Ministry of Works and Transport Total Allocation - $3,081,903,141.00
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FIRST SESSION OF THE 12TH PARLIAMENT FINANCIAL SCRUTINY UNIT OFFICE OF THE PARLIAMENT OF TRINIDAD & TOBAGO HEAD 43: Ministry of Works and Transport Total Allocation - $3,081,903,141.00 5% of the National Budget A summary of the Ministry’s Expenditure, Divisions and Projects Publication An electronic copy of this Guide can be found on the Parliament website: www.ttparliament.org Contacts All correspondence should be addressed to: The Secretary Standing Finance Committee Office of the Parliament of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago Parliamentary Complex Cabildo Building St. Vincent Street, Port of Spain, Trinidad Tel: (868) 624-7275 Ext 2250, 2373; Fax: (868) 625-4672 Email: [email protected] 1 Table of Contents About this Guide ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Head 43: Ministry of Works and Transport ........................................................................................................................................................... 5 Overview ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 5 Ministry’s Core Divisions and Units ....................................................................................................................................................................... 1 State Enterprises, Statutory Boards and Other Bodies .......................................................................................................................................... 2 Auditor General Report Findings for the Fiscal year 2019 .................................................................................................................................... 3 Key Statements from 2019/2020 Standing Finance Committee Debate .............................................................................................................. 7 Public Sector Investment Programme (PSIP) 2019/2020 - Achievements ........................................................................................................... 8 Supplementation of Appropriation for fiscal year 2020 ...................................................................................................................................... 17 The Ministry’s total allocation as a percentage of the National Budget for the period 2016 to 2021 .............................................................. 19 Where the Ministry spends its money .................................................................................................................................................................. 20 2021 Estimates of Expenditure ........................................................................................................................................................................... 20 Summary of Recurrent Expenditure for the period 2012-2015 ........................................................................................................................... 22 Analysis and Summary of Expenditure ................................................................................................................................................................ 25 Transfer to State Enterprises & Statutory Boards and Similar Bodies ............................................................................................................... 30 The Vehicle Management Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago (VMCOTT) ............................................................................................... 30 Airports Authority of Trinidad and Tobago ..................................................................................................................................................... 33 Port Authority of Trinidad and Tobago ............................................................................................................................................................ 35 Public Transport Services Corporation ............................................................................................................................................................. 36 Trinidad and Tobago Civil Aviation Authority ............................................................................................................................................... 36 2 Recurrent Expenditure for Water Taxi Service for the period 2016 - 2021 ........................................................................................................ 38 Staff and Pay ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 40 Summary of Development Programme Expenditure for the period 2016-2021 ................................................................................................ 41 Public Sector Investment Programme 2021 - Projections .................................................................................................................................... 42 Noteworthy Development Programme Estimates in 2017-2021 ......................................................................................................................... 52 Status of New Projects for the Financial Year 2017 .............................................................................................................................................. 56 Status of New Projects for the Financial Year 2018 .............................................................................................................................................. 58 Status of New Projects for the Financial Year 2019 .............................................................................................................................................. 60 Status of New Projects for the Financial Year 2020 .............................................................................................................................................. 62 New Projects for the Financial Year 2021 ............................................................................................................................................................. 63 Committee Reports related to the Ministry of Works and Transport ................................................................................................................ 64 Recent Legislative Developments ......................................................................................................................................................................... 68 General Useful Information ................................................................................................................................................................................... 69 3 About this Guide This guide provides a summary of expenditure for the Ministry of Works and Transport (MOWT) for the period 2014 -2021. It provides Members of Parliament and stakeholders with an overview of the Ministry’s responsibilities. The primary purpose of this guide is to consolidate the information contained within the various Budget Documents pertaining to the Ministry of Works and Transport, and provide readers with an analysis of same. This guide is based primarily on: Draft Estimates of Recurrent Expenditure; Draft Estimates of Development Programme; Public Sector Investment Programme; Draft Estimates of the Revenue and Expenditure of the Statutory Boards and Similar Bodies and of the Tobago House of Assembly; and Auditor General’s Report on the Public Accounts of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago for the fiscal year 2019. 4 Head 43: Ministry of Works and Transport Overview Mission An efficient, effective, innovative, client-oriented organization geared toward the provision of safe, high-quality infrastructure and an integrated transportation system that meet the needs of Trinidad and Tobago.1 Vision To provide modern and reliable public infrastructure and transportation services, promoting economic development and enhancing the social well-being of the people of Trinidad and Tobago. Values and Principles 1 Ministry of Works and Transport website, accessed on September 17, 2020: http://www.mowt.gov.tt/Who-We-Are 5 The Ministry of Works and Transport is responsible for providing the physical infrastructure and transport services necessary for the social and economic development of the country. The Ministry is authorised to manage: * Roads and highways * Coastal erosion * Traffic management * Drainage * National transportation * Bridges * Ports * Construction * Public transportation The Ministry’s mandate seeks to facilitate the following2: 1. Construction and maintenance of government buildings and facilities 2. Addressing Maritime related matters and enforcing Maritime laws 3. Determine policies and procedures that guide the maintenance of equipment and vehicles 4. Coastal Protection 5. Construction and maintenance of highways, roads, dams and drainage systems; land reclamation 6. Enforcement of laws under the Motor Vehicle and Road Traffic Act 7. Issuance of drivers’ permits 8. National planning for roads, drainage and transportation (air, sea and land) 9. Negotiation, provision, enforcement and monitoring