NORTHERN TERRITORY GOVERNMENT
BUDGET PAPER NO. 4 THE INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM
www.budget.nt.gov.au The Infrastructure Program 2015-16
Budget Paper No. 4
Contents Introduction 1 Summary Tables 11 Total Infrastructure Payments 13 2014-15 Capital Works and Estimated Capital Expenditure 14 2015-16 Capital Works and Estimated Capital Expenditure 15 Capital Works Summary 16 Grants Summary 17 Repairs and Maintenance Summary 18 Program Details by Agency 19 Auditor-General’s Office 20 Northern Territory Electoral Commission 20 Ombudsman’s Office 20 Department of the Chief Minister 21 Department of the Legislative Assembly 21 Tourism NT 22 Darwin Port Corporation 23 Land Development Corporation 24 Department of Primary Industry and Fisheries 25 Department of Land Resource Management 26 Office of the Commissioner for Public Employment 26 Department of Treasury and Finance 26 Department of Lands, Planning and the Environment 27 Department of Mines and Energy 29 Department of the Attorney-General and Justice 29 Department of Children and Families 30 Department of Health 30 Top End Health Service 31 Central Australia Health Service 33 Department of Correctional Services 34 Department of Business 34 Department of Corporate and Information Services 35 NT Fleet 35 Data Centre Services 36 Northern Territory Police, Fire and Emergency Services 37 Department of Education 38 Department of Transport 40 Department of Infrastructure 45 Department of Local Government and Community Services 46 Aboriginal Areas Protection Authority 46 Department of Housing 47 Parks and Wildlife Commission of the Northern Territory 49 Territory Wildlife Parks 50 Department of Sport and Recreation 51 Department of Arts and Museums 52 Committal Target Dates for Major Capital Projects 53 Appendices 59 Appendix 1: Government Owned Corporations 60 Appendix 2: Indigenous Essential Services 60 Appendix 3: Explanatory Terms 61
The Infrastructure Program Introduction Budget Paper No. 4 details the Northern Territory’s infrastructure program for 2015‑16. The program details comprise capital works, capital grants, repairs and maintenance and infrastructure‑related expenses for all Territory budget sector agencies and summary information for government owned corporations. The 2015‑16 infrastructure payments increase from $1.04 billion in 2014‑15 to $1.39 billion, largely driven by Government’s investment in transport assets to provide better access to all regions of the Territory and support economic development. The sale of the Territory Insurance Office (TIO) has provided the Territory an opportunity for further economic and social infrastructure development, with $200 million of the TIO sale proceeds immediately reinvested in the Government’s Building the Territory initiative. The initiative will see social, community and economic infrastructure projects, including flood mitigation works, progressed through the 2015‑16 Capital Works Program. Projects were identified through the Government’s invitation to the public to propose infrastructure projects to be funded through the TIO sale proceeds. The balance of the proceeds will be invested in the Northern Territory Infrastructure Development Fund to progress future strategic economic projects. Following the damage caused by cyclones Lam and Nathan, the Territory Government has invested $92.5 million to rebuild and repair community and government employee housing, community infrastructure and government facilities. Further investment to build new houses and upgrade existing houses in remote communities will continue under the Territory and Commonwealth government’s Remote Indigenous Housing program. Major construction works for the $150 million Palmerston Regional Hospital will commence in 2015‑16. The works are expected to be completed, and the hospital operational, in 2018. A major refurbishment program for Royal Darwin Hospital will commence in 2015‑16, along with continuing remediation and rectification works at Alice Springs Hospital. The 2015‑16 infrastructure program provides an increase across all functional categories and includes significant investment in new schools to support children with special needs, new and upgraded sporting infrastructure, and arts and cultural facilities. Investment in the Territory Government owned utility corporations, Territory Generation and Power and Water Corporation (PWC), is estimated at $282 million in 2015‑16, to ensure reliability of electricity, water and sewerage supply services. Total Infrastructure Program and Payments The Territory’s total Capital Works Program is $1.42 billion in 2015‑16, with associated capital works cash of $785 million. Total infrastructure payments for 2015‑16, which include payments by government owned corporations, are estimated to be $1.39 billion comprising $1.03 billion for capital projects, $353 million for repairs and maintenance and $7 million for infrastructure‑related expenses. While the proportion of Territory funding has reduced from 74 per cent in 2014‑15 to 69 per cent in 2015‑16, the overall cash funded by the Territory has increased significantly in 2015‑16.
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Table 1: Total Infrastructure Payments 2014‑15 2015‑16 Program Cash Program Cash $M $M $M $M BUDGET SECTOR Capital works 1 157 479 1 415 785 Grants 102 100 Repairs and maintenance 202 211 Infrastructure‑related 5 7 TOTAL BUDGET SECTOR 788 1 103
GOVERNMENT OWNED CORPORATIONS Capital works 175 194 Repairs and maintenance 79 88 TOTAL GOVERNMENT OWNED CORPORATIONS 254 282
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PAYMENTS 1 042 1 385
Capital Works for the Budget Sector The 2015‑16 Capital Works Program is $1.42 billion, $258 million higher than the 2014‑15 program of $1.16 billion. The increased program is more than matched by an increase of $306 million in cash allocated to capital projects to ensure there are sufficient resources to progress such a significant program. The increased cash allocation means that while the total revote out of 2015‑16 is expected to be $630 million, it is lower than the $678 million revote out of 2014‑15. In addition, there is a significant investment in Territory roads, with the construction time for a number of the larger projects spanning several financial years. As such, the revote out for the Department of Transport is higher in 2015‑16 than the revote in. This will reduce over future years, as projects are completed. The Capital Works Program incorporates a number of significant new Territory‑funded projects, including: • $250.2 million for Territory roads; • $101.9 million for land release projects across the Territory; • $51.9 million to construct new schools at Henbury and Palmerston to cater for students with special needs; • $40 million for the staged refurbishment of Royal Darwin Hospital’s main tower building; and • $26 million for upgrades to sports facilities, including Richardson Park, netball and athletics track and field facilities in Alice Springs and ovals in remote communities. This is in addition to a large capital grants program to support facilities across the Territory.
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Building the Territory The Capital Works Program includes $202 million for social, community and economic infrastructure projects funded through the proceeds from the sale of TIO. Major projects being progressed in 2015‑16 include: • flood mitigation works, to be identified by the Darwin and Katherine Flood Mitigation committees ($42.4 million); • sealing sections on the Litchfield Park Road and construct a bridge over the Lower Finniss River ($28.5 million); • complete sealing of the Mereenie Inner Loop, Red Centre Way ($25 million); • stage 1 works to construct a new preschool and primary school for children with special needs in Palmerston ($21.4 million); • upgrade and redevelopment of facilities at Litchfield National Park and Casuarina Coastal Reserve ($21.1 million); • staged refurbishment of Royal Darwin Hospital’s main tower building ($20 million towards a total project cost of $40 million); • relocation of the Katherine ambulance centre out of the flood zone ($7.6 million); and • upgrade the Sadadeen bypass road to improve access during times of flood ($7.5 million). Table 2 summarises Building the Territory Capital Works projects by category. Table 2: Building the Territory Major Capital Works Projects by Category Capital Works $M % Category Tourism infrastructure 79.6 39.4 Flood mitigation infrastructure 57.5 28.5 Social infrastructure 41.4 20.5 Regional economic development infrastructure 23.5 11.6 Total Budget sector 202.0 100.0
Projects by Functional Category Table 3 summarises major projects by functional category. The 2015‑16 program provides an increase across all functional categories, including a record investment for roads and transport at $505.6 million, or 35.8 per cent of the program. Housing investment remains high at $264.8 million, or 18.7 per cent of the program, with health contributing $195.5 million (13.8 per cent) and economic and community infrastructure $158.9 million (11.2 per cent). Projects that support regional development across the Territory are incorporated within functional categories.
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Table 3: Major Capital Works Projects by Functional Category Capital Works $M % Functional category Roads and transport 505.6 35.8 Housing and related works 264.8 18.7 Health 195.5 13.8 Economic and community infrastructure 158.9 11.2 Education 119.3 8.4 Lifestyle and environment 109.0 7.7 Community safety 61.7 4.4 Total Budget sector 1 414.8 100.0
Roads and Transport The 2015‑16 Capital Works Program provides the Territory’s largest investment in road and transport infrastructure, with $505.6 million for roads, airstrips, transport access upgrades and the Port of Darwin, including $273.8 million for new projects and $231.8 million for revoted works. The 2015‑16 infrastructure program will see a number of large multi‑year roads projects continuing into 2015‑16, as well as the commencement of new significant road projects that are expected to span several financial years. Continuing road projects include $81.5 million for six priority projects on the regional road network as part of the Regional Roads Productivity Package to be delivered in partnership with the Commonwealth; continued duplication of Tiger Brennan Drive; and strategic economic development roads. Major new projects in 2015‑16 include: • improving Outback Way roads ($32 million); • national network upgrades ($30.5 million); • constructing a new high-level bridge over the Lower Finniss River and complete the sealing of Litchfield Park Road ($28.5 million); • complete sealing of the Mereenie Inner Loop, Red Centre Way ($25 million); • strengthening six bridges on the Tablelands Highway ($12.5 million); • duplicating Vanderlin Drive from the Leanyer Recreation Park to the McMillans Road roundabout ($11.5 million); and • transport access works in Maningrida, Gapuwiyak, Galiwin’ku and Ramingining ($5 million). Housing and Related Works The 2015‑16 Capital Works Program invests $264.8 million to construct new, and refurbish existing, housing in remote and urban areas. A further $38.1 million is provided in grant funding to support Indigenous housing, taking the total investment to $302.9 million. The Territory and Commonwealth governments maintain the significant investment in remote housing through the National Partnership agreements on Remote Indigenous Housing and Stronger Futures in the Northern Territory. The 2015‑16 program includes $207.4 million to construct new housing and upgrade existing housing in remote Indigenous communities, including $62.5 million in Territory Government funding to rebuild community housing in areas affected by cyclones Lam and Nathan.
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Table 4: Capital Works Projects by Category – Housing Total Program $M Category Remote Indigenous housing 207.4 Government employee housing 31.3 Public housing 25.5 Other 0.6 Total 264.8
New and upgraded government employee housing continues to be rolled out across the Territory to support the delivery of government services in regional and remote communities. The public housing program supports the construction of new dwellings in urban areas and refurbishment of existing unit complexes. Health Construction and upgrade works for new and existing hospital and health facilities has resulted in health infrastructure investment totalling $195.5 million in 2015‑16. Major construction works for the Palmerston Regional Hospital will commence in 2015‑16, as well as a comprehensive refurbishment program at Royal Darwin Hospital. Significant projects for 2015‑16 include: • staged refurbishment of Royal Darwin Hospital’s main tower building ($40 million); • continued upgrade and remediation works at Alice Springs Hospital ($29.5 million); • construction works for the new Palmerston Regional Hospital ($28.5 million); • continued refurbishment of Royal Darwin Hospital’s paediatric ward ($12.9 million); and • relocation of the ambulance centre in Katherine out of the flood zone ($7.6 million). Economic and Community Infrastructure The 2015‑16 Capital Works Program includes economic and community infrastructure projects of $158.9 million and continues to support the Government’s residential and commercial land release program. This includes an investment of $30 million for cyclone rectification works to community infrastructure and government facilities, such as schools, across the Territory. Significant residential land release projects include: • infrastructure projects to facilitate land release across the Katherine region ($14.3 million); • continued works to support the release of land in Alice Springs and Ti Tree ($10 million); and • continued headworks to support land release in Palmerston East ($8.9 million). New and ongoing projects that support the development of commercial and industrial land and associated works in 2015‑16 include: • development of industrial land to support expansion of the Wishart Road Transport Industry Precinct ($10.8 million); • continued works to allow for further subdivisions at Darwin Business Park ($12.4 million); • upgrades to drainage, sewers and headworks to support development in Howard Springs, Humpty Doo and the rural area ($8 million); and • construction of headworks to support the Palmerston Regional Hospital ($7 million).
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Education The 2015‑16 program for education invests $119.3 million to construct two new schools for children with special needs and continues to deliver school upgrades and expand existing facilities to meet demand growth, including: • continued construction of a new Henbury School for middle and senior years’ students with special needs ($30.5 million); • stage 1 works to construct a new preschool and primary school for children with special needs in Palmerston ($21.4 million); • continued construction of the new Northern Territory Open Education Centre at Darwin High School ($10.6 million); • continued construction of a new boarding facility in Nhulunbuy ($19.9 million); and • a new preschool at Braitling Primary School to replace the Teppa Hill Preschool ($4 million). Lifestyle and Environment The 2015‑16 Capital Works Program for lifestyle and environment invests $109 million to construct new sporting and recreation facilities and upgrade the amenity of our parks. Grants of $9.5 million bring the total investment to $118.5 million. Significant projects in 2015‑16 include: • upgrading and redevelopment of facilities at Litchfield National Park and Casuarina Coastal Reserve ($21.1 million); • expanding facilities and seating capacity at Richardson Park ($20 million); • redeveloping the Chan Building in Darwin into a dedicated visual art gallery ($18.3 million); • upgrading motor sports facilities across the Territory ($16.4 million); and • constructing new boat ramps at Dundee Beach and Shady Camp ($6.5 million). Community Safety Community safety projects of $61.7 million are included in the 2015‑16 Capital Works Program, consisting primarily of flood mitigation works and continuing projects to expand and upgrade police, corrections and justice facilities, including: • infrastructure to mitigate flooding across the Territory ($42.4 million); • increased and upgraded courts capacity in Alice Springs and Darwin ($4.1 million); and • continued works to deliver multipurpose police stations at Arlparra and Yuendumu ($1.4 million). Remote Communities and Regional Development Investment in remote and regional communities will increase in 2015-16 by $212.7 million, or 46 per cent, with a particular emphasis on recovery works following the damage caused by cyclones Lam and Nathan, and improving access through road and transport facility upgrades. Continued investment in essential services and public facilities, such as schools and health centres, underpins government’s commitment to improve service delivery, support economic development and achieve better outcomes in remote and regional communities. The Territory and Commonwealth governments’ Remote Indigenous Housing program continues the construction of new and upgrade of existing housing in remote areas in 2015‑16. Cyclone recovery works to rebuild and repair community and government employee housing, community infrastructure and government facilities accounts for $92.5 million of the program.
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The 2015‑16 Capital Works Program also provides a significant investment in remote and regional roads, with more than $200 million for road improvements and bridge upgrades to improve year‑round access to remote communities. About 42 per cent of the 2015‑16 Capital Works Program is allocated to improving infrastructure in remote communities. A further $86.5 million will be made available as infrastructure grants comprising: • Indigenous housing ($38.1 million); • Indigenous essential services ($33.4 million); • Regional Economic Infrastructure Fund ($10 million); • essential services to outstations ($4 million); and • remote infrastructure maintenance ($1 million). Table 5: Remote Communities and Regional Development Infrastructure Program by Functional Category Capital Infrastructure Works Grants Total $M $M $M Remote communities and regional development by function Housing and related works 235.6 76.5 312.1 Roads and transport 202.7 202.7 Economic and community infrastructure 50.6 10.0 60.6 Health 55.2 55.2 Education 30.7 30.7 Lifestyle and environment 9.0 9.0 Community safety 3.8 3.8 Total 587.6 86.5 674.1
Minor New Works and Capital Grants The 2015‑16 minor new works program totals $77.3 million, comprising $66.3 million in new projects and $11 million of revoted works. Minor new works are projects up to $500 000 in value and provide agencies with the flexibility to undertake construction projects to improve the serviceability of assets. Capital grants are provided to fund the construction or upgrade of significant assets that are owned by entities outside the Budget sector (grant recipients). Major capital grants total $46.5 million in 2015‑16, with the main components of expenditure for essential services infrastructure to remote communities ($17.6 million), the Regional Economic Infrastructure Fund ($10 million) and sports infrastructure ($9.5 million).
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Repairs and Maintenance Repairs and maintenance has increased across the Budget sector. In 2015‑16, a total of $211 million is provided for repairs and maintenance, compared to $202 million in 2014‑15. The 2015 ‑16 program will complete the Government’s additional $100 million commitment over four years to maintain Territory assets and support small to medium‑sized businesses. In 2015‑16, the significant repairs and maintenance allocations are: • Territory roads ($56 million); • schools and education facilities ($33 million); • public and government employee housing ($27 million); • hospital and health facilities ($25 million); • national network roads ($17 million); and • sports, parks and arts facilities ($12 million). Repairs and maintenance grants of $53.9 million in 2015‑16 are also provided for Indigenous housing ($38.1 million) and Indigenous essential services ($15.8 million). Infrastructure‑Related Expenses The infrastructure‑related expenses, at $7 million, are to fund strategic asset planning studies, master plans and consultancy costs that are not specific to an asset and are therefore required to be expensed. Government Owned Corporations PWC and Territory Generation, as government owned corporations, determine their own capital investment program to ensure that current service standards for supply reliability are met. The remaining government owned corporation, Jacana Energy, does not have a major capital investment program as its primary business is retail of electricity to customers. The corporations’ projected capital investment for 2015‑16 is $194 million, with a further $88 million committed for repairs and maintenance. Significant projects in 2015‑16 are included in Appendix 1 of this Budget Paper. Information Presented in this Budget Paper Total Infrastructure Payments – the main summary table shows payments for the infrastructure program across all sectors (budget sector and government owned corporations sector) for 2014 ‑15 and 2015‑16. This is the primary infrastructure budget table, with subsequent tables illustrating increasingly disaggregated information that forms part of the overall total. Capital Projects and Estimated Capital Payments – summary tables for budget sector capital works for both 2014‑15 and 2015‑16 are categorised into five sections, being those agencies that manage and fund their capital works program: • Darwin Port Corporation; • Land Development Corporation; • Department of Transport; • Department of Infrastructure; and • Department of Housing. The tables provide information on the following components: • Revote In – estimated value of capital works that continue from the previous year; • Minor New Works – projects of a capital nature, with an estimated cost of $500 000 or less;
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• Major New Works – capital projects with an estimated cost greater than $500 000; • Total Capital Works – totals the above components; • Cash – the amount of capital works cash allocated to the program; and • Revote Out – the balance of total capital works not completed at the end of the year. This is the difference between the total capital works and the cash columns. Capital Works Summary – provides a list of all agencies with capital projects (major and minor) and the total value of the capital works projects attributed to them. Information is provided for both 2014‑15 and 2015‑16. Grants Summary – provides a list of capital grants, and repairs and maintenance grants made to other entities to fund the recipient’s infrastructure costs. Programs that provide for a mix of funding for equipment, operational or infrastructure support are not included. Repairs and Maintenance Summary – provides repairs and maintenance costs for each agency, including 2014‑15 and 2015‑16 repairs and maintenance expenses directly recorded by the agency. Program Details by Agency – provides details of each agency’s 2015‑16 infrastructure program, including the agency’s capital projects and repairs and maintenance. Each major capital project is identified, with the total program identified for minor capital projects. Revoted and new works are separately presented within each agency. Capital grants provided by agencies to other entities are also identified in the agency section. Estimated costs within major repairs and maintenance categories are disclosed, where relevant. Committal Target Dates for Major Capital Projects – details significant major new works of $1 million or more, and provides the indicative timing for project commencement. Target dates are listed on a quarterly basis, providing flexibility for finalising arrangements and reflecting the period in which a project is planned to commence. Arrangements may vary due to changes in circumstances during the year, which can require a rearrangement of priorities. Appendix 1: Government Owned Corporations – provides details of the government owned corporations’ significant 2015‑16 infrastructure program components. Appendix 2: Indigenous Essential Services – provides details of capital works projects to be undertaken as part of the Indigenous Essential Services program. Appendix 3: Explanatory Terms – provides a guide to further explain more technical or specific terminology used in this Budget Paper. Where appropriate, summary tables have been rounded to one decimal place.
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Summary Tables
Introduction 11 2015-16 Budget
12 The Infrastructure Program Total Infrastructure Payments 2014-15 2015-16 Program Cash Program Cash $M $M $M $M BUDGET SECTOR Capital works 1 157 479 1 415 785 Grants Capital grants 54 46 Repairs and maintenance grants 48 54 Total grants 102 100 Repairs and maintenance 202 211 Infrastructure-related 5 7
TOTAL BUDGET SECTOR 788 1 103 GOVERNMENT OWNED CORPORATIONS Capital works 175 194 Repairs and maintenance 79 88 TOTAL GOVERNMENT OWNED CORPORATIONS 254 282
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PAYMENTS 1 042 1 385
Summary Tables 13 2015-16 Budget 2014-15 Capital Works and Estimated Capital Expenditure Minor Major Total Revote New New Capital Revote BUDGET SECTOR – CAPITAL WORKS In Works Works Works Cash Out $M $M $M $M $M $M Darwin Port Corporation Darwin Port Corporation 5.4 2.3 0.0 7.7 3.3 4.4 Total Darwin Port Corporation 5.4 2.3 0.0 7.7 3.3 4.4 Land Development Corporation Land Development Corporation 17.4 0.0 28.7 46.1 24.1 22.0 Total Land Development Corporation 17.4 0.0 28.7 46.1 24.1 22.0 Department of Transport National network 32.6 3.4 41.0 77.0 44.5 32.5 Territory roads 54.4 4.8 252.0 311.2 125.4 185.8 Total Department of Transport 87.1 8.2 293.0 388.2 169.9 218.3 Department of Infrastructure Infrastructure development 243.9 35.5 236.9 516.3 217.0 299.2 Total Department of Infrastructure 243.9 35.5 236.9 516.3 217.0 299.2 Department of Housing Public housing 2.5 11.7 10.9 25.1 13.1 12.0 Government employee housing 21.7 1.1 13.8 36.7 19.9 16.8 Indigenous housing 31.1 0.0 105.7 136.8 32.0 104.8 Total Department of Housing 55.3 12.8 130.4 198.6 65.0 133.6 TOTAL BUDGET SECTOR – CAPITAL WORKS 409.1 58.8 689.0 1 156.9 479.3 677.6
14 Summary Tables The Infrastructure Program 2015-16 Capital Works and Estimated Capital Expenditure Minor Major Total Revote New New Capital Revote BUDGET SECTOR – CAPITAL WORKS In Works Works Works Cash Out $M $M $M $M $M $M Darwin Port Corporation Darwin Port Corporation 4.4 2.1 3.0 9.5 9.5 0.0 Total Darwin Port Corporation 4.4 2.1 3.0 9.5 9.5 0.0 Land Development Corporation Land Development Corporation 22.0 0.2 9.4 31.6 25.4 6.3 Total Land Development Corporation 22.0 0.2 9.4 31.6 25.4 6.3 Department of Transport National network 32.5 3.0 30.5 65.9 42.0 23.9 Territory roads 185.8 6.7 213.9 406.5 169.7 236.8 Total Department of Transport 218.3 9.7 244.4 472.4 211.7 260.7 Department of Infrastructure Infrastructure development 299.2 40.7 297.1 637.1 368.6 268.4 Total Department of Infrastructure 299.2 40.7 297.1 637.1 368.6 268.4 Department of Housing Public housing 12.0 10.4 3.0 25.5 25.5 0.0 Government employee housing 16.8 3.1 11.5 31.3 30.9 0.4 Indigenous housing 104.8 0.0 102.6 207.4 113.4 93.9 Total Department of Housing 133.6 13.5 117.1 264.2 169.8 94.4 TOTAL BUDGET SECTOR – CAPITAL WORKS 677.6 66.2 671.0 1 414.8 785.0 629.8
Summary Tables 15 2015-16 Budget Capital Works Summary 2014-15 2015-16 BUDGET SECTOR – CAPITAL WORKS BY AGENCY Estimate Budget $000 $000 Department of the Chief Minister 2 882 952 Department of the Legislative Assembly 854 305 Tourism NT 174 53 Darwin Port Corporation 11 199 11 468 Land Development Corporation 46 120 31 636 Department of Primary Industry and Fisheries 2 231 7 884 Department of Land Resource Management 2 836 850 Office of the Commissioner for Public Employment 3 Department of Lands, Planning and the Environment 99 244 131 899 Department of Mines and Energy 132 200 Department of the Attorney-General and Justice 2 164 2 372 Department of Children and Families 399 200 Department of Health 13 960 10 480 Top End Health Service 102 372 140 865 Central Australia Health Service 57 357 44 139 Department of Correctional Services 9 292 5 355 Department of Business 104 165 Department of Corporate and Information Services 19 250 12 665 NT Fleet 30 Data Centre Services 100 Northern Territory Police, Fire and Emergency Services 35 528 7 842 Department of Education 103 454 119 303 Department of Transport Transport assets 24 519 23 709 National network 76 976 65 929 Territory roads 311 228 406 464 Department of Infrastructure 15 619 30 568 Department of Local Government and Community Services 300 Department of Housing 199 042 264 474 Parks and Wildlife Commission of the Northern Territory 7 615 28 366 Territory Wildlife Parks 761 761 Department of Sport and Recreation 10 353 44 790 Department of Arts and Museums 1 206 20 667
TOTAL BUDGET SECTOR CAPITAL WORKS 1 156 874 1 414 791
16 Summary Tables The Infrastructure Program Grants Summary 2014-15 2015-16 BUDGET SECTOR – GRANTS Estimate Budget $000 $000 CAPITAL GRANTS Department of the Chief Minister Showground upgrades across the Territory 730 Department of Lands, Planning and the Environment Goyder’s Park stage 1 – beautification of undeveloped land adjacent to the Cruise Ship 900 Terminal Department of Business Pedestrian underpass at Fannie Bay Racecourse 250 Department of Transport Improving Strategic Local Roads Infrastructure Program 5 000 Regional Economic Infrastructure Fund 10 000 10 000 Department of Infrastructure Alice Springs Youth Centre upgrade and development stages 3 and 4 2 722 Department of Local Government and Community Services Essential services to outstations 4 000 4 000 Ilpeye Ilpeye project 9 547 Indigenous essential services 17 198 17 628 Remote infrastructure 999 999 Department of Sport and Recreation Darwin Velodrome 1 500 Katherine Country Club golf course redevelopment 820 New lawn bowls facilities in Alice Springs 1 500 Regional tennis centre 8 000 Riding for the Disabled – Alice Springs 250 Riding for the Disabled – Marlow Lagoon 250 Upgrade lawn bowls facilities in Darwin 2 000 Upgrade to the Satellite City BMX track in Palmerston 1 980 TOTAL CAPITAL GRANTS 53 794 46 479 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE GRANTS Department of Local Government and Community Services Indigenous essential services 15 339 15 776 Department of Housing Indigenous housing 32 781 38 145 TOTAL REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE GRANTS 48 120 53 921
TOTAL BUDGET SECTOR GRANTS 101 914 100 400
Summary Tables 17 2015-16 Budget Repairs and Maintenance Summary 2014-15 2015-16 BUDGET SECTOR – REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE Estimate Budget $000 $000 Auditor-General’s Office 2 2 Northern Territory Electoral Commission 6 6 Ombudsman’s Office 4 4 Department of the Chief Minister 428 880 Department of the Legislative Assembly 2 314 2 000 Tourism NT 20 12 Darwin Port Corporation 3 908 2 063 Land Development Corporation 335 355 Department of Primary Industry and Fisheries 3 478 4 138 Department of Land Resource Management 1 124 1 071 Office of the Commissioner for Public Employment 10 10 Department of Treasury and Finance 22 19 Department of Lands, Planning and the Environment 2 073 7 773 Department of Mines and Energy 165 220 Department of the Attorney-General and Justice 2 259 2 363 Department of Children and Families 409 409 Department of Health 548 1 554 Top End Health Service 22 053 19 830 Central Australia Health Service 3 752 3 350 Department of Correctional Services 2 467 2 467 Department of Business 811 774 Department of Corporate and Information Services 329 330 Data Centre Services 22 Northern Territory Police, Fire and Emergency Services 7 373 8 373 Department of Education 34 877 33 088 Department of Transport Transport assets 5 193 5 337 National network 16 767 16 767 Territory roads 54 445 56 420 Department of Infrastructure 2 508 2 543 Department of Local Government and Community Services 29 Aboriginal Areas Protection Authority 4 4 Department of Housing 24 262 27 462 Parks and Wildlife Commission of the Northern Territory 5 004 5 004 Territory Wildlife Parks 677 677 Department of Sport and Recreation 1 792 2 974 Department of Arts and Museums 2 847 2 847
TOTAL BUDGET SECTOR REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 202 288 211 155
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Program Details by Agency
Program Details by Agency 19 2015-16 Budget Auditor-General’s Office Program $000
CAPITAL WORKS REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 2
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 2
Northern Territory Electoral Commission Program $000 CAPITAL WORKS REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 6
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 6
Ombudsman’s Office Program $000 CAPITAL WORKS REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 4
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 4
20 Program Details by Agency The Infrastructure Program Department of the Chief Minister Program $000 CAPITAL WORKS 952 GRANTS 730 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 880
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 2 562
Capital works Revoted works from 2014-15 91 Minor new works 8 Central Australia Alice Plaza fitout, as part of stage 2 of the Alice Springs office accommodation plan 83 New works in 2015-16 861 Minor new works 861 Total capital works 952
Grants Showground upgrades across the Territory 730 Total grants 730 Total repairs and maintenance 880
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 2 562
Department of the Legislative Assembly Program $000 CAPITAL WORKS 305 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 2 000
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 2 305
Capital works
Revoted works from 2014-15 27 Minor new works 27
New works in 2015-16 278 Minor new works 278 Total capital works 305 Total repairs and maintenance 2 000
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 2 305
Program Details by Agency 21 2015-16 Budget Tourism NT Program $000 CAPITAL WORKS 53 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 12
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 65
Capital works
Revoted works from 2014-15 7 Minor new works 7
New works in 2015-16 46 Minor new works 46 Total capital works 53 Total repairs and maintenance 12
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 65
22 Program Details by Agency The Infrastructure Program Darwin Port Corporation Program $000 CAPITAL WORKS 11 468 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 2 063
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 13 531
Capital works
Revoted works from 2014-15 6 370 Palmerston and Litchfield East Arm Wharf Environmental and safety upgrades to enclose the existing incline conveyor, belt 1 041 washing system and bulk ore belly trays Provide a purpose-built wash down area to capture and channel contaminants into a 526 treatment area to prevent them from entering the harbour and surrounds Reclaim land behind the bulk loading facility to create hardstand 935 Marine Supply Base – completion of associated land‑side operational works 1 939 Darwin Provide a pontoon at Fort Hill Wharf to improve safety access to pilot and cruise vessels 1 929
New works in 2015-16 5 098 Minor new works 2 098 Palmerston and Litchfield East Arm Wharf – defence fuelling facility 3 000 Total capital works 11 468 Total repairs and maintenance 2 063
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 13 531
Program Details by Agency 23 2015-16 Budget Land Development Corporation Program $000 CAPITAL WORKS 31 636 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 355 INFRASTRUCTURE-RELATED 500
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 32 491
Capital works
Revoted works from 2014-15 22 036 Minor new works 485 Top End Rural Tiwi Islands land development – facilitate development of agriculture, aquaculture, 550 industrial and tourism industries on the Tiwi Islands Palmerston and Litchfield Common user area – provide additional hardstand and surfacing works to allow for the 381 expansion of the common user area Construct a multi-user barge ramp facility in East Arm1 232 Darwin Business Park Provide general infrastructure headworks 1 330 Subdivision works and associated services to create 14 strategically located industrial 9 080 blocks including three lots along Muramats Road Undertake engineering, investigation and environmental studies to allow for further 2 013 subdivisions Middle Arm – development of commercial and industrial land for downstream gas 388 processing, extractive industries and commercial support industries Wishart Road development – headworks for the Transport Industry Precinct 7 577
New works in 2015-16 9 600 Minor new works 200 Central Australia Development of approximately 24 heavy industry lots in the Brewer Estate to support the 3 000 natural gas, oil and ancillary industries in Central Australia Palmerston and Litchfield Middle Arm Industrial Precinct – provision of intersections onto Channel Island Road, 3 200 access roads and services for the release of industrial land for gas‑related industrial development Wishart Road development – extension of roads and services to release stage 2 of the 3 200 Transport Industry Precinct Total capital works 31 636 Total repairs and maintenance 355 (continued)
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Program $000
Infrastructure-related Asset planning studies – strategic asset planning studies for land development 500 Total infrastructure-related 500
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 32 491
1 Commonwealth funding provided for this project.
Department of Primary Industry and Fisheries Program $000 CAPITAL WORKS 7 884 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 4 138
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 12 022
Capital works
Revoted works from 2014-15 49 Minor new works 49 New works in 2015-16 7 835 Minor new works 1 335 Top End Rural Dundee Beach boat ramp 4 500 Shady Camp boat ramp 2 000 Total capital works 7 884 Total repairs and maintenance 4 138
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 12 022
Program Details by Agency 25 2015-16 Budget Department of Land Resource Management Program $000 CAPITAL WORKS 850 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 1 071
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 1 921
Capital works
Revoted works from 2014-15 547 Minor new works 47 Top End Rural Mary River floodplain protection – construct barrages 500
New works in 2015-16 303 Minor new works 303 Total capital works 850 Total repairs and maintenance 1 071
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 1 921
Office of the Commissioner for Public Employment Program $000 CAPITAL WORKS REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 10
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 10
Department of Treasury and Finance Program $000 CAPITAL WORKS REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 19
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 19
26 Program Details by Agency The Infrastructure Program Department of Lands, Planning and the Environment Program $000 CAPITAL WORKS 131 899 GRANTS 900 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 7 773 INFRASTRUCTURE-RELATED 4 065
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 144 637
Capital works
Revoted works from 2014-15 59 976 Minor new works 1 042 Central Australia Construction of headworks and subdivision works to support the release of residential land 2 500 in Ti Tree, Kilgariff and Larapinta Valley Barkly Construction of subdivision works to support the release of 21 residential lots in Peko Road 3 500 and 12 industrial lots in Udall Road, Tennant Creek Katherine Construction of headworks and subdivision works to support the release of residential land 10 800 in Katherine East stage 2, Kalkarindji, Mataranka and Timber Creek Top End Rural Infrastructure in Pine Creek to facilitate the release of industrial and residential land 2 800 Palmerston and Litchfield Construction of headworks to support the Palmerston Regional Hospital 7 000 Construction of headworks to support the release of final stages of land at Palmerston East 8 900 including Zuccoli Drainage upgrades in the rural area and upgrade of headworks infrastructure in 3 500 Humpty Doo to support development Middle Arm Industrial Precinct – water supply construction works, stage 2 7 546 Darwin Berrimah Farm – facilitate the release of land for residential and commercial development 4 000 Darwin Waterfront – preparatory works and environmental and remediation work including 1 386 site investigation, realignment of Navy fuel line and site decontamination Esplanade Boardwalk – foreshore boardwalk along the base of the Darwin City Esplanade 4 910 Jervois Park coastline reform and protection works to prevent further coastline retreats 1 300 Stokes Hill Wharf restoration 792
New works in 2015-16 71 923 Minor new works 4 823 Central Australia Construction of a connector road linking Albrecht Drive and Mparntwe Drive to support the 4 500 development of residential and community‑purpose land (continued)
Program Details by Agency 27 2015-16 Budget
Program $000 Construction of an elevated water tank to support the future release of up to 1800 3 000 residential lots in Kilgariff Katherine Construction of subdivision works to support the release of 35 residential lots in Borroloola 3 500 Palmerston and Litchfield Construction of a sewer rising main and sewer pump station to support the development of 4 500 the Howard Springs Rural Activity Centre Darwin Construction of a covered structure on the sea wall from the Cruise Ship Terminal to the 1 200 pontoon walkway leading to the Waterfront Construction of an additional pontoon adjacent to the Stokes Hill Wharf to support harbour 2 000 cruise operators Construction of headworks to support the release and development of infill Crown land 4 000 sites Darwin Waterfront stage 2 redevelopment – environmental and remediation work including 2 000 site investigation, realignment of Navy fuel line and site decontamination Across Regions Construction of infrastructure to mitigate flooding across the Territory 42 400 Total capital works 131 899
Grants Goyder’s Park stage 1 – beautification of undeveloped land adjacent to the Cruise Ship 900 Terminal Total grants 900 Total repairs and maintenance 7 773
Infrastructure-related Planning and Land Development Fund – central coordination of strategic planning 4 065 investigations and studies, strategic asset planning for major land and infrastructure developments, development of master plans and land development, and ancillary studies and consultancy costs Total infrastructure-related 4 065
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 144 637
28 Program Details by Agency The Infrastructure Program Department of Mines and Energy Program $000 CAPITAL WORKS 200 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 220
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 420
Capital works
Revoted works from 2014-15 22 Minor new works 22
New works in 2015-16 178 Minor new works 178 Total capital works 200 Total repairs and maintenance 220
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 420
Department of the Attorney-General and Justice Program $000 CAPITAL WORKS 2 372 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 2 363
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 4 735
Capital works
Revoted works from 2014-15 1 037 Minor new works 495 Darwin Establish a stand-alone Youth Justice Court in Darwin through refurbishing existing 542 Government premises New works in 2015-16 1 335 Minor new works 755 Darwin Darwin Supreme Court conversion works 580 Total capital works 2 372 Total repairs and maintenance 2 363
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 4 735
Program Details by Agency 29 2015-16 Budget Department of Children and Families Program $000 CAPITAL WORKS 200 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 409
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 609
Capital works
Revoted works from 2014-15 11 Minor new works 11 New works in 2015-16 189 Minor new works 189 Total capital works 200 Total repairs and maintenance 409
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 609
Department of Health Program $000 CAPITAL WORKS 10 480 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 1 554
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 12 034
Capital works
Revoted works from 2014-15 1 500 Across regions New and expanded alcohol rehabilitation beds and facilities in Berrimah and 1 500 Tennant Creek New works in 2015-16 8 980 Minor new works 1 380 Katherine Relocate the ambulance centre in Katherine out of the flood zone 7 600 Total capital works 10 480 Total repairs and maintenance 1 554
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 12 034
30 Program Details by Agency The Infrastructure Program Top End Health Service Program $000 CAPITAL WORKS 140 865 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 19 830
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 160 695
Capital works
Revoted works from 2014-15 67 070 Minor new works 1 977 Katherine Construct a new remote health centre at Ngukurr1 5 169 Construct a new remote health centre at Robinson River1 5 146 Katherine Hospital – replace emergency department airconditioning plant 300 East Arnhem Construct a new remote health centre at Galiwin’ku1 5 310 Construct a new remote health centre at Numbulwar1 6 049 Gove District Hospital Cooling tower 554 Fire remediation works for the staff accommodation block 2 500 Upgrade the emergency department1 12 589 Top End Rural Replace airconditioning systems – Minjilang Health Centre 48 Replace airconditioning systems – Wurrumiyanga Health Centre 239 Palmerston and Litchfield Planning and construction works for the Palmerston Regional Hospital 3 482 Darwin Royal Darwin Hospital Complete upgrade of the fire detection system in the main ward block 627 Complete works on the patient accommodation complex1 803 Refurbish paediatric wards to improve paediatric services1 8 900 Remedial repair of spalling concrete on the main ward block to ensure the structural 3 150 integrity remains sound and increase the life of the facility Upgrade asbestos fire mains with new pipework that meets Australian standards 2 200 Upgrade fire doors and frames to meet Australian standards 1 100 Upgrade negative pressure rooms to accommodate patients with infectious airborne 6 400 diseases Upgrades to increase the number of beds in the emergency department and short stay 527 unit and provide an additional two operating theatres1 (continued)
Program Details by Agency 31 2015-16 Budget
Program $000 New works in 2015-16 73 795 Minor new works 1 045 East Arnhem Gove District Hospital – fire remediation works 2 500 Palmerston and Litchfield Construct the Palmerston Regional Hospital2 25 000 Darwin Royal Darwin Hospital Staged refurbishment of the main tower building, including outpatients clinics, allied 40 000 health and public access areas such as the hospital courtyard, entrance and foyer. Scope of works includes an upgrade of the airconditioning system Further refurbishment of paediatric wards to improve paediatric services 4 000 Refurbish existing bathroom facilities to create a large open area of combined toilet and 750 shower Scoping study for construction of an Ambulatory Care Centre to centralise specialist 500 outpatient clinics into one purpose‑built facility Total capital works 140 865 Total repairs and maintenance 19 830
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 160 695
1 Commonwealth funding provided for these projects. 2 Joint funding between the Territory and Commonwealth governments.
32 Program Details by Agency The Infrastructure Program Central Australia Health Service Program $000 CAPITAL WORKS 44 139 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 3 350
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 47 489
Capital works
Revoted works from 2014-15 42 054 Minor new works 590 Central Australia Alice Springs Hospital Fire protection, airconditioning and remediation 21 481 Multidisciplinary teaching and training facility1 4 685 Remediation and upgrade of operating theatres and wards 4 800 Upgrade emergency power, water reticulation and electrical systems 3 254 Construct a new remote health centre at Ntaria1 328 Upgrade the health centre at Kaltukatjara1 1 333 Upgrade the health centre at Papunya1 584 Upgrade the health centre at Titjikala1 1 700 Barkly Construct a new remote health centre at Canteen Creek1 1 371 Construct a new remote health centre at Elliot1 1 928
New works in 2015-16 2 085 Minor new works 2 085 Total capital works 44 139 Total repairs and maintenance 3 350
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 47 489
1 Commonwealth funding provided for these projects.
Program Details by Agency 33 2015-16 Budget Department of Correctional Services Program $000 CAPITAL WORKS 5 355 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 2 467
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 7 822
Capital works
Revoted works from 2014-15 3 950 Minor new works 63 Palmerston and Litchfield Darwin Correctional Precinct – completion of access road 3 887
New works in 2015-16 1 405 Minor new works 1 405 Total capital works 5 355 Total repairs and maintenance 2 467
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 7 822
Department of Business Program $000 CAPITAL WORKS 165 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 774
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 939
Capital works
New works in 2015-16 165 Minor new works 165 Total capital works 165 Total repairs and maintenance 774
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 939
34 Program Details by Agency The Infrastructure Program Department of Corporate and Information Services Program $000 CAPITAL WORKS 12 665 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 330
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 12 995
Capital works
Revoted works from 2014-15 10 500 Central Australia Increased courts capacity in Alice Springs 3 000 Darwin Charles Darwin Centre fitout 5 000 Make-good works in existing non-government organisation leases 100 Refurbishment of Darwin Plaza to rationalise office space for the Department of Business 2 400
New works in 2015-16 2 165 Minor new works 165 Darwin NT Archives building fitout 2 000 Total capital works 12 665 Total repairs and maintenance 330
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 12 995
NT Fleet Program $000 CAPITAL WORKS 30
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 30
Capital works
New works in 2015-16 30 Minor new works 30 Total capital works 30
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 30
Program Details by Agency 35 2015-16 Budget Data Centre Services Program $000 CAPITAL WORKS 100
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 100
Capital works
New works in 2015-16 100 Minor new works 100 Total capital works 100
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 100
36 Program Details by Agency The Infrastructure Program Northern Territory Police, Fire and Emergency Services Program $000 CAPITAL WORKS 7 842 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 8 373
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 16 215
Capital works
Revoted works from 2014-15 6 033 Minor new works 380 Central Australia Expansion of police facilities in Alice Springs 496 Yuendumu Police Station – construct a multipurpose police station, residential housing and 528 visiting officer quarters1 Barkly Arlparra Police Station – construct a multipurpose police station, residential housing and 883 visiting officer quarters, communications tower and storage sheds for police, firefighting and emergency services equipment1 Katherine Epenarra police overnight facilities1 539 Darwin Peter McAulay Centre – expand and reconfigure the Joint Emergency Services 1 007 Communications Centre to a modern call‑taking and CCTV-monitoring operational environment Peter McAulay Centre – stage 1, old Watch House refurbishment 400 Across regions Mt Liebig, Areyonga and Robinson River police overnight facilities1 1 800
New works in 2015-16 1 809 Minor new works 1 809 Total capital works 7 842 Total repairs and maintenance 8 373
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 16 215
1 Commonwealth funding provided for these projects.
Program Details by Agency 37 2015-16 Budget Department of Education Program $000 CAPITAL WORKS 119 303 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 33 088
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 152 391
Capital works
Revoted works from 2014-15 71 863 Minor new works 2 130 Central Australia Construct a childcare centre on the school site at Ntaria1 1 175 Barkly Alekarenge School – new building to support nutrition and home economics programs 700 Katherine A new childcare facility to cater for 25 places to be constructed on the Kalkaringi School 1 000 site1 Borroloola School – two flexible-use classrooms and refurbishment of the training and 350 library buildings Borroloola Trade Training Centre – new training facility to provide for vocational education 1 337 and training (VET) programs1 East Arnhem East Arnhem Trade Training Centre – construct training facilities at Nhulunbuy including a 2 980 classroom and visiting officers quarters for VET programs1 New boarding facility at Nhulunbuy to cater for 40 remote Indigenous students2 19 891 Top End Rural Maningrida School – three flexible-use classrooms and ablutions 600 Palmerston and Litchfield Batchelor Outdoor Education Centre redevelopment – new camp kitchen and indoor 200 activity centre Rosebery Preschool – extend the preschool facility to provide additional places 400 Darwin A new Henbury school to cater for 120 middle and senior years students with special 30 500 needs Northern Territory Open Education Centre – new innovative teaching and learning facility 10 600 at Darwin High School, including front entry to the campus3
New works in 2015-16 47 440 Minor new works 9 470 Central Australia A new facility located on the Larapinta Primary School site to provide integrated child and 5 500 family services, including preschool, long day care for 70 places, outside school hours care and vacation care, combined with targeted family support services A new preschool on the Braitling Primary School site to replace the Teppa Hill Preschool 4 030 (continued)
38 Program Details by Agency The Infrastructure Program
Program $000 Katherine A new administration facility at Kintore Street School to complete the final stage of the 2 650 special school redevelopment and expansion Palmerston and Litchfield Increase Bees Creek Preschool capacity to meet demand growth 1 320 Stage 1 works to construct a new preschool and primary school for children with special 21 350 needs in Palmerston. Stage 1 will cater for up to 84 students Darwin Enclose the assembly area at Anula Primary School to enable a tempered air system to 1 000 provide for all weather and multipurpose use Refurbishment works to redevelop the access, entry and teaching and learning spaces at 2 120 Wulagi Primary School Total capital works 119 303 Total repairs and maintenance 33 088
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 152 391
1 Commonwealth funding provided for these projects. 2 Joint funding between the Territory and Commonwealth governments. 3 Joint funding between the Territory Government and INPEX.
Program Details by Agency 39 2015-16 Budget Department of Transport Program $000 CAPITAL WORKS 496 102 GRANTS 10 000 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 78 524 INFRASTRUCTURE-RELATED 2 500
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 587 126
Capital works
Revoted works from 2014-15 227 405 Transport assets – revoted works 9 112 Minor new works 1 643 Central Australia Upgrade and seal existing airstrip at Kaltukatjara 1 993 Upgrade and seal existing airstrip at Utopia 1 200 Barkly Canteen Creek airstrip upgrade 700 Katherine Upgrade and seal existing airstrip at Yarralin 2 500 Top End Rural Transport access – Maningrida 1 076
National network – revoted works 32 451 Minor new works 368 Central Australia Construct a grade‑separated overpass on Stuart Highway over the railway south of 7 027 Alice Springs1 Katherine Continue flood immunity improvements on selected sections of the Territory national network1 718 Northern Territory Road Package – flood immunity Victoria Highway1 9 900 Stuart Highway heavy vehicle diversion around Katherine CBD – planning work to 1 175 determine ultimate corridor for heavy vehicle diversion, consistent with land use objectives in the broader Katherine area1 Palmerston and Litchfield Complete the Tiger Brennan Drive extension including the Berrimah Road rail overpass2 963 Across regions Safety and fatigue management as part of the Northern Territory Road Package1 5 300 Strengthening and widening as part of the Northern Territory Road Package1 7 000 Territory roads – revoted works 185 842 Minor new works 641 (continued)
40 Program Details by Agency The Infrastructure Program
Program $000 Central Australia Heavy Vehicle Package – upgrade or construct truck parking bays on the Lasseter, Plenty 321 and the Tanami Highways2 Improve Outback Way roads – upgrade and seal various sections of the Plenty Highway 2 330 and Tjukururu Road2 Red Centre Way – complete the seal on Namatjira Drive 526 Strategic economic development roads – sealing selected sections of Tanami Road 5 058 Stuart Highway urban landscaping including planting and hard landscaping from Herbert 1 448 Heritage Drive to the Motor Vehicle Registry Tanami Road – continue to upgrade and seal targeted sections to improve accessibility 173 and reduce access disruption to communities Upgrade the Larapinta Drive/Lovegrove Drive intersection in Alice Springs 3 000 Katherine Seal selected sections of the Lajamanu access road between Kalkarindji and Lajamanu 2 142 Upgrade various Katherine rural roads to support agribusiness including various roads in 1 250 the Edith Farms, Emungalan and Florina areas, and bridging at Leight Creek East Arnhem Central Arnhem Road – stream crossing upgrades at Goyder River and Badalngarrmirri 3 704 (Donydji) River and targeted pavement upgrades2 Provide passing opportunities on the Central Arnhem Road 662 Top End Rural Community, beef and mining roads – Port Keats Road 612 Strategic economic development roads Concept studies to review options for the future upgrading of the Adelaide River 500 floodplain on Arnhem Highway Improving the flood immunity of Port Keats Road at Saddle Rail and Yellow Creek 19 000 crossings Planning and design work to upgrade Pickertaramoor Road to a sealed road 1 200 Upgrade Leviathan Creek crossing on Fog Bay Road including constructing a new bridge 3 679 and associated approaches, and drainage works Palmerston and Litchfield Duplicate Roystonea Avenue between Temple Terrace and Gurd Street including 4 000 intersection upgrades Jenkins Road – upgrade and seal, stage 2 104 Seal selected section of the Litchfield Park Road 1 750 Darwin Duplication of Tiger Brennan Drive from Berrimah Road to Woolner Road2 60 909 Urban roads landscaping on selected roads 1 500 Across regions Black Spot Program for road safety projects at targeted locations on Territory and local 1 572 government roads1 Construction of cycle paths along Henry Wrigley Drive and Lambrick Avenue 1 355 (continued)
Program Details by Agency 41 2015-16 Budget
Program $000 Heavy Vehicle Package 570 Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program – Carpentaria Highway and Roper 2 410 Highway works2 Road safety and traffic management improvements on urban arterials 2 309 Strengthen and widen selected sections of the Territory rural arterial road network 2 000 Strengthen pavement on secondary and local roads 3 253 Strengthen selected pavements on urban arterials 2 003 Upgrade targeted sections on selected secondary local roads 400 Urban roads landscaping on selected roads 1 461 Works to commence on six priority projects on the regional road network as part of the 54 000 Regional Roads Productivity Package: Port Keats Road, Santa Teresa Road, Roper Highway, Buntine Highway, Central Arnhem Road and Arnhem Link Road2
New works in 2015-16 268 697 Transport assets – new works 14 597 Minor new works 7 397 Central Australia Construction of a new off-street school bus interchange in Alice Springs 1 500 East Arnhem Transport access – Galiwin’ku and Ramingining 2 000 Transport access – Gapuwiyak 2 000 Top End Rural Review options for the redevelopment of the Mandorah Jetty 450 Transport access – Maningrida 1 000 Palmerston and Litchfield Master planning for commercial aviation in the Top End 250
National network – new works 33 478 Minor new works 2 978 Central Australia Upgrades to improve safety on the Stuart Highway near Willowra and Barrow Creek, 2 500 including shoulder and seal widening, delineation and guard rails Katherine Concept planning, clearances and detailed design for the two bridges over Little Horse 1 000 and Big Horse creeks on the Victoria Highway2 Across regions Safety and fatigue management as part of the Northern Territory Road Package1 7 000 Strengthening and widening as part of the Northern Territory Road Package1 20 000
Territory roads – new works 220 622 Minor new works 6 702 (continued)
42 Program Details by Agency The Infrastructure Program
Program $000 Central Australia Complete the sealing of the Mereenie Inner Loop of the Red Centre Way tourist drive 25 000 Improve Outback Way roads – upgrade and seal various sections of the Plenty Highway 32 000 and Tjukururu Road2 Sadadeen Road bypass – review options to deliver high-level flood immunity access to 7 500 Mount Johns Valley Upgrade and sealing of targeted sections on Tanami Road 7 000 Barkly Strengthening six bridges on the Tablelands Highway 12 500 Katherine Seal selected sections of the Lajamanu access road between Kalkarindji and Lajamanu 2 500 Upgrade and seal selected sections of the Roper Highway between Fizzer Creek and 4 000 Ngukurr Upgrade the Robinson and Calvert stream crossings on Wollogorang Road to improve 5 000 flood immunity and road safety Top End Rural Upgrade Kambolgie Creek crossing on Gimbat Road in Kakadu to improve flood immunity 3 000 Palmerston and Litchfield Complete the sealing of Litchfield Park Road 15 000 Construct a new high‑level bridge over the Lower Finniss River 13 500 Construct a new section of Roystonea Avenue from Lambrick Avenue to Owston Avenue 4 000 Darwin Duplicate Vanderlin Drive from the Leanyer Recreation Park to the McMillans Road 11 500 roundabout Strengthen and resurface ageing pavements on the urban arterial road network 5 000 Urban roads landscaping on selected roads 1 500 Across regions Black Spot Program for road safety projects at targeted locations on Territory and local 2 670 government roads1 Continuing works on six priority projects on the regional road network as part of the 27 450 Regional Roads Productivity Package: Port Keats Road, Santa Teresa Road, Roper Highway, Buntine Highway, Central Arnhem Road and Arnhem Link Road2 Extension of the existing Stuart Highway cycle path south of Alice Springs to the new 500 suburb of Kilgariff Funding to support community initiatives on local roads 4 000 Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program – Carpentaria Highway and Roper 7 700 Highway works2 Road safety and traffic management improvements on urban arterials 4 000 Roads to Recovery Program within the Territory on targeted local roads1 4 600 Strengthen and widen pavement on secondary and local roads 4 000 Strengthen and widen selected sections of the Territory rural arterial road network 10 000 Total capital works 496 102 (continued)
Program Details by Agency 43 2015-16 Budget
Program $000
Grants Regional Economic Infrastructure Fund 10 000 Total grants 10 000
Repairs and maintenance Transport assets 5 337 National network 16 767 Territory roads 56 420 Total repairs and maintenance 78 524
Infrastructure-related Strategic transport infrastructure planning studies for the transport network and services 2 500 across the Territory including the rail connection from Mt Isa to Tennant Creek; Stuart Highway duplication through Heavitree Gap; planning and design of selected Darwin City Master Plan concepts and other key transport infrastructure, transport services policy and investment strategies Total infrastructure-related 2 500
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 587 126
1 Commonwealth funding provided for these projects. 2 Joint funding between the Territory and Commonwealth governments.
44 Program Details by Agency The Infrastructure Program Department of Infrastructure Program $000 CAPITAL WORKS 30 568 GRANTS 2 722 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 2 543 INFRASTRUCTURE-RELATED 180
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 36 013
Capital works
Revoted works from 2014-15 15 568 Darwin Upgrade existing cyclone shelter in the northern suburbs 568 Across regions Rectification works across agencies as a result of cyclones Lam and Nathan 15 000
New works in 2015-16 15 000 Across regions Rectification works across agencies as a result of cyclones Lam and Nathan 15 000 Total capital works 30 568
Grants Alice Springs Youth Centre upgrade and development stages 3 and 4 2 722 Total grants 2 722 Total repairs and maintenance 2 543
Infrastructure-related Preliminary evaluation briefs, and research and development projects as required; post 180 occupancy evaluations for selected major projects; and consultancy costs that are not specific to an asset and are required to be expensed Total infrastructure-related 180
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 36 013
Program Details by Agency 45 2015-16 Budget Department of Local Government and Community Services Program $000 CAPITAL WORKS 300 GRANTS 38 403 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 29
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 38 732
Capital works New works in 2015-16 300 Minor new works 300 Total capital works 300
Grants Essential services to outstations 4 000 Indigenous essential services 17 628 Remote infrastructure 999 Repairs and maintenance – Indigenous essential services 15 776 Total grants 38 403 Total repairs and maintenance 29
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 38 732
Aboriginal Areas Protection Authority Program $000 CAPITAL WORKS REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 4
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 4
46 Program Details by Agency The Infrastructure Program Department of Housing Program $000 CAPITAL WORKS 264 474 GRANTS 38 145 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 27 462
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 330 081
Capital works
Revoted works from 2014-15 133 752 Public housing – revoted works 12 012 Across Regions Construct new dwellings across all regions 7 854 Refurbish existing unit complexes across all regions 4 158 Government employee housing – revoted works 16 788 Across regions Additional teacher housing in remote locations1 2 881 Construct additional housing in remote locations 8 022 Housing rectification works associated with cyclones Lam and Nathan 1 000 Land servicing in remote locations 1 885 Upgrade existing dwellings in remote locations 3 000 Indigenous housing and infrastructure – revoted works 104 808 Across regions Remote Indigenous housing2 93 308 Remote Indigenous housing – cyclone rectification works 11 500 Other – revoted works 144 Minor new works 144
New works in 2015-16 130 722 Public housing – new works 13 441 Minor new works 10 441 Across regions Refurbish existing unit complexes across all regions 3 000 Government employee housing – new works 14 553 Minor new works 3 086 Across regions Additional teacher housing in remote locations1 4 467 Construct additional housing in remote locations 3 000 Housing rectification works associated with cyclones Lam and Nathan 1 000 Land servicing in remote locations 1 000 (continued)
Program Details by Agency 47 2015-16 Budget
Program $000 Upgrade existing dwellings in remote locations 2 000 Indigenous housing and infrastructure – new works 102 557 Across regions Remote Indigenous housing2 53 557 Remote Indigenous housing – cyclone rectification works 49 000 Other – new works 171 Minor new works 171 Total capital works 264 474
Grants Repairs and maintenance – Indigenous housing 38 145 Total grants 38 145
Repairs and maintenance Public housing 22 323 Government employee housing 5 000 Office accommodation 139 Total repairs and maintenance 27 462
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 330 081
1 Commonwealth funding provided for these projects. 2 Joint funding between the Territory and Commonwealth governments.
48 Program Details by Agency The Infrastructure Program Parks and Wildlife Commission of the Northern Territory Program $000 CAPITAL WORKS 28 366 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 5 004
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 33 370
Capital works
Revoted works from 2014-15 3 168 Minor new works 668 Central Australia Upgrade walkways and signage across Alice Springs to enhance tourism amenity 2 500
New works in 2015-16 25 198 Minor new works 4 088 Palmerston and Litchfield Upgrade and redevelopment of day use areas, car parks, camping grounds and walking 10 430 tracks throughout Litchfield National Park, in particular at Buley Rockhole, Florence Falls, Tjaynera Falls, Tolmer Falls, and the termite mounds Darwin Provision of increased visitor amenity through the upgrade of car parks, installation of 10 680 toilet facilities, increased picnic areas, and upgrading interpretive signage throughout the Casuarina Coastal Reserve, in particular at Dripstone cliffs, Dripstone Park, Rapid Creek, Lee Point, Buffalo Creek and Free Beach carpark Total capital works 28 366 Total repairs and maintenance 5 004
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 33 370
Program Details by Agency 49 2015-16 Budget Territory Wildlife Parks Program $000 CAPITAL WORKS 761 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 677
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 1 438
Capital works
Revoted works from 2014-15 63 Minor new works 63
New works in 2015-16 698 Minor new works 698 Total capital works 761 Total repairs and maintenance 677
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 1 438
50 Program Details by Agency The Infrastructure Program Department of Sport and Recreation Program $000 CAPITAL WORKS 44 790 GRANTS 9 500 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 2 974
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 57 264
Capital works
Revoted works from 2014-15 4 462 Minor new works 102 Darwin Hidden Valley Motor Sports Complex (HVMSC) – upgrade sewerage, toilets and drainage 3 770 to ensure the complex maintains infrastructure standards appropriate for the conduct of national events Leanyer Recreation Park – upgrades to the lake floor to improve visibility and to the 590 cascades to improve supervision for lifeguards, as well as a redesign to include additional water play features
New works in 2015-16 40 328 Minor new works 678 Central Australia Athletics track and field facility in Alice Springs 2 000 Upgrade netball facilities in Alice Springs 2 000 Darwin Darwin Hidden Valley master plan 400 Expanded facilities and seating capacity at Richardson Park capable of hosting rugby 20 000 league, rugby union and soccer Across regions Motor sports upgrades Infrastructure upgrades for the Alice Springs Speedway and go-karts 1 850 Install public WiFi at HVMSC 100 Lighting for the pit area at HVMSC 1 000 Permanent airconditioned, glass-fronted structure on the southern end of the pit garages 2 000 at HVMSC including seating, bar and kiosk, and VIP area Provide air fences to improve safety for riders at HVMSC 200 Provide track and facility lighting at the Top End Motor Cross Club 250 Remove, replace and compact new Darwin Speedway race surface at HVMSC 750 Replacement of antiquated infrastructure at Katherine Motor Sports Complex 1 000 Replacement of the existing Central Australian Drag Racing Association track surface 1 000 and extension of the track to a 1/4 mile Stage 1 replacement of existing water mains and system throughout HVMSC 4 000 Upgrade to facilities at Tennant Creek Speedway 500 Sports master plans across the Territory 600 (continued)
Program Details by Agency 51 2015-16 Budget
Program $000 Upgrade sports ovals in remote communities 2 000 Total capital works 44 790
Grants Darwin Velodrome 1 500 Regional Tennis Centre 8 000 Total grants 9 500 Total repairs and maintenance 2 974
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 57 264
Department of Arts and Museums Program $000 CAPITAL WORKS 20 667 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 2 847
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 23 514
Capital works
Revoted works from 2014-15 50 Minor new works 50
New works in 2015-16 20 617 Minor new works 990 Darwin Redevelopment of the Chan Building into a dedicated visual art gallery1 18 300 Staged upgrade and replacement of heating, ventilating and air conditioning system at the 1 327 Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory Total capital works 20 667 Total repairs and maintenance 2 847
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 23 514
1 Joint funding between the Territory Government and external sources.
52 Program Details by Agency The Infrastructure Program
Committal Target Dates for Major Capital Projects
Committal Target Dates 53 2015-16 Budget 2015-16 Committal Target Dates for Major Capital Projects Quarter/Agency/Project Program $000 1st Quarter, commencing July 2015
Land Development Corporation Development of approximately 24 heavy industry lots in the Brewer Estate to support the 3 000 natural gas, oil and ancillary industries in Central Australia Middle Arm Industrial Precinct – provision of intersections onto Channel Island Road, 3 200 access roads and services for the release of industrial land for gas‑related industrial development Wishart Road development – extension of roads and services to release stage 2 of the 3 200 Transport Industry Precinct
Department of Lands, Planning and the Environment Construction of a covered structure on the sea wall from the Cruise Ship Terminal to the 1 200 pontoon walkway leading to the Waterfront Construction of an additional pontoon adjacent to the Stokes Hill Wharf to support harbour 2 000 cruise operators
Top End Health Service Construct the Palmerston Regional Hospital 25 000 Royal Darwin Hospital – further refurbishment of paediatric wards to improve paediatric 4 000 services
Department of Education Stage 1 works to construct a new preschool and primary school for children with special 21 350 needs in Palmerston. Stage 1 will cater for up to 84 students
Department of Transport Black Spot Program for road safety projects at targeted locations on Territory and local 2 670 government roads Complete the sealing of Litchfield Park Road 15 000 Complete the sealing of the Mereenie Inner Loop of the Red Centre Way tourist drive 25 000 Continuing works on six priority projects on the regional road network as part of the 27 450 Regional Roads Productivity Package: Port Keats Road, Santa Teresa Road, Roper Highway, Buntine Highway, Central Arnhem Road and Arnhem Link Road Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program – Carpentaria Highway and Roper 7 700 Highway works Improve Outback Way roads – upgrade and seal various sections of the Plenty Highway 32 000 and Tjukururu Road Road safety and traffic management improvements on urban arterials 4 000 Roads to Recovery Program within the Territory on targeted local roads 4 600 Safety and fatigue management as part of the Northern Territory Road Package 7 000 Strengthen and resurface ageing pavements on the urban arterial road network 5 000 Strengthen and widen pavement on secondary and local roads 4 000 Strengthen and widen selected sections of the Territory rural arterial road network 10 000 (continued)
54 Committal Target Dates The Infrastructure Program
Quarter/Agency/Project Program $000 Strengthening and widening as part of the Northern Territory Road Package 20 000 Transport access – Maningrida 1 000
Department of Infrastructure Rectification works across agencies as a result of cyclones Lam and Nathan 15 000
Department of Housing Government employee housing rectification works associated with cyclones Lam and 1 000 Nathan Remote Indigenous housing 53 557 Remote Indigenous housing – cyclone rectification works 49 000
Department of Sport and Recreation Expanded facilities and seating capacity at Richardson Park capable of hosting rugby 20 000 league, rugby union and soccer
Department of Arts and Museums Staged upgrade and replacement of heating, ventilating and airconditioning system at the 1 327 Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
2nd Quarter, commencing October 2015
Darwin Port Corporation East Arm Wharf – defence fuelling facility 3 000
Department of Lands, Planning and the Environment Construction of infrastructure to mitigate flooding across the Territory 42 400 Construction of subdivision works to support the release of 35 residential lots in Borroloola 3 500
Top End Health Service Gove District Hospital – fire remediation works 2 500 Royal Darwin Hospital – staged refurbishment of the main tower building, including 40 000 outpatients clinics, allied health and public access areas such as the hospital courtyard, entrance and foyer. Scope of works includes an upgrade of the airconditioning system
Department of Education A new administration facility at Kintore Street School to complete the final stage of the 2 650 special school redevelopment and expansion A new facility located on the Larapinta Primary School site to provide integrated child and 5 500 family services, including preschool, long day care for 70 places, outside school hours care and vacation care, combined with targeted family support services A new preschool on the Braitling Primary School site to replace the Teppa Hill Preschool 4 030
Department of Transport Sadadeen Road bypass – review options to deliver high-level flood immunity access to 7 500 Mount Johns Valley Upgrade and sealing of targeted sections on Tanami Road 7 000 (continued)
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Quarter/Agency/Project Program $000 Upgrades to improve safety on the Stuart Highway near Willowra and Barrow Creek, 2 500 including shoulder and seal widening, delineation and guard rails
Department of Housing Construct additional government employee housing in remote locations 3 000 Government employee housing land servicing in remote locations 1 000 Refurbish existing public housing unit complexes across all regions 3 000 Upgrade existing government employee housing in remote locations 2 000
Parks and Wildlife Commission of the Northern Territory Provision of increased visitor amenity through the upgrade of car parks, installation of 10 680 toilet facilities, increased picnic areas, and upgrading interpretive signage throughout the Casuarina Coastal Reserve, in particular at Dripstone cliffs, Dripstone Park, Rapid Creek, Lee Point, Buffalo Creek, and Free Beach carpark
Department of Sport and Recreation Motor sports upgrades 12 650 Upgrade sports ovals in remote communities 2 000
3rd Quarter, commencing January 2016
Department of Lands, Planning and the Environment Construction of a connector road linking Albrecht Drive and Mparntwe Drive to support the 4 500 development of residential and community‑purpose land Construction of a sewer rising main and sewer pump station to support the development of 4 500 the Howard Springs Rural Activity Centre Construction of an elevated water tank to support the future release of up to 3 000 1800 residential lots in Kilgariff Construction of headworks to support the release and development of infill Crown land 4 000 sites
Department of Education Enclose the assembly area at Anula Primary School to enable a tempered air system to 1 000 provide for all weather and multipurpose use Refurbishment works to redevelop the access, entry, and teaching and learning spaces at 2 120 Wulagi Primary School
Department of Transport Construct a new section of Roystonea Avenue from Lambrick Avenue to Owston Avenue 4 000 Duplicate Vanderlin Drive from the Leanyer Recreation Park to the McMillans Road 11 500 roundabout Funding to support community initiatives on local roads 4 000 Transport access – Gapuwiyak 2 000
Department of Housing Additional teacher housing in remote locations 4 467
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Quarter/Agency/Project Program $000 Parks and Wildlife Commission of the Northern Territory Upgrade and redevelopment of day use areas, car parks, camping grounds and walking 10 430 tracks throughout Litchfield National Park, in particular at Buley Rockhole, Florence Falls, Tjaynera Falls, Tolmer Falls, and the termite mounds
Department of Sport and Recreation Athletics track and field facility in Alice Springs 2 000 Upgrade netball facilities in Alice Springs 2 000
4th Quarter, commencing April 2016
Department of Primary Industry and Fisheries Dundee Beach boat ramp 4 500 Shady Camp boat ramp 2 000
Department of Lands, Planning and the Environment Darwin Waterfront stage 2 redevelopment – environmental and remediation work including 2 000 site investigation, realignment of Navy fuel line and site decontamination
Department of Health Relocate the ambulance centre in Katherine out of the flood zone 7 600
Department of Corporate and Information Services NT Archives building fitout 2 000
Department of Education Increase Bees Creek Preschool capacity to meet demand growth 1 320
Department of Transport Concept planning, clearances and detailed design for the two bridges over Little Horse 1 000 and Big Horse creeks on the Victoria Highway Construct a new high‑level bridge over the Lower Finniss River 13 500 Construction of a new off-street school bus interchange in Alice Springs 1 500 Seal selected sections of the Lajamanu access road between Kalkarindji and Lajamanu 2 500 Strengthening six bridges on the Tablelands Highway 12 500 Transport access – Galiwin’ku and Ramingining 2 000 Upgrade and seal selected sections of the Roper Highway between Fizzer Creek and 4 000 Ngukurr Upgrade Kambolgie Creek crossing on Gimbat Road in Kakadu to improve flood immunity 3 000 Upgrade the Robinson and Calvert stream crossings on Wollogorang Road to improve 5 000 flood immunity and road safety Urban roads landscaping on selected roads 1 500
Department of Arts and Museums Redevelopment of the Chan Building into a dedicated visual art gallery 18 300
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58 Appendices 2015-16 Budget Appendix 1: Government Owned Corporations Program $000 CAPITAL WORKS 193 978 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 87 734 TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 281 712
Significant capital works projects1 Darwin – replace Strangways (McMinns) zone substation 25 944 Darwin River Dam – new pump station 25 130 Replace Casuarina zone substation 66KV outdoor switchyard 24 776 Strauss water treatment plant – stage 1 24 170 Palmerston – south elevated tank 15 001 Howard East Borefield – increased emergency supply capability and redundancy 12 878 Darwin – rebuild Channel Island Power Station to Hudson Creek 132KV transmission line 11 184 including Elizabeth River East Arm waste water treatment plant 5 613
1 Total project cost. Significant expenditure is anticipated in 2015‑16.
Appendix 2: Indigenous Essential Services Program $000 CAPITAL PROJECTS 22 350 Angurugu sewerage reticulation replacement, stage 1 5 950 Ali Curung – part replacement of asbestos cement sewerage system 5 000 Yuendumu – identification of alternative water source and equipping bore 3 100 Ngukurr water supply upgrade – phase 1, new water supply 3 100 Ngukurr water supply upgrade – phase 2, upgrade ground water storage 2 000 Robinson River – upgrade ground water storage 1 600
Wadeye – replace asbestos cement water mains 1 000 Numbulwar water storage replacement, stage 1 600
60 Appendix 1 and Appendix 2 The Infrastructure Program Appendix 3: Explanatory Terms Capital Grants Capital grants are provided to fund the construction or upgrade of significant assets that are owned by entities outside the budget sector (grant recipients). Works may be managed by either the grant recipient, to which the grant is provided directly, or the Department of Infrastructure, in which case grant funds are held by the agency that is providing the grant and the asset is transferred to the grant recipient on completion of construction. Capital Works Capital works are defined as building and engineering works that create an asset, as well as constructing or installing facilities and fixtures associated with, and forming an integral part of, those works. Capital works projects would typically include constructing buildings, roads and bridges, installing large airconditioning plants or lifts, upgrading or extending existing buildings, and major roadworks that upgrade existing roads. A further breakdown is provided, differentiating between major and minor new works (see definitions below). The capital works definition excludes capital items, which are capital purchases where limited construction or fabrication is required, such as equipment and vehicles. Repairs and maintenance work is also excluded as this work relates to maintaining an existing asset in a workable condition, not constructing or upgrading an asset. Capital Works Cash and Program Capital works cash is the funding expected to be spent on a project or projects in a financial year. Capital Works Program is the total amount approved to deliver a project or projects. Committal Target Date The committal target date gives an indication of the likely date that a project will commence, with design work and planning completed. It should be noted that this date is the best assessment that construction authorities are able to provide at budget time and is subject to change. It can be affected by a number of factors in the preparatory stages that can change the timeframe, such as delays in obtaining clearances, weather conditions, design modifications and consultation processes. Goods and Services Tax (GST) Program amounts shown are net of GST. Government Owned Corporation A government owned corporation is a corporatised commercial entity within the terms of the Government Owned Corporations Act and is not included in the budget sector due to its commercial nature. Territory government owned corporations include Power and Water Corporation, Territory Generation and Jacana Energy. Infrastructure Program The Infrastructure Program is the amalgamation of capital works, capital grants, repairs and maintenance, and infrastructure-related expenses. It represents the Territory Government’s total commitments to the construction and maintenance of assets across the Territory (including both Government and non‑government owned assets). Infrastructure-Related Expenses Infrastructure-related expenses are operational costs that directly relate to the Infrastructure Program. These expenses cover items such as strategic infrastructure planning and programs of low value projects that individually do not classify as assets (for example, signage and landscaping).
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Major New Works Major new works are construction projects with an estimated value greater than $500 000 that relate to improvements to or construction of a new Territory Government asset. Minor New Works Minor new works are construction projects with an estimated value of $500 000 or less that relate to improvements to or construction of a new Territory Government asset. New Works New works are those projects approved to start in the 2015‑16 financial year. Individual new works projects are recorded in this Budget Paper for projects over $500 000 (major new works) with projects of $500 000 or less (minor new works) recorded in aggregate for each agency. Repairs and Maintenance Repairs and maintenance works are undertaken to maintain existing assets in working condition. Repairs and maintenance keep an asset functioning at its current capacity and do not enhance the asset significantly or extend its useful life. This is in contrast to capital works on existing assets, which will substantially change or improve the asset through expansion or upgrade. Repairs and maintenance are operational expenses recorded by agencies. Repairs and maintenance grants may also be provided to entities outside the budget sector to enable these entities to maintain their assets. Revoted Works Revoted works are capital works initiated in previous years that are carried forward into the next year. As construction of larger projects will often span more than one year, the works that are not completed at the end of the financial year are revoted into the new budget year. These incomplete portions of projects are referred to as revoted works and are distinct from new works, which are new projects included in the Infrastructure Program in the budget year.
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