289 28,988 17,809 94,546 34,440 77,938 37,131 30,463 10,641 (2,121) 3,864 - - - - 2,077,449 1,996,557 1,141,580 4,538,418 4,970,483 4,571,990 (319,262) (461,855) $'000 2014 746,690 373,648 901,327 822,318 396,262 36,312 42,759 32,148 99,426 15,701 47,233 32,825 77,177 34,976 30,053 79,009 29,790 1,821 3,503 2,231 - - - • • • • Remuneration expenses thefollowing comprise forpersonnel key components: management attributablepositions. tokey management The theexpenses on following focus by incurred disclosures during thedepartment thereporting period,andare government policy. with by accordance For increased year,personnel in key 2.2% the2014–15 of management remuneration packages vehicle motor allowance a including may and provide for theprovisionperformance payments. of The employment contracts. in may provide are contracts personnel specified the key management for other benefits provided as for under the Commission Remunerationby policy set for Service thedepartment's theQueensland is Public personnel key management expenses Remuneration (b) 12 from section titledGovernance.Effective Report can befoundintheAnnual department during2014–15.Further on thesepositions information authority responsibility had and that Team Leadership details following The Keypersonnel management (a) employees of Number reflecting Minimum equivalentfull-time basis, Obligatory HumanResourceInformation (MOHRI), is: a part-time on employees and employees, full-time measured both Theincluding 30 June, at employees of as number workconstruction (2014:$230.185m). progress in The department's totalemployee expenditure was (2014:$701.251m).Of was $665.295m to $198.927m this capitalised Total Other employee related expenses premium compensation Workers' Payroll tax Employeeexpenses related Other employee benefits salaries and Wages Termination benefits Long service leave levy Employer contributions superannuation Annual leave levy Employee benefits Total Revaluation reversalsdecrement - property, plant and equipment -investments redeemed Gains disposal on -property, Gains disposal on and equipment plant to exclude several to exclude 6 5 2014–15 (continued) Notes toand forming partofthefinancialstatements 7 Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Terminationprovided are not benefits for withinemployment. of individual contracts Postemployment expenses expensed amounts ofemployer include respect obligations. in superannuation Long term employee expenses expensed amounts serviceoflong earned. leave include respect in entitlements - - - Shortterm employee expenses including: Key managementpersonnel andremunerationexpenses Employee expenses Gains ondisposal/remeasurementofassets non-monetary -mayprovision tax vehiclefringe benefits a motor and benefits of include tobenefits. applicable expense an as performance payments recognised duringtheyear during position which thespecified theemployee occupied allowances salaries, expensed leave earned and and entitlements for theentire year or for thatpart ofthe year positions. for key management personnel include personnel management Public Service Act 2008 Act Service Public November 2014, for planning, those positions the .The employment of other for remuneration and terms department's Executive Leadership Team changed department's ExecutiveLeadership directing that form that and controlling the activities and controlling the department $'000 2015 466,368 365,518 44,232 31,899 71,244 55,077 16,167 9,693 2,257 1,762 2,218 8,035 6,891 754 s Executive 's under the - of the of $'000 2014 471,066 345,710 10,041 19,380 41,678 32,865 24,490 10,213 2,353 2,720 8,547 7,772 5,037 9,240 6,857 157

Financial Statements 2014–15 Financial Statements 2014–15 158 Chief Operations Officer Operations Chief (TransLink) Director-General Deputy (Policy, Investment)Planning and Director-General Deputy Delivery) (Infrastructure Managementand Director-General Deputy Regulation) and Safety Services, (Customer Director-General Deputy Director-General 1 July June2015 30 – 2014 (continued) expenses Remuneration (b) (01.07.2014 12.11.2014) – Renewal) General Manager (Strategy and (01.07.2014 12.11.2014) – Officer Information Chief (01.07.2014 12.11.2014) – Operations) General Manager (Corporate 2014) November 12 (effective Team Leadership Executive the of members longer no are positions below The Officer Finance Chief 7 2014–15 (continued) Notes toand forming partofthefinancialstatements Key managementpersonnel andremunerationexpenses (continued) Position Appointed ulcSrieAt2008 Act Service Public s.122 contract (SES3) contract s.122 (SES3) contract s.122 Appointed January in 2014 2008 Act Service Public (SES3) SES contract Appointed October in 2009 2008 Act Service Public (SES4) contract s.122 Appointed October in 2013 2008 Act Service Public (SES3) contract s.122 Appointed Public ServiceAct2008 (SES4) SES Contract Appointed October in 2013 2008 Act Service Public (SES4) SES Contract Appointed May in 2015 2008 Act Service Public (SES4) SES Contract 2014 August Commenced (SES4) duties Higher Exited September 2014 in 2013 Appointed June in 2008 Act Service Public (SES4) contract s.122 Appointed October in 2012 2008 Act Service Public (SES4) SES Contract 2015. June and reappointed in Appointed January in 2013 2008 Act Service Public (CEO) CEO Contract position from exited Date • to appointed Date • authority Appointment • classification Contract • Appointed October in 2013 2008 Act Service Public position in November in October2013 2013

Short term term Short expenses employee $'000 211 252 456 252 223 325 252 48 90 80 96 employment Long term term Long expenses and post post and $'000 Department of Transport andMain Roads 25 31 59 11 12 31 24 35 31 6 8 Termination Termination benefits $'000 Annual Report 2014–15 239 ------expenses $'000 Total Total 101 108 283 247 360 283 236 293 283 515 88 (28.10.2013 30.06.2014) – Renewal) General Manager (Strategy and (28.10.2013 30.06.2014) – Officer Information Chief (28.10.2013 30.06.2014) – Operations) General Manager (Corporate (Corporate) Director-General Deputy (28.10.2013 30.06.2014) – Officer Finance Chief (28.10.2013 30.06.2014) – Officer Operations Chief (TransLink) Director-General Deputy (Policy, Investment)Planning and Director-General Deputy Delivery) (Infrastructure Managementand Director-General Deputy Regulation) and Safety Services, (Customer Director-General Deputy Director-General 1 July June2014 30 – 2013 (b) 7 2014–15 (continued) Notes toand forming partofthefinancialstatements Remuneration expenses (continued) expenses Remuneration Key managementpersonnel andremunerationexpenses (continued) Position Appointed ulcSrieAt2008 Act Service Public Appointed October in 2013 2008 Act Service Public (SES3) contract s.122 (SES3) contract s.122 Appointed January in 2014 2008 Act Service Public (SES3) SES contract Exited November in 2013 Appointed October in 2012 2008 Act Service Public (SES4) SES contract Appointed October in 2009 2008 Act Service Public (SES4) contract s.122 Appointed October in 2013 2008 Act Service Public (SES3) contract s.122 Appointed October in 2013 2008 Act Service Public (SES4) SES Contract 01.07.2013 20.10.2013 – 2008 Act Service Public Director-General (SES4) duties Higher Appointed October in 2013 2008 Act Service Public (SES4) SES Contract Exited November in 2013 2013 Appointed June in 2008 Act Service Public (SES4) SES Contract 2013 Appointed June in 2008 Act Service Public (SES4) contract s.122 Appointed October in 2012 2008 Act Service Public (SES4) SES Contract Appointed January in 2013 2008 Act Service Public (CEO) CEO Contract position from exited Date • to appointed Date • authority Appointment • classification Contract • position in November 2013 Short term term Short expenses employee $'000 146 174 147 113 167 129 214 181 180 254 253 475 81 employment Long term term Long expenses and post post and $'000 15 15 17 12 22 10 22 10 21 14 31 31 61 Termination Termination benefits $'000 295 166 ------expenses $'000 Total Total 161 189 164 420 189 139 236 202 360 285 284 536 91 (01.07.2014 12.11.2014) – Renewal) General Manager (Strategy and (01.07.2014 12.11.2014) – Officer Information Chief (01.07.2014 12.11.2014) – Operations) General Manager (Corporate 2014) November 12 (effective Team Leadership Executive the of members longer no are positions below The Officer Finance Chief Officer Operations Chief (TransLink) Director-General Deputy (Policy, Investment)Planning and Director-General Deputy Delivery) (Infrastructure Managementand Director-General Deputy Regulation) and Safety Services, (Customer Director-General Deputy Director-General 1 July June2015 30 – 2014 (continued) expenses Remuneration (b) 7 2014–15 (continued) Notes toand forming partofthefinancialstatements Key managementpersonnel andremunerationexpenses (continued) Position Appointed ulcSrieAt2008 Act Service Public Appointed October in 2013 2008 Act Service Public (SES3) contract s.122 (SES3) contract s.122 Appointed January in 2014 2008 Act Service Public (SES3) SES contract Appointed October in 2009 2008 Act Service Public (SES4) contract s.122 Appointed October in 2013 2008 Act Service Public (SES3) contract s.122 Appointed Public ServiceAct2008 (SES4) SES Contract Appointed October in 2013 2008 Act Service Public (SES4) SES Contract Appointed May in 2015 2008 Act Service Public (SES4) SES Contract 2014 August Commenced (SES4) duties Higher Exited September 2014 in 2013 Appointed June in 2008 Act Service Public (SES4) contract s.122 Appointed October in 2012 2008 Act Service Public (SES4) SES Contract 2015. June and reappointed in Appointed January in 2013 2008 Act Service Public (CEO) CEO Contract position from exited Date • to appointed Date • authority Appointment • classification Contract • position in November in October2013 2013

Short term term Short expenses employee $'000 252 223 325 252 211 252 456 90 80 96 48 employment Long term term Long expenses and post post and $'000 11 12 31 24 35 31 25 31 59 8 6 Termination Termination benefits $'000 239 ------expenses $'000 Total Total 101 108 283 247 360 283 236 293 283 515 88 Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 (28.10.2013 30.06.2014) – Renewal) General Manager (Strategy and (28.10.2013 30.06.2014) – Officer Information Chief (28.10.2013 30.06.2014) – Operations) General Manager (Corporate (Corporate) Director-General Deputy (28.10.2013 30.06.2014) – Officer Finance Chief (28.10.2013 30.06.2014) – Officer Operations Chief (TransLink) Director-General Deputy (Policy, Investment)Planning and Director-General Deputy Delivery) (Infrastructure Managementand Director-General Deputy Regulation) and Safety Services, (Customer Director-General Deputy Director-General 1 July June2014 30 – 2013 (continued) expenses Remuneration (b) 7 2014–15 (continued) Notes toand forming partofthefinancialstatements Key managementpersonnel andremunerationexpenses (continued) Position Appointed ulcSrieAt2008 Act Service Public Appointed October in 2013 2008 Act Service Public (SES3) contract s.122 (SES3) contract s.122 Appointed January in 2014 2008 Act Service Public (SES3) SES contract Exited November in 2013 Appointed October in 2012 2008 Act Service Public (SES4) SES contract Appointed October in 2009 2008 Act Service Public (SES4) contract s.122 Appointed October in 2013 2008 Act Service Public (SES3) contract s.122 Appointed October in 2013 2008 Act Service Public (SES4) SES Contract 01.07.2013 20.10.2013 – 2008 Act Service Public Director-General (SES4) duties Higher Appointed October in 2013 2008 Act Service Public (SES4) SES Contract Exited November in 2013 2013 Appointed June in 2008 Act Service Public (SES4) SES Contract 2013 Appointed June in 2008 Act Service Public (SES4) contract s.122 Appointed October in 2012 2008 Act Service Public (SES4) SES Contract Appointed January in 2013 2008 Act Service Public (CEO) CEO Contract position from exited Date • to appointed Date • authority Appointment • classification Contract • position in November 2013 Short term term Short expenses employee $'000 181 180 254 253 475 146 174 147 113 167 129 214 81 employment Long term term Long expenses and post post and $'000 21 14 31 31 61 15 15 17 12 22 10 22 10 Termination Termination benefits $'000 166 295 ------expenses $'000 Total Total 202 360 285 284 536 161 189 164 420 189 139 236 91 159

Financial Statements 2014–15 Financial Statements 2014–15 construction oftheGoldCoastLightRailnetwork. Includedin2015 is $556.712mrelatedtoworkperformedonCityofGoldCoastandpublicutilityproviderassetsaspartthe * (TransLink) Deputy Director-General was capitalisedtoconstructionworkinprogress. The department'stotalsuppliesandservicesexpenditurewas$5.455b(2014:$6.815b).Ofthis$2.252b$3.615b) (TransLink) Deputy Director-General The basisforperformancebonusesexpensedinthe2013–14financialyearissetoutbelow: The basisforperformancebonusesexpensedinthe2014–15financialyearissetoutbelow: relating totheachievementofperformancecriteriaduring2014–15.Thispaymentwillbereportedin2015 performance paymentuptoamaximumof$46,103.ApprovalwasreceivedinJune2015make$43,222 remuneration packageunderthepreviousgovernmentforDeputyDirector-General(TransLink)includesapotential with thegovernment'scommitmenttodiscontinuesuchpayments,nopaymentwillbemadefor2014–15year.The Remuneration fortheDirector-Generalincludesaprovisionpotentialperformancepayment,howeverinaccordance Total Other Transport infrastructure Transport InfrastructureDevelopmentScheme(TIDS) School transport Resources transferredtothirdparties* Public transport National HeavyVehicleRegulator Total Other Utilities Travel Repairs andmaintenance Other transportserviceoperatorcharges Queensland Railoperatorservicecharges Queensland Governmentservices Operating leaserentals Information andcommunicationtechnology Contractors Administration (c) Grantsandsubsidies 9 8 7 Notes toandformingpartofthefinancialstatements2014–15(continued) 160 Performance payments Supplies andservices Key managementpersonnelandremunerationexpenses(continued) Position Position Amount Amount $37,804 $5,720 20.02.2015 15.11.2013 Date paid Date paid criteria during2012–13. This paymentrelatestotheachievementofperformance criteria during2013–14. This paymentrelatestotheachievementofperformance Basis forpayment Basis forpayment Department of Transport andMain Roads 3,202,602 1,531,303 1,057,443 $'000 2015 122,328 149,434 200,274 477,830 595,971 709,530 62245,709 46,282 38,530 24,190 88,645 61,958 54,250 66,082 39,671 45,956 7,234 577 Annual Report 2014–15 –16. 3,199,649 1,575,976 $'000 2014 182,689 429,816 658,562 481,484 148,566 150,071 29,149 69,431 53,978 10,963 57,819 66,575 41,393 41,986 1,533 6,886 6,695 Infrastructure assets transferred assets Infrastructure expensed in accordance with Queensland Treasury policy. with Treasury in accordance expensed Queensland (2014: $0.642m). (2014: $0.640m be to estimated are statements financial 2014–15 the to relating Office Audit Queensland the to paid fees audit Total * AASB of 1051 implementation the to prior acquired roads under land for 2015 in ***$46.341m Includes replacement. renewal their of writtenor network result a as road off of components value the represents assets infrastructure ** Decommissioned project. train and bus underground discontinued the for $37.154m Includes * Refer toNote theallowance 30(c)movements forRefer analysis ofin an loss. for impairment Total Other Long service leave reimbursements Appropriation revenue receivable Annual leave reimbursements GST payable GSTtax input receivable credits Allowance Less: loss for impairment Trade debtors Current Total Other payments:Special Losses: premiums Insurance other and charges permits Fees, * fees External audit Total Interest charges lease Finance charges Administration Total assets intangible of disposal on Losses property, of *** disposal on and equipment plant Losses ** assets infrastructure Decommissioned * writtenoff costs projects Capital 13 12 11 10 2014–15 (continued) Notes toand forming partofthefinancialstatements Compensation claims Compensation Courtawarded damages Ex gratia payments propertyPublic monies Public Receivables Other expenses Decommissioned and disposed assets expense Finance and borrowing costs Finance and borrowing to thirdparties are reported inNote 9. Land Under Roads Under Land $'000 2015 200,802 122,877 107,144 342,696 231,758 (19,602) 11,653 38,169 57,771 39,756 45,788 12,911 90,311 58,604 30,758 63,471 47,180 (6,032) 1,662 2,418 1,031 9,021 654 320 230 328 587 675 949 287 65 $'000 and and 2014 128,063 176,999 169,376 (77,058) 41,811 29,790 81,779 81,531 89,516 13,768 64,598 63,584 (7,985) 1,309 2,294 8,418 4,721 1,356 1,538 9,065 1,014 7,529 158 802 820 29 94 - - - - Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Infrastructure assets transferred assets Infrastructure (2014: $0.642m). (2014: $0.640m be to estimated are statements financial 2014–15 the to relating Office Audit Queensland the to paid fees audit Total * policy. with Treasury in accordance expensed Queensland AASB of 1051 implementation the to prior acquired roads under land for 2015 in ***$46.341m Includes replacement. renewal their of writtenor network result a as road off of components value the represents assets infrastructure ** Decommissioned project. train and bus underground discontinued the for $37.154m Includes * Other Other Refer toNote theallowance 30(c)movements forRefer analysis ofin an loss. for impairment Total Other Long service leave reimbursements Appropriation revenue receivable Annual leave reimbursements GST payable GSTtax input receivable credits Allowance Less: loss for impairment Trade debtors Current Total payments:Special Losses: premiums Insurance other and charges permits Fees, * fees External audit Total Interest charges lease Finance charges Administration Total assets intangible of disposal on Losses property, of *** disposal on and equipment plant Losses ** assets infrastructure Decommissioned * writtenoff costs projects Capital 10 2014–15 (continued) Notes toand forming partofthefinancialstatements 13 12 11 Compensation claims Compensation Courtawarded damages Ex gratia payments Public propertyPublic monies Public Decommissioned and disposed assets expense Receivables Other expenses costs Finance and borrowing to thirdparties are reported inNote 9. Land Under Roads Under Land $'000 2015 342,696 231,758 200,802 122,877 107,144 (19,602) 90,311 58,604 30,758 63,471 47,180 11,653 38,169 57,771 39,756 45,788 12,911 (6,032) 1,662 2,418 1,031 9,021 949 287 654 320 230 328 587 675 65 $'000 and and 2014 176,999 169,376 128,063 (77,058) 64,598 63,584 41,811 29,790 81,779 81,531 89,516 13,768 (7,985) 1,014 7,529 1,309 2,294 8,418 4,721 1,356 1,538 9,065 158 802 820 94 29 161 - - - -

Financial Statements 2014–15 Financial Statements 2014–15 carrying amount of $37.500m (2014: $44.632m) and a remaining amortisation period of 6 years. 6 of period amortisation remaining a and $44.632m) (2014: $37.500m of carrying amount software a Licence has that New the software Drivers being asset internally Queensland generated an holds department The * Closing balance Closing Amortisation equipment Transfers from/(to) property,and plant Transfers between classes upgrades) (including Acquisitions Opening balance Reconciliation amortisation Accumulated Less: Gross value balance Closing Amortisation toNote 10. Refer writtenoff. Projects Disposals equipment Transfers from/(to) property,and plant Transfers between classes entities other from/(to) Transfers upgrades) (including Acquisitions Opening balance Reconciliation amortisation Accumulated Less: Gross value Total Other Software agreements data and Insurance Non-current Total Other Software agreements data and Pilotage Insurance Gold arrangement lease Rail CoastLight project Current 14 2014–15 (continued) Notes toand forming partofthefinancialstatements 15 162 Prepayments Intangible assets purchased purchased Software Software Software $'000 $'000 2015 2014 (11,129) (11,929) 17,365 15,693 (1,277) 4,564 5,263 4,564 5,436 4,564 5,436 (926) 385 123 724 974 100 70 - - - generated * generated generated * generated internally internally Software Software Software Software (169,302) (194,356) $'000 $'000 2015 2014 258,396 104,726 259,996 (23,737) (25,888) 90,694 90,694 64,040 90,694 64,040 (5,365) 1,531 8,174 5,251 (288) (458) 94 - - progress progress Software Software Software Software work in in work work in in work $'000 $'000 2015 2014 (10,762) 11,203 16,907 16,739 14,257 16,907 16,907 11,203 11,506 16,907 11,203 (5,530) (8,559) (6,225) (223) Department of Transport andMain Roads ------$'000 Other Other 2015 $'000 $'000 2015 2014 23,855 10,149 4,386 1,808 1,388 1,329 2,575 9,802 4,087 3,672 4,087 4,386 4,084 4,087 4,084 (299) (302) 420 430 (15) Annual Report 2014–15 (3) ------$'000 (180,730) (206,587) 2014 $'000 $'000 Total Total 2015 2014 291,350 377,616 365,000 116,252 124,676 116,252 296,982 116,252 (25,029) (26,817) (10,496) 16,862 84,763 11,700 84,763 (5,365) 1,407 6,204 2,549 2,963 (257) (223) (288) 713 673 900 21 - - carrying amount of $37.500m (2014: $44.632m) and a remaining amortisation period of 6 years. 6 of period amortisation remaining a and $44.632m) (2014: $37.500m of carrying amount software a Licence has that New the software Drivers being asset internally Queensland generated an holds department The * Closing balance Closing Amortisation equipment Transfers from/(to) property,and plant Transfers between classes upgrades) (including Acquisitions Opening balance Reconciliation amortisation Accumulated Less: Gross value balance Closing Amortisation toNote 10. Refer writtenoff. Projects Disposals equipment Transfers from/(to) property,and plant Transfers between classes entities other from/(to) Transfers upgrades) (including Acquisitions Opening balance Reconciliation amortisation Accumulated Less: Gross value Total Other Software agreements data and Insurance Non-current Total Other Software agreements data and Pilotage Insurance Gold arrangement lease Rail CoastLight project Current 15 14 2014–15 (continued) Notes toand forming partofthefinancialstatements Prepayments Intangible assets purchased purchased Software Software Software Software $'000 $'000 2014 2015 (11,129) (11,929) 15,693 17,365 (1,277) 4,564 5,263 4,564 5,436 4,564 5,436 (926) 385 123 724 974 100 70 - - - generated * generated * generated internally internally Software Software Software (169,302) (194,356) $'000 $'000 2015 2014 258,396 104,726 259,996 (23,737) (25,888) 90,694 90,694 64,040 90,694 64,040 (5,365) 1,531 8,174 5,251 (288) (458) 94 - - progress progress Software Software Software work in in work in work $'000 $'000 2014 2015 (10,762) 16,907 16,739 14,257 16,907 16,907 11,203 11,506 16,907 11,203 11,203 (5,530) (8,559) (6,225) (223) ------$'000 Other Other 2015 $'000 $'000 2014 2015 23,855 10,149 4,087 3,672 4,087 4,386 4,084 4,087 4,084 4,386 1,808 1,388 1,329 2,575 9,802 (302) (299) 430 420 (15) (3) ------(180,730) (206,587) $'000 2014 $'000 $'000 Total Total 2014 2015 116,252 124,676 116,252 296,982 116,252 291,350 377,616 365,000 (25,029) (26,817) (10,496) 16,862 84,763 11,700 84,763 (5,365) 1,407 6,204 2,549 2,963 (257) (223) (288) 713 673 900 21 - - Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Notes to and forming part of the financial statements 2014–15 (continued) 16 Property, plant and equipment

Land Buildings Heritage and Plant and Leased Infrastructure * Work in Total cultural equipment assets progress 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 Gross value 2,584,165 682,928 5,460 548,487 517,920 66,672,950 3,796,712 74,808,622 Less: Accumulated depreciation - (236,222) - (324,518) (13,857) (19,745,269) - (20,319,866) 2,584,165 446,706 5,460 223,969 504,063 46,927,681 3,796,712 54,488,756

Reconciliation Opening balance 2,557,220 460,255 4,688 226,563 - 46,313,651 7,587,479 57,149,856 Acquisitions (including upgrades) 110,231 676 - 5,797 721,455 142 2,353,548 3,191,849 Assets received at below fair value. Refer to Note 4. 44,411 - - 491 - 24,362 - 69,264 Transfers from/(to) other entities (91,593) (19,273) - 15,598 - - 6,384 (88,884) Transfers between classes - 17,262 - 27,195 99,355 5,949,248 (6,093,060) - Transfers from/(to) intangibles - - - 11,220 - - (724) 10,496 Transfers from/(to) managed items ------(24) (24) Disposals (52,754) (3,795) - (7,620) - (4,631) - (68,800) Assets provided to third parties below fair value (996) - - (56) (296,952) (288,033) (9,934) (595,971) Assets reclassified as held for sale (34,440) ------(34,440) Projects written off. Refer to Note 10. ------(46,957) (46,957) Decommissioned infrastructure assets. Refer to Note 10. - - --- (231,758) - (231,758) Revaluation decrement reversals recognised in operating result. Refer to Note 5. 52,086 2,895 96 - - - - 55,077 Revaluation decrements expensed ** - ---(5,938) (1,701,135) - (1,707,073) Net revaluation increments/(decrements) ** - 14,485 676 - - (2,056,831) - (2,041,670) Depreciation - (25,799) - (55,219) (13,857) (1,077,334) - (1,172,209) Closing balance 2,584,165 446,706 5,460 223,969 504,063 46,927,681 3,796,712 54,488,756 * Infrastructure consists of roads $36.605b, structures $10.106b and other infrastructure $0.217b.

** The revaluation decrements for infrastructure assets reflect certain capitalised costs for recently completed complex construction projects, shown above as work in progress assets transferred to infrastructure assets. These are not included in the department's criteria for estimating fair value under its valuation methodology. Refer to Note 1(n). Costs that do not satisfy the department's road stereotype criteria are revalued to nil. 163

Financial Statements 2014–15 Financial Statements 2014–15 164 Notes to and forming part of the financial statements 2014–15 (continued) 16 Property, plant and equipment (continued)

Land Buildings Heritage and Plant and Infrastructure * Work in Total cultural equipment progress 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

Gross value 2,557,220 702,076 4,688 531,069 66,692,103 7,587,479 78,074,635 Less: Accumulated depreciation - (241,821) - (304,506) (20,378,452) - (20,924,779) 2,557,220 460,255 4,688 226,563 46,313,651 7,587,479 57,149,856

Reconciliation Opening balance ** 2,403,377 182,449 4,773 197,772 42,778,961 9,470,426 55,037,758 Acquisitions (including upgrades) 134,596 - - 4,767 51 3,583,710 3,723,124 Assets received at below fair value. Refer to Note 4. 3,365 - - - 10,816 28,578 42,759 Transfers from/(to) other entities (46,592) (128) - (5,379) (60) 9,110 (43,049) Transfers between classes 141,531 310,222 - 77,950 4,972,679 (5,502,382) - Transfers from/(to) intangibles (3,672) - - 5,530 - (1,601) 257 Transfers from/(to) managed items - - - - - (268) (268) Disposals (11,183) (12,610) - (6,918) (563) - (31,274) Assets provided to third parties below fair value (269) (245) (160) (2) (10,287) - (10,963) Assets reclassified as held for sale (68,895) - - - - - (68,895) Projects written off. Refer to Note 10. - - - - - (94) (94) Decommissioned infrastructure assets. Refer to Note 10. - - - - (169,376) - (169,376) Revaluation decrement reversals recognised in operating result. Refer to Note 5. 4,962 - 75 - - - 5,037 Revaluation decrements expensed - (300) - - --(300)

Department of Transport andMain Roads Net revaluation increments/(decrements) - - - - (169,622) - (169,622) Depreciation - (19,133) - (47,157) (1,098,948) - (1,165,238) Closing balance 2,557,220 460,255 4,688 226,563 46,313,651 7,587,479 57,149,856 * Infrastructure consists of roads of $35.974b, structures of $10.150b and other infrastructure of $0.190b. ** Comparatives for infrastructure and work in progress have changed due to the events disclosed in Note 34. Annual Report 2014–15 no revaluationwasundertakenduringtheyear. Queensland GovernmentStatistician'sOffice.Astherewasno materialchangeinthoseindicessincethelastindexation, During 2014–15thedepartmentassessedneedtorevalue itsmarineinfrastructureusingindicesobtainedfrom impacts onfairvalue. residual valuesandassetcondition.Thetablebelowprovidesdetailsofvariationsintheselevel3inputstheir includes rawmaterialsandothercostsofconstruction(level2inputs),level3unobservableinputsbeingusefullife, depreciated replacementcost.APVusedacostingdatabaseconsistingofmarketderivedcomponentcostswhich road infrastructurenetwork,thereisnoactivemarketforsuchassets,andthereforethevaluationapproachused The department'smarineinfrastructurewaslastrevaluedin2011byAPVValuersandAssetManagement.Aswiththe professional judgement.Variationsintheselevel3inputswouldnotresultmaterialchangesthereportedfairvalue. stereotypes (consistingoflocality,climaticandenvironmentalconditions),usefullifeassetconditionrequireextensive rates usedasaninputintothevaluationaresupportedbymarketevidence(level2inputs),otherinputssuchroad conditions foreachlocationandareadjustedcontemporarytechnologyconstructionapproaches.Whiletheunit As detailedinNote1(n)thevaluationapproachusesinputsthattakeintoconsiderationclimaticandenvironmental qualified andexperienceddepartmentalengineersstaff. A fullmanagementvaluationoftheroadinfrastructurenetworkassetasat30June2015wascompletedbysuitably Infrastructure and mediumofartworkwerealsotakenintoconsiderationduringthisspecificappraisal. value oftheartworkwasbasedonsalesdatasimilarbyrespectiveartists.Factorssuchascondition,size The department’sartworkwasrevaluedbasedonspecificappraisalbyMacAulayPartnersinFebruary2015.fair items' heritagerestrictionsandcharacteristics. the itemswithfeaturesandmaterialsoforiginalitems,substantialadjustmentsmadetotakeintoaccount no activemarketforthedepartment'sheritageassets,theirfairvalueisdeterminedbyestimatingcosttoreproduce The department'sheritagecollectionwassubjecttospecificappraisalbyWaterhousePropertyinMarch2015.Asthereis Heritage andcultural Queensland indexwhichisthemostappropriatetoapplyfordepartment'sbuildings. Government Statistician'sOffice.TheindexisbasedontheAustralianBureauofStatisticsEngineeringConstruction: During 2014–15thefairvaluesofbuildingswereupdatedusinganappropriateindexobtainedfromQueensland and constructionapproaches,publishedratesforvariousstandardcomponentsofbuildings. on acombinationofinternalrecordstheoriginalcostspecialisedfitouts,adjustedformorecontemporarydesign Fair valuewasdeterminedusingadepreciatedreplacementcostapproach.Thebased June 2011. The department'sbuildingswerelastrevaluedbasedonspecificappraisalbytheStateValuationServiceeffectivefrom Buildings shape, street/roadfrontageandaccessanyothersignificantrestrictions. the fairvalues,adjustmentsweremadetosalesdatatakeintoaccountlocationofdepartment'sland,it'ssize, The fairvalueoflandassetsisbasedonpubliclyavailabledatarecentsalesinnearbylocalities.Indetermining Resources andMines-StateValuationService. 2011. During2014–15thefairvalueswereupdatedusingappropriateindicesobtainedfromDepartmentofNatural The department'slandwaslastrevaluedbasedonspecificappraisalsbytheStateValuationServiceeffectiveJune Land 6Property,plantandequipment(continued) 16 Notes toandformingpartofthefinancialstatements2014–15(continued) Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 165

Financial Statements 2014–15 Financial Statements 2014–15 166 The remainder of the network is covered by a large number of differing sterotypes and values which would be impractical to di * The remainder of the network is covered by a large number of differing sterotypes and values which would be impractical to di * Level valuation significant to value fair 3 relationship inputs and Level valuation significant to value fair 3 relationship inputs and 6Property, plant and equipment (continued) 16 Property, plant and equipment (continued) 16 Notes to and forming part of the financial statements 2014–15 (continued) Notes to and forming part of the financial statements 2014–15 (continued) Infrastructure Infrastructure Heritage and Heritage and Description Description Buildings Buildings cultural cultural 2014 2014 2015 2015 2014 2014 2015 2015 2014 2014 2015 2015 erFair value at Year Fair value at Year 30 June 30 June 46,313,651 46,313,651 46,927,681 46,927,681 $'000 $'000 446,706 446,706 460,255 460,255 4,688 4,688 5,460 5,460 $1,200 to$3,500) C $1,200 to$3,500) C years)96 Remaining usefullife(range2to years)96 Remaining usefullife(range2to Refer toNote1(m). -Asset condition. Refer toNote1(m). life useful Remaining - -Asset condition. rates: life useful Remaining - Factors affectingdepreciation rates: Factors affectingdepreciation 38.54%ofthenetwocovering per kilometre$1,582,279.02 38.54%ofthenetwocovering conditions). Mostcommon-cost per kilometre$1,582,279.02 locality, env climatic, conditions). Mostcommon-cost Road stereotype (consistingof locality, env climatic, Road stereotype (consistingof $1,200 to$3,500) Cost persquaremetre(range $1,200 to$3,500) Cost persquaremetre(range years)95 R years)95 R Refer toNote1(m). -Asset condition. Refer toNote1(m). life useful Remaining - -Asset condition. rates: life useful Remaining - Factors affectingdepreciation rates: Factors affectingdepreciation suitably qualifiedva professional judgementby a suitably qualifiedva inherent relianceontheuseof professional judgementby a market information,thereisan inherent relianceontheuseof and despitesomerelianceon market information,thereisan unique natureoftheseassets, and despitesomerelianceon items with likeitems.Due tothe unique natureoftheseassets, Estimate ofcosttoreplaceunique items with likeitems.Due tothe Estimate ofcosttoreplaceunique cove per kilometre$1,564,075.93 cove conditions). Mostcommon-cost per kilometre$1,564,075.93 locality, environmental climatic, conditions). 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This changewould fair beimmaterialtotheoverall v of3.7%. estimated increase/decreasein fair value This changewould fair beimmaterialtotheoverall increase/decrease of10%would producean of3.7%. estimated increase/decreasein fair value A changeindepreciationratesby an increase/decrease of10%would producean A changeindepreciationratesby an equipment. ofthedepartment's property,value plantand equipment. change would fair beimmaterialtotheoverall ofthedepartment's property,value plantand of6.31%.This estimated decreaseinfairvalue change would fair beimmaterialtotheoverall per squaremetretoconstructwould resultinan of6.31%.This estimated decreaseinfairvalue of14.32%.A decreaseof10%incost fair value per squaremetretoconstructwould resultinan construct would resultinanestimatedincrease of14.32%.A decreaseof10%incost fair value An increaseof10%incostpersquaremetreto construct would resultinanestimatedincrease department's property, plantandequipment. An increaseof10%incostpersquaremetreto ofthe fairvalue immaterial totheoverall department's property, plantandequipment. byof thefairvalue 0.5%.Thischangewould be ofthe fairvalue immaterial totheoverall life would resultinanestimatedincrease/decrease byof thefairvalue 0.5%.Thischangewould be An increase/decreaseof10%inremaininguseful life would resultinanestimatedincrease/decrease An increase/decreaseof10%inremaininguseful A A equipment. ofthedepartment's property,value plantand equipment. change would fair beimmaterialtotheoverall ofthedepartment's property,value plantand of11.52%.This estimated decreaseinfairvalue change would fair beimmaterialtotheoverall per squaremetretoconstructwould resultinan of11.52%.This estimated decreaseinfairvalue of15.06%.A decreaseof10%incost fair value per squaremetretoconstructwould resultinan construct would resultinanestimatedincrease of15.06%.A decreaseof10%incost fair value An increaseof10%incostpersquaremetreto construct would resultinanestimatedincrease An increaseof10%incostpersquaremetreto estimated increase/decreaseinfairv increase/decrease of10%w estimated increase/decreaseinfairv A changeindepreciationratesby an increase/decrease of10%w plant andequipment. A changeindepreciationratesby an ofthedepartment's property fairvalue the overall plant andequipment. of 3.25%Thesechangeswould beimmaterialto ofthedepartment's property fairvalue the overall would produceanestimateddecreaseinfairvalue of 3.25%Thesechangeswould beimmaterialto would produceanestimateddecreaseinfairvalue equipment. v equipment. This changewould fair beimmaterialtotheoverall v of2.7%. estimated increase/decreaseinfairvalue This changewould fair beimmaterialtotheoverall an increase/decreaseof10%would producean of2.7%. estimated increase/decreaseinfairvalue A changeinroadstereotype costperkilometreby an increase/decreaseof10%would producean equipment. A changeinroadstereotype costperkilometreby ofthedepartment's property,value plantand equipment. This changewould fair beimmaterialtotheoverall ofthedepartment's property,value plantand This changewould fair beimmaterialtotheoverall increase infairv a increase infairv A a A alue ofthedepartment'salue property, plantand ofthedepartment'salue property, plantand alue ofthedepartment'salue property, plantand ofthedepartment'salue property, plantand n increase/decreaseof10%inremaininguseful n increase/decreaseof10%inremaininguseful n Impact of alternative amounts for significant forsignificant amounts ofalternative Impact forsignificant amounts ofalternative Impact 10% increasewouldproduceanestimated 10% increasewouldproduceanestimated change inroadstereotypecostperkilometreby change inroadstereotypecostperkilometreby ever duetothenatureoftheseassets,a ever duetothenatureoftheseassets,a ever a a u f21.A10%decrease lue of2.1%.A 10%decrease lue of2.1%.A level inputs 3 level inputs 3 Department of Transport andMain Roads ould producean ould producean Annual Report 2014–15 alue of3.7%. alue of3.7%. alue sclose. sclose. , , with is a limit of$600m(2014:$600m).There overdraftfacilityThe with Corporation Treasury theQueensland Closing balance provision non-current from/(to) Reclassification payments of inprovisionasaresult Reduction recognised provision Additional provision of Restatement Opening balance Current Movements inprovisions Total Property resumptions Non-current Total Demolition costs Property resumptions Current information. lease for 25 Note to Refer Total Lease liability borrowings Corporation Queensland Treasury Non-current Total Lease liability borrowings Corporation Queensland Treasury Current Total Other creditors Trade payable subsidies and Grants Current from 15 June 2016 to 25June2026. 15June2016to from Repayment vary loans. dates rate floating for 6.66%) to 2.69% (2014: 6.69% to loansand2.15% rate fixed for 9.02%) to 4.04% (2014: 9.02% to 4.05% rangingfrom rates at quarterly arrears in made repayments are interest and Principal 9Provisions 19 Interestbearingliabilities 18 Payables 17 Notes toandformingpartofthefinancialstatements2014–15(continued) Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 no interest charged on this overdraft facility.no interestchargedonthisoverdraft and theCommonwealth BankofAustraliawas approved 1,136,059 '0 $'000 $'000 2015 200,172 200,172 468,518 198,568 338,364 199,422 797,695 427,473 (50,850) 35,988 80,939 80,939 32,504 10,225 79,691 89,916 17343,204 21,723 (5,257) 8,541 750 2014 721,247 153,625 877,402 877,402 198,568 198,568 685,059 198,568 (81,913) 94,373 94,373 77,994 74,486 28,012 74,486 8,176 5,658 167 - - -

Financial Statements 2014–15 Financial Statements 2014–15 Represents unused go * The department acquiresproperty compulsory inaccordancewith through acquisition department the The Total Other go workAdvance for Bay Moreton onthe RailLinkproject Current Total benefit Resignation Non-current Total Other Salaries andwages outstanding benefit Resignation leavelevyLong service payable Annual leavelevy payable Current Provision for property resumptions Closing balance provision current (to)/from Reclassification payments of inprovisionasaresult Reduction recognised provision Additional provision of Restatement Opening balance Non-current Movements inprov the the parties. between negotiation both of outcome onthe isdependent which, amount acquisition settlement, withthe the of timing avaluefor advisorsdetermine department's apayable. The whichhardship resumptions immediately arerecognised as pay with to allproperty of for resumptions, exception expects the it compensation for account to provision a recognises 1Unearnedrevenue 21 Accruedemployee benefits 20 Provisions (continued) 19 Notes toandformingpartofthefinancialstatements2014–15(continued) 168 card stored value* cardstored Transport Infrastructure Act isions (continued) card balances which as the patron undertakes travel. are revenue recognised as 1994 Transport Planning and Coordination Act PlanningandCoordination Transport andthe Department of Transport andMain Roads 1994. Acquisition of LandAct of Acquisition The department department The $'000 052014 2015 (35,988) (12,817) 43,412 29,190 94,373 35,438 80,939 32,944 15,166 4,983 2,427 3,008 2,314 5,660 4,983 ,2 7,901 9,922 647 447 Annual Report 2014–15 $'000 (153,625) 239,730 (25,299) 1967, 1967, 30,866 12,308 35,209 21,259 14,900 94,373 27,931 4,343 2,988 4,782 4,782 1,655 487 - Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Currenttax payable/(receivable)30 June at Net movements (e) Net deferred tax 30 June at assets (d) Deferred tax 30 June at assets deferredIncrease/(decrease) in tax assets (c) taxIncome equivalentexpense attributable toprofitfrom ordinary activities (b) taxIncome equivalentexpense attributable toprofitfrom ordinary activities Under/(over) provision previous in years (a) Total incentives Lease Non-current Total incentives Lease go Current Opening balance Deferred tax assets: Deferred tax balance opening assets for non-temporaryAdjustments excluded and differences temporary differences: taxPrima facie rate30% of applicable at profitbeforeAccounting tax Deferred tax equivalentexpense/(income) totemporary relating differences tax Current equivalents 23 22 2014–15 (continued) Notes toand forming partofthefinancialstatements Property, plant and equipment Under/(over) provision previous in years expensesDeductible Other items Other card deposits held held card deposits Reconciliation of current tax payable/(receivable) tax current of Reconciliation assets tax deferred Proof of comprises: expense equivalent tax income in included expense/(income) equivalent tax Deferred payable tax facie prima to expense equivalent tax income of reconciliation Numerical expense equivalent tax Income Income taxequivalents Other liabilities $'000 2015 24,908 12,819 28,039 27,806 (5,169) (2,288) 6,785 1,716 7,165 1,216 5,949 7,165 2,405 4,760 6,785 7,473 (865) (572) (632) 106 106 233 (56) $'000 2014 (11,148) 55,112 17,166 19,599 21,946 21,713 12,864 17,166 16,534 (2,761) 1,716 4,760 4,635 4,760 5,088 (328) 328 339 339 233 125 632 169 -

Financial Statements 2014–15 Financial Statements 2014–15 170 Presentvalueoftotalminimumfutureleasepayabl Laterthanfiveyears Laterthanoneyearandnotlaterfiveyears Notlaterthanoneyear Present valueofminimumleasepayable Totalminimumfutureleasepayable Less:futurefinancecharges Minimumfutureleasepayable Laterthanfiveyears Laterthanoneyearandnotlaterfiveyears Notlaterthanoneyear Minimum leasepayable Future minimumleasepaymentspayableunderthetogetherwiththeirpresentvalueareasfollows: AASB 117 The GoldCoastLightRailserviceconcessionarrangementhasbeenrecognisedasafinanceleaseinaccordancewith Finance lease-leasesaslessee Net cashfromoperatingactivities Increase/(decrease) inothercurrentliabilities Increase/(decrease) inunearnedrevenu (Increase)/decrease intradereceivables Increase/(decrease) inpayables (Increase)/decrease inprepayments Increase/(decrease) incurrenttaxliabilities (Increase)/decrease inotherreceivables (Increase)/decrease inlongserviceleavereimbursementreceivable (Increase)/decrease ininventories (Increase)/decrease inGSTinputtaxcreditsreceivable Increase/(decrease) inGSTpayable (Increase)/decrease inappropriationrevenuereceivable Increase/(decrease) indeferredincometaxequivalents (Increase)/decrease inannualleavereimbursementreceivable Increase/(decrease) inaccruedemployeebenefits Change inassetsandliabilities: Revaluation decrements Goods, servicesandassetsprovidedatbelowfairvalue Goods, servicesandassetsreceivedatbelowfairvalue Gains ondisposal/remeasurementofassets Depreciation andamortisation Decommissioned anddisposedassetsexpense Operating result 5Leases 25 24 Notes toandformingpartofthefinancialstatements2014–15(continued) operating activities Reconciliation ofoperatingresulttonetcashfrom Leases with aleasetermof15yearsandaneffectiveinterestrate9.22%.RefertoNote1826. e e Department of Transport andMain Roads 21048 1,835,119 (2,100,428) 1,199,026 1,419,489 1,707,073 $'000 (106,345) (281,460) 2015 342,696 348,589 279,997 348,589 414,612 173,402 630,049 567,698 (69,289) (57,456) (71,244) (77,354) (11,640) 42,035 24,008 41,775 10,225 22,118 58,367 (3,235) (2,288) (2,405) 7,021 1,460 8,203 (124) 219 Annual Report 2014–15

1,190,267 3,425,146 $'000 (183,884) 2014 176,999 432,065 (24,490) (42,759) (11,148) (10,931) 17,968 22,936 (1,247) 3,253 5,424 1,181 6,609 2,286 3,953 241 300 676 328 ------* Includes $2.808b of finance lease commitments. lease of finance $2.808b Includes * monthly availability payments.Maintenance payments will expensed be duringtherelevantyear. liability,which lease a and ofthe asset, will byofthe reduced be therepayments component representing thecapital Estimated net cash flow cash netEstimated * Outflows: Inflows: flows cash Estimated flows,The cash excluding estimated GST,are below: detailed Atthe expiry will periodthedepartment the retain concession ownership of facility. maintenance the and trains of All are trains expected service in by tobe December 2018. with AASB117 delivery and centre accordance thein maintenance thedepartment of 2016 in thetrains first of Upon commissioning 30 years. period of over theconcession The arrangementwill service concession involveavailability of series paying thedepartment a payments theconsortium Ipswich. in Queensland new a and Wulkuraka at centre maintenance purpose-built NGRseventy-five of maintenance and Consortium)construction for thedesign, new six-car for south-east train sets In January arrangementwith entered contractual thedepartment a 2014 into NGR ProjectCompany Pty (Bombardier Ltd Rollingstock Generation New flow cash netEstimated Outflows: Inflows: flows cash Estimated flows,The cash excluding estimated GST below: inflowsare detailed and sales fromland system. the system.The toconstruct used willfinance state receive revenue fromfare-box advertising and generated by the period,GoldLinQ repayment and payments monthly for paid maintenance ofthe based debt performance operations, is During operations. year the15 On was theG:link operations July and commenced 20 construction 2014 completed theGoldCampus) and CoastUniversity toBroadbeach Hospital via Southport. key activityrail systemlinking light fromGriffith kilometre 13 centres a operate University maintain and (Gold Coast In May arrangementwith entered contractual thedepartment a 2011 into GoldLinQbuild, design, Consortiumtofinance, G:link - project Rail Light Coast Gold 26 2014–15 (continued) Notes toand forming partofthefinancialstatements Later thantenyears Later thanfive yearsnotlater but thantenyears Later year thanone notlater but thanfive years Not year later thanone Later thantenyears Later thanfive yearsnotlater but thantenyears Later year thanone notlater but thanfive years Not year later thanone Later thantenyears Later thanfive yearsnotlater but thantenyears Later year thanone notlater but thanfive years Not year later thanone Later thantenyears Later thanfive yearsnotlater but thantenyears Later year thanone notlater but thanfive years Not year later thanone Service concessionarrangements Leases, will commence recognition of a lease asset atfair value, asset which a lease of recognition will will over commence depreciated be thelife (5,587,993) (3,851,115) (1,022,289) (652,903) (964,810) (445,526) (499,678) (365,627) $'000 2015 167,129 155,165 (61,686) (88,658) 91,024 21,361 - - - - (5,587,993) (3,994,421) (1,161,411) (632,722) (960,850) (567,168) (504,193) (370,972) (168,800) $'000 2014 203,023 143,498 88,159 15,042 - - - - - * Includes $2.808b of finance lease commitments. lease of finance $2.808b Includes * Estimated net cash flow cash netEstimated * Outflows: Inflows: flows cash Estimated flows,The cash excluding estimated GST,are below: detailed Atthe expiry will periodthedepartment the retain concession ownership of facility. maintenance the and trains of All are trains expected service in by tobe December 2018. liability,which lease a and ofthe asset, will byofthe reduced be therepayments component representing thecapital with AASB117 delivery and centre accordance thein maintenance thedepartment of 2016 in thetrains first of Upon commissioning 30 years. period of over theconcession The arrangementwill service concession involveavailability of series paying thedepartment a payments theconsortium Ipswich. in Queensland new a and Wulkuraka at centre maintenance purpose-built NGRseventy-five of maintenance and Consortium)construction for thedesign, new six-car for south-east train sets In January arrangementwith entered contractual thedepartment a 2014 into NGR ProjectCompany Pty (Bombardier Ltd Rollingstock Generation New flow cash netEstimated Outflows: Inflows: flows cash Estimated flows,The cash excluding estimated GST below: inflowsare detailed and sales fromland system. the system.The toconstruct used willfinance state receive revenue fromfare-box advertising and generated by the period,GoldLinQ repayment and payments monthly for paid theofmaintenance debt based performance operations, is During operations. year the15 On was theG:link operations July and commenced 20 construction 2014 completed theGoldCampus) and CoastUniversity toBroadbeach Hospital via Southport. key activityrail systemlinking light fromGriffith kilometre 13 centres a operate University maintain and (Gold Coast In May arrangementwith entered contractual thedepartment a 2011 into GoldLinQbuild, design, Consortiumtofinance, G:link - project Rail Light Coast Gold monthly availability payments.Maintenance payments will expensed be duringtherelevantyear. Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 26 2014–15 (continued) Notes toand forming partofthefinancialstatements Later thantenyears Later thanfive yearsnotlater but than tenyears Later year thanone notlater but thanfive years Not year later thanone Later thantenyears Later thanfive yearsnotlater but than tenyears Later year thanone notlater but thanfive years Not year later thanone Later thantenyears Later thanfive yearsnotlater but thantenyears Later year thanone notlater but thanfive years Not year later thanone Later thantenyears Later thanfive yearsnotlater but thantenyears Later year thanone notlater but thanfive years Not year later thanone Service concessionarrangements Leases, will commence recognition of a lease asset atfair value, asset which a lease of recognition will will over commence depreciated be thelife (5,587,993) (3,851,115) (1,022,289) (499,678) (365,627) $'000 (652,903) (964,810) (445,526) 2015 167,129 155,165 (88,658) (61,686) 91,024 21,361 - - - - (5,587,993) (3,994,421) (1,161,411) (504,193) (370,972) (168,800) $'000 (632,722) (960,850) (567,168) 2014 203,023 143,498 88,159 15,042 171 - - - - -

Financial Statements 2014–15 Financial Statements 2014–15 contain restrictions on financing or other leasing activities. or other leasing financing on restrictions contain Renewal operating leases and no the lessee, of exist generally options discretion operating leases, the sole at on some fixed,butwith and/or which fixed on inflation rentals are determined. contingent clauses escalation percentage paymentsLease are generally facilities. storage and Operating are mostly enteredfor accommodation into office leases commitments lease operating Non-cancellable (b) liability commitments. toNote lease for 26 finance Refer liability lease Finance commitments (a) follows:as GSTanticipated are payable of inclusive statements Commitments thefinancial in reporting at notrecognised but date No met. being payments under theguarantee were year duringthefinancial made nor are any paid. tobe due Ontheprovides department measures ofthecertain performance state, of behalf guarantee lieu a toQueensland Rail in arrangement. the service ofcontrol transfersatthe tothedepartmentend concession withThe will associated arrangement. any when Assets this recognise not recognised assets does be department May 7 ofoperations on afterthe agreement of commencement and operation phase 2001. Queensland Rail City network International and Airports. totheBrisbaneDomestic The BARL currently is themaintain in the operate and theBrisbane Airport (BARL), system connecting maintain rail Railconstruct, Link passenger a public arrangementwith year 35 entered a the into In state 1998, concession Airtrain Citylink (Airtrain) Limited todesign, AirportLink Rail Brisbane arrangement. the service ofcontrol transfersatthe tothedepartmentend concession withThe will associated arrangement. any when Assets this recognise not recognised assets does be department period. for thefranchise patronage and risk thedemand assume also and franchise Transurban forthe thetollroads theperiodof thetolls, operateIn return manage maintain, and for collecting must state. RFA with the QML acquired Limited accordingly and now theGateway operates Motorway Motorway Logan and under the tollroads theGateway manage and 2011 tooperate,maintain Motorways Logan and 40 years. for period of a Transurban In2014 A Agreement Road(RFA) Franchise was between established Queensland Motorways and thestate (QML) Limited in Motorways Limited Queensland - arrangements Tollroad arrangement. the service ofcontrol transfersatthe tothedepartmentend concession withThe will associated arrangement. any when Assets this recognise not recognised assets does be department patronage and risk. thedemand assume period also and thetollroad foroperate theconcession manage and maintain, BrisConnections must thetolls, In return for collecting leadingto the airport. Arterial toHills, thenorthern Gympie arterials of Road Stafford and RoadKedron, at Sandgate West Road theEast and Tunnel, 7 theClem tollroad,connecting Inner Airportlink, a 6.7km Citymaintain road network Bypass local and Bowen at arrangementwith year 45 entereda and into thestate In 2008 construct service concession todesign, BrisConnections Airportlink 172 27 26 2014–15 (continued) Notes toand forming partofthefinancialstatements Total Total Later thanfive years Later year thanone later not thanfive and years Not year later thanone Commitments for expenditure Commitments for (continued) Service concessionarrangements Department of Transport andMain Roads $'000 2015 176,193 36,607 90,693 48,893 Annual Report 2014–15 $'000 2014 183,903 43,724 95,461 44,718 contain restrictions on financing or other leasing activities. or other leasing financing on restrictions contain Renewal operating leases and no the lessee, of exist generally options discretion operating leases, the sole at on some fixed,butwith and/or which fixed on inflation rentals are determined. contingent clauses escalation percentage paymentsLease are generally facilities. storage and Operating are mostly enteredfor accommodation into office leases (b) liability commitments. toNote lease for 26 finance Refer (a) follows:as GSTanticipated are payable of inclusive statements Commitments thefinancial in reporting at notrecognised but date No met. being payments under theguarantee were year duringthefinancial made nor are any paid. tobe due Ontheprovides department measures ofthecertain performance state, of behalf guarantee lieu a toQueensland Rail in arrangement. the service ofcontrol transfersatthe tothedepartmentend concession withThe will associated arrangement. any when Assets this recognise not recognised assets does be department May 7 ofoperations on afterthe agreement of commencement and operation phase 2001. Queensland Rail City network International and Airports. totheBrisbaneDomestic The BARL currently is themaintain in the operate and theBrisbane Airport (BARL), system connecting maintain rail Railconstruct, Link passenger a public arrangementwith year 35 entered a the into In state 1998, concession Airtrain Citylink (Airtrain) Limited todesign, AirportLink Rail Brisbane arrangement. the service ofcontrol transfersatthe tothedepartmentend concession withThe will associated arrangement. any when Assets this recognise not recognised assets does be department period. for thefranchise patronage and risk thedemand assume also and franchise Transurban forthe thetollroads theperiodof thetolls, operateIn return manage maintain, and for collecting must state. RFA with the QML acquired Limited accordingly and now theGateway operates Motorway Motorway Logan and under the tollroads theGateway manage and 2011 tooperate,maintain Motorways Logan and 40 years. for period of a Transurban In2014 A Agreement Road(RFA) Franchise was between established Queensland Motorways and thestate (QML) Limited in Motorways Limited Queensland - arrangements Tollroad arrangement. the service ofcontrol transfersatthe tothedepartmentend concession withThe will associated arrangement. any when Assets this recognise not recognised assets does be department patronage and risk. thedemand assume period also and thetollroad foroperate theconcession manage and maintain, BrisConnections must thetolls, In return for collecting leadingto the airport. Arterial toHills, thenorthern Gympie arterials of Road Stafford and RoadKedron, at Sandgate West Road theEast and Tunnel, 7 theClem tollroad,connecting Inner Airportlink, a 6.7km Citymaintain road network Bypass local and Bowen at arrangementwith year 45 entereda and into thestate In 2008 construct service concession todesign, BrisConnections Airportlink 27 26 2014–15 (continued) Notes toand forming partofthefinancialstatements Total Total Later thanfive years Later year thanone later not thanfive and years Not year later thanone commitments lease operating Non-cancellable liability lease Finance commitments Service concession arrangements (continued) Service concessionarrangements Commitments for expenditure Commitments for $'000 2015 176,193 36,607 90,693 48,893 $'000 2014 183,903 43,724 95,461 44,718 parliament in accordance with accordance in parliament governmentpolicy. Transmax which statements by are audited preparesfinancial separate theQueensland AuditOffice in tabled and withinentity statements. consolidated not financial is thedepartment’s Theof$0.601m. relatingtoTransmaxcost ofthe investment and transactions amount and thereforematerial, are not the Theexercises department over control Transmaxa at recognised ownership through percent 100 shares issued all of wellas management driver capabilities. as information passenger and system.STREAMS transport system intelligent thatprovides multifunctional freeway, a is incident and traffic signal Transmax Pty (Transmax) Ltd wasthe STREAMS market and order incorporated in toenhance traffic management The to$10,000. Queensland cases Governmentthese thedepartment's of liability each in Fundlimits Insurance payable thecourts. in amounts filed for litigation Thecourtaction. believe thefinal department'swould advisers management it toestimate legal and misleading be yet thirty not and to subject other cases claims nine in defendant as named been has thedepartment date At balance liabilities Contingent totheprobability due remote. being position realisation of theStatementoffinancial in performance with assets as Theserecognised terms. are not theagreed contract securities (2014:$231m) provided to$164m The amounting by theevent in securities contractors ofnon- holds department assets Contingent commitments Other (e) commitments subsidies and Grants (d) (c) Transmax PtyTransmax Ltd Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 29 28 27 2014–15 (continued) Notes toand forming partofthefinancialstatements Later thanfive years Later year thanone later not thanfive and years Not year later thanone Later thanfive years Later year thanone later not thanfive and years Not year later thanone Later thanfive years Later year thanone later not thanfive and years Not year later thanone commitments Property,expenditure equipment and plant Total Total Total Total Controlled entities Contingencies Commitments for expenditure (continued) 9,363,240 3,511,027 2,946,672 2,905,541 1,083,512 1,967,869 1,774,875 $'000 2015 768,437 315,075 192,994 - - 10,940,863 3,806,779 6,425,852 1,293,263 2,253,527 1,328,774 $'000 2014 708,232 975,467 305,651 924,753 12,145 173 -

Financial Statements 2014–15 Financial Statements 2014–15 as a bad debt expense debt bad a as written-off and directlyreceivables. against exceeds amount alreadyuncollectable theamount allowedofthatdebt, for theexcess directly impairment recognised is expense debt bad a as written-off and directlyreceivables. against expense written-off is and the but where directlyreceivables. uncollectable In against other cases becomes debt a exceeds amount alreadyuncollectable theamount allowedofthatdebt, for theexcessdirectly impairment recognised is after debt bad appropriate a an debtrecovery range of as uncollectable, recognised become is thatamount actions, expense written-off is and the but where directlyreceivables. uncollectable In against other cases becomes debt a owingofthatdebtor debtors. thatan amount groupIf respect ofin determines thedepartment debtor bya does such after debt bad appropriate a an debtrecovery range of as uncollectable, recognised become is thatamount actions, eventsofa particulardebtor ordebtors, have groupno allowance ofIf respect loss made no in is arisen for impairment owingofthatdebtor debtors. thatan amount groupIf respect ofin determines thedepartment debtor bya does such allowance for any made more thansix is debt overdue. months eventsofa particulardebtor ordebtors, have groupno allowance ofIf respect loss made no in is arisen for impairment difficultythe debtor,a receivable, financial of defaultpayments,the debt. An of including and ageing tocollect able allowance for any made more thansix is debt overdue. months The any objective on for allowance evidence calculating method based thatthewill departmentis for impairment be not difficultythe debtor,a receivable, financial of defaultpayments,the debt. An of including and ageing tocollect able position. have theStatementin offinancial netand presented offset been liabilities financial and assets Nofinancial The any objective on for allowance evidence calculating method based thatthewill departmentis for impairment be not Exposure basis. basis. ongoing an on monitored is risk tocredit position. have theStatementin offinancial netand presented offset been liabilities financial and assets Nofinancial owedexposure funds all monitors timely and a on defaultby assets tocredit invests thedepartmentsecure ensuring in Exposure basis. basis. ongoing an on monitored is risk tocredit strategy. management a credit of ThisThe through theuse risk credit the strategy toreduce manages department aims owedexposure funds all monitors timely and a on defaultby assets tocredit invests thedepartmentsecure ensuring in by held thedepartment. assets relate tofinancial enhancements security credit no as and held No is collateral strategy. management a credit of ThisThe through theuse risk credit the strategy toreduce manages department aims The carryingofreceivables themaximum amount represents exposure risk. tocredit by held thedepartment. assets relate tofinancial enhancements security credit no as and held No is collateral The carryingofreceivables themaximum amount represents exposure risk. tocredit any of inclusive carrying provision assets ofthose for impairment. amount thegross is The asset financial recognised of maximum class exposure relation toeach in date balance at risk tocredit any of inclusive carrying provision assets ofthose for impairment. amount their obligation. todischarge failing instrument financial thegross is The asset financial recognised of maximum class exposure relation toeach in date balance at risk tocredit Credit exposurerisk ofanother where result party a refers tothesituation as toa loss may thedepartment financial incur their obligation. todischarge failing instrument financial Credit exposurerisk ofanother where result party a refers tothesituation as toa loss may thedepartment financial incur Market risk Liquidity risk Market risk risk Credit Liquidity risk exposure Risk risk Credit The exposure risk measures department variety a using follows: as methods of exposure Risk departmentprovides written areas. covering well for as specific overall policies management, principles as risk The exposure risk measures department variety a using follows: as methods of by by Procurement divisionBranch. and managed under policy The each theFinance established is risk All financial departmentprovides written areas. covering well for as specific overall policies management, principles as risk theperformance department. of by by Procurement divisionBranch. and managed under policy The each theFinance established is risk All financial adverse potential the Financial assets Financial assets Financial exposure risk Credit (c) exposure risk Credit (c) 30 30 2014–15 (continued) Notes toand forming partofthefinancialstatements 2014–15 (continued) Notes toand forming partofthefinancialstatements 174 Accrued employee benefits Interestbearing liabilities Accrued employee benefits Payables Interestbearing liabilities Payables Categorisation of financial instruments financial of Categorisation instruments financial of Categorisation Financial risk management risk Financial Financial instruments Financial instruments Financial instruments Financial instruments Sensitivity analysis risk Ageing at analysis,earnings Interest rate sensitivity analysis sensitivity rate Interest Sensitivity analysis analysis sensitivity rate Interest risk Ageing at analysis,earnings Measurement method Measurement method Note Note 20 18 20 17 18 17 13 13 Department of Transport andMain Roads 1,728,666 1,728,666 1,225,975 1,225,975 $'000 $'000 2015 2015 468,518 468,518 425,512 425,512 200,802 224,109 200,802 224,109 34,173 34,173 601 601 Annual Report 2014–15 1,705,848 1,705,848 $'000 $'000 2014 2014 951,888 721,247 951,888 721,247 536,525 536,525 128,063 407,861 128,063 407,861 32,713 32,713 601 601 as a bad debt expense debt bad a as written-off and directlyreceivables. against exceeds amount alreadyuncollectable theamount allowedofthatdebt, for theexcess directly impairment recognised is expense debt bad a as written-off and directlyreceivables. against expense written-off is and the but where directlyreceivables. uncollectable In against other cases becomes debt a exceeds amount alreadyuncollectable theamount allowedofthatdebt, for theexcessdirectly impairment recognised is after debt bad appropriate a an debtrecovery range of as uncollectable, recognised become is thatamount actions, expense written-off is and the but where directlyreceivables. uncollectable In against other cases becomes debt a owingofthatdebtor debtors. thatan amount groupIf respect ofin determines thedepartment debtor bya does such after debt bad appropriate a an debtrecovery range of as uncollectable, recognised become is thatamount actions, eventsofa particulardebtor ordebtors, have groupno allowance ofIf respect loss made no in is arisen for impairment owingofthatdebtor debtors. thatan amount groupIf respect ofin determines thedepartment debtor bya does such allowance for any made more thansix is debt overdue. months eventsofa particulardebtor ordebtors, have groupno allowance ofIf respect loss made no in is arisen for impairment difficultythe debtor,a receivable, financial of defaultpayments,the debt. An of including and ageing tocollect able allowance for any made more thansix is debt overdue. months The any objective on for allowance evidence calculating method based thatthewill departmentis for impairment be not difficultythe debtor,a receivable, financial of defaultpayments,the debt. An of including and ageing tocollect able position. have theStatementin offinancial netand presented offset been liabilities financial and assets Nofinancial The any objective on for allowance evidence calculating method based thatthewill departmentis for impairment be not Exposure basis. basis. ongoing an on monitored is risk tocredit position. have theStatementin offinancial netand presented offset been liabilities financial and assets Nofinancial owedexposure funds all monitors timely and a on defaultby assets tocredit invests thedepartmentsecure ensuring in Exposure basis. basis. ongoing an on monitored is risk tocredit strategy. management a credit of ThisThe through theuse risk credit the strategy toreduce manages department aims owedexposure funds all monitors timely and a on defaultby assets tocredit invests thedepartmentsecure ensuring in by held thedepartment. assets relate tofinancial enhancements security credit no as and held No is collateral strategy. management a credit of ThisThe through theuse risk credit the strategy toreduce manages department aims The carryingofreceivables themaximum amount represents exposure risk. tocredit by held thedepartment. assets relate tofinancial enhancements security credit no as and held No is collateral The carryingofreceivables themaximum amount represents exposure risk. tocredit any of inclusive carrying provision assets ofthose for impairment. amount thegross is The asset financial recognised of maximum class exposure relation toeach in date balance at risk tocredit any of inclusive carrying provision assets ofthose for impairment. amount their obligation. todischarge failing instrument financial thegross is The asset financial recognised of maximum class exposure relation toeach in date balance at risk tocredit Credit exposurerisk ofanother where result party a refers tothesituation as toa loss may thedepartment financial incur their obligation. todischarge failing instrument financial Credit exposurerisk ofanother where result party a refers tothesituation as toa loss may thedepartment financial incur Market risk Liquidity risk Market risk risk Credit Liquidity risk exposure Risk risk Credit The exposure risk measures department variety a using follows: as methods of exposure Risk departmentprovides written areas. covering well for as specific overall policies management, principles as risk The exposure risk measures department variety a using follows: as methods of by by Procurement divisionBranch. and managed under policy The each theFinance established is risk All financial departmentprovides written areas. covering well for as specific overall policies management, principles as risk theperformance department. of by by Procurement divisionBranch. and managed under policy The each theFinance established is risk All financial adverse potential thefi Financial assets Financial assets Financial exposure risk Credit (c) exposure risk Credit (c) 30 30 2014–15 (continued) Notes toand forming partofthefinancialstatements 2014–15 (continued) Notes toand forming partofthefinancialstatements Accrued employee benefits Interestbearing liabilities Accrued employee benefits Payables Interestbearing liabilities Payables Financial risk management risk Financial management risk Financial instruments financial of Categorisation instruments financial of Categorisation Financial instruments Financial instruments Financial instruments Interest rate sensitivity analysis sensitivity rate Interest Sensitivity analysis analysis sensitivity rate Interest risk Ageing at analysis,earnings Sensitivity analysis Measurement method risk Ageing at analysis,earnings Measurement method Note Note 20 18 20 17 18 17 13 13 1,728,666 1,728,666 1,225,975 1,225,975 $'000 $'000 2015 2015 468,518 468,518 425,512 425,512 200,802 224,109 200,802 224,109 34,173 34,173 601 601 1,705,848 1,705,848 $'000 $'000 2014 2014 951,888 721,247 951,888 721,247 536,525 536,525 128,063 407,861 128,063 407,861 32,713 32,713 601 601 * Individually impaired financial assets disclosed above are more than 90 days 90 overdue. than more are above disclosed assets financial impaired Individually * days 90 overdue. than more are above disclosed assets financial impaired Individually * Amounts writtenAmounts off during theyear allowanceIncrease/(decrease) theoperating in result in recognised Opening balance loss impairment for allowance the in Movements impaired not but due past assets Financial impaired not but due past assets Financial thefollowing in tables: are disclosed assets well as financial notimpaired due but impaired Ageingpast of as (continued) assets Financial thefollowing in tables: are disclosed assets well as financial notimpaired due but impaired Ageingpast of as (c) (continued) assets Financial (continued) exposure risk Credit (c) Total Accrued employee benefits Total Interestbearing liabilities Accrued employee benefits Payables Interestbearing liabilities Payables liabilities Financial liabilities Financial Total Accrued employee benefits Total Interestbearing liabilities Accrued employee benefits Payables Interestbearing liabilities Payables liabilities Financial liabilities Financial byThe held thedepartment: liabilities followingfinancial the of liquidity out risk sets table when obligations availableits funds tomeet theysufficient due. fall byThe held thedepartment: liabilities followingfinancial the of liquidity out risk sets table program with Queensland Treasury.This strategy theexposure reduces by toliquidityhas thedepartment risk ensuring when obligations availableits funds tomeet theysufficient due. fall Consolidated Fund,andwhen required, drawdownsloan already an on based agreed borrowings forprojects major program with Queensland Treasury.This strategy theexposure reduces by toliquidityhas thedepartment risk ensuring regular of The fortnightly through liquidity combination a risk manages department appropriation payments fromthe Consolidated Fund,andwhen required, drawdownsloan already an on based agreed borrowings forprojects major (d) regular of The fortnightly through liquidity combination a risk manages department appropriation payments fromthe (d) position. theStatementoffinancial in recognised by met being not Airtrain thefair valuebeen performance not measures Citylink theAs guarantee such of has Limited. position. theStatementoffinancial in recognised exercised.the guarantee is thatfair determined valuezero of been possibility totheremote It due has is 30 June at by met being not Airtrain thefair valuebeen performance not measures Citylink theAs guarantee such of has Limited. if upon called be thatcan theamount as 30 June at thevalue guaranteeThe as the financial of assesses department exercised.the guarantee is thatfair determined valuezero of been possibility totheremote It due has is 30 June at per AASB guarantee as a financial of139 definition if upon called be thatcan theamount as 30 June at thevalue guaranteeThe as the financial of assesses department givenA been guarantee has byto thedepartment Queensland Rail for theBrisbaneAirport whichRail the Link meets per AASB guarantee as a financial of139 definition liabilities Financial givenA been guarantee has byto thedepartment Queensland Rail for theBrisbaneAirport whichRail the Link meets liabilities Financial * balance Closing recoveredAmounts duringtheyear already written off * balance Closing writtenAmounts off during theyear recoveredAmounts duringtheyear already written off allowanceIncrease/(decrease) theoperating in result in recognised Opening balance loss impairment for allowance the in Movements Total Receivables Total Receivables impaired not but due past assets Financial impaired not but due past assets Financial Total Receivables Total Receivables 30 30 2014–15 (continued) Notes toand forming partofthefinancialstatements 2014–15 (continued) Notes toand forming partofthefinancialstatements Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Liquidity risk Liquidity risk (continued) exposure risk Credit Financial instruments (continued) Financial instruments Financial instruments (continued) Financial instruments Refer toNote 26. Refer toNote 26. Refer Financial Instruments:Financial Disclosure. Recognition and Instruments:Financial Disclosure. Recognition and Note Note Note Note Less than Less than Less than Less than 20 20 17 17 20 20 17 17 30 days 30 days 30 days 30 days $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 2,842 2,842 2,842 2,842 1,710 1,710 1,710 1,710 <1 year <1 year <1 year <1 year $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 883,232 883,232 134,054 721,247 134,054 721,247 635,486 635,486 137,778 468,518 137,778 468,518 27,931 27,931 29,190 29,190 30-60 30-60 30-60 30-60 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 days days days days 2,214 2,214 2,214 2,214 1-5 years 1-5 years 1-5 years 1-5 years - - - - $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 2014 Overdue 2014 Overdue 2015 Overdue 2015 Overdue 826,729 826,729 821,947 821,947 713,032 713,032 708,049 708,049 2014 Payable in 2014 Payable in 2015 Payable in 2015 Payable in 4,782 4,782 4,983 4,983 61-90 61-90 61-90 61-90 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 days days days days - - - - 743 743 743 743 484 484 484 484 >5 years>5 years>5 years>5 years>5 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 More than More than More than More than More 2015 2015 217,349 217,349 217,349 217,349 194,933 194,933 194,933 194,933 90 days 90 days 90 days 90 days (4,175) (4,175) $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 7,985 6,032 2,413 6,032 2,413 7,985 (191) (191) 5,259 5,259 5,259 5,259 4,496 4,496 4,496 4,496 ------1,927,310 1,927,310 1,173,350 1,173,350 1,543,451 1,543,451 1,040,760 1,040,760 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 Total Total Total Total $'000 $'000 2014 2014 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 Total Total Total Total 721,247 721,247 468,518 468,518 11,058 11,058 11,058 11,058 32,713 32,713 34,173 34,173 (4,967) (4,967) 7,509 6,690 6,690 6,690 6,690 7,985 7,985 4,831 7,509 4,831 175 612 612

Financial Statements 2014–15 Financial Statements 2014–15 176 Operating surplus/(deficit) Operating Total Transfers revenueadministered of togovernment Other trade on receivables losses Impairment Grants subsidies and expenses Administered Total Other * fines and Userfees charges, Appropriation revenue revenues Administered Safety,Regulation Customer Service and service departmental area: The following by relate directly and ofthe are state administered on behalf thedepartment totheTransport balances Total Interestbearing liabilities liabilities: Financial instruments Financial flow cash theeffective discounted analysisand using rate. interest The fair valueborrowings of by notified is Queensland Treasury Corporation. are calculated Interestbearing liabilities valuedisclosed. not is The fair As valuebe reliablycost. at fair cannot department's measured measured, held-to-maturityis asset financial any allowance for impairment. The toapproximate fair valuetrade of assumed receivables payables and is thevalueless transaction, the original of fair at value. liabilities or financial The any assets recognise not financial does department (g) variable borrowings its rates on interest fromQueensland Treasury Corporation. equity would by increase/(decrease) (2014:$0.793m).This $0.748m attributable tothedepartment's is exposure to thattheand department's is surplus liabilities, financial and assets tothedepartment's financial applicable end rates byinterestrates changed if +/-1from theyear percent income net on other theoutcome variables all constant, held With sensitivity rate Interest analysis (f) strategy.management per theliquidity as risk risk its manages undertake and any notrate department interestdoes risk on hedging The exposedis department borrowings throughrate its tointerest risk fromQueensland Treasury Corporation.The Thetradematerially foreign not not currency in does department is exposed and changes. price tocommodity risk Market (e) 31 30 2014–15 (continued) Notes toand forming partofthefinancialstatements Fair value Schedule of administered items Schedule ofadministered (continued) Financial instruments Refer toNote 18. Refer Carrying 1,225,975 1,225,975 amount $'000 2015 Carrying amount $'000 2014 951,888 951,888 Department of Transport andMain Roads 2,257,270 2,257,183 2,257,254 2,249,914 $'000 2015 Fair value Fair 1,306,176 1,306,176 $'000 2015 7,340 (16) 73 14 Annual Report 2014–15 - - Fair value Fair 2,193,729 2,192,579 2,193,723 2,185,505 1,041,575 1,041,575 $'000 2014 $'000 2014 1,037 7,181 1,037 93 20 (6) Operating surplus/(deficit) Operating Total Transfers revenueadministered of togovernment Other trade on receivables losses Impairment Grants subsidies and expenses Administered Total Other * fines and Userfees charges, Appropriation revenue revenues Administered Safety,Regulation Customer Service and service departmental area: The following by relate directly and ofthe are state administered on behalf thedepartment totheTransport balances Total Interestbearing liabilities liabilities: Financial instruments Financial flow cash theeffective discounted analysisand using rate. interest The fair valueborrowings of by notified is Queensland Treasury Corporation. are calculated Interestbearing liabilities valuedisclosed. not is The fair As valuebe reliablycost. at fair cannot department's measured measured, held-to-maturityis asset financial any allowance for impairment. The toapproximate fair valuetrade of assumed receivables payables and is thevalueless transaction, the original of fair at value. liabilities or financial The any assets recognise not financial does department (g) variable borrowings its rates on interest fromQueensland Treasury Corporation. equity would by increase/(decrease) (2014:$0.793m).This $0.748m attributable tothedepartment's is exposure to thattheand department's is surplus liabilities, financial and assets tothedepartment's financial applicable end rates byinterestrates changed if +/-1from theyear percent income net on other theoutcome variables all constant, held With (f) strategy.management per theliquidity as risk risk its manages undertake and any notrate department interestdoes risk on hedging The exposedis department borrowings throughrate its tointerest risk fromQueensland Treasury Corporation.The Thetradematerially foreign not not currency in does department is exposed and changes. price tocommodity (e) 31 30 2014–15 (continued) Notes toand forming partofthefinancialstatements Fair value sensitivity rate Interest analysis risk Market Schedule of administered items Schedule ofadministered (continued) Financial instruments Refer toNote 18. Refer Carrying 1,225,975 1,225,975 amount $'000 2015 Carrying amount $'000 2014 951,888 951,888 2,257,254 2,249,914 2,257,270 2,257,183 $'000 2015 Fair value Fair 1,306,176 1,306,176 $'000 2015 7,340 (16) 73 14 - - Fair value Fair 2,193,729 2,192,579 2,193,723 2,185,505 1,041,575 1,041,575 $'000 2014 $'000 2014 1,037 7,181 1,037 93 20 (6) Income from continuing operations income comprehensive of Statement 31 Note in recognised revenue Administered headings in variation - headings other from/(to) Transfers revenue appropriation Budgeted Reconciliation ofpayments from Consolidated Fundtoadministered revenue Total Other regulatoryOther fees registration Other fees andtraffic Transport vehicleregistration Motor andforfeiture Fines fines feesand Usercharges, * Total Asset revaluationsurplus Accumulated surplus/(deficit) equity Contributed Administered equity Net administeredassets liabilities Total Unearned revenue Payables Current Administered liabilities assetsTotal Total Land Non-current Total Receivables Cash Current Administered assets 3Budgetary reporting 33 Reconciliationofadministeredpayments fromConsolidatedFund 32 Scheduleofadministereditems(continued) 31 Notes toandformingpartofthefinancialstatements2014–15(continued) Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Total income from continuing operations assets of Gains ondisposal/remeasurement Total revenue revenue Other contributions andother Grants fees User chargesand revenue Appropriation Variance Note ii i Original 6,299,599 6,303,411 ,1,4 ,0,2 (13,817) 4,605,226 4,619,043 budget $'000 2015 894,700 766,400 19,456 ,1 71,244 3,812 5,913,543 5,984,787 Actual $'000 2015 471,286 808,362 28,669 Variance '0 $'000 $'000 2,249,914 1,579,209 2015 $'000 (423,414) (318,624) (386,056) 135,524 161,278 375,564 67,432 59,440 08081,135 81,135 66,618 80,890 80,890 54,634 38,691 48,717 81,124 72,550 33,933 81,124 54,400 42,455 20,701 41,962 9,213 5,683 1,873 (22) - - - percentage Variance 1,550,773 2,185,505 2014 152,296 147,753 357,917 (77,000) 79% 1769 42,684 65,657 66,384 38,691 78,037 56,517 81,369 61,013 13,883 52,735 81,369 1,037 2,345 5,371 (47)% 7% 47 (6)% (5)% 5% 177 (6) -

Financial Statements 2014–15 Financial Statements 2014–15 Expenses from from Expenses (continued) income comprehensive of Statement vi Variance includes a revaluation decrease in road infrastructure assets of ($2.057b). A budget was Abudget dueto ($2.057b). allocated of not assets decrease inroadinfrastructure includesarevaluation Variance vi v iv iii ii i Explanation ofmajor variances Total comprehensive income Total other comprehensive income subsequently tooperating result reclassified not income comprehensive Other Operating result forthe yea expense equivalent tax income Operating result from continuing operations before 3Budgetary reporting(continued) 33 Notes toandformingpartofthefinancialstatements2014–15(continued) 178 Increase/(decrease) in asset revaluation surplus revaluation inasset Increase/(decrease) expense equivalent tax Income Total expensesfromcontinuingoperations expenses Other andborrowingFinance costs losses Impairment decrements Revaluation expense Decommissioned anddisposedassets andamortisation Depreciation andsubsidies Grants Supplies andservices Employee expenses infrastructure assets. the unavailability ofreliablemeasuresforfuturemo future movement in replacement costs of existing and new road infrastructure assets. and new existing of costs infrastructure inreplacement road movement future valuation methodology.department's Abudgetwas notallocatedduetotheunavailability ofreliablemeasuresfor following the of application the roadinfrastructure for $1.636b of decrements Variance includesrevaluation land. valueof increaseinthe anunexpected dueto $52.1m of reversal decrement revaluation a from is Variance bereliably couldnot budget allocated. which for parties third andother localgovernments a from transferred infrastructure future for held land of $69m • Offset by: 2013–14. QRAfrom the from by funding deferred offset deemedineligible, and expenditure delivery program savingsachieved inthe the due to of was budget Queensland than $506mless the from received • Variance reflects: components written off as a result of their renewal, their ordemolition. of replacement asaresult writtencomponents off roadnetwork various valueof the representing decommissionedinfrastructure, anticipated and higher than equipment, and property, plant andlossesondisposalof written off projects capital anticipated higherthan Variance isdueto reliably for. budgeted • $28.3m in costs representing eight roads and four struct roads and four eight representing incosts $28.3m • was budget the finalised after Council(TIC) andInfrastructure bydetermined Transport the which contribution was state's the representing Heavy National the VehicleRegulator to payment $38.5m of • was project when the of inJuly finalisation completed budget 2015 construction after estimators expensed was amount by The determined expert independent Railproject. Light GoldCoast the of providers aspart work for $556.7m of expenses actual party third on the utility of Cityperformed public assets and Coast Gold of • Variance reflects: continuing operations r Variance Note iv vi iii v vement inreplacementco Original ,8,7 8,078,430 5,388,672 3,048,448 1,185,907 budget ures transferred to local governments that could not be couldnot that localgovernments to ures transferred $'000 2015 909,357 430,144 0,5 (4,142,098) 909,357 142,855 463,690 1,3 (2,093,643) 914,739 5201,1 (12,299) 12,911 25,210 91,253 5,382 1,165 Reconstruction Authority NDRRAexpenditure (QRA)for Reconstruction - (2,041,670) - - (2,041,670) (2,100,428) 1,199,026 ,0,7 1,707,073 627,299 1,707,073 1,057,443 3,202,602 Actual $'000 2015 342,696 466,368 90,311 sts ofexistingandnew road 6,785 Department of Transport andMain Roads - Variance (5,051,455) (329)% (3,008,382) (2,041,670) 20160 (100)% (2,041,670) (3,009,785) 2,689,758 $'000 199,841 154,154 13,119 (1,165) Annual Report 2014–15 2,678 1,403 (942) percentage Variance (100)% (100)% (331)% (555)% 4 % 146 4 % 140 0 % 100 (49)% 6% 26 0% 50 (1)% 5% 1% 1% ii i Explanation ofmajor variances Total equity Equity Net assets Total liabilities Non-current liabilities Current liabilities Liabilities assets Total assets Non-current assets Current Assets Statement of financial position 3Budgetary reporting(continued) 33 Notes toandformingpartofthefinancialstatements2014–15(continued) Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Asset revaluationsurplus Accumulated surplus/(deficit) equity Contributed Total non-current liabilities Other Accrued employee benefits Provisions Interest bearingliabilities Total current liabilities Other Current taxliabilities Unearned revenue Accrued employee benefits Provisions Interest bearingliabilities Payables Total non-current assets tax assets Deferred andequipment Property, plant assets Intangible assets financial Other Prepayments assets current Total sale asheldfor classified assets Non-current Prepayments Inventories Receivables Cash ainerfet anincreasedappropriationreceivabledue toexpenditureexceedingbudget Variance reflects cashflows. of areexplained below Majorvarianceitems Statement 2014–15. the to innotes cashbalanceduring inthe $154.7m decrease of net in2013–14anda activities inoperating over expenditure anunanticipated of year asaresult the $37.7m of of beginning the areducedcashbalanceat varianceisdueto The Vehicle road et f$23mtot maintenance androadmanagement activitiesof$17.4m,netpayments euao n rnpr servicecontractpaymentsof$29.9m. Regulator andtransport Variance Note vii vi iv iii v v ii i 65, 64,907,582 54,555,115 62,954,945 2949552,969,844 62,954,945 64,806,373 Original 6,173,377 1,216,987 1,148,264 2,226,453 1,384,409 ,3,7 ,8,3 (451,339) 2,081,334 2,532,673 1,136,059 1,142,689 budget $'000 2015 487,618 8,3 6,8 1191 (19)% (111,951) 468,085 580,036 416,470 118,623 16,912 23989,916 82,379 44084,763 94,440 55029,190 25,510 78410,277 17,874 50743,412 35,077 10,114 69523,855 16,955 7,544 ,3 4,983 5,931 5,088 1,080 (356) 601 - - 55,051,178 44876(03767 (16)% (10,317,617) 54,488,756 37314(761,931) 53,793,184 52,969,844 54,583,093 (9,985,101) 1,222,087 Actual 8851 70188 (114)% (7,011,878) (838,501) $'000 2015 468,518 200,802 859,247 200,172 224,109 28,039 511(,1,9)(99)% (2,211,292) 15,161 80,939 1,808 9,042 7,165 106 601 - he NationalHeavy (10,324,489) (10,436,440) Variance (9,985,101) $'000 (192,361) (525,162) (748,469) in 2014– 0,7 0 % 100 200,172 11,127 73,823 80,939 82,179 (7,544) (7,597) 967 (10)% (9,677) (6,630) (1,072) 2,077 6,900 3,680 7,537 8,335 (948) 6 3 % 130 462 728 - 15 on percentage Variance (100)% 0 % 100 (16)% (46)% (11)% (43)% (62)% (16)% (16)% (16)% (38)% (16)% (18)% 4% 14 1% 41 4% 24 7% 67 6% 66 1% 41 % 69 (1)% (1)% 9% 6% 179 -

Financial Statements 2014–15 Financial Statements 2014–15 Net cashprovided by/(used in)operatingactivities from operating activitiesCash flows flows cash of Statement vii vi v iv iii Explanation ofmajor variances (continued) Statement offinanc 180 3Budgetary reporting(continued) 33 Notes toandformingpartofthefinancialstatements2014–15(continued) Other Other paid equivalent tax Income remittedGST to ATO suppliers paidto GST andborrowingFinance costs andsubsidies Grants Supplies andservices Employee expenses Outflows: Other customers from collected GST ATO from credits tax input GST contributions andother Grants fees User chargesand receipts Services appropriation Inflows: anunbudget • vandvi comprehensive incomevariancenotes Variance includesarevaluationdecreaseinroadinfrastructure assets vi. ito variance notes comprehensiveincome of Statement inthe balances outlined and transactions the of effect total the reflects Variance Increase is due to the reclassification of property resumption actuals aspayables. property actuals of resumption reclassification the to due is Increase of areduct • assets infrastructure decommissioned of ($199.8m) expensing • cul eelwrta ugtdue budget than lower were Actuals ($557m). program delivery the the of in made savings reflect to adjustments program NDRRA of finalisation • er Ref project. Rail expensing($556.7m)ofworks onCity ofGold Coastandpublic utility par as assets provider • 2015 May in values residual for principles recognition the clarifying Board Standards Accounting Australian the of result a • devaluation recognisedin2014– Variance reflects r includinga changein2013–14andasaresultofreductionthecapitalworksprogram accounting policy • a budgeted infrastructure asset revaluation decrement reversal of ($1.490b) which ($1.490b) reversalof the decrement occurdueto revaluation didnot asset infrastructure abudgeted • oration program following the major disasters that occurred from 2010to2013. occurredfrom eduction inthesignificantrestorationprogramfollowingmajordisastersthat a roadinfrastructurerevaluationdecrement of ($3.693b) wherenobudget w comprehensive income variance note vi. note variance income comprehensive ion in capital expenditure due to a net realignment of budget to reflect project cashflows project ($793m) reflect to budget of realignment anet dueto expenditure ion incapital ed adjustment of ($2.230b) representing recalculated accumulated depreciation on road infrastructure as onroadinfrastructure depreciation accumulated recalculated representing ($2.230b) of ed adjustment ial position(continued) : to to S comprehensive income variance note iii note variance income comprehensive of tatement 15 to propert Variance Note y ion actuals being reclassified as provisions following an an following provisions as reclassified being actuals ion resumpt ii ii ii ii ii i i (3,049,610) Original 4,619,043 2,238,408 budget 5054 (640,294) (142,485) (530,574) 4014 4523 5,0)(13)% (55,109) (485,253) (430,144) 4359 4827 (4,678) (468,267) (463,589) $'000 2015 894,700 764,585 2,9 6,0 138,504 664,303 525,799 5,5 105,064 152,854 (91,374) (21,933) 94628,888 19,456 (8,320) of ($2 (3,295,830) 1,419,489 4,527,872 Actual (162,521) $'000 2015 0,9 (492,703) 401,997 858,340 1,7)(3,158) (12,910) (11,478) (90,422) .057b). as allocated. Department of Transport andMain Roads Ref er to to Variance Refer $'000 Statement 8899 (37)% (818,919) (109,720) (246,220) t oftheGoldCoastLight 4,9)(31)% (47,790) (91,171) (20,036) 93,755 9,432 9,023 to Annual Report 2014–15 952 Statement of percentage Variance (14)% (38)% (21)% (55)% 1% 41 6% 26 2% 12 8% 48 (2)% (1)% (8)% 1% vi v iv iii ii i Explanation ofmajor variances Cash at end of financial yea Net cashprovided by/(used fromCash financing flows activities Net cashprovided by/(used in)investing activities fromCash investing flows activities (continued) Statement ofcashflows Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 3Budgetary reporting(continued) 33 Notes toandformingpartofthefinancialstatements2014–15(continued) Cash at beginning of financial year financial beginningof Cash at incash increase/(decrease) Net Machinery-of-Government transfers leasepaymentsFinance Borrowing redemptions Equity withdrawals Outflows: Equity injections Inflows: intangibles Payments for andequipment property, plant Payments for Outflows: andequipment property, plant Sales of In flows: Variance isduetovariability valueandpayment ofthetiming, ofinvoicesissued to andreceivedfromexternalparties. i. note income variance comprehensive of inStatement outlined transactions related cashflow onthe QRA impact the the of Variance isdueto program ($557m). delivery the the of in made savings reflect to NDRRAprogramadjustments the of completion ($793m) andthe cashflows project reflect to budget of realignment a net dueto expenditure incapital areduction Variance represents property. surplus salesof from revenuereceived anticipated higherthan dueto is Variance preparation. budget of time at estimated byVariance isalsorepresented cashpayments ex for activities. androadmanagement $83monroadmaintenance of expenditure anticipated higherthan Variance reflects increase of $91m from 2015–16 for finalisation of expenditure for the 2010 to 2013NDRRAevents. 2010to the for expenditure of finalisation 2015–16for $91mfrom increase of by funding cashflows anet project offset ($793m), reflect to funding capital of realignment Decrease includesanet in) financing activities r Variance Note vi iv v penses that werepenses that accruedin2013–14andwhich be couldnot (3,863,151) (3,911,121) Original ,9,6 4,1 (649,851) 945,815 1,595,666 2,501,604 budge (822,582) $'000 2015 1,7 2,0 (192,361) 224,109 416,470 445,547 (74,422) (29,077) (11,402) 59,372 894 (7,866) (8,934) t - 26630 1,294,761 (2,549,056) (2,616,360) 1,849,329 Actual (183,752) (818,166) $'000 2015 407,861 (11,697) (74,391) 79,001 (3,091) Variance 1,314,095 $'000 (652,275) (154,675) (37,686) 19,629 (3,091) 1,068 4,416 (295) 31 percentage Variance (532)% (100)% (26)% (46)% (41)% 3% 33 2% 12 33 4% 34 (8)% (3)% 181 % - -

Financial Statements 2014–15 Financial Statements 2014–15 iii ii i variances major of Explanation Total revaluationAsset surplus surplus/(deficit) Accumulated equity Contributed equity Administered assets administered Net Total liabilities Unearned revenue Payables Current liabilities Administered assets Total Total Land Non-current Total Receivables Cash Current assets Administered surplus/(deficit) Operating Total Transfers revenueadministered of togovernment Other trade on receivables losses Impairment expenses Administered Total Other fines and Userfees charges, revenues Administered items administered of Schedule 33 2014–15 (continued) Notes toand forming partofthefinancialstatements 182 anticipated. Additionally, statements. revenue to Queenslandunpaid Treasury but collected year at was end than less reported are not financial thedepartment's in amounts administered these ofinsurers behalf on are collected Compulsory Third Party (CTP) have30 June for, budgeted at been however held premiums insurance premiums as Treasury. by Queensland reported as Registry Enforcement toexclude amended been which has infringements infringements those will by theState collected be Penalties therevenue receivedcalculating tobe of due themethod from unpaid budgetpublication of Since thetime statements. reported are not financial thedepartment's in amounts administered these ofinsurers behalf on are collected Compulsory Third Party (CTP) have30 June for, budgeted at been however held premiums insurance premiums as Budgetaryreporting (continued) Variance Note iii ii i 2,232,617 2,232,617 2,232,617 2,225,123 Original Original budget budget $'000 2015 110,787 110,553 105,117 192,061 81,274 49,599 61,188 81,508 42,817 38,691 81,508 81,274 7,494 5,436 - - - - 2,257,270 2,257,183 2,257,254 2,249,914 Actual $'000 2015 135,524 80,890 54,634 33,933 20,701 81,124 42,455 38,691 81,124 54,400 48,717 80,890 7,340 5,683 (16) (22) 73 14 Department of Transport andMain Roads Variance $'000 (56,153) (15,666) (40,487) (56,153) (56,400) (56,537) 24,653 24,566 24,637 24,791 (384) (154) (384) (362) (384) (384) 247 (16) (22) 73 14 Annual Report 2014–15 - percentage Variance (100)% (100)% 100 100 (54)% (32)% (66)% (51%) (29)% (51)% (1)% (2)% 1% 1% 1% 1% 5% % % - - - - - In accordancewithAASB101 expenditure incurredinprioryearswhichdoesnotqualifyforcapitalisation. reported inNote16,Property,plantandequipment.Thereviewidentified$273.658mofcapitalworkprogress In 2015acomprehensivereviewwasundertakenoftheitemscomprisingdepartment'scapitalworkinprogressas Equity -accumulatedsurplus/(deficit) Property, plantandequipment as at1July2013 Statement offinancialposition(extract) Depreciation andamortisation for theyearended30June2014 Statement ofcomprehensiveincome(extract) Equity -accumulatedsurplus/(deficit) Property, plantandequipment as at30June2014 Statement offinancialposition(extract) Residual valuerestatement presented toincorporateeachoftherestatements.Asummaryallcomparativechangesisdetailedbelow: The changehasresultedinarestatementofproperty,plantandequipmentequity2013$273.658m. Capital workinprogressrestatement plant andequipment(accumulateddepreciation)equityin2013of$2.116b. The changehasresultedinanadditionaldepreciationexpenseof$113.817m2014andarestatementproperty, AASB 108 removed fromaffectedsub-components.Thechangehasbeenmaderetrospectivelyinaccordancewithrequirementsof As aresult,thedepartment’sresidualvalueonroadinfrastructureassetswhichrepresentedcostsavings,hasbeen residual valueincludescostsavingsfromthere-useofin-situmaterials. decision isdivergentfromtheaccountingpracticeadoptedbydepartmentforroadinfrastructureassetswhereby residual valueisnotappropriatewhenexistingassetsareexpectedtoberecycledintoareplacementasset.TheAASB's expects toreceiveconsiderationattheendofanasset’susefullife.Consistentwiththisdetermination,recognition recognition ofresidualvalue,inaccordancewithAASB116 At themeetingof27and28May2015AustralianAccountingStandardsBoard(AASB)determinedthat Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 4Restatedbalances 34 Notes toandformingpartofthefinancialstatements2014–15(continued) Accounting Policies,ChangesinEstimatesandErrors Presentation ofFinancialStatements Property, PlantandEquipment, Note Note Note 16 16 16 athirdStatementoffinancialpositionhasbeen Published Published Published 74789(,9,8)55,037,758 (2,390,081) 57,427,839 96374(,0,9)57,149,856 (2,503,898) 59,653,754 . ,7,5 1,1 1,190,267 113,817 1,076,450 3,765,825 ,1,8 23001 (573,192) (2,390,081) 1,816,889 $'000 $'000 $'000 2013 2014 2014 islimitedtowhenanentity (decrease) (decrease) (decrease) Increase/ Increase/ Increase/ 25388 1,261,927 (2,503,898) $'000 $'000 $'000 Restated Restated Restated $'000 $'000 $'000 2013 2014 2014 183

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Financial Statements 2014–15 In this section 188 Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Compliance checklist Figures index Index Acronyms index Glossary Transport operatorpayments Camera DetectedOffenceProgram Government bodies Performance statements Legislation administeredbythedepartment Appendices 189

In this section Appendices 190 by thedepartment Appendix 1–legislationadministered Appendices • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

and Minister for Natural Resources andMines Partnerships; andtheMinister for State Development and Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Minister for Employment andIndustrial Relations *Except to theextent administered by the Treasurer, Ministerfor Trade. Infrastructure, Local Government andPlanning and Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for General (Transport andMain Roads) are listed below: Main Roads acts,which are administered by theDirector- The responsibility for theDepartment Of Transport and Tr Tr Tr Minister for Energy and Water Supply for Main Roads, Road Safety andPorts and *Jointly administered with1994 theMinister Tr Minister for Energy and Water Supply for Main Roads, Road Safety andPorts and Act 1995 *Jointly administered with theMinister Tr Tr Ports andMinister for Energy and Water Supply with theMinister for Main Roads, Road Safety and Tr To Thie St St Queen Queen Hea Ci Air Na Adult Pr ansport Security (Counter-Terrorism) Act 2008 ansport (South Bank Corporation Area Land) Act 1999 ansport (RailSafety) Act 2010 ansport Planning and Coordination Act ansport Operations (RoadUse Management) ansport Operations (Passenger Transport) Act 1994 ansport Infrastructure Act 1994 *Jointly administered vil Aviation (Carriers' Liability)Act 1964 ate Transport (People Movers) Act 1989 ate Transport Act 1938 w Truck1973 Act vy Vehicle National Law Act 2012 ss Peabody Mitsui Coal Pty. Ltd. Agreements Act 1965 vigation Act 1937 sland RailTransit Authority Act 2013 sland Nickel Agreement Act 1970 (Sch pts IV-V) oof ofAgeCard Act 2008 • • • • • • • • •

Tr Maritime S Gold C 5(2) to (7),11,12, 13 and 21) Cen Act 1968 (Schedule parts IV to IVC) Cen Minister for Energy and Water Supply Minister for Main Roads, Road Safety andPorts and Government andPlanning andMinister for Trade. Minister for Transport, Minister for Infrastructure, Local *Jointly administered with theDeputy Premier, Tr Government andPlanning andMinister for Trade Minister for Transport, Minister for Infrastructure, Local *Jointly administered with theDeputy Premier, Tr Tr Tr Government andPlanning andMinister for Trade Minister for Transport, Minister for Infrastructure, Local *Jointly administered with theDeputy Premier, ansport Planning and Coordination Act 1994 ansport Operations (RoadUse Management) Act 1995 ansport Operations (Marine Safety) Act 1994 ansport Operations (Marine Pollution) Act 1995 ansport Infrastructure Act 1994 tury Zinc Project Act 1997 (Sections tral Queensland Coal Associates Agreement oast Waterways Authority Act 2012 afety Queensland Act 2002 Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 2. 1. Service area:Transportinfrastructuremanagementanddelivery Appendix 2–Performance statements2014–15

four months aftertheprogrammed construction period. Dis QTRIP s Notes a contributing factor the road condition was likely to be vehicle kilometres travelled where controlled roads per100million Number of fatal crashes on State- PM peak Off peak AM peak Arterial intersection performance –Percentage of intersections congested less than 20minutes perhour PM peak Off peak AM peak Road network productivity –Percentage of theroad network with good productivity PM peak Off peak AM peak Road network reliability –Percentage of theroad network with reliable travel times PM peak Off peak AM peak Road network efficiency – Average travel timeper10km published QTRIP figure costing less than 10%over the the programmed construction period completed nomore than 10%after commencement date months aftertheprogrammed commencing nolater than four Percentage of QTRIP projects >$5million: Ontrack continued in2015–16 Service Delivery Statements replaced with Percentage of QTRIP projects >$5million completed nomore than tands for Queensland Transport andRoads Investment Program slight variance significant variance oe 2014-15 Notes 1,2

1 1 Target/estimate 0.05 10.9 11.2 9.6 90 90 90 96 82 94 83 85 87 79 72 74 Estimated actual 2014-15 0.05 11.3 11.1 9.9 82 94 95 85 87 76 79 72 73 91 75 71 2014-15 Actual 0.04 11.2 9.8 90 82 94 78 87 87 87 76 79 72 73 71 11 Status 191

Appendices Appendices 2. 1. 192 Service area:Transportsysteminvestmentplanningandprogramming

planning projects during the year, resulting from anumberof newpriorities requiring theallocation of planning resources. no more than four months after theprogrammed period. The variation can beprimarily attributed to thesignificant re-prioritisation of Notes Note, thelength of thenetwork resurfaced ineach fluctuates quarter according to District delivery priorities and weather conditions. • • This is dueto acombination of thefollowing factors: indicates animprovement of 2.46% compared to the 2013–14 result. inclusion, inthis year's result, of data relating to someprojects completed inprevious financial years. The2014–15actual of 27.65% The better e Dis

Rural Urban benchmark) condition better than thespecified rural State-controlled roads with (the percentage of urban and Road system condition seal age) road network exceeding theoptimal (percentage of the State-controlled Road system seal age programmed estimate costing less than 10%over the the programmed period completed nomore than 10%after commencement date months aftertheprogrammed commencing nolater than four Percentage of projects inthe State Planning Program Ontrack continued in2015–16 Service Delivery Statements replaced with Percentage of project inthe State Planning Program completed Addition An incr evc tnad oe 2014-15 Notes Service standards ease inthelength of seals which have beenresurfaced andentered into theasset inventory during 2014–15 xpected 2014–15Estimated Actual figure is due to the extensive Transport Network Reconstruction Program andthe al lengths of resurfacing entered into theasset inventory during 2014–15,but physically completed during 2013–14 slight variance

significant variance 2

1 Target/estimate 97 –99 95 –97 80 80 90 31 Estimated actual 2014-15 28.6 98 96 94 64 95 Department of Transport andMain Roads 2014-15 Actual 96.28 98.50 27.65 93 95 55 Annual Report 2014–15 Status Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 4. 3. 2. 1. Service area:Transportsafetyregulationandcustomerservice

The v report against this performance measure. The most recent figures forthisreported measure are preliminary and may be under reported. Re road toll. This resulted inachange to theroad fatality rate andis different to the SDS figures that were for theJunereported quarter. Queens at least one vessel regulated under Queensland legislation is 0.39. The 2014-15actual Notes handling times. Actions taken to improve performance include promotion of self-service, migration of customers to online services, Pilotage areas of 1–10) transactional services (onascale Overall customer satisfaction with answered within three minutes Percentage of call centre calls Service Centres (minutes) Average wait timeinCustomer ReefVTS area without serious incidents Percentage of vessel movements 100,000 population Hospitalised road casualties per population Road fatalities per100,000 on State-controlledroads Fatalities per100,000 population kilometres travelled occurrences per1,000,000 train Number of level crossing collision 100,000 population Hospitalised rail casualties per population Rail fatalities per100,000 vessels registered Marine fatalities per100,000 sults for the12 months ending December 2014.Delays inreceiving data sets from systems reporting have impacted ontheability to Ontrack ariation to thetarget is dueto thecontinued increase incall volumes, andtheimpact of system performance issues oncall land Police Service advised on13 August 2015that two fatalities were removed from thefirst half of the2015 calendar year's evc tnad oe 2014-15 Notes Service standards slight variance result of 1.58 relates to all marine fatalities in2014-15. The fatalities result relating only to marine incidents involving significant variance 1 2 4 3

Target/estimate 8min 0.40 4.80 5.80 0.45 0.10 3.35 100 100 135 80 8

Estimated actual 2014-15 7min 0.38 2.47 0.10 2.75 0.15 4.75 100 100 148 8.3 59 2014-15 6.26mins Actual 140.04 61.05 0.44 0.39 0.10 4.93 3.12 0.11 100 100 8.2 Status 193

Appendices Appendices 194 Service area:Passenger transportservices additional call centre resources, increased focus onparttimeagents to meet peak demand andongoing training. Wheelchair Percentage within 18minutes Peak Wheelchair accessible taxi response times compared to conventional taxi fleet response times Regional air Rest of Queensland Ferry Light Rail Rail Bus South-east Queensland Patronage onGovernment contracted services (millions) TravelTrain Regional urban bus Long distance bus through the Taxi Subsidy Scheme Average subsidy pertripprovided Wheelchair Conventional Percentage within 20minutes Wheelchair Conventional Percentage within 10minutes Off peak Wheelchair Conventional Percentage within 30minutes Conventional Regional air Government contracted services Average subsidy perpassenger on evc tnad oe 2014-15 Notes Service standards 6 2 4 3 7 5

Target/estimate $462.77 $38.38 180.48 $22.74 117.69 $3.36 $7.88 49.52 12.35 0.40 5.70 7.57 85 85 95 95 85 85 95 95 Estimated actual 2014-15 $505.27 $51.28 $21.85 176.72 113.62 $3.23 $7.88 12.29 50.19 6.28 0.42 6.18 88 90 94 85 95 97 97 75 Department of Transport andMain Roads 2014-15 $495.68 Actual $40.98 $35.05 176.26 113.13 $9.62 $3.22 50.42 12.22 6.28 0.36 6.43 88 98 96 96 89 99 92 76 Annual Report 2014–15 Status Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 10. 9. 8. 7. 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1.

Cu modes is maintaining downward pressure for TravelTrain services andreflects a continuation of historical trends of decreasing patronage. The decr drop off inresource sector activity insomeparts of regional Queensland. The decr patronage has decreased dueto areduction ingovernment contracted routes. New re The decr The decr Incr average subsidy on long distance bus services can beattributed to anadditional four contracted routes anddeclining patronage. model which has resulted inachange to thecalculation methodology to include operator revenue inthis service standard. Increasing New long di subsidy can also beattributed to decreasing patronage as aresult of deregulating three routes. which has resulted inachange to thecalculation methodology to include operator revenue inthis service standard. Increased average New re Affairs or Special Education services. TMR will develop actionplans with taxi booking companies to outlinecorrective actionstrategies. wheelchair work orbecause they are engaged inproviding otherservices under acontract with otherentities such as Department of Veteran Re Notes low andimpact onoverall satisfaction. light rail andferry passenger tripin SEQ –bus, rail, Average cost of subsidy per delivered –CityTrain Percentage of scheduled services CityTrain" performance inpeak times – Average on-timerunning SEQ per10,000 trips Customer service complaints in Regional urban bus Rest of Queensland Ferry Rail Bus South-east Queensland Taxi Whole of Queensland Customer satisfaction ratings of public transport by service type (using a0–100index –100being excellent) TravelTrain Regional urban bus Long distance bus sponse times for wheelchair accessible jobs are longer than response times for conventional taxis. This may bedue to drivers not prioritising stomer satisfaction ratings for taxis remain stable. Satisfaction with affordability andinformation continue to remain comparatively easing average subsidy on TravelTrain services is dueto declining patronage andindexation oncost of service. gional aircontracts commenced 2015for on1January seven contracted routes. Three routes were deregulated. Regional air gional aircontracts commenced 2015. on1January The newcontracts operate under arisk/revenue-sharing funding model ease in TravelTrain patronage is dueto changes to the Westlander andInlander service offering. Competition with othertransport ease inlong distance bus patronage is dueto increased competition from otherlong distance bus andairoperators, anda ease inferrypatronage is dueto timetable changes andferryterminal closures/works. ease inbus patronage is dueto themodeshift from bus services to G:Link light rail services which commenced inJuly 2014. evc tnad oe 2014-15 Notes Service standards stance bus contracts commenced 2015. on1January The newcontracts operate under arisk/revenue-sharing funding 10 11 8 9 Target/estimate 99.87 $7.10 11.45 95% 0.37 0.12 ≥69 ≥70 ≥70 ≥70 ≥70 <4 Estimated actual 2014-15 Ontrack 99.80 $6.78 11.45 98% 0.08 2.65 0.34 65 70 70 73 75 slight variance 2014-15 98.16% Actual 99.79 $6.75 11.43 0.09 0.34 2.52 66 69 70 76 73 significant variance Status 195

Appendices Appendices 196 Service area:RoadTek 11.

r The result is slightly under target dueto theincreased frequency of services provided under thecurrent timetable. Queensland Rail have significantly efined andoptimised fleet operations and maintenance in order toincrease thenumber of services to support aneffective andefficient network. of RoadTek (onascale of 1to 5) Customers’ andstakeholders’ value Lost frequency timeinjury rate income tax /user charges) Profit margin (earnings before Return onrevenue (aftertax) Return onequity Long term debt /total assets Long term debt /equity Ontrack evc tnad oe 2014-15 Notes Service standards slight variance significant variance

Target/estimate 10.1% 6.6% 3.6% 2.5% 7.3% <10 >4 Estimated actual 2014-15 12.9% 9.8% 2.8% 9.3% 3.9% 4.3 9 Department of Transport andMain Roads 2014-15 Actual 12.6% 11.5% 4.6% 3.2% 8.5% 4.4 9 Annual Report 2014–15 Status Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Appendix 3 – Government bodies

Entity Enabling Financial reporting Functions and responsibilities 2014–15 achievements legislation arrangements

Far North Government Owned Own Annual Report To manage and operate the ports of Cairns, Burketown, Record total throughput of 4.997 million tonnes across all Queensland Corporations Act and financial Cape Flattery, Cooktown, Karumba, Mourilyan, Port Kennedy Ports North operations. Ports Corporation 1993 statements (Thursday Island), Quintell Beach and Skardon River. Limited (Ports The Cairns Shipping Development Project’s EIS was North) As a port authority, its responsibilities include: completed and submitted to the Coordinator-General’s office • strategic port planning for assessment. • port business development • port infrastructure development Developed a new stockpile site for the export of magnetite at the Port of Mourilyan. • environmental management and marine pollution (within port limits) • port security and safety • port efficiency • maintaining navigable port depths for shipping • pilotage services.

Gladstone Ports Government Owned Own Annual Report To manage and operate the ports of Gladstone, Rockhampton Total trade throughput of 100.01 million tonnes across all Corporation Corporations Act and financial and Bundaberg. GPCL operations. Limited (GPCL) 1993 statements As a port authority, its responsibilities include: The first shipments of coal departing from the new Wiggins • strategic port planning Island Coal Export Terminal and the first exports of liquid • port business development natural gas (LNG) through the Port of Gladstone has seen • port infrastructure development GPCL continue preparations for a significant growth in trade • environmental management and marine into the future. pollution (within port limits) • port security and safety • port efficiency • maintaining navigable port depths for shipping • pilotage services. 197

Appendices Appendices 198 Entity Enabling Financial reporting Functions and responsibilities 2014–15 achievements legislation arrangements

Gold Coast Gold Coast Own Annual Report To deliver the best possible management of the Gold Continued implementation of 10 year Gold Coast Waterways Waterways Waterways and financial Coast Waterways at reasonable cost to the community and Management Strategy and Program. Authority** Authority Act 2012 statements government, while keeping government regulation to a minimum. Stopping the ‘run around’ by being a central point of contact for all things ‘waterways’ on the Gold Coast.

Prioritising Gold Coast needs through consultation, digital presence and media interaction.

Promoting the waterways by supporting several significant events such as boat shows and partnering with various organisations to increase awareness and understanding of waterways issues.

Improving access to Gold Coast waterways through: • Delivery of several significant dredging projects • Provision of new and improved destinations on the waterways • Keeping the Gold Coast Seaway safe and navigable

Improving management of the Gold Coast waterways through: • Issuing of Aquatic Event Authorities and Development Approval Responses • Supporting waterways businesses Department of Transport andMain Roads • Establishment of Currumbin Estuary Safety Awareness Campaign • Installation of behaviour monitoring cameras • Engaging with community and key stakeholders on

waterways issues Annual Report 2014–15 Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Entity Enabling Financial reporting Functions and responsibilities 2014–15 achievements legislation arrangements

North Queensland Government Owned Own Annual Report To manage and operate the ports of Abbot Point, Hay Point, NQBP's throughput, was 178.455 million tonnes, 8.3% greater Bulk Ports Corporations Act and financial Weipa, Mackay and Maryborough. than for 2013–14. Corporation 1993 statements Limited (NQBP) As a port authority, its responsibilities include: After several years of negotiations, an agreement was • strategic port planning reached to construct a new and safer public boat ramp near • port business development Evans Landing (Weipa). • port infrastructure development The tonnage of fuel products imported through Mackay • environmental management and marine pollution (within port limits) continues to increase. • port security and safety Port of Abbot Point exported a record 28.730 million tonnes • port efficiency of coal, 25.5% more than for 2013–14. • maintaining navigable port depths for shipping • pilotage services.

Port of Townsville Government Owned Own Annual Report To manage and operate the ports of Townsville and Lucinda. Record total throughput of 11.048 million tonnes across all Limited (POTL) Corporations Act and financial POTL operations. 1993 statements As a port authority, its responsibilities include: • strategic port planning At the Port of Townsville Berth 8 reached operational status • port business development following a joint investment by POTL Glencore and Incitec • port infrastructure development Pivot. The Berth 8 upgrade and demolition of Berth 6/7 • environmental management and marine allows for access of larger ships, creating capacity for future pollution (within port limits) growth. The upgraded berth is now capable of handling two • port security and safety and a half more times the shiploading capacity. • port efficiency • maintaining navigable port depths for shipping • pilotage services. 199

Appendices Appendices 200 Entity Enabling Financial reporting Functions and responsibilities 2014–15 achievements legislation arrangements

Queensland Rail Queensland Rail Own Annual Report To provide passenger transport services (above and below In 2015 Queensland Rail is celebrating 150 years of rail Transit Authority and financial rail) and below rail freight network, including contracts with in Queensland. More than 14,000 people participated in Act 2013 statements the Department of Transport and Main Roads. commemorative steam train journeys across the state.

Queensland Rail took delivery of the final Spirit of Queensland train for its travel fleet in December 2014.

In 2014, Queensland Rail took out three awards at the prestigious Australian Service Excellence Awards including Organisation of the Year. The State Customer Service Team of the Year was awarded to Queensland Rail’s dedicated On-Time Running Taskforce, and Customer Service Executive Queensland of the Year was awarded to Executive General Manager Travel and Tourist, Martin Ryan. • Queensland Rail also received a number of other awards: • Premier’s Awards for Excellence for Customer Focus • Overall Premier’s Award, at the Queensland Premier’s Awards for Excellence acknowledging the work of the On Time Running Taskforce. • Kuranda Scenic Railway took home the Gold Award in Specialised Tourist Services for the Kuranda Scenic Railway, at the Queensland Tourism Awards • Australasian Railway Association’s 2015 Award for Customer Service Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Entity Enabling Financial reporting Functions and responsibilities 2014–15 achievements legislation arrangements

Transmax Propriety Corporations Act Own financial To develop and provide Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) Transmax is continuing to work with Brisbane City Council Limited ** 2001 statements products and services to help maximise road network (BCC) to establish and maintain a trial Emergency Vehicle performance and manage traffic congestion. Its main Priority (EVP) system within Brisbane. Positive progress product is STREAMS, which enables holistic road network continued on the project and has been implemented on a management and integrates with other ITS devices for number of trial BCC intersections. The successful progression all state-controlled roads, a significant number of local of this trial will enable EVP functionality to be rolled out to governments and a number of Queensland and interstate 300 BCC intersections in the 2015–2016 financial year. clients. Transmax worked with the following interstate agencies to supply ITS services: • Main Roads Western Australia will ‘go live’ with their new STREAMS ITS Platform early in the 2015–16 financial year. MRWA is one of the largest geographically spread road agencies in the world covering 2,500,000 km2 and 17,800 km of roads. • A trial continued for Transmax to supply its STREAMS Analytics product to New South Wales.

*All entities are audited by the Queensland Audit Office.

** In line with the Queensland Government Administrative Arrangements Order 2015 and the Corporations Act 2001, these entities are required to report a breakdown of approved fees and actual fees paid for the Chair and each member of their governing boards and their committees and sub-committees. This information is published on the Open Data portal. www.data.qld.gov.au 201

Appendices Appendices 202 Community attitudes Appendix 4–CameraDetectedOffenceProgram • • • • •

Figure 29: Camera Detected Offence Program financial overview for 2014–15 78% agr 69 62% f 75% agr 86% agreed w behaviour. Of those drivers surveyed: The following results from recent research* indicate thecommunity regards speeding as adangerous andunacceptable Note: Total 2014–15 expenditure onCDOPrelated activities, including expenditure from prior year surpluses. Administrative/operational costs Total revenue Department of Treasury and Trade (State Penalties Enforcement Registry) Department of Transport andMain Roads Revenue Balance of 2014–15 revenue Total expenditure of remaining revenue Department of Transport andMain Roads RACQ (Docudrama) Department of Transport andMain Roads Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital –Prevent Alcohol andRisk-related Trauma in Youth Department of Transport andMain Roads – equity Improvements to thesafety of state-controlled roads of road trauma Queensland Health –to support thepurchase of blood andblood products used inthetreatment of victims Road accident rehabilitation injury programs Department of Transport andMain Roads Road safety education andawareness Expenditure ofremainingrevenue Total administrative/operational costs Department of Treasury and Trade (State Penalties Enforcement Registry) Queensland Police Service –equity Queensland Police Service –operating (including road safety enforcement initiatives) Department of Transport andMain Roads % agreed with thestatement ‘Nomatter what Ialways drive under orat thespeed limit’ elt that speeding is as dangerous as drink driving eed with thestatement ‘It’s timethecommunity took astand against speeding’ eed that driving/riding 10km/hrover thespeed limit increases crash risk. ith thestatement ‘Ithink speeding is amajor contributor to crashes’

Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 (23,459) 108,346 135,794 101,979 50,907 90,123 13,022 $,000 $,000 $,000 35,937 33,814 4,500 6,912 2,103 5,955 540 160 Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Note: Penalty bracket is vehicle exceeding thespeed limit by this amount. [Data source: Transport andMain Roads Data Analysis Team.] between 2009 January andDecember 2014. Figure 32 shows theaverage numberof vehicles that were monitored for every red light camera notice that was issued notices detected by combined red light/speed cameras. In the2014calendar year, 102,421 red light camera infringement notices were issued. This includes red light camera Figure 31:Numberof mobile speed camera infringements perpenalty bracket for 2014 [Data source: Queensland Police Service.] Figure 30:Mobile speed cameras - Vehicles monitored pernotice issued issued between 2009 January andDecember 2014. Figure 30shows theaverage numberof vehicles that were monitored for every mobile speed camera notice that was 600 Queensland drivers/riders. Anumberof thequestions were specific to the Camera Detected Offence Program. company, Marketing andCommunications Research. The most recent survey(2015)asked transport-related questions of asample of *Each year, Transport andMain Roads commissions aRoad Safety Attitudes Tracking Study by anindependent market research

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Figure 36:Numberof point-to-point speed camera infringements perpenalty bracket for 2014 Notes: [Data source: Transport andMain Roads Data Analysis Team.] For 2014,thepoint Speed =Distance ÷ Time. speed. The system uses thetimeit takes for a vehicle to travel between thetwo points to calculate theaverage speed of the vehicle: A point-t Pen Percentage eat rce 3k/ 32 mh2–0k/ 14 mh>4 mhTotal >40km/h 31–40 km/h 21–30 km/h infringements 13–20km/h point speed camera <13km/h Number of point-to- Penalty bracket alty bracket is vehicle exceeding thespeed limit by this amount. o-point (oraverage) speed camera system uses anumberof cameras over alength of road to measure a vehicle’s average -to-point camera system was not inoperation dueto roadworks onthat sectionof road. 0.00% 0 100.00% 1 .0 .0 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0 0 Department of Transport andMain Roads 0 Annual Report 2014–15 100% 1 Appendix 5–Transportoperatorpayments* Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Figure 37: Passenger transport operator payments – South-east Queensland Total QUEENSLAND RAIL LIMITEDACN 132 181090 Citytrain Total TSA FERRY GROUPPTY LTD ACN 108664 848 T/A BAY ISLANDS TRANSIT SYSTEM STRADBROKE FERRIES PTY LTD ACN 009 725 713 KELLSTAR PTY. LTD. ACN 073 449 439 T/A STRADBROKE FLYER COOCHIEMUDLO ISLANDFERRY SERVICE PTY LTD ACN 109 277 376 BRISBANE CITY COUNCIL (FERRY SERVICES) Ferry Total WESTSIDE BUS CO PTY LTD ACN 083 497 312 TRANSIT AUSTRALIA PTY. LIMITEDACN 065794 943 T/A SUNSHINE COAST SUNBUS TRANSDEV QUEENSLANDPTY LTD ACN 087 046 044 SURFSIDE BUSLINES PTY. LTD. ACN 010957 552 SOUTHERN CROSS TRANSIT (QLD)PTY LTD ACN 097 130 615 S & S WEBSTER INVESTMENTS PROPRIETARY LIMITEDACN 004 804 497 T/A KANGAROOBUS LINES MT GRAVATT BUS SERVICE PTY. LTD. ACN 010232 827 ATF THE L GCOLE FAMILY TRUST HORNIBROOK BUS LINES PTY. LTD. ACN 010013 224 G.K. &J.M. THOMPSON PTY LTD ACN 064 465 176 T/A THOMPSON BUS SERVICES CLARK'S LOGAN CITY BUS SERVICE (QLD)PTY. LTD. ACN 081364 776 CAVGLASS PTY LIMITEDACN 124 444711 T/A GLASSHOUSE COUNTRY COACHES CABOOLTURE BUS LINES PTY. LTD. ACN 010974 599 BUSLINK QUEENSLANDPTY. LTD. ACN 085 000693 BUS QUEENSLANDPTY. LTD. ACN 010516 757 T/A PARK RIDGE TRANSIT BRISBANE CITY COUNCIL (BRISBANE TRANSPORT) BRISBANE BUS LINES PTY. LTD. ACN 009 739593 BIC COACHES PTY LTD ACN 134 809 617 Bus Operator Payments for1July2014 to30June2015 (GSTexclusive). 886,646,210 562,514,585 24,628,492 886,646,210 291,061,645 26,780,799 84,607,079 14,760,956 18,963,776 33,136,162 13,710,948 12,825,143 28,127,160 13,355,903 17,059,160 4,664,485 8,086,334 6,662,510 6,346,557 Amount $ 5,314,635 220,944 886,955 213,844 138,074 105,132 114,877 207

Appendices Appendices 208 Figure 38:Passenger transport operator payments –Rest of Queensland Total subsidy Total BLACK & WHITE CABS PTY.LTD. CAN054497 353 YELLOW CABS (QUEENSLAND)PTY. LTD. ACN 009 662 408ATF THE MONBURN TRUST Flexilink Taxi Service Total WESTSIDE BUS CO PTY LTD ACN 083 497 312 S & S WEBSTER INVESTMENTS PROPRIETARY LIMITEDACN 004 804 497 T/A KANGAROOBUS LINES BUS QUEENSLAND(LOCKYER VALLEY) PTY LTD ACN 140535 888 Railbus Total GOLDLINQ PTY LTD ABN88147 815441 Light Rail Total YELLOW CABS (QUEENSLAND)PTY. LTD. ACN 009 662 408ATF THE MONBURN TRUST S & S WEBSTER INVESTMENTS PROPRIETARY LIMITEDACN 004 804 497 T/A KANGAROOBUS LINES G.K. &J.M. THOMPSON PTY LTD ACN 064 465 176 T/A THOMPSON BUS SERVICES CAV QUEENSLANDPTY LTD ACN 115410 725 BRISBANE BUS LINES PTY. LTD. ACN 009 739593 Rail Bus Replacement Services Payments for1July2014 to30June2015 (GSTexclusive). CAVBUS PTY LTD ACN 096 924 677 CAMPSIE BUS CO PTY LTD ACN 000953 328 T/A WHITSUNDAY TRANSIT BUSLINK QUEENSLANDPTY. LTD. ACN 085 000693 BOWEN TRANSIT PTY LTD ACN 105749 602 ASTRONOMICAL CHILLAGOE PTY LTD ACN 107 487 972 ATF SEVEN BRIDGES UNIT TRUST Regional Urban Bus Operator Payments for1July2014 to30June2015 (GSTexclusive). Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 $1,530,231,822 11,888,040 41,595,746 41,595,746 3,300,408 2,830,975 3,969,907 2,023,707 1,103,800 Amount $ 2,587,472 1,441,018 1,112,198 795,264 277,759 141,841 127,774 127,774 20,180 6,546 7,779 - Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Total RAIL CORPORATION NEW SOUTH WALES QUEENSLAND RAIL LIMITEDACN 132 181090 CAIRNS -KURANDA RAIL PTY LTD ACN 084801212 Long Distance Rail Total SEALINK QUEENSLANDPTY LTD ACN 148811170 SEA-CAT CHARTERS PTY. LTD. ACN 010551 925 T/A PEDDELLS THURSDAY ISLAND TOURS Ferry Total YELLOW CABS (QUEENSLAND)PTY LTD CAN009 662 408ATF THE MONBURN TRUST TRANSIT AUSTRALIA PTY. LIMITEDACN 065794 943 T/A TOWNSVILLE SUNBUS TRANSIT AUSTRALIA PTY. LIMITEDACN 065794 943 T/A CAPRICORN SUNBUS TRANSIT AUSTRALIA PTY. LIMITEDACN 065794 943 T/A MARLINCOAST SUNBUS TRANS NORTH PTY. LTD. ACN 074 538 159 T/A TRANS NORTH BUS ANDCOACH SERVICE TOOWOOMBA TRANSIT PTY LTD ACN 135 249 062 T/A BUS QUEENSLAND TOOWOOMBA STRADBROKE ISLANDBUSES PTY LTD ACN 151 219 420 POLLEYS COACHES PTY LTD ACN 134 694 992 MACKAY TRANSIT COACHES PTY. LTD. ACN 050416 227 L.G. STEWART FAMILY CO. PTY. LTD. ACN 009 971 617 ATF L G STEWART FAMILY TRUST KUHLE PTY LTD ACN 093 136 317 ATF THE KUHLEWEINFAMILY TRUST T/A COAST &COUNTRY BUSES HUBBARDS COACHES PTY LTD ACN 076 988120ATF HUBBARD FAMILY TRUST HAIDLEY, DONALDJOSEPH T/A HAIDLEY'S PANORAMIC COACHES &MOTORS GJ &LE CHRISTENSEN T/A CHRISTENSENS BUS ANDCOACH FULTONLAWN PTY. LTD. ACN 010489 068ATF NHPRIEBBENOW FAMILY TRUST T/A WIDE BAY TRANSIT DUFFY'S CITY BUSES PTY LTD ACN 053 761 023 ATF THE DUFFY TRUST D.G. YOUNG &P.J YOUNG &P.J YOUNG T/A YOUNGS BUS SERVICE COMPLETE GOLF COACHING PTY LTD ACN 101380116 T/A KERRY'S BUS SERVICE CAVGLASS PTY LIMITEDACN 124 444711 T/A GLASSHOUSE COUNTRY COACHES Payments for1July2014 to30June2015 (GSTexclusive). 185,492,514 36,855,535 180,011,719 10,135,090 4,006,808 2,086,249 1,805,300 1,629,665 2,173,799 1,355,864 8,542,717 2,457,705 1,754,359 3,731,003 1,749,792 298,430 572,996 462,128 340,835 224,774 212,156 175,635 85,008 13,429 35,773 21,677 6,874 209

Appendices Glossary 210 School TransportOperatorpayments list of operators andpayments is available ontheOpenData www.data.qld.gov.au portal. period of 1July 2014to 30June 2015(GST exclusive). Total payments (subsidy) for theperiodwere $166,617,551. Afull TMR contracts 607 school transport operators. The tables above exclude school transport operator payments for the Total Subsidy Total TRANS NORTH PTY. LTD. ACN 074 538 159 T/A TRANS NORTH BUS ANDCOACH SERVICE TOOWOOMBA TRANSIT PTY LTD ACN 135 249 062 T/A BUS QUEENSLAND TOOWOOMBA NORTH BURNETT REGIONAL COUNCIL MACKAY TRANSIT COACHES PTY. LTD. ACN 050416 227 JENA BORANABORIGINAL & TORRES STRAIT ISLANDERS CORPORATION INC INTERNATIONAL COACHES & TOURS ABN13 793 857 680 GREYHOUND AUSTRALIA PTY LTD ACN 104 326383 SHULTZG.A & S.G SHULTZ DOUGLAS COACHES PTY LTD ACN 104 860611 ATF THE DOUGLAS FAMILY TRUST CALLIDE COACHES PTY LTD ACN 106306307 ATF THE MJMOSCHIONI FAMILY TRUST BOWEN TRANSIT PTY LTD ACN 105749 602 Long Distance Coach Total WEST WING AVIATION PTY LTD ACN 092 553 467 SKYTRANS PTY LTD ACN 100751 139 REGIONAL EXPRESS PTY LTD ACN 101325 642 QANTAS AIRWAYS LTD ACN 009 661 901 Regional Air Payments for1July2014 to30June2015 (GSTexclusive). Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 243,796,539 13,364,903 6,086,109 2,948,414 3,597,190 4,895,311 2,197,906 1,415,577 733,190 281,973 170,943 170,943 512,505 93,849 20,320 95,492 97,577 3,624 3,624 5,545

Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Glossary Cloud (computing) (OSOM) vehicle Class 1Oversize Overmass CITEC datacentre Program (CDOP) Camera Detected Offence Animpervious bund wall orembankment, designed to contain spillages andleaks from liquids used, Busway Bunded area/bunds Program Building ourRegions Programme Bridges Renewal BlackProgramme Spot B-POINT B-PAY Board (ARRB) Australian Roads Research Austroads ‘Atrisk’ vessels App Store App /Application Active TownsProgram Term applications to data centres –over theInternet onapay-for-use basis. The ‘cloud’ orcloud computing is thedelivery of on-demand computing resources –from carrying, alarge indivisible item—for example, acombination including a low loader. prescribed dimension requirement andis aheavy vehicle carrying, ordesigned for thepurpose of A heavy vehicle that, together with its load, does not comply with aprescribed mass requirement or sector clients through its datacentres. service provider. It provides data storage management andprotection to government andprivate CITEC is theQueensland Government's primary information andcommunication technology (ICT) Safer Roads Sooner Program andanumber of othersafety-related state-funded special initiatives. cameras andpoint-to-point speed camera systems. CDOPrevenue is used as apartial source of funding for the the CDOPcomprises revenue collected from mobile, mobile fixed speed and combined red light/speed A joint partnership between theDepartment of Transport andMain Roads and theQueensland Police Service, A dedicated roadway that separates buses from general traffic. stored orprocessed above-ground, andto facilitate clean-up operations. Development Scheme. Communities Fund, Remote Communities Infrastructure Fund and Transport andInfrastructure initiatives may befunded from theRegional Capital Fund, Royalties for Resource Producing A regional infrastructure funding program focused onbuilding regional infrastructure. Infrastructure communities, andfacilitate higherproductivity vehicle access. An Australian Government initiative to contribute to theproductivity of bridges local serving works to reduce accidents onAustralian roads. Black Spot Programme targets known crash sites through cost-effective, high-benefit engineering Black spots are locations where high-severity crashes occur. The Australian Government-funded An over-the-counter bill payment facility with transactions processed via anEFTPOS terminal. BPAYregistered billers. financial institution's online, mobile or telephone banking facility to organisations which are An electronic bill payment system inAustralia, which enables payments to bemade through a Provides research, consulting andinformation services to theroad andtransport industry. $200 billion representing thesingle largest community asset inAustralia andNew Zealand. collectively responsible for themanagement of more than 900,000km of roads valued at more than The association of Australasian road transport andtraffic agencies. Austroads members are complaint orbreach orinvolved inarecent serious incident. May include vessels that have not beenmonitored for anextended periodand vessels subject to a applications developed for Apple products, such as iphones andipads. Developed andmaintained by Apple Inc., theApp Store allows users to browse anddownload agroupperform of coordinated functions, tasks oractivities. An application (application software) is aset of computer programs designed to permit theuser to cycling infrastructure andeducation programs to increase walking andcycling inregional areas. A $3million three-year Queensland Government program focused ondelivering newwalking and Definition 211

Glossary Glossary 212 Queensland (MSQ) Maritime Safety Maritime infrastructure strategy Long-term transport (LGAQ) Association of Queensland Local Government Link planning ranking Intersection androute Enhancement Project imapsHot Spot separated interchanges Grade separation/grade Google Play go explore card go card TheGlobal Positioning System (GPS) is asatellite-based navigation system that provides location Global Positioning System Calculated by thenumberof hours worked inaperioddivided by thefull-time hours prescribed by G:link Full-time equivalent Freight School Zoneprogram Enhanced (Flashing Light) 5 Fatal infrastructure Cycling facility/ Term Services; andencouraging and supportinginnovation intheQueensland maritime industry. pollution; providing essential maritime services such as aids to navigation and Vessel Traffic through regulation andeducation; minimising vessel-sourced waste andresponding to marine A branch of thedepartment responsible for: improving maritime safety for shipping and small craft which are managed andoperated by the Department of Transport andMain Roads. Includes boat ramps, pontoons, jetties, floating walkways, dredging works and navigation aids, medium andlong term. The strategy will guidemore detailed transport plans, policies andfunding decisions over theshort, framework to deliver anintegrated, safe andmoderntransport system that puts thecustomer first. The department is currently developing aLong-term Transport Strategy for Queensland that sets the unions, business andthecommunity. The peak body representing local government inQueensland inits dealing with othergovernments, identification of future transport corridor requirements. for potential investment over areasonable timeframe (usually 10-20 years), andcan include the typically includes afuture vision, performance targets, levels intervention andaprioritised plan The planning of ahomogeneous segment of anexisting orproposed transport route. This planning determined using vehicle detector loopdata, to target effortswhere it matters most. The intersection androute ranking tools use Austroad’s National Performance Indicators, which are Spot data was published iniMaps inNovember 2014. decision-making for disruptive event planning andresponse activities. The first set of enhanced Hot Road Network being affected by ‘Hot Spots’ (such as flooding, landslips andfire), strengthening iMaps (TMR’s interactive mapping tool) to assist inpredicting thelikelihood of the State-Controlled A TMR project that combined operations data from TMR’s districts with Hot Spot data contained in disrupted. The construction of roads at different heights at anintersection to ensure traffic flow is not browse anddownload applications using Android devices. Operated by Google, Google Play is theapp store for theAndroid operating system, allowing users to TransLink’s daily smartcard for tourist use onall TransLink Gold Coast bus andtram services. of electronic credit. TransLink’s smartcard (athin,compact card about thesize of acredit card) which stores upto $250 more GPS satellites. and timeinformation anywhere where ontheearth there is anunobstructed lineof sight to four or peak hours andoperates 24 hours onFriday and Saturday. Broadbeach south. Trams stop at 16stations along theroute every seven andahalf minutes during The Gold Coast light rail network, which extends 13km from theGold Coast University Hospital to the award orindustrial instrument for theperson’s position. Goods transported inbulk by truck, train, ship, oraircraft. 330 school zones, covering 300schools, to improve safety around school zones for students. A Queensland Government-funded $10million program over four years for theinstallation of approximately driving; failure to wear aseatbelt; driving while fatigued; andspeeding. Refers to factors identifying for car crashes andincludes: distraction andinattention; drink anddrug increased transport choices. trip facilities to promote theincreased use of cycling through safe, direct andconnected routes and facilities, such as dedicated cycle-only paths orshared cyclist/pedestrian pathways. Also, end-of- Includes on-road facilities, such as painted bike lanes, widened shoulders andsoon,off-road Definition Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Queensland Rail Framework Project Assurance Queensland Government Queensland Plan Agent Program (QGAP) Queensland Government Quad track bridge Q-SAFE Q-Ride qconnect Q-50 Penetration testing Park ‘n’ride Project Experience Transformation Online Customer OneTMR initiative One Stop Shop Open Data Rollingstock (NGR)project New Generation Network planning (NDRRA) Recovery Arrangements Natural Disaster Relief and Programme (NHUP) National Highway Upgrade Acomputer program designed to run onmobile devices, such as smartphones andtablet computers. Mobile device Mobile application Term Owned Corporation from this date andbecame awholly-owned subsidiary of thestatutory authority. Queensland Rail Transit Authority Act 2013. Queensland Rail Limited ceased being aGovernment On 3May 2013, Queensland Rail was established as astatutory authority inaccordance with the achieves value for money from its investment inprojects. undertaken effectively and efficiently across theQueensland Public Sector, andthat the government Sets thefoundation for ensuring that project evaluation, procurement anddelivery activities are People; andInfrastructure andGovernance. nine foundations: Education; Community; Regions; Economy; Health andwellbeing; Environment; A 30-year vision for thefuture of Queensland developed by Queenslanders. The plan focuses on of service andaccessibility that is afforded to Queenslanders living inmore densely populated areas. including rural andremote communities. The offices are single points of contact offering the same level Comprises anetwork of offices providing generic government information andservices to all regions, A railway lineconsisting of four parallel tracks, with two tracks used ineach direction. and correctly indifferent driving situations. Queensland’s current practical driving test, designed to evaluate aperson’s ability to drive safely Queensland’s primary motorbike licensing practical test. coach andaviation networks inregional Queensland. A network of integrated passenger transport services that cover subsidised and/orregulated bus, A 'once-in-50-year' weather event. A manual test conducted to exploit weaknesses inthearchitecture of information systems. public transport to theirdestination. A dedicated car park located at bus andtrain stations for customers to park theircar andthencatch ‘customer first’ vision and way of operating. Established by theDepartment of Transport andMain Roads inmid-2013, theproject facilitates a The Department of Transport andMain Roads’ integrated delivery model. customer experience for Queenslanders. A Queensland Government service delivery initiative focused ondelivering abetter, more consistent government activities andresponsibilities. A Queensland Government searchable portal that allows visitors to view datasets onarange of aging fleet andincrease the current fleet by 30per cent. Maintenance Centre to maintain thenewtrains for thenext 30 years. The newtrains will replace an The NGRproject involves thedelivery of 75 6-car trains andtheconstruction of anewpurpose-built network, but does not accurately definetransport corridor requirements orinfrastructure solutions. high-level transport information andmay include ahigh-level, prioritised investment plan for the can beuni-modal ormulti-modal andusually covers acity ordefinednetwork. It typically identifies Strategic-level planning of atransport network of existing/proposed transport corridors/routes, which Queensland Governments. weather damage under declared emergency conditions. NDRRAis funded by boththeAustralian and Funds provided to districts to reinstate partsof theroad network which have beensubject to ripple strips andwire rope barriers, overtaking lanes, turning lanes andpavement improvements. Australia’s key national highway networks through works such as shoulder andcentreline widening, An Australian Government initiative to provide jurisdictions with funding for priority improvements to input and/oraminiature keyboard. A small computing device, typically small enoughto behandheld, with adisplay screen andtouch Definition 213

Glossary Glossary 214 Smartphone Smartcard (SISTO) Transport Operations Security Identified Surface Statements (SDS) Service Delivery Program RoadsSafer Sooner initiative Royalties for theRegions Alliance Roadsand Transport Road works RoadTek Road infrastructure Roads Australia Transport Group (RRTG) Regional Roads and Rollingstock RoadTek Road infrastructure Ramsar List Rail infrastructure (QTRIP) Roads Investment Program Queensland Transport and Term computer operating system with other features useful for mobile orhandheld use. A mobile phonewith anadvanced mobile operating system which combines features of apersonal reader eitherthrough direct physical contact orwith aremote contactless radio frequency interface. A plastic card about thesize of acredit card with anembedded integrated circuit, which connects to a direction onexercises andaudit procedures andmaking available risk management tools and guidance. risk management services, including assisting inthedevelopment of risk management plans, providing required to manage therisk of terrorism. The departmentworks closely with SISTOs to deliver security Terrorism Risk Methodology. Underthe Transport Security (Counter-Terrorism) Act 2008,a SISTO is A surface transport operation that has beenassessed against theQueensland Surface Transport and performance statements. statements, the SDS includes thedepartment’s achievements, highlights for the forthcoming year Budgeted financial andnon-financial information forthe Budget year. In addition to financial injuries inroad crashes. delivers projects to address theroad toll andreduce thenumberof people whosustain serious controlled andnational road networks. It is funded by revenue from camera-detected offences, and The Queensland Government’s targeted program to improve theroad safety performance of state- the consequences of resource sector development, seize economic opportunities andencourage growth. planning andtargeted infrastructure investment. The program will helpresource communities better manage helps regions hosting major resource developments receive genuine long-term royalty benefits through better A Queensland Government initiative to invest inregional community infrastructure projects. This initiative regionally manage theQueensland transport network. the local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) andlocal governments to invest inand A cooperative governance arrangement between theDepartment of Transport andMain Roads, network, state strategic roads, regional roads anddistrict roads (but not local roads). Planning, designing, building, maintaining, replacing, operating orupgrading any partof the road solutions, providing construction andmaintenance services across Queensland. A commercial business unit of thedepartment andamajor provider of transport infrastructure barriers, traffic signals andlighting. complex bridges, rest areas, signage, landscaping, animal crossings under andover roads, noise All physical road-related assets, including roads/ pavements, bus andcycling facilities, tunnels, A not-for-profit, non-political industry association with membership drawn from theAustralian road sector. representatives from theDepartment of Transport andMain Roads andlocal governments. prioritised improvements to theircommunities’ transport infrastructure. Each RRTG comprises The primary decision-making bodies of theRoads and Transport Alliance. RRTGs determine regionally Vehicles that move onarailway including locomotives, carriages andwagons. provider of transport infrastructure solutions throughout Queensland. A commercial business within theDepartment of Transport andMain Roads, RoadTek is amajor barriers, traffic signals andlighting. complex bridges, rest areas, signage, landscaping, animal crossings under andover roads, noise All physical road-related assets, including roads andpavements, bus andcycling facilities, tunnels, geographical position in-country, surface area, andcentre-point coordinates. Records thenames of wetland sites of international significance including date of designation, stations andassociated infrastructure. All physical rail-related assets, including tracks, trains (oftenreferred to as rollingstock), tracks, period. An annually published program of works thedepartment plans to deliver over thenext four-year Definition Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Zero Harm Yammer YamJam Atypically automated scan of information systems anddata known to identify vulnerabilities or Vulnerability scanning Virtual desktop Publicsector values Twitter (TNRP) Reconstruction Program Transport Network (TISOC) Senior Officials Committee Transport andInfrastructure Infrastructure Council Transport and TransLink Development Scheme(TIDS) Asubsidised transport optionfor people with adisability whoexperience profound difficulties using Transport Infrastructure Taxi Subsidy Scheme Surface transport network Strategic plan State Planning Program State-controlled roads Stakeholder initiative Speed Limit Review Atraining centre for environment andmaritime simulation services, based inBrisbane. SpecialPurpose Vehicles Australia Smartship Term environment where everyperson comes to work andgoes homeagain safely. A Workplace Health and Safety vision that aspires to achieve anincident andinjury-free work A private social network used within organisations for internal communication andcollaboration. single topic. A focused online discussion where agroup of people share ideas, questions and views usually ona potential exposures. the physical limits of thescreen's display area through theuse of software. Describes ways inwhich the virtual space of acomputer's desktop environment is expanded beyond Service Commission in2013 to support arenewed customer service-focused public sector culture. A set of five organisational value statements and associated behaviours developed by the Public 140-character messages called "tweets Twitter is anonline social networking service that enables users to sendandread short Disaster andRecovery Arrangements funded by thefederal andstate governments. reconstruction of Queensland’s integrated transport system. Works are delivered through Natural A program of reconstruction works established inMarch 2011to manage therecovery and Ministers priorto Transport andInfrastructure Council meetings. national reform agendas, assist inresolving issues, andadvise onrecommended approaches to and infrastructure jurisdiction (Commonwealth, State, Territory andNew Zealand) whoconsider key TISOC comprises of Chief Executive Officers andequivalent Senior Officials from each transport transport safety andsecurity, infrastructure policy andinvestment andrelated land use planning. Association whoconsider andrecommend key national reform agendas, such as surface transport, and New Zealand with transport andinfrastructure responsibilities, plus theAustralian Local Government The Transport andInfrastructure Council comprises ministers from theCommonwealth, State, Territory and includes TransLink buses, trains, ferries andtrams (seeG:link). TransLink is thebrand name for passenger transport services insouth-east Queensland andCairns, local governments for thedevelopment of transport related infrastructure. The grants program through which theDepartment of Transport andMain Roads provides funding to other modes of public passenger transport. required to support transport operations. The rail, bus andferry network insouth-east Queensland, including theproviders andinfrastructure A high-level planning document that links long-term planning with operational delivery. promotes theright investment at theright timeanddrives better transport outcomes for Queensland. transport across all regions of Queensland. The program plans anintegrated transport system that Aimed at funding transport planning, modelling andinvestment proposal activities for all modes of road network, state strategic roads, regional roads anddistrict roads (but not local roads). Roads controlled andmanaged by theQueensland Government. They include theAusLink national Anyone orany group that eitherinfluences or is affected by our business. reduced speed zones at roadwork sites. the efficiency, effectiveness, compliance and consistency inthedetermination and placement of A state-wide review of, andinitiatives to address, speed signage at roadwork sites to improve than carrying goods, such as amobile crane, aconcrete pump ordrill rig. A motor vehicle ortrailer, otherthan anagricultural vehicle oratow truck, built for apurpose other Definition 215

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Figure 1 Transport and Main Roads' Customer Figure 22 Severity Rate Service Centres (Days Lost per million hours worked)

Figure 2 Source of operating funds Figure 23 Number of Days Lost

Figure 3 Application of operating funds Figure 24 Comparison of workers’ compensation claims lodged over a four-year period Figure 4 Source of capital funds Figure 25 Comparison of final return to work over Figure 5 Application of capital funds a four-year period

Figure 6 Rail fatalities per 100,000 population Figure 26 Internal Audit team experience

Figure 7 Road fatalities per 100,000 population Figure 27 TMR People Plan progress

Figure 8 Road fatalities by road user type Figure 28 Salary distribution in TMR (in Queensland) Figure 29 Camera Detected Offence Program Figure 9 Marine fatalities (in Queensland) financial overview for 2014–15

Figure 10 Serious injuries from marine incidents Figure 30 Mobile speed cameras – Vehicles (in Queensland) monitored per notice issued

Figure 11 Moving Freight – key activities deliver Figure 31 Number of mobile speed camera in 2014–15 infringements per penalty bracket for Figure 12 State Planning Program 2014 (201516) – Key projects Figure 32 Red light cameras – Vehicles monitored Figure 13a Calls to 131940 phone hotline by per notice issues month/year Figure 33 Fixed speed cameras – Vehicles Figure 13b Visits to 131940 website by month/year monitored per notice issues

Figure 14 TMR 2015 Employee Opinion Survey – Figure 34 Number of fixed speed camera Public service values infringements per penalty bracket for 2014 Figure 15 TMR 2015 Employee Opinion Survey – Executive capabilities Figure 35 Combined red light/speed cameras – vehicles monitored per notice issued Figure 16 Workplace outcomes – Agency engagement Figure 36 Number of point-to-point speed camera infringements per penalty bracket Figure 17 Equal Employment Opportunity for 2014 (EEO) in TMR at 30 June 2015 Figure 37 Passenger transport operator payments Figure 18 TMR Risk Management Model – South-east Queensland

Figure 19 WFQ – Work-life balance Figure 38 Passenger transport operator payment – Rest of Queensland Figure 20 Number of Lost Time Injuries (LTIs)

Figure 21 Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIs per million hours worked)

Department of Transport and Main Roads 219 index Figures