The Honourable WR Baxter, MP Minister for Roads and Ports 60 Denmark Street Kew 3101

Dear Minister,

I have pleasure in submitting to you for presentation to the Houses of Parliament the Annual Report, prepared in accordance with the Annual Reporting Act 1983, of the Roads Corporation (VIC ROADS) on its operations for the year 1 July 1991 to 30 June 1992.

The year has been very productive for VIC ROADS. It has seen many substan­ tial road projects, of great significance to the Victorian economy, come into use or progress smoothly. These include the opening of the Bell-Banksia Link and the Euroa Bypass, and the major work on the Ballarat Bypass and Western Ring Road.

Considerable preparation was carried out to further develop our transport sys­ tems with projects such as the Western and Southern Bypasses and the Traffic in Melbourne Study.

Once again I am proud of the efforts of VIC ROADS people for their role in reducing death and trauma on our roads. The continuing decline in road deaths has been achieved only with a concerted effort by many organisations of which VIC ROADS plays a very important part.

This report contains many achievements which were obtained through the dedi­ cation and professionalism of all staff and I congratulate them all for their impor­ tant contribution to the development of Victoria.

Yours Sincerely

052 VicRoads 1991- 1992 REG PATTERSON Annual report :VicRoads CHIEF EXECUTIVE Location: A-VR Barco de: 31O10000964496 • I Contents I

Highlights of the Year 4

VIC ROADS - Divisions 6 CJ Corporate Management Group 7

Planning & Development 9 0 Transport Projects 9 0 Policy Development 11

Quality Management 28 0 Corporate Planning 29 U Information Technology 31 u Overseas Activities 31

Road Safety 15 0 Trends in the Road Toll 15 U Road Safety Programs 16 :..J Other Road Safety 22

Road Environment 25

New Works in the Road System 33 :J New Works in the City 33 :J New Works in the Country 40 :J Road Maintenance Management 45 :J Bituminous Surfacing 17

Customer Services 48 U Registration and Licensing 48 0 Offences and Prosecutions 53 0 Main Registration and Licensing Transactions 55 Technical Achievements 57 Human Resources 62

Performance Indicators 65 Financial Management 66

Financial Statements 72 u Supplementary Financial Statements 93 0 Significant Accounting Policies 100

Appendices 104 0 Legislation 104 D Regulations 105 u Freedom of Information 107 Cover illustrations, left to right: 0 Planning the movement by night of an overdimen­ :.J Declaration of Pecuniary Interest 107 sional vehicle O "Cycle On" training which operates throughout Victorian schools :J Overseas Mission 107 :J the Tullamarine interchange of the Western Ring Road nears completion. :J Other Road Organisations 109 :J Functions and Objectives 110 :J VIC ROADS' Offices 11 2 • Produced by VIC ROADS Corporate Affairs Section, 60 Denmark Street, Kew, 3101. • Prepared and designed by Lynn Swayne. • Desktop publishing by Sue Phizacklea. • I Highlights of the Year I

::J A world first touch screen hazard 0 Preparation for private enterprise CJ Swanston Street, Melbourne, was CJ A contract to monitor a Nova Span perception computer test has been involvement in the Western Bypass successfully closed to private traffic Bridge (one of the largest in the world} developed for novice drivers and simi­ and Southern Bypass projects led to between Flinders and Latrobe Streets at Morwell won a Highly Commended lar technology is being developed for registration of interest from the private for the creation of Swanston St. Walk. It award in the 1992 Engineering licence testing. sector for the financing, design and required over 200 traffic management Excellence Awards. implementation of these projects of works by VIC ROADS and the City of n The Euroa Bypass and Bell­ great importance to Victoria. Melbourne, a special signing system o A centralised service was structured Banksia link were completed - the and a broad public information cam­ for registration and licensing and other Ballarat Bypass and large projects on l'J Substantial planning studies and paign to help motorists adjust to the specialised transactions by mail. the Hume Highway progressed very community consultation investigations changes. Despite a reduction in staff, from 227 to well. were carried out for a number of pro­ 177, service levels have been main­ jects which in due course will bring C1 The TRIMS Transport and tained. O The VIC ROADS long-term record enormous benefits to commerce and Information Management Systems, a of hours lost through industrial disputes the people of Victoria. These include project with Telecom to improve tech­ 0 VIC ROADS has continued to play a has been very commendable - this the Western and Southern Bypasses, nology for major advances in the effi­ leading role in saving death and injury year it was negligible, being listed as Bendigo Transportation Study, the ciency of road transport, has made con­ on the roads. less than .1 percent of a million hours Western Highway, Ringwood Bypass siderable progress. The rising road toll reached a level of worked. and Traffic in Melbourne Study. CJ Significant activities have been car­ 776 in 1989. Since then the fall has O One of Australia's most important ried out to improve VIC ROADS under­ been dramatic - reducing to 503 in road projects, the Western Ring Road standing of our customers' needs. 1991, a decline of 35 percent. from the Hume Highway to the West Gate Freeway, is progressing quickly. ::J In May 1991, a $10.9m contract was awarded to Lend Lease Communications The four lane arterial route is now for the supply, configuration and instal­ expected to be completed to the lation of a data communications net­ Western Highway by 1995. The work, TRANSnet, which upgrades Broadmeadows section is well computer and network facilities at all advanced (part will open late this year) VIC ROADS offices. and will be finished early in 1993. ::J Several important improvements for the regulation of heavy vehicles will The Ring Road across the Moonee Ponds Creek help the freight industry and increase Valley is shown below. road safety. Road accident fatalities, Victoria

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• VIC ROADS' Corporate VIC ROADS and implements quality CORPORATE MANAGEMENT GROUP ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS Development Division provides strate­ management systems. ' AS AT 30 JUNE 1992 gic management of the road network through corporate planning, road plan­ • Business Services Division provides REG PATTERSON REG PATIERSON ning investigations, legal services, commercial and other support services Chief Executive Cl1ief Executive strategic transport planning and envi­ within VIC ROADS. Property acquisi­ tion and management, plant and stores, JOHN WISE ronmental and community services, COLIN JORDAN road and traffic information, office sys­ A nominee of the Victorian Road together with development of the Deputy Chief Executive and tems, corporate affairs and public infor­ Tra.nsport Association organisation and its major projects. Director, Corporate Development mation, libraries, catering, communica­ GEORGE BENNETT • Two Operations Divisions, compris­ tion services to the Minister and DAVID ANDERSON A councillor of a municipality ing three metropolitan and five rural Government and promotion of external Director, Road Safety regions, provide day to day operational marketing. VACANT management of the principal road net­ GEOFF CHAMBERS A member of the Victoria Police work: they assist municipalities, devel­ • Human Resources Division develops Director, Finance op and implement detailed works pro­ VIC ROADS' human resources through ROGER BANKS SUE HARRIS grams, and are responsible for project workforce planning, training and devel­ A nominee of the RACV Director, Human Resources management and construction and opment and occupational health and safety, and provides consultancy ser­ JIM HINTON maintenance activities, together with KERRY BURKE vices to line managers throughout A nominee of the Victorian Farmers shop front services for registration and Director, Information Technology .licensing through a decentralised net­ Victoria. Federation work of offices. DAVID BERRY • Finance Division is responsible for JOHN PRICE Director, Metropolitan Operations These divisions also enforce commer­ budget and account management and A person with knowledge of and cial and passenger vehicle regulations financial performance, financial strate­ DAVID O'SULLIVAN employment in the transport industry gies and reports, and the analysis of and vehicle roadworthiness. Director, Business Services GARRY BRADD business operations. A person with knowledge of and Very large construction projects are ROB McQUILLEN experience in the use of passenger managed by Project Managers, with a • Information Technology (IT) Division Director, Rural Operations Project Office at the site. develops and transfers IT skills and cars systems throughout the organisation. It MAX LAY JOHN McMILLAN • Road Safety Division conducts conducts strategic IT planning and pro­ Director, Quality and Technical Nominee of the Minister for Transport research, and develops and imple­ vides integrated computer and commu­ Resources ments programs to reduce the road toll. nication systems. SUSAN LIGHTBODY TOM KARNATZ It is active in formulating legislative Employee Representative changes, training and licensing, and Employee Participant vehicle, traffic and road environment BILL McCORMACK CAROL RALEIGH safety. Employee Participant Employee Representative

• Quality and Technical Resources BILL WILSON FERGUS McDONALD Division designs major roads and Employee Participant Employee Representative bridges and conducts material investi­ gations. It also oversees traffic engi­ neering and develops technical stan­ dards and practices. It provides Regional and Project Managers with technical support services. It develops quality service as a culture throughout • I VIC ROADS I I Planning &Development I

::J Preparation for private enterprise OUR PURPOSE • Environment TRANSPORT PROJECTS To be sensitive to the environment involvement in the Western Bypass and through responsible management of Southern Bypass projects - leading to To serve the people of Victoria by man­ the transport network. In 1991/92 VIC ROADS continued its advertising for registration of interest aging the road network and its use as strong advances in transport plan­ from the private sector for the financing, an integral part of the overall transport • Commercial Services ning and policy through its customer design and implementation of these system. To provide information, financial and oriented approach. projects of great importance to Victoria. technical services to Clients on a com­ VIC ROADS, in partnership with other mercial basis. The Western and Southern Bypasses transport agencies. local government, Among many of our notable planning will provide a road linking the and the Victoria Police, contributes to achievements for the year were : Tullamarine Freeway and West Gate OUR VALUES the social and economic development Freeway, and a tunnel connection of Victoria through its role in the man­ o The Traffic in Melbourne Study is between West Gate Freeway and the agement of the State's transport sys­ We are guided in all our actions by developing a framework and strategies South Eastern Arterial. tem. these values - to guide VIC ROADS in the manage­ ment of traffic in Melbourne over the 0 Funding of an independent Western Management of the road network :.J we exist to serve our customers - coming decade. Through an extensive Bypass Health Impact Study. includes planning, designing, construct­ they are our first priority consultative process, economic, social, Consultants undertook a study under ing and maintai ning roads, managing :J we provide quality service to meet environmental and access issues and the direction of a locally based steering road use through registering vehicles, our customers' needs their interaction with transport services committee. It looked at the health licensing drivers and traffic manage­ :J we are outward-looking and forward were explored. A vision of Melbourne in effects of changes in noise, air quality. ment, and providing information and thinking the coming decades, principles by and accidents expected if the Western road user services. U we work with commitment and which VIC ROADS will work when Bypass is built. The study was the first integrity developing its programs and strategies of its kind in Australia. Among the rec­ OUR AIMS O we are accountable for our actions for the management of traffic were ommendations was that h~ rther air qual­ D we care about our people, and we developed. ity studies be carried out in the area and these have been completed by the • Road Safety provide opportunities for their develop­ Work has started on developing specif­ Environmental Protection Authority on To achieve a safe road system for the ment ic strategies for the priority areas identi­ behalf of VIC ROADS. people of Victoria. fied through the study. These will initial­ ly cover road network needs and man­ • Access and Mobility agement, travel demand management, To assist the efficient movement of freight, and on-road public transport. people and freight and improve access ...... ·- to services for all users of the transport O Investigation of options and - system widespread community consultation for a bypass of Woodend. • Economic Development To assist economic growth by improv­ Extensive community consultation has ing the effectiveness and efficiency of resulted in amendments to options ini­ the transport system. tially proposed for evaluation. It has also resulted in additional bypass options further away from the township being added to the initial options for evaluation. Some of the studies being undertaken to assist in the selection of a final route are landscape evaluation, archaeologic, flora, fauna and heritage. • The new arrangements will stamp out 0 The Bendigo 2020 Transportation Cl Urban planning strategies. POLICY DEVELOPMENT Study has been undertaken in conjunc­ Submissions to Department of Planning abuses including picking up passen­ tion with municipalities in the greater & Housing on the State's long-term gers without waiting in ranks and Within the policy area we have contin­ Bendigo area in order to determine long urban development strategy, district refusal of short trips. It will deliver a ued to work closely with industry and term transport needs consistent with centre review and growth corridor stud­ faster, cleaner taxi service. community groups to improve safety on the Bendigo 2020 Land Use Strategy. ies. By working closely with the DPH, the roads, efficiency and customer ser­ Extensive transport surveys have been transport and land use decisions are • Buses vice. The emphasis has been on pro­ carried out in the area and computer being better integrated so that more O Progressive implementation of rec­ moting self-regulation within industries, modelling has been used to determine efficient transport services can be pro­ ommendations from the June 1991 future needs. A strategic transport plan vided. simplifying regulations and developing a Review of Bus Safety (e.g. flashing is being prepared. national focus. Significant achieve­ lights on school buses, video on safety 0 A planning study was undertaken in ments have been: at the bus stop, video on bus inspec­ ::J Finalisation of reservation require­ 1991 to review the need and timing for tions, improved bus stops, safer buses ments for a relocated Escarpment the Geelong Outer Ring Road and pos­ • Taxis from improved vehicle maintenance Route, Tullamarine Freeway. sible stage development. Cl Development, with the taxi industry, of a schedules and increased random code of practice and accreditation system. inspections, safer seating). 0 Development of a traffic access The study found there is no immediate C1 Establishment of the Victorian Taxi improvement plan for Laverton South. reason to proceed with the Outer Ring Consultative Council. • Strategic Business Planning Road project for about 20 years. :::J Extensive consultation with users A Strategic Plan for the Registration The study is designed to integrate traf­ and industry to improve taxi services for and Licensing business was completed fic ope rations in Laverton South/ Altona Following release of the report in wheelchair users. which highlights a number of key November 1991 , widespread communi­ Meadows in order to improve traffic :::J Introduction of reciprocal arrange­ actions which will be undertaken. access for the area. This has involved ty consul1ation has resulted in general ments with South Australia to enable consideration of improvements needed acceptance of the report's findings, and Vic1orians with disabilities to use sub­ • National Road Transport requests for detail investigations of to the arterial road network and points sidised taxi travel in South Australia. 0 The Special Premiers' Conference other Geelong roads needs such as of access to the Princes Freeway, tak­ ,-, Improved electronic system for held in July 1991 agreed to establish a ing into account future land use devel­ east-west traffic and truck traffic in checking of police records to determine National Road Transport Commission North Geelong. opment in the area. suitability of prospective taxi drivers. with responsibility for development of national regulations and registration O Further advances in the Statewide o Taxi ranks at Melbourne airport have been revamped in a large holding area arrangements for heavy vehicles. The Review of Road Classifications by responsibilities of the Commission to improve services (shown below). implementation of recent agreements were extended to include national reg­ made with municipalities, and by imple­ A closed circuit TV will be used to moni­ ulations for all road users by the mentation of all Federal classification tor the system. Showers, toilets and a Special Premiers' Conference held in changes. car wash will be installed for drivers. May 1992. 0 Investigations are being carried out into the operation of of the Western Highway at Djerriwarrh Creek. The investigations include examining the possibilities of upgrading the existing route or relocating the highway. A num­ ber of short term safety improvements have been im plemented. D During 1991/92 VIC ROADS has • Vehicle Security Register • Management of Roads ty for public transport and bicycle played a leading role in the national In March 1992 a Steering Committee During the past year VIC ROADS in works. VIC ROADS has promoted car association of road agencies AUS­ comprising state representatives met in conjunction with Local Government pooling among its staff. TROADS, by coordinating the develop­ Brisbane to discuss the establishment Associations undertook a comprehen­ ment of recommendations on a national of a National Vehicle Securities sive study which highlighted that con­ • Integrated Planning system. These recommendations cov­ Register data-base. gestion and travel delays were the prin­ VIC ROADS has worked closely with ered most aspects of heavy vehicle reg­ cipal concerns of urban road users the Department of Planning and As part of the National system, VIC ulation, and business rules for a nation­ whilst road width and roughness were Housing and Public Transport ROADS is re-developing the Vehicle al registration scheme. the principal concerns of rural road Corporation to develop integrated Securities Register (VSR). urban development plans for users. n Nationally consistent road transport Melbourne's growth corridors and for legislation is expected to be established This will initially enable VSA checks to The surveys indicated that the commu­ Victoria's long term urban development. during 1992/93, and new registration NSW, ACT, NT and Victoria. nity was not prepared to accept short These will provide an improved balance arrangements are expected to be Through further negotiation there may sections of road rougher than 140 between the release of land and the phased in over the next three years. be an opportunity for Tasmania and roughness counts per metre, or long delivery of public and private transport These will result in significant improve­ South Australia to utilise the Victorian lengths of road with more than 20 per­ services. ments in the efficiency of the road VSR data base. cent of the length rougher than 110 transport industry, and the administra­ roughness counts per metre. At pre­ • TRIMS -Transport Information tion practices of road transport agen­ This will provide increased customer sent, approximately seven percent of and Management Systems cies. service with interstate checking of vehi­ the arterial road network is rougher In August 1990 VIC ROADS and cles for the public, car traders and than 110, of which approximately one Telecom Australia signed the TRIMS :::J Fostering of freight efficiency financiers, with one phone call. third is rougher than 140, and the pro­ Agreement to "jointly investigate how improvements through more efficient portion in both these categories has new technology may be used to bring vehicles such as 8-Doubles (shown been increasing. about major advances in the efficiency below), longer trailers and higher stock and effectiveness of road based trans­ crates. These investigations highlighted the port." The TRIMS Project was soon very substantial community benefits also supported by AUSTROADS and VIC ROADS has worked with local that can be provided by maintaining RTA (NSW). government to identify roads where B­ road conditions at a standard appropri­ Doubles can operate. These routes ate to the type and volume of traffic. Applications of this technology range were selected so that efficiency can be On busy roads with significant propor­ from vehicle identification and location, gained by industry while maintaining tions of trucks, savings in vehicle oper­ to driver navigation and guidance, and local amenity. ating costs can be 20·times the cost of makes use of the latest communica­ maintenance treatments required to tions and computing developments. provide smoother road conditions, Potential uses include road network whereas on lightly trafficked roads management, fleet management, stolen maintenance costs may exceed sav­ vehicle recovery, and electronic tolling. ings in vehicle operating costs. Since its inception the TRIMS Project • Travel Demand Management has aroused interest and consequently Initiatives designed to reduce the a national body is being established to demand for unnecessary private car provide a forum for discussion and co­ travel have been supported. These operation, to address issues of stan­ have included support for the formation dards and licensing, and to provide the of private car pools, legalisation of com­ opportunity for the Australian road mercial car pool schemes, a trial of a transport sector to achieve the benefits transit lane for high occupancy vehicles offered by the new technology .

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The TRIMS Project is also planning a Constructing a safe link between the VIC ROADS has continued to play a :J A reduction in vehicle damage national Conference to be held in paths will create one of Melbourne's reading role in saving death and crashes of more than 30 percent. October 1992 at which the national longest continuous off-road paths. injury on the roads. association wil l be launched. The co-ordination of road safety activi­ • National Improvements for ties in Victoria under the State Road VIC ROADS is also continuing to trial Bicycles In the late 1980's the rising road toll Safety Strategy has seen a strengthen­ particular technologies with potential Cycling issues across the country were reached a level of 776 in 1989. Since ing of the role the key agencies in road short term, low cost benefits. discussed at the first national confer­ then the fall has been dramatic - reduc­ safety play in reducing the road toll. ence for many years, held in Melbourne ing to 503 deaths in 1991, a decline of These include: in March. 35 percent. This compares with a 25 An integrated approach to tackling the :J A study of truck movements in the percent decrease in the national road problem has had the support of govern­ Western Ring Road Corridor using radio AUSBIKE 92 brought together over 200 toll over the same period. The trend is ment bodies such as the Victoria Police, frequency tags that utilise the SCRAM cyclists, engineers, police, politicians continuing in 1992, with 208 fatalities to the Transport Accident Commission as traffic signal control infrastructure. and others from all States and from 30 June, a 16 percent improvement on well as the Monash University Accident D Traffic and road network condition overseas to share ideas to improve 1991. Research Centre (MUARC), RACV, advice to drivers via short range FM cycling. Royal Australasian College of transmitters broadcasting to standard Road user groups which have benefited Surgeons, MAV, VACC, Community car radios. Contentious issues included the rights most significantly over the two year Road Safety Council's and many other of cyclists on busy roads, single use n An investigation of the benefits of period are: contributors. paths vs. shared pedestrian/cyclist traffic signal priority for public transport :J Drivers; from 336 deaths to 216 - buses undertaken by Traffic Operations paths, and law enforcement. down 36 percent. Passengers: from 179 to 124 (31 Department using the same equipment Other topics included the need tor bike­ :J percent). as the WRR Truck Study. friendly roads and paths and bicycle O Pedestrians: from 159 to 94 (41 per­ •Bike Strategy law enforcement. The benefi1s of bicy­ cles and greenhouse together wi1h cent). A ten-year strategy to promote and Victoria - Persons killed in road accidents, community cyclist ac1ivism and bicycles 0 Cyclists: from 34 to 12 (65 percent). improve bicycle travel in Victoria as per 10, 000 vehicles for people with disabilities were investi­ environmentally friendly transport and a These impressive reductions have gated. draft bicycle network of existing and been brought about by well targeted proposed major bicycle routes has and extensive accident reduction mea­ 10 ..------. been launched. sures involving: :J Road engineering programs The Victorian Bicycle Strategy propos­ :J Vehicle safety initiatives es action to encourage and educate :I Targeted enforcement cyclists, and to improve the bicycle net­ iJ Mass media promotions work and cycling safety. 0 Community programs and Education • Pedal Pushing - Swanston to 0 Safety management and co-ordination Dandenong Benefits to the community since 1989 Funding has been announced to link have been: the Yarra and Gardiners Creek bike paths. The $2.5 million link would 1'J A saving of 500 lives and over 5,000 serious injuries. remove one of the main gaps in 3 Melbourne's bike network. A survey of 0 A reduction in the cost of crashes of users was carried out to determine the $800 million in 1990 and 1991. best method of bridging the gap. :J Fewer accident injury claims - a reduction of 5,800 (26 percent) in TAC no-fault claims since 1988/89. - 60 G2 64 G6 68 10 n 14 76 78 SO Sl 4 86 8 90 9 J • Road Safety Programs have been protection. Trials of reflectors on grain • Safe Road Use 0 Novice Drivers developed to provide integrated wagons, lights on locomotives, active Safe Road Use has been actively A number of initiatives have been action in five areas: advance warning signs and research encouraged through a wide range of developed to improve the driving skills :J Safer roads. into accidents at rural crossings contin­ programs and h_as had substantial sup­ of novice drivers who in the first year of :J Safer road use. ued through 1991/92. $2.Sm was allo­ port of community networks at local lev- driving are three times more likely to be CJ Safer vehicles. cated to level crossing treatments. els. involved in a casualty accident than a n Safety management. more experienced driver. Other major activities included: C1 In today's modern world, road safety 0 Better trauma management. ::J Doubling the number of red light education must start early in any child's • Hazard Perception Test - In a world camera sites in active.operation. life in order to develop appropriate atti­ first a touch screen computer technolo­ ROAD SAFETY PROGRAMS tudes leading to safer road use. An gy test has been developed for novice n Providing an Accident Investigation extensive range of road safety pro­ drivers to improve their understanding and Prevention Course for Police, Safer Roads grams are available for all school chil­ of possible hazardous situations on the Municipalities and VIC ROADS staff. Improvement to the State's road system dren starting at preschool level. These road. The test will be used as part of develop the skills, attitudes and the screening process before the learn­ using proven safety treatments at O Preparing the Government behaviours necessary for children to er driver progresses to a probationary known hazardous locations has contin­ Response to the Social Development survive in traffic. During 1991/92 a licence. ued at a high level. These safety treat­ Committee Recommendation into number of new and exciting curriculum ments provide a very cost effective way Speed Limits in Victoria. of improving road safety. Each dollar resources were produced to comple­ invested in the accident Blackspot 0 Preparing a Safety Audit Manual for ment existing traffic safety education Program returns $9 in reduction in road use by Municipalities and VIC ROADS. units. New initiatives included: Road safety programs for pre-school trauma. children. O Continued co-ordination of the • A bus safety video to address the The program is made up of 3 major Hazardous Poles Project. involvement of school children in bus components: accidents and promote safer O Accident Blackspots - these typically behaviours. small, low cost, high benefit, projects • Pre School Storybooks were jointly are targeted at locations with a high The installation of guardrails at specific developed and produced by VIC accident record. Treatments include sites greatly improves safety. ROADS and the RTA NSW. The sto­ installing roundabouts, pedestrian facili­ ries support and complement the early ties and traffic lights. $13.7m was childhood program "Starting Out Safely" spent improving 219 sites including with each story focusing on a ·road $3.2m for Lynch's Bridge on Ballarat safety issue relevant to the age group. Road, Kensington. • A road safety unit "Surveys" was O Mass Action Treatments are proven revised to help students in years 9 to countermeasures applied to locations VCE develop correct survey techniques with accidents of specific types. whilst using a road safety theme. Treatments included removing roadside hazards such as poles, culvert widening • An enhanced Traffic Safety and improving street lighting. $4.3m Education package is being developed was spent on 178 sites across Victoria. jointly by VIC ROADS and TAC Insurance. A pilot project will incorpo­ n Railway Level Crossing Treatments rate computer touch-screen technology - upgrading of safety protection for as a learning tool in years 9 and 10. motorists and pedestrians include the Subjects covered include drink driving, installation of boom barriers, flashing cycling safety and restraint wearing. • lights, warning signs and pedestrian • A computerised knowledge test is .J Pedestrian Safety September 1992. Other initiatives • Safe Living Program. Shire of Bulla - being developed for applicants for a • To combat the number of intoxicated include a major workshop with industry A three year demonstration project with drivers licence or learner permit The pedestrians killed or injured by vehi­ and motorcycle agencies examining the aim of reducing injury to residents computer system which uses touch cles, VIC ROADS has developed a novice rider safety. A power to weight of the Shire of Bulla is underway. The screen technology selects questions Responsible Serving of Alcohol ratio has been recommended for intro­ project builds on existing community and answers randomly which increases Program for staff and management of duction for new riders in addition to the networks to deliver programs consisting security. The tests are also presented licensed premises. From 1 January current 260cc legislation of information, education, supervision aurally which assists applicants with lit­ i992 the training program was handed and change in the environment. The eracy difficulties. The tests will also be over to the Liquor Control Commission o Community Programs project is handled by the Victorian presented in 15 languages. to co-ordinate the course. • A train the trainer infant and child Health Promotion Foundation and VIC restraint training program for anti-natal ROADS with support by local sponsors. • A Learner Driver's Guide has been • A number of pedestrian advocates nurse educators was launched on 16 developed and trialled to encourage situated in the metropolitan area are September 1991. The training pack­ • Municipal Public Health Plans - learner permit holders to have a variety responsible to identify areas where the age consists of a manual, videos and Under the new Victorian Health Act of driving experiences throughout the risk to pedestrians can be reduced. restraints for demonstrations. councils must now prepare health plans permit period under controlled condi­ Their work is integrated to existing local that identify and assess actual and tions. programs. • A network of Child Restraint Fitting potential public health changes includ­ stations was established by the RACV ing road safety issues. A working party 0 Drink Driving • Safe Routes to School Program. An and VIC ROADS in July 1990. has been established to develop a A program to install Alcohol Ignition integrated education, engineering and resource for local government of a • VIC ROADS personnel have consult­ Interlocks to vehicles belonging to con­ advocacy program is being developed wide range of road safety strategies. victed high risk drink drivers is being to reduce the risk of road accidents ed with the training program for RACV developed. A Standards Association involving student pedestrians and approved repairers and promotional 0 Community Road Safety Councils Approved interlock is expected to be cyclists. activities. (CRSCs). A network of 19 CRSC {nine available in early 1993. metro; ten country) have now been • Bassinet Loan Scheme. Over 17,000 • An older pedestrian education and established across Victoria to harness advocacy program, Walk With Care, infant restraints are available for loan from Victorian municipalities. VIC local community expertise and support has been developed in conjunction with to address regional safety issues. local government to link in with local ROADS personnel continued with train­ traffic management programs and treat­ ing sessions for new loan scheme co­ Training and support is supplied by VIC ments. ordinators and supporting existing co­ ROADS personnel. Examples of CRSC ordinators. work includes: o Driver Fatigue VIC ROADS and the Monash University • The North Eastern Community Road Accident Research Centre are working Safety Council conducted a Drink A train the trainer infant and child restraint Driving Campaign throughout winter. on measures to prevent fatigue occur­ program for ante-natal nurse educators. ring to drivers. Publicity brochures out­ The message was aimed at young lining effective trip planning and the male drivers and was centred around need for rest stops have been distribut­ football clubs. ed to motorists. • Posters and coasters featuring Tony 0 Motorcycling Shaw, Collingwood Football Club Following the Social Developryient Captain, were distributed to the local Committee inquiry into motorcycle safe­ clubs. Accompanied was a letter with ty in Victoria, reports are being pub­ suggestions for avoiding drink driving lished which cover a wide range of amongst players and supporters. safety issues such as engine capacity, training programs, and public educa­ tion. A second report is expected in • • The North Western Community Road exceeding 15 tonnes and buses with to truck/car collisions. The st~dy espe­ :I The facilitation of the establishment Safety Council, as part of its Bicycle seating for more than 12 people on 1 cially highlighted the need for improved of an industry based LPG Campaign aimed at secondary stu­ January 1992. A publicity campaign rear underrun protection on trucks. A installer/repairer registration scheme. dents, has produced a brochure enti11ed was conducted to make bus and truck promotional brochure was also dis­ "On Your Bike." drivers aware of the law change. tributed to the transport industry. A • Safety Management design for a rear underrun barrier has Co-ordinating and consultative forums The colourful brochure covers areas • Safer Vehicles been developed and tested at Monash have continued their work during such as correct clothing, riding in traffic, VIC ROADS actively supports and pro­ University. As a result, TNT Transport 1991/92 with active involvement of skills and bicycle maintenance. motes the development of safer vehi­ have installed the proto-type barrier on many organisations in the following Distributed amongst secondary cles through research, consumer infor­ a number of their new trailers. A num­ forums: schools, the brochure has proven a mation, promotion of awareness of ber of other manufacturers and fleet ::::J Road Safety Co-ordinating Council. very popular and a valuable resource safety issues and active involvement in purchasers are proposing to fit barriers , New Countermeasures and for students and teachers. national standards. to all their new vehicles. Initiatives Consultative Committee. :I Communications and Promotions • The West Gate CRSC conducted a Better protection of drivers and passen­ :J A brochure titled "How Does Your Consultative Committee. three day road safety promotion in an gers in crash situations has a great Car Rate in a Crash" has been dis­ ::::J Community Road Safety Councils effort to heighten the awareness of the potential to save lives and prevent seri­ tributed. The brochure details for the Network in urban and rural areas. community to the need for individuals to ous injuries as two thirds of the road toll first time how well Australian cars and be responsible for their own safe comprise occupants of vehicles. vans protect their drivers in a crash, Close liaison is being established with behaviour when using the road system. with information derived by a study con­ local government. Major Projects in 1991/92 were: ducted by MUARC. LJ Truck Safety ::::J The New Car Assessment Program A strong research base is essential to Improvements to heavy vehicle safety which involves the full and off set o A technical guide to towing trailers identify future strategies and programs. were investigated by an Austroads pro­ frontal barrier testing of new Australian­ has been produced and partly spon­ The Monash University Accident ject team which produced a report titled made passenger cars. The testing sored by interested industry groups. Research Centre has received continu­ "Heavy Vehicle Driver Safety." The which is carried out at 56 km/h allows ing support for many research projects. report covered the issues of heavy potential injury measurements to be vehicle driver work practices, driver obtained from instrumented dummies. training and health, the use of alcohol Each vehicle can be ranked as to how Fatality rates (June 1991). (Deaths per 10,000 and drugs, and driver fatigue. safe it is likely to be in a crash. The registered vehicles). National/International comparisons. project is an Austroads project co-spon­ O Publicity Campaigns sored by VIC ROADS and other state :l • The "Go With The .00 " campaign organisations. First results from the continued with the sponsorship of the testing program are expected in late 2 .5 Victorian Football Development 1992. Foundation and the Geelong Supercats Basketball team. The .00 campaign 0 Research on an Advanced Seat Belt 2 aims to get an anti-drink drive message System is currently underway involving to students and novice drivers by using General Motors Holden, Autoliv, sporting personalities. RACV, Victoria Police and VIC ROADS. The trial is to demonstrate • A publicity campaign to highlight the that advanced seat belt systems which .I dangers of railway level crossings was improve occupant protection can be conducted in June 1992. The campaign provided in cars if the market demands. targeted country drivers and metropoli­ tan pedestrians and cyclists. 0 An extensive study funded by VIC ROADS and conducted by MUARC f) • Zero Blood Alcohol Concentration V .U ..: N S W ( . )I.I> AUST CJSA CAN SWE G.,_.lC. U • .K revealed a number of problems related 1990 "l 990 1990 - was introduced for drivers of trucks • •

These signs provide warning to car signs and lights may be operated by Alerting Lights for Locomotives OTHER ROAD SAFETY drivers that railway flashing lights are the school principal for locations with­ ~o improve road safety at railway level operating at a crossing around a curve out a supervisor or even without a for­ crossings, revolving quartz-halogen Three of the signs have been installed • Trauma Management mal school crossing. r hts installed at both ends of three at two crossings this year. with at least A review of key issues in the road acci­ JJune p Class locomotives w~re t~st­ one further installation planned next dent injury management system involv­ A comprehensive report has been pre­ ed. The lights catch the car dnver s ing communications, emergency ser­ pared on the trials and the original ye to alert the driver to the presence year. vices, and medical assistance will bring interim guidelines are being revised to ~fa train close to a s!gn protected (~as­ • Wide-Angle Flashing Lights integrated action involving all the key encourage greater use of these part sive) crossing. The hghts operate wrth Additional xenon strobe lights with wide organisations involved in road trauma. time school speed zones. the train whistle to give about 20 sec­ angle lenses in conventional railway onds of extra warning. • Part Time School Speed Zone • New Parking Controls flashing light hardware have been pro­ The trial at school crossings of manual­ VIC ROADS prepared guidelines to An expansion of the trial has installed a vided at some flashing light crossings ly operated folding speed limit signs assist municipal councils and sign man­ pair of low-mounted 'Ditch Lights' at where the road-rail geometry may be a with flashing yellow lights was complet­ ufacturers in the introduction of new walkway level on one V/Line locomo­ problem. ed in late 1991. Part- time school sign faces for parking, no standing and tive. These operate with the headlight Typical installations are where the rail­ speed zones have been trialled in the no parking signs to conform with the at all times while the locomotive is run ­ way line runs parallel with a high speed lower speed environment of collector Australian Standard. A brochure was ning to provide a large triangle of lights highway with only a few metres roads using red flags in lieu of flashing widely distributed to ensure public to give better judgement of the spee~ between them. A driver turning from yellow lights. Solar powered lights and awareness of the new signs. and better daytime visibility of the tram . the highway onto a side road with a signs operated by remote radio control crossing may not have adequate warn­ have also been developed by VJC The signs are being introduced by • Reflectors on Rail Grain Wagons ing with conventional flashing lights ROADS and trialled. The remote radio many councils over a seven year peri­ Another example of 'lateral thinking' to aimed at the intersection. control permits the signs and lights to od. Symbolic signs eliminate much of improve road safety at railway cross­ the worded information which has been be activated by the crossing supervisor ings is the VIC ROADS program to • Heavy Vehicle Roadworthiness difficult to read on the old signs. without walking to the signs. Also, the install high-grade retro-reflective sheet­ VIC ROADS is responsible for the stan­ ing panels on the sides of V/Line rail dards for roadworthiness of vehicles grain wagons. Drivers in the country at and in conjunction with Victoria Police VIC ROADS accident data system provides night can have difficulty in recognising in the monitoring of vehicle roadworthi­ information to fight blackspots. a train may be crossing an unlit railway ness. In particular, licensed passenger crossing as the dark wagons do not vehicles are inspected annually by VIC show up adequately in car headlights ROADS Transport Safety Officers. and the locomotive with its headlight Throughout the year random inspec­ may have passed the crossing before tions are conducted on buses, taxis, the driver sees the crossings. tow trucks and trucks which operate on Three reflector panels have now been Victorian roads. To assist this monitor­ installed on each side of over two-thirds ing, a mobile inspection trailer, a new of the V/Line rail grain wagon fleet, with concept in heavy vehicle safety testing, the remainder to be completed next has been added to the equipment avail­ Transport Safety Officers. year. able to The trailer enables on-site testing of • Active Advance Warning Sign VIC ROADS has developed dramatic brakes, steering and suspension to be train warning signs using fibre optics checked. displays. The signs display alternately a white outline of a steam locomotive, then the words 'TRAIN AHEAD' in red - letters. • - I Road Environment I

• Low Beam Lights for Winter Since 1979, 17 VIC ROADS field staft d information on the roadside were done for the Euroa Bypass and G00 . the Banksia - Bell St Link. A campaign was launched to increase have been killed and many other deaths getation and its management 1s vehicle conspicuity wi1hin Central have been recorded amongst council ~required for the prepara t'ion o f • Community Consultation Highlands during daytime periods by workers and road crews working for ser­ Roadside Management Plans. Community consultation has been at encouraging the use of low beam head­ vice authorities such as the SEC and D the forefront of planning for many pro­ lights. Gas and Fuel. A Pilot Vegetation Survey and jects including Woodend Bypass, • Cyclist Conspicuity Study Enforcement of roadworks speed limits Management Study was undertaken for Ringwood Bypass and the Traffic in During the period April to June 1992 has been stepped up by Police and VIC the western Highway, Beaufort to Melbourne Study. This community con­ the Australian Road Research Board ROADS Transport Safety Service offi­ Horsham. This provided guidance on sultation involved public displays and conducted an investigation into the cers and an extensive education cam­ the extent of survey required. community workshops (Woodend effectiveness of various devices used paign implemented. Roadside vegetation surveys have Bypass) establishing a Community to improve the conspicuity of cyclists at commenced on other roads in Western Liaison Committee (Ringwood Bypass) To improve roadworker safety and night The study was initiated by the Victoria. and workshops and seminars on specif­ State Bicycle Committee and funded assist traffic control a range of new ic issues, such as freight for the Traffic and managed by VIC ROADS. products and equipment has been • Environmental Studies in Melbourne Study. developed and is being used in the field. fJ In planning new road projects, VIC The field measurements were comple­ These items include portable trailer ROADS undertakes environmental Where particular issues arise, such as mented by laboratory tests. mounted variable message signs, studies to protect environmental values traffic noise, specialist committees are speed actuated warning signs and and minimise impacts. established with community representa­ A draft report concluded that, in gener­ increased use of high intensity fibre tion; for instance, the Noise al, all tail lights tested performed ade­ optic signs. All new traffic signal Cl Archeological surveys were under­ Assessment Steering Committee for quately in terms of detec1ion distance; lanterns used in Victoria were of the low taken for Aboriginal sites of significance the Western Ring Road under cons1ruc­ that the reflectors tested performed voltage quartz halogen type which give prior to duplication of the Calder tion at Broadmeadows. very poorly; and that reflective clothing improved light output, low electricity use Highway, Keilor - Gisborne. A survey is generally not visible until fairly close and reduced globe failure. A program of European archaeology for the old • Soil Nail Walls: Bell Banksia up and should be regarded as only a to convert existing traffic signal lanterns Gap Hill township site is being under­ Street Link supplement to good bicycle lighting for is also underway. taken prior to duplication of the Calder VIC ROADS has researched, designed night-time cycling. Highway and construction of an inter­ and monitored during construction a change. new type of retaining wall system tor A final report will be available in the Bell-Banksia Street Link project. September 1992 and may be used as 'l Air quality studies were completed at The walling system, known as soil nail­ the basis for an education campaign or the Flemington Monitoring Station, ing, has been used overseas but not Provision of bicycle paths and lanes has changes to standards or regulations. Debney's Park near the proposed previously in Australia for support of helped reduce cycling injuries and fatalities. Western Bypass. The results have deep excavations or cuttings. • Statewide Campaign to Attack shown no excessive air pollution from Roadworker Deaths the existing road system including Soil nailing is a method of in-situ rein­ "Be Alert When We're at Work" is the Tullamarine Freeway. forcing the ground using steel bars message of a campaign launched by (nails) inserted into near-horizontal VIC ROADS and the Australian CJ Flora, fauna and landscape studies boreholes. For the Bell-Banksia Street Workers Union to reduce deaths and are underway to broadly assess the Link bars up to seven metres long were injuries caused by motorists speeding bypass options for the Calder Highway encased in a polyethylene sheath and 1hrough works sites. at Woodend. cement grouted to provide double cor­ rosion protection. Shotcrete face sup­ Over the last ten years more than 1500 ,::i Traffic noise studies are undertaken port was applied during construction. accidents involved road workers with before and after new road projects are Architecturally designed precast facia serious injury or death, and for every opened to ensure predicted noise lev­ panels have been used to provide accident there were many near misses. els are not exceeded and that attenua­ attractive wall finishes. - tion measures are effective - these • - Soil nailing was chosen for the Bell­ Banksia Street Link because of the • Strategy for Service Facilities Over 200 traffic management treat­ restricted right of way reserve and princes Freeway/Highway West ments were implemented at a cost of because it offered significant cost sav­ A strategy has been adopted following $4M to cope with the 28,000 vehicles ings. Savings in excess of $1.Srn were input from relevant municipalities, gov­ per day which previously travelled achieved when compared to the con­ ernment authorities, potential develop­ along Swanston Street. In conjunction ventional method of providing bored ers, road users and the general public. with these works VIC ROADS devel­ soldier pile wall support. oped a comprehensive signing strategy A commercial service centre between to direct motorists to the appropriate Monitoring of soil nail forces and Melbourne and Geelong has been pro­ "City Bypass" or uCity Access" routes. ground movements at various critical posed. Rest areas on the route will be "Tow-away" zones were also intro­ wall sections during construction has refurnished or developed. duced on the main bypass routes to verified the design approach adopted assist with traffic flow. for the walls. It is· planned to continue • Wildlife Reflectors monitoring to determine any long term The evaluation of wildlife reflectors is A public information campaign helped changes. continuing at selected locations on rural motorists adjust to the street closure. highways. The reflectors have been in place in Maroondah Highway since The comprehensive traffic plan for the 1990, and were recently installed on closure of Swanston Street is working the South Gippsland Highway near extremely well with motorists adjusting Sale, the Western Highway near quickly to the new routes into and Horsham and the Warburton Highway around the city. near Launching Place. VIC RO~f?S has the patent on the design of the precast facia panels of Preliminary surveys indicate that the th~ retammg walls used on the Be/1-Banksia link. At right how the ·1 nails are used. ' 50/ The reflectors - placed on guideposts - volume of traffic entering and leaving reflect vehicle headlights into roadside the city has been maintained, demon­ land where alerted animals will shy and strating the success of the traffic man­ defer crossing the road until an agement plan. Detailed 'after' surveys approaching vehicle has passed. are planned for October and November.

• Ecologically Sustainable A highlight of the project has been the Development (ESD) and Greenhouse very positive publicity received by VIC VIC ROADS is involved in the develop­ ROADS, as a result of the success of ment of State and National ESD and the traffic management plan. Greenhouse strategies. It was a co­ sponsor of the "Transport and Work has commenced by the City of Greenhouse" conference which brought Melbourne to transform Swanston together experts from Australia and Street into the Walk with wide foot­ overseas to explore what steps can be paths, brick paving, street furniture, and taken to reduce the greenhouse Plane trees. impacts of transport.

• Swanston Street Walk A bold plan to revitalise the heart of Melbourne with considerable emphasis on improvement to its environment led to the closure of Swanston Street to through traffic, in the early hours of 28 March 1992, - the bigge·st traffic - change in central Melbourne's history. • - I Quality Management

During the year VIC ROADS signifi­ 390, an increase of 156 this year. A cantly incorporated Quality ty two two-day workshops on • Road Design review of the Quality Improvement "J Twen OADS Management into all of its programs - ality Assurance for VIC R The Road Design Department conducts Facilitator network was carried out With and the establishment of clear link~ auf cal government, contractors and quality audits on the road and land­ 74 facilitators trained and operating at staf , 1o . ages with initiatives such as allied industnes. scape design processes. Structural Efficiency, Work Redesign various levels throughout the organisa­ tion. Four Training.and Work Focus and Enterprise Bargaining. The pri­ ;J Seven one-day w_orks~ops on Field Three main areas of concern have mary focus has been on building a Ideas Exchange programs were con­ - eillance of Quality Assurance been highlighted by the initial audits ducted with the Facilitators. for VIC ROADS staff involved and are currently being addressed. customer-driven culture, improving ConSu~racts . . t. the organisation's processes. in contract admin1s1ra ion. A data base to monitor improvements These are: throughout VIC ROADS has been a Twenty two Quality System Audit?rs 0 Generally in the past each designer reviewed and improved to serve the All Business Areas within the organisa­ successfully compl~ted five-day au?1tor held his or her own reference docu­ needs of managers, facilitators and tion are incorporating quality standards training courses dunng the ye~r, bring­ ments which could lead to out-of-date staff. Projects are spread across every into their operations and are starting to ing the number of trained Quality referencing and inconsistent standards part of the organisation. A number of measure their performance against 5 stem Auditors in VIC ROADS to 60. and practices between designers: The cross functional pilot projects were run these standards. There has been a O~e of our Auditors, Mr Kelvin York of auditors are facilitating the establish­ greater recognition by staff of the to develop a methodology for future the Western Ring Road Project, . ment of "Design Team" Libraries which projects. Substantial productivity, "Getting it Right the First Time" philoso­ achieved registration with the Institute can be kept current and checked via financial and service improvement phy with the resultant reduction in of Quality Assurance (UK) as Lead audit. gains have continued to be realised. rework and wastage contributing to a Assessor. .::i In order to track decisions an appro­ better work environment and greater • Quality Management Systems productivity. ,:J Six formal briefing sessions on the priate recording system n~eds to .be in The introduction of Quality development of systems, proced~re place. The audit process 1s _ensuring There was an ongoing major commit­ Management Systems initially concen­ writing and strategies, together w1_th that an appropriate system 1s estab­ ment to training and education in trated on three Business Areas, Bridge numerous consultant advice sessions lished and maintained. Quality Management during the year to Department, Western Ring Road were held during the year. support the programs of implementa­ Project (Broadmeadows Section) and o With much of the design process tion which are broadly divided into Ballarat Bypass Project. On completion • Quality Management Jn Materials now undertaken on screen with the Culture and Philosophy Change, of their development, the systems were A requirement of a Quality System con­ widespread use of the Intergraph Quality Improvement Projects and successfully presented to the tract is that the customer must be sure CADD system it is particularly important Quality Management Systems. Commonwealth Department of that the work is performed in accor­ 10 ensure that appropriate documenta­ Transport and Communications in dance with the specification. There is tion is produced to support checki~g Nineteen Principles of Quality October 1991 for assessment of their therefore a need for the customer, VIC requirements. The audit process 1s Management and Awareness work­ compliance with the requirements of ROADS, to conduct audit and surveil­ helping to ensure that appropriate . shops were held for a/I levels of staff the Australian Land Transport and lance of the contractor's quality system. checking occurs and documentary evi­ totalling about 350. To date some 50 Development Act. During 1991/92 the role of VIC ROADS dence is available. percent of staff have received some for­ field and laboratory technical officers The framework developed for these mal training and development in Quality changed from one of carrying out quali­ Systems has been applied as a basis Management. Seminars are being con­ ty control tests to one of conducting for their wider implementation within CORPORATE PLANNING ducted on an ongoing basis throughout surveillance of the quality system. VIC ROADS. By the end of June 1992 the state for industry both local govern­ Two-day training courses are now all new road and bridge contracts were ment and private enterprise. being conducted to train technical ?ffi­ • Strategic Corporate Planning awarded as Quality Management con­ O The 1991 VIC ROADS Management tracts. cers in this new role. After completing • Quality and Service Improvement the course and conducting a number of Conference increased awareness of The Quality Improvement program has key issues in the external environment Quality System training continued surveillance, otticers are accredited as continued to expand with projects regis­ and their impacts on VIC ROADS and during the year and included the Surveillance Officers and are assessed tered within the organisation totalling - following: annually by internal audit. its business. • D The implementation of VIC ROADS intended to increase our accountability which integrate local applications with differentiating ITD from its peers. Corporate Plan, 'Moving Ahead,' was to our customers and generally corporate, financial, project manage­ Service Level Agreements have reviewed at the Directors Strategic increase the public's understanding of ment and office automation systems. Planning workshop in August 1991. As VIC ROADS products and services. A enabled suppliers and customers to a result, an extensive series of staff number of 'branding' proposals are The project was completed in July identify their respective responsibilities workshops was held to further develop being implemented to better identify 1992. within the scheduled plan and and the format used has served as a action plans to implement 'Moving VIC ROADS on signs and emergency approximately $1.5m under the contract model for other IT groups external to Ahead.' telephones and the like. sum. VIC ROADS.

D In order to ensure that the VIC ROADS D Piloting the Melbourne Area r::J During 1992/93, the full capabilities 0 The IT Business Solutions culture is fully aligned to support the Personal Travel Survey and home of the Data Network will be further Department has been restructured into implementation of our corporate strate­ interview surveys to provide information exploited for greater efficiency and one project matrix focussed structure gy a revised "organisation values" on travel behaviour and choices in enhanced seNices to VIC ROADS leading to a one stop shop for systems statement was prepared taking into Melbourne. users. development and maintenance. account feedback from staff and cus­ Performance is measured by the num­ :J In late 1991, Information Technology tomers. Managers and staff are now • Performance Management ber of projects delivered on time and Division (ITD} conducted a project with­ beginning to use the statement as the A major effort was put into the estab­ within budget to an agreed level of in the Northern Region Business Area benchmark for our organisational values. lishment of corporate productivity indi­ quality. cators. VIC ROADS also assisted with to enhance the use of ROADS, the D Major submissions on the issue of the development of network indicators Corporation's electronic mail and calen­ • Overall Performance corporatisation were prepared for the for the AUSTROADS performance indi­ dar system. 0 Systems Development has begun Public Bodies Review Committee and cator project. Joint Application Design workshops to Members of the project team conducted the Government Commercial and scope and prepare design objectives training sessions for users. All staff Trading Enterprises Committee. for customers requirements for busi­ received the Basic training while ness cases which has led to savings in CJ Strategic planning guidelines for the INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Medium and Advanced levels of train­ time and effort of approximating 50 per­ business planning process were pre­ ing were conducted for specific groups cent. requiring these functions. pared to improve organisational busi­ • TRANSnet Project ness focus. 1 Office Systems has begun a series 0 In May 91, VIC ROADS awarded a As the project is taken to other of office project studies designed to $10.9m contract to Lend Lease Business Areas, more and more people • Strategic Marketing maximise the use of electronic tools to Communications for the supply, config­ will be given access to ROADS. One of the major aims in 1991/92 was increase efficiency and effect demon­ to increase organisational understand­ uration and installation of a data com­ • Matters of Importance Achieved strated cost savings. ing of community needs, wants and munications network, TRANSnet, which O Strategic Issues expectations. Major activities to involved the upgrade of computer and Benchmarking against industry stan­ improve our understanding of our cus­ network facilities at all VIC ROADS dards is a key strategic issue which will tomers' needs included: offices. determine if we are obtaining value for A key feature was the use of Quality u Survey of members of the public by our investment in information technolo­ Systems procedures to configure, senior managers, for the 1991 /92 man­ gy. Information obtained to date indi­ install and test all components of the agement conference. cates that VIC ROADS ITD ranks in the network, including 280 kilometres of top 20 percent of comparable IT service n Collating all market research under­ Token Ring cable, 1749 workstations, deliverers. taken for VIC ROADS over the last few 1824 data connection points and 43 years as input to a draft market File and Print Servers at 64 VIC 0 Business Efficiency research strategy. ROADS sites and 76 Local Area Chargeout of services has enabled cus­ Networks. This network infrastructure tomers to identify their IT costs and to D Initial implementation of the VIC replaced three existing networks to pro­ take action to ensure they are efficiently - ROADS Strategic Marketing Plan vide users with user-friendly interfaces utilised. This has been a major factor in I New Works in the Road System I

management system throughout n Priority Victoria OVERSEAS ACTIVITIES • " One Nation" Indonesia. Major stimulus has been given to the As part of the Premier's 'Priority Victoria' economy by the Federal Government statement, an additional $5m. was The Overseas Projects Corporation of ::::J Malaysia - "SCATS Upgrading through additional spending on infras­ directed to the resurfacing and rehabili­ Victoria, established by the Victorian Kuala Lumpur'' tructure over the next few years to tation of roads. The allocation of this Government to transfer Victoria's tech­ A SCATS System was installed by VIC assist industry to perform better in pro­ money came very late in the year and a nology and skills to overseas countries, ROADS in late 1991. This was the first ducing other goods and services. major effort was required to ensure that works in partnership with VIC ROADS stage of the SCATS project which these works were completed during May to contract for road transport projects. involved implementation of 24 traffic Victoria is receiving an additional and June. signal controllers. $145.9m for road projects over 3 years OPCV has carried out a variety of pro­ for National Highways, National roads It is evident that a significant effort was jects in the transport, education, agri­ VIC ROADS provided the technical and black-spots. Features include: required to be applied to the task of culture, health and water sectors in expertise to install and commission the delivering these special works within a about 50 countries. computer system, traffic signals and o Western Ring Road (Calder Highway very tight timeframe - VIC ROADS peo­ also to train the local officials in SCATS to Princes Freeway), upgrading Princes ple met this demand and achieved a This financial year VIC ROADS staff traffic engineering techniques and com­ Freeway West and duplication of commendable level of targeted works. participated in the following projects: puter operation. Portarlington Road.

n Bangladesh - "Road and Road o Nepal - "Institutional Development n A portion of Commonwealth road Transport Development Project." To of Road and Road Transport Project". funds to the States will be untied, and IN THE CITY provide institutional strengthening of distributed as per general revenue the Bangladesh Road Transport CJ Philippines - "Improvement of assistance • Lynch's Bridge Duplication - Authority including a review of organi­ National Road Maintenance Princes Highway West sational structures and legislation and Management Project." To develop a :::J Federal Accident Blackspot Program The duplication of Lynch's Bridge and development of computerised manage­ road condition rating system and a pilot An extra $5.7m. was allocated to road approaches at Flemington was ment systems for licensing, registration pavement management system for the blackspot works in April 1992 as part of opened to traffic in April 1992 and has and enforcement. Island of Luzon. Garth Stevens and the 'One Nation' statement. This took eliminated one of Melbourne's worst Geoff Jameson are participating in this the total Federal Blackspot program to accident blackspots. rJ Bhutan - Provision of institutional project in Manila. $13.6m. A significant effort was strengthening and technical assistance required by VIC ROADS regions to In accordance with a Coronial Inquiry in the construction of roads in moun­ Thailand - 'The Rama IX Bridge n identify a program of some 91 projects recommendation to fast track the works, tainous terrain. Resurfacing Project." Involves the pro­ and to undertake this additional works new technology for bridgeworks and vision of project management and tech­ within the timeframe allotted. roadworks construction was used. ::J Fiji - Road Maintenance. VIC nical expertise for the resurfacing of a Road approaches over poor ground ROADS long-term involvement with Fiji major cable stayed steel bridge for the Of the 91 projects identified, 86 were conditions utilised polystyrene as light­ continues with this project to provide commenced prior to 30 June 1992 with Expressway and Rapid Transit weight fill - a first for VIC ROADS and road maintenance expertise and exten­ Authority in Bangkok. Ken Russell, Max 68 being fully completed. Those Australia. The method reduces road sive training to the Fijian workforce. remaining were to be completed by end Arthur, Ian Rodgers and John settlements to manageable levels and Ted Goddard is project manager and of July, weather permitting. Given the Pedersen are participating. achieves cost savings over more con­ Acting Director, Roads and Airports short timeframe and the closing in of ventional alternatives. with the Public Works Department winter the final out turn was commend­ Other VIC ROADS staff are Greg able. The project was completed in June 1992 Chambers, Graham Foley, John Gavin at a cost of $5.5m. and Rick Hattam. • West Gate Bridge Structural Indonesia- "Bridge Management o Maintenance System Project." Glyn Jones is partici­ Maintenance inspections of West Gate pating in this Australian aid funded pro­ Bridge revealed the presence of minor - ject to establish and implement a bridge stress cracking within the concrete • Damage to Overhead Structures • Western Ring Road • Opened several bridges and some superstructure over a length of 25 A truck height measuring station has :i Broadmeadows Section roadworks to traffic: metres either side of the steel spans. been successfully trialled in Anderson Total works to the value of approxi­ - Widford Street bridge, 27 June 1991. Structural Systems Limited were Road, Footscray. It serves the mately $63rn were carried out during - Langton Street bridge, 17 December engaged under contract to increase the Appleton and Swanson Dock Areas. the year. The project will be opened to 1991. strength within these short sections dur­ To use this service, truck drivers need traffic in two stages as follows: - Kathryn Street pedestrian overpass, ing the 1991/92 financial year. only drive along a marked lane at up to 17 December 1991. 15 km/hour, through an array of detec­ Stage 1 : Tullamarine Freeway to - Katrina Drive pedestrian overpass, 20 Although the works were of a structural tors. A height ticket is then printed out, Pascoe Vale Road and Hurne Highway March 1992. nature, they did not represent a short showing the vertical clearance height to Mahoneys Road - September 1992 - Duplication of Melrose Drive, 16 June term risk to the bridge or those using it. for the vehicle. The height is accurate 1992. Stage 2: Pascoe Vale Road to Hurne to the nearest 1O cm and covers a • Harp Junction Interchange Highway - February 1993 range from 3.5 to 4.5 metres. • At Jacana, work is continuing on the A new transport interchange is currently largest tunnelling contract ever under­ The highlights of the year include: being constructed at Harp Junction, • Freeway Phone System taken by VIC ROADS. The $18.5m con­ East Kew to allow passengers to Fifty new freeway telephones were • The use of Quality Systems contracts tract is progressing well and is anticipat­ change between various tram and bus added to the statewide network bring­ for all works on the Project. ed to be completed by January 1993. services. In addition, there will be ing the total to nearly 500. improved and safer loading facilities for • Community involvement in aspects of passengers with the provision of safety New PABX's have been installed on the project, such as landscaping, tree zones. To enhance public transport South Eastern Arterial, Tullarnarine and planting, the noise committee. use, a 50 space car park is to be con­ Eastern Freeways using the latest tech­ structed which will enable users to drive nology to improve reliability and user to the interchange and safely park near­ service. by. • Bus Priority Bicycle paths have been constructed A trial was carried out to examine the along the Outer Circle Rail reservation effects of active bus priority at four sets The Tullamarine interchange of the Western Ring Road. which will allow cyclists to travel off­ of intersection signals along Hotham road to the interchange where secure Road, Prahran. parking facilities will be provided. About 30 buses on the route were fitted Construction of the project will cost an with transponders to signal the pres­ estimated $1.3m and is anticipated to ence of the bus over loops, located be completed early in 1993. 1OO m in advance and at the stop-line of the intersections. The results of the • ATV 10 Camera Contract study are expected to be released VIC ROADS has entered into a contract soon. with ATV 10 for the use of the VIC ROADS Closed Circuit Television • Installation of Traffic Signals System. ATV 10 use the live images The Traffic Signals Department under­ from VIC ROADS cameras during the took traffic signal and other electrical traffic report segment on the evening works to the value of approximately news. Use of the network in this man­ $23m in 1991/92: ner is enhancing traffic information to 75 New intersection signals Melbourne motorists and public's 43 New pedestrian signals awareness of VIC ROADS Traffic 206 Remodel of intersection signals Management Services. 15 Remodels of pedestrian signals 200 Other minor site works • A design and construct contract worth • Eastern Freeway Transit Lane • Bell Street - Banksia Street Link, Melbourne and Werribee. The section $28.Sm for 1 .8 km of the Ring Road With the intention to decrease conges­ Heidelberg between Grieve Parade and Millers from east of the Hume Highway to tion and pollution, Melbourne's first A four-lane divided road with a climbing Road, a distance of approximately 1.9 Mahoneys Road has been completed. transit lane, for vehicles with two or lane for westbound traffic between km, included twin bridge widenings more people, came into operation on Studley Road and Bell Street has great­ over Millers Road. The widening of the CJ Maribyrnong Section 24 February 1992 on the Eastern ly improved traffic flow on this urban twin bridges to three lanes over the A project team was established to pre­ Freeway. Taxis, buses, and motorcy­ highway which is an important route for Kororoit Creek are under construction. pare for construction of the next section clists are able to use the lane as well. trucks. of the road. Completion of the project is expected in The transit lane has been introduced as The new road link extends from Cape early 1993 at a cost of $6.6m. The Maribyrnong Section will extend a six month trial during which time Street to Bell Street, west of Upper eight kilometres from the Calder operational difficulties are being identi­ Heidelberg Road, and includes a new • Grieve Parade, Altona Freeway at Keil or to the Western fied and addressed. The lane operates bridge over the Hurstbridge line near The widening of Grieve Parade to four Highway at Deer Park. between 7:00 and 9:30 am every week­ the Heidelberg Railway. lanes over a length of 1 .4 km from day morning from Bulleen Road to south of Dohertys Road to the Princes Detailed design is well advanced with Wellington Street a distance of over 8 This traffic improvement was identified Highway West was completed in early the project on schedule for completion in the Metropolitan Arterial Road kilometres. 1992. A new concrete bridge was buil1 in early 1995. Highlights of the year Access Study (METRAS) as one of to take traffic over Kororoit Creek and include: Currently over 2200 vehicles use the Melbourne's most cost effective trans­ the Grieve Parade bridge over West • Completion of a $500,000 earthworks transit lane every weekday morning port projects. Gate Freeway has been widened. The contract for the proposed Keilor Park thus delivering almost 5000 people to works will lower the road's high acci­ Drive bridge over the Western Ring their destination approximately 9 min­ Although the project comprises a large dent rate, and improve access to near­ Road. utes earlier. However, there are delays number of complex components, there by suburbs, industries and freight to traffic using the other lanes. are two features which are particularly depots. The cost of the works was • Completion of a $600,000 earthworks special - the "soil nail" retaining walls $8.3m. contract to place fill material on the for­ and the precast fascia panels. mer Sunshine tip site. • Ringwood Bypass This is the first project in Australia The remaining properties required for • Pre-registration of three tenderers for where soil nailing, a method of reinforc­ the first one km section of the bypass - a design and construct contract for twin Looking into the cutting from Bell Street. ing the ground, has been used for a Mt Dandenong Rd to Ringwood St - 600 metre long bridges over the permanent retaining wall. are being purchased. Preliminary site Maribyrnong River. Soil nailing is about half the cost of con­ works, such as survey and investigation ventional concrete retaining structures. are progressing well.

The precast fascia panels have been The 2.5 km $80m project will be com­ architecturally designed to create pleted in five years, several years earli­ movement and energy as motorists er than previously planned. travel through the cutting. The preparation of a landscape concept The link was opened on 1 July 1992 at plan for the bypass and the associated a total cost of $40m. Linear Park development is being closely integrated with design work for • West Gate Freeway the project. A third lane is being built in both direc­ tions on the West Gate Freeway This integrated design process is being between Princes Highway and Millers aided by the work of a community liai­ Road, a distance of 2.9 km, improving son commi1tee established at the outset safety and access between inner of the project to provide a forum for the exchange of information and advice between the local community and the • Springvale Bypass Stage 1, • Melba Highway Duplication The $6.2m project included duplication Project Team. Centre Road to Princes Highway through Yarra Glen of the road between Porter Street and East The redevelopment of Bell Street Rosehill Road, installation o1 street • South Dynon Rail Terminal A new road link between Centre Road through the township of Yarra Glen (on lighting along the entire length and Access Rd and Princ~s Highway East, forming Part the Melba Highway) began in February extensive tree planting. A new road link opposite Swanson of the Springvale Bypass, will be 1990. The projec1, jointly funded by VIC Dock between Footscray Rd and South opened to traffic in September 1992. ROADS and the Shire of Healesville at • Traffic Control and Signal Linking Dynon Container Terminal will be built The number of signal sites in Victoria a total cost of $2m, will improve the during 1993 and 1994 to cater for has been increased by 65 to reach The link has been built using unrein­ environment and operation of the shop­ upgrading and expansion of port and 2500. A further 133 sites have been forced concrete pavement at a cost of p ng centre through the planting of 42 public transport facilities. Estimated connected to the computer network to $11.Bm and has three lanes in each la.rge plane trees and approximately cost is $Sm. direction. give a total of 1791, including 19 sites 1500 smaller trees and shrubs, brick in Ballarat. The sites connected to the paving and street furniture, construction • Reservoir Rail Crossing Federal funds have also been Geelong Regional Computer now num­ of a service road and the underground­ After two years construction, the announced to enable construction of ber 63. This is the first time that the rng of power lines. Reservoir level crossing project has Stage 2, Springvale Road to benefits of "dynamic" or "adaptive" sig­ been completed at a cost of $12m. Heatherton Road, to commence. • South Gippsland Highway nal linking has been available in Victoria outside the Melbourne Many improvements have been made Also during 1992/93 it is proposed to The 2.8 km duplication of the South metropolitan area. to the intersections of Broadway with construct the northern terminal of Stage Gippsland Highway between Princes High Street, Spring Street with Edwards 2 at the Westall Road/ Heatherton Highway East and Pound Road was completed. This now provides a full • Traffic Information on Teletext Street and High Street with Cheddar Road intersection - an accident black The Traffic Control and Communication Road and Spring Street. spot site. duplicated facility from the Princess Highway to the Bass Highway Junction, Centre provides media information on a daily basis to all Melbourne media ser­ Linking has been improved between • Princes Highway East - Narre a distance of nearly 50 kms. vices. To improve the efficiency and the various public transport modes, with Warren availability of this service, staff from increased commuter car parking for Continuation of the provision of a third • St Georges Road Duplication Traffic Operations and Channel 7 public transport users. The intersection lane on the Princes Highway East The project, between Merri Parade and Brisbane, developed a Traffic modifications to the four intersections between Hallam and the Berwick Miller Street, involves relocating tram has improved safety for pedestrians Bypass. tracks into the median strip, improving Information System on Austext. and vehicles. For some traffic move­ sections of the road surface and con­ This service has been widely accepted Work completed in 1991/92 includes structing some exclusive right turn ments there has been a reduction in by media services and the general pub­ the outbound provision of an extra 2.1 lanes. Safety will be improved for all delays, particularly during peak periods. lic. Traffic information can now be kilometres of a third lane as well as the road users and bottlenecks reduced at accessed by any television set with the • Blackspot Program upgrading and signalisation of the Tinks several intersections. Tram track works Teletext/Austext option. The treatments to 'accident blackspots' Road and Fitzgerald Road intersection. are complete and landscaping plans included : have been agreed. The reconstruction, • shoulder sealing In 1991/92 the project team completed a joint VIC ROADS/MET project costing • construction of roundabouts its program $100,000 under budget and $14m, will be completed by late 1992. • installation or remodelling of traffic six months ahead of program so the signals team switched to the Melbourne bound • Fitzsimons Lane Duplication • erection of guard fencing carriageway and completed a further A new bridge on Fitzsimons Lane over • improvements to street lighting 1.2 kilometres of its 1992/93 program. the Yarra River opened on 6 December • improved road delineation by means 1991 - the first bridge across the Yarra The project will now be completed in of linemarking and raised pavement since the West Gate Bridge was com­ September 1992. markers pleted. It has eliminated long delays for • removal or relocation of roadside motorists. hazards such as light poles • • The two flood retardation basins to higher than past contracts and peaked :::J Springhurst Bypass IN THE COUNTRY form part of the freeway embankment at 8700 tonne per day. Additional funding for the Hume will are nearing completion. allow the bypass to get underway in Landscape plan1ing involved the plant­ • Ballarat Bypass 1992/93. Documents for single con­ Expenditure of $23.7m in 1991/92. • Significant progress has been made ing of 36,000 trees and shrubs with tracts for the earthworks, paving and Total expenditure to date- $62.Sm with earthworks for the bypass from plants propagated from locally collected bridge construction are being prepared. Current estimated cost of project - Woodmans Hill to Raynor Road, seed. Approximately 6,000 of these trees and shrubs were propagated by $102m. realignment of the existing highway .I Duplication North of Springhurst from Brewery Tap Road to Woodmans students of the Euroa High School. 3.3 km duplication opened to traffic in Achievements in 1991/92 include: Hill and lower pavement layers over the November 1991. The Opening Ceremony also saw the :::J Stage 1 - Woodmans Hill to Gillies full length. hand-over of an area of land surplus to Street n Glenrowan Service Centre o Stage 2 - Gillies Street to freeway requirements to the local com­ To relieve motorist fatigue the $7m BP­ • The Midland Highway bridge and Burrurnbeet munity to be used for the purpose of McDonald's Service Centre was deviation has been completed and developing an arboretum and passive opened for business. opened to traffic. • Significant progress has been made recreation area. with land acquisition and service alter­ The VIC ROADS service centre strate­ • The Lofven Street bridge and ations. C1 Wangaratta Bypass gy to cut driver fatigue on the Hume approaches have been completed and Completion has been re-programmed Freeway paved the way for its con­ opened to traffic. • \tis expected that works will com­ from 1996 to late 1994 due to the fund­ struction. mence in October 1992. ing under the 'One Nation' package. • Upgrading of Daylesford Road in the The Glenrowan Travelstop (shown vicinity of the bypass is completed. The Project is on schedule for Stage 1 Earthworks contracts are now underway below) is a world-class facility in the to be opened in late Autumn 1993 and or complete along the full 20 km length. style of those found on the motorways Stage 2 to be opened in late Autumn Contrac1s for a further 11 of the 26 and autobahns of Europe, it includes The Bypass, looking west from the 1994. bridges were awarded during 1991192. tourist information centres, shaded rest Freeway. Most of the balance will be tendered areas, electric BBQ's, showers and toi­ • Hume Freeway during the first half of 1992/93. lets. :i Euroa On 3 April 1992 the $43m Euroa Tenders for the major paving contract, The extensive public facilities and Bypass was opened, completing the which includes the supply of al l materi­ access and exit ramps were built at the final 8 km section of the divided car­ als, were called in June 1992. developers' cost as a condition of VIC riageway construction for the Hume ROADS terms for a 20 year lease on Freeway between Broadmeadows and Estimated total cost is $90m. the sites. just south of Wangaratta.

------... _.- ·- The Freeway Project was completed on programme and $2m under budget.

Major challenges of the Project includ­ ed the excavation of 110,000 cubic metres of rock cut requiring blasting in close proximity to the township of Euroa. This required very tight specifi­ cation controls on air and ground vibra­ tion and the monitoring of all blasts to ensure compliance.

During the paving stage ou1pu1s were - generally in the order of 50 percent • Calder Freeway rently being acquired. Construction is I Swan Hill Roundabout introduction of 'SCRAM' to Ballarat has O Diggers Rest Bypass programmed to commence in In swan Hill, a new roundabout was had positive benefits in lessening con­ A contract for the construction of 6.5 September 1993, subject to the avail­ installed at the intersection of Murray gestion and delays to all road users. km of four-lane divided carriageway ability of funds. Total estimated cost Valley Highway and Mccallum Street around Diggers Rest was let in October of this section is $28m. as part of a State/Federally funded • Morwell Bypass 1991 and is progressing satisfactorily. black spot treatment. The four km long second stage of the Works are expected to be completed in :::J Gap Hill to Gisborne duplication Morwell Bypass between Monash Way mid 1993. This project is expected to commence • City of Ballaarat and Princes Highway was opened on 8 in late 1994 and be opened to traffic in Traffic Signal Co-ordination April 1992 at a cost of $27m. Total cost The works connect to the recently com­ Autumn 1996. VIC ROADS has introduced to Ballarat of the 10.4 km project was $64m. The pleted Keilor to Diggers Rest section of the traffic signal linking system used to works included a unique steel Nova the Calder Freeway and include twin n Kyneton Bypass commenced in co-ordinate the traffic signals in the Span arch which carried the Melbourne bridges over the Northern Railway Line. February 1992 with construction of greater Melbourne Metropolitan area. bound traffic over the eastern rail line. Major drainage improvement works in access roads. Design of the freeway the township of Diggers Rest to elimi­ was completed and a major construc­ The traffic signal linking system in • Duplication in Traralgon nate flooding of the Calder Highway tion contract for completion of all works Melbourne called 'SCRAM ' (Signal Co­ The two km duplication of the Princes were completed. Works involved rock will be let by the end of 1992. The ordination of Regional Areas of Highway East from Grey Street to tunnelling under the Diggers Rest level anticipated opening date for the $40m Melbourne) is adapted from the system McNairn Road, Traralgon was opened crossing. bypass is Autumn 1995. used in Sydney called 'SCATS' on 12 June 1992. Works included a (Sydney Co-ordinated Traffic Control new bridge over Traralgon Creek and .A grade separated interchange will be 0 Calder-Ravenswood System) . two major intersection upgrades. Cost provided at Vineyard Road under a A further two km of road duplication of work was $3.Bm. This completed the separate contract commencing in was completed during 1991/92 on the There are 35 traffic signal sites located upgrading of a four km section of the October 1992 and this is expected to Calder Highway at Ravenswood, south in the Greater Ballarat Area and the highway from the Central Business be open to traffic in mid 1993. of Bendigo at a cost of $1.3m. In addi­ linking of these 19 sites has seen a sig­ District of Traralgon to the Strzelecki tion, a total of 6 km of passing lanes on nificant improvement in the operations monument The bypass forms part of an on-going the Calder Highway between Woodend of the traffic signals in Ballarat. The program to upgrade the Calder and Elphinstone were completed at a system presently installed in Ballarat Completion of Timber Bridge Highway to a high-standard four-lane cost of $1.2m. has a capacity to link 26 traffic signal Replacement Program divided road between Melbourne and sites. Opening of the $2.2m bridge over the Bendigo. I Planning Studies Toorloo Arm just east of Lakes A strategy plan for the Calder Highway The principle of 'SCRAM' in Ballarat is Entrance on 22 August 1991 marked Benefits of the project include safer development between Melbourne and that traffic signal controllers located at completion of a $17.9m program to conditions for traffic and elimination of Bendigo will be completed by the end each intersection are connected by replace timber bridges on the Princes delays at the existing Diggers Rest rail­ of 1992. The strategy will address traf­ Telecom lines to a regional computer Highway East between Lakes Entrance way crossing. A number of local road fic volumes and growth, accidents, located at Footscray. From information and New South Wales. This program improvements are included in the works. costs/benefits and priorities of con­ transmitted from the traffic signal con­ commenced in 1983 and was jointly struction, as well as examining traffic trollers, the computer masterminds the Approximately 20,000 native trees and funded by the Federal and State management issues such as roadside co-ordination of the traffic signal sites. Governments. shrubs will be planted along the route. facilities, vehicle counting, mass control The Footscray computer is connected and emergency telephone require­ • Patrol Rationalisation Total estimated cost of the Bypass is by a Telecom data line to the Central ments. Integration of the Walwa, Myrtleford, $34m. Monitoring System at Camberwell. The Euroa and Chiltern patrols into larger Control Room has the facilities to moni­ :::J Gap Hill Section Detailed planning studies for the Black works depots has given better efficien­ tor each signal site with a high resolu­ Planning for duplication of the eight km Forest, Woodend to Kyneton and cy with a new works depot opened in tion colour monitor graphic display of section of Calder Highway between Kyneton to Elphinstone sections of the Wodonga in June. real-time signal operations and perfor­ Diggers Rest and Millett Road (Gap Calder Highway will be commenced in mance. VIC ROADS office at Ballarat Hill) is well advanced and land is cur- late 1992 and be completed over the • next four years. can also monitor each linked site. The MATTA (Materials Testing Apparatus) • Be\larine Highway - Grubb Road ROAD MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT • Shepparton Alternative Heavy which has sophisticated hydraulic load­ Roundabout Vehicle Route ing and computerised measuring Improvement to the Bellarine The upgrading and connecting of 19 km • Asphalt Research & Development devices to measure the fundamental Highway/Grubb Road intersection east of roads around the east of Shepparton With changes in pavement design tech­ properties of pavement materials need­ of Wallington commenced April 1992 at a cost of $6m was opened 18 nologies it has become important to ed for accurate mechanistic pavement with the construction ot a roundabout. months ahead of schedule (although all obtain more precise knowledge about design or pavement strength evaluation finishing works will not be completed The intersection was a designated the structural properties of various which was not possible with existing pavement materials, particularly until end 1993). 'blackspot'. equipment. asphalt. • Goulburn Valley Highway Work was carried out by the Rural City The NARC research program will even­ This 1.2 km duplication in North o1 Bellarine for VIC ROADS at an AUSTROADS has established the tually extend to asphalts containing Shepparton from Balaclava Rd to north expenditure of $600,000 in 1991 /92. Australian Pavement Research Group polymer-modified binders, split mastic of Brauman St will ease congestion on The total estimated expenditure is (APRG} which provides a forum for asphalts, fibre reinforced asphalts etc this heavily trafficked section past the $690,000. general pavement research, but whicti are all designed to considerably Hospital and up to the sporting complex because asphalt research is quite com­ enhance the performance of asphalt and International Village. Cost $1.5m. plex a National Asphalt Research pavements. Committee (NARC} was set up to co­ • Surfcoast Highway - Duplication ordinate research between all State • Pavement Condition Survey Grovedale to Torquay Road Authorities, Australian Asphalt During October 1991 to February 1992 Work commenced November 1990 for Pavement Association (APPA) and the VIC ROADS contracted AST Systems duplicated carriageways between Australian Road Research Board Australia to undertake an automated Grovedale and Torquay, a distance (ARRB). survey of the surface conditions of 12.5 kilometres. In 1990/91, 4.6 lane 15,000 km of highways and main roads kilometres were completed between the The initial aims of the asphalt R&D pro­ to assist us and municipalities in man­ Grovedale rail crossing and the gram are to develop: aging road pavements more efficiently. Geelong Airport. • standard test equipment and methods • improved mix design procedures • RMMS work accelerated in 1991/92 with 9.2 • accurate design parameters for use A Routine Maintenance Management lane kilometres completed and partial in mechanistic pavement design proce­ System (RMMS) was developed and construction on a further 6.2 lane kilo­ dures. installed throughout VIC ROADS in metres. 1990. The system comprises a comput­ The asphalt R&D program has been er disk, a field guide and an Total expenditure for 1991/ 92 was divided into six projects shared Administration Manual; and incorpo­ $4.96m. The project will be completed between various research groups as rates maintenance standards, mainte­ in May 1993. follows: nance praptices, planning and schedul­ • Field trials - AAPA ing and Reports Modules. • Princes Highway- Overtaking • Sample preparation - Road & Traffic Lane Warncoort Authority NSW Additional bridge maintenance activities Construction has been completed on • Stiffness modules - Department of will be added to RMMS to increase sys­ an overtaking lane on the Princes Transport, Queensland tematic inspection and maintenance of Highway at Warncoort, distance 136.5 • Creep/deformation - Department of bridges. RMMS field guide which kilometres to 137.9 kilometres. Roads and Transport, S.A. includes maintenance procedures and Expenditure amounted to $288,000 and • Fatigue - VIC ROADS practices is being converted into a employed eight men. Work was State • Database and analysis - CERTS INT Quality Management System. P/L Government funded. VIC ROADS has commissioned a new - dynamic load testing apparatus called • AUSTROADS Sprayed Seal VIC ROADS has conducted one trial on BITUMINOUS SURFACING The table below summarises bitumi­ VIC ROADS is participating in an AUS­ the Western Highway at Dimboola and nous surfacing completed on declared TROADS research project to study the two trials on the Calder Freeway at roads under the direct management of design and performance of sprayed Gisborne. All State Road Authorities Bituminous surfacing plays an impor­ VIC ROADS in the following categories: seals. are to complete between 5 and 10 trials tant role in the establishment, rehabili­ in each State. It is expected that tation and preservation of the road net­ • Extensions - a section of road which The aims of the project are: results will be available during 1994. work. was either unsealed or a completely • to increase the knowledge and under­ new road where no road previously standing of the mechanics of seal The three types of bituminous surfacing existed thus extending the total area of behaviour over a wide range of environ­ used are: sealed pavement available . ments, traffic volumes and types, and • Sprayed Sealing aggregate sizes and types. • Hotmix Asphalt • Rehabilitation - reconstructed pave­ • Bituminous Slurry Surfacing ment which was previously sealed . • to collect all relevant data and mea­ o'.J Sprayed Sealing surements towards the development of • Resurfacing - maintenance resurfac­ an improved uniform and rational seal This year VIC ROADS ten direct labour ing of an existing sealed pavement to design method. sealing units sealed 3089 lane kilome­ help prevent surface deterioration. tres of declared roads at a cost of • to examine in parallel three different $18.?m and 2285 lane kilometres of • Ancillary - off-road works such as seal design methods in each trial: unclassified roads for various · carparks, bike paths etc. Municipalities at a cost of $14.1 m. a) VIC ROADS method (All State Road ·- . . ; . . 0 Bituminous surfacing work completed Authorities to use their own method), Contractors working for VIC ROADS and opened on various road categories. sealed a further 158 lane kilometres of b) AUSTROADS method Road Type 1991/92 declared roads at a cost of $2.Sm and and Category 101 lane kilometres of unclassified c) NITRR method (National Institute for of Work roads at a cost of $1.0m. Transport Road Research, South Sprayed Hotmix Slurry Sealing Asphalt Surfacing Africa, as modified by RT A-NSW) CJ Hotmix Asphalt This year contractors working for VIC Lane km Lane km Lane km ROADS supplied and placed a total of Freeways 204,658 tonnes of hotmix asphalt at a Extension 24 - - cost of $17m. Approximately 50% of Rehabilitation 11 6 - Resurfacing 286 24 4 this was placed on the Western Ring Road at Broadmeadows. Excluding the Highways Western Ring Road, which is not Extension 72 28 - Rehabilitation 14 opened to traffic, a total of 148 lane 53 - Resurfacing 1032 70 7 kilometres of declared roads under the direct management of VIC ROADS Tourist/Forest Rds Extension were surfaced with hotmix asphalt. 11 - - Rehabilitation 1 - - Resurfacing 76 1 0 Bituminous Slurry Surfacing - This year Contractors working for VIC Totals ROADS placed a total of 11 lane kilo­ Extension 107 28 - Rehabilitation 65 20 metres of bituminous slurry surfacing - Resurfacing 1394 95 11 on declared roads under the direct Ancillary . 15 5 management of VIC ROADS at a cost Of $0.15rn. Grand Total 1581 148 11 • I Customer Services

At 30 June 1992 there were 2.82m In normal circumstances students ehicle registration and driver licencing tions, these locations provided a more driver licences on issue in Victoria, would have to absent themselves dur­ vPrvices. This has necessitated a thor­ appropriate testing environment. and 3.32m motor vehicle registra­ ing school hours for their test, but !~gh review of d~livery mechanisms for However, to reduce inconvenience for tions. according to teachers, "in school" test­ VIC ROADS services. ing by VIC ROADS will eliminate this residents of areas who would have to problem. A Municipal Association of Victoria ini­ travel in excess of 1 hour's travel to a VIC ROADS Office, VIC ROADS pro­ REGISTRATION & LICENSING tiative to establish agencies at munici­ Students commented favourably on the pals offices, for t~e delivery of go~ern­ vides a visiting licence testing and vehi­ trial, suggesting it was much more con­ ment services, gives an opportunity to cle registration service from the local A Central Custome·r Services group venient and also helped because they replace, at least in part, the loss of VIC municipal office on a regular basis. was created as a result of the devolu­ found support amongst each other ROADS services through the Police The new Agency arrangements have tion of the Registration and Licensing when preparing for the knowledge test. with services delivered by Councils. Division. The group consists of four received wide acceptance and steps business units - Registration, • VIC ROADS Agency Services In co-operation with Local Government are currently being put in place in the Licensing, Multi Purpose Taxis and With the co-operation of the Shire of VIC ROADS entered into separate Wimmera/Mallee areas of the Region to Business Services. Orbost and Borough of Wonthaggi, Agency agreements with 13 municipali­ expand the services available at the Registration & Licensing agencies have ties for Council staff to provide a "Get Agencies to include such functions as It's function is to provide a centralised been opened at Orbost and Wonthaggi. You Going" Registration & Licensing light trailer registration. issue of tractor service for processing business trans­ Services are provided on visiting basis service consisting of issues of Learner packs, etc. actions directed to VIC ROADS by mail. at Phillip Island and Yarram. Permits, Unregistered Vehicle Permits, The group also provides specialist func­ Log Books and the collection of can­ • Driver Licence Fraud tions including driver licence assess­ :J VIC ROADS and the Shire of celled number plates. Investigations by VIC ROADS led to a ment, commercial driver licences, the Tullaroop entered into an Agency distribution network for the sale of recording of demerit points and the arrangement for Tullaroop Shire to pro­ An overall strategy has been developed forged interstate drivers licences being administration of the Multi Purpose Taxi vide a comprehensive range of for delivery of VIC ROADS registration broken. A number of persons who Program. Registration and Licensing functions and licencing services. The strategy attempted to use these fake licences to from the Shire Office in Neil S1reet concentrates on service delivery obtain Victorian drivers licences have After commencing the year with 227 Maryborough on a three day week through a network of strategically been prosecuted. people the staffing level has been basis as from 4th May 1992. placed municipal offices which will offer reduced to 177. Despite this reduction basic "getting you going" services. The Joint VIC ROADS/Police investigations service levels have been maintained The new arrangements expanded the criteria for selection of proposed ser­ into the fraudulent issue of Victorian and achieved through internal business range of services available locally in vice delivery locations are complex but Drivers Licences led to criminal charges efficiencies and the devolution of func­ Maryborough for which in the past are designed such that individuals being laid against three VIC ROADS tions. Maryborough and district people have should not have to travel more than staff, six driving instructors and 18 had to travel to Ballarat. The new ser­ approximately half an hour to obtain members of the public. One of the VIC • Learner Permit Testing vice covers an estimated population of basic services and not more than about ROADS employees was dismissed fol­ Following a trial in 1990/91 learner per­ 14,000 people. an hot1r to receive more specialised lowing a disciplinary hearing and one mit testing has now been made avail­ services which are infrequently needed. other resigned before a disciplinary able in the school to all 38 eligible To enhance and facilitate customer hearing. Secondary Colleges in Eastern Victoria. service VIC ROADS installed computer An important element of the Strategy In 1991/9213 schools have used the equipment at the Shire Office and an was that motor car licence applicants •Multi Purpose Taxi Program program with about 300 students online link to the VIC ROADS main­ living up to 1 hour's travel time of the These vehicles give improved personal undertaking the test. The pass rate is frame computer and cash management VIC ROADS Offices at Ararat, Ballarat mobility to people with disabilities who about 90 percent. system. and Horsham should travel to one of are not able to use public transport. those centres for testing. It was consid­ 0 Access to R & L Services Members of the program are entitled to A further 14 colleges will join this pro­ ered that because traffic densities in The Victoria Police have indicated an a discount of half the metered taxi fare gram by the end of 1992. these centres were greater than in intention to withdraw, wherever possi­ up to a maximum of $25 per trip. smaller centres and that they provided ble, from the delivery of VIC ROADS a better range of physical roads condi- As at 30 June 1992 there were 111 ,874 Metropolitan Region to process some been developed with respect to Vision During the year the following new cer­ members in the program (over 83,000 of the 5000 calls received daily. and Driving. An eyesight report form tificates were issued: in the metropolitan area) including incorporating these S1andards has been approximately 7,400 members who use The IVR unit has been designed to developed. Feedback from eyesight • Metropolitan Taxi and wheelchairs. Fare subsidies totalled make learner permit and licence test specialists is that this form is of value Hire Car 2,374 $15.Sm representing 3.1 million trips. bookings based on ir:iformation provid­ tor its ease of use and information pro- • Country and Urban Taxis ed by the customer over the phone, and Hire Cars 854 vided. Following a meeting between officers without the need of going to an opera­ • Metropolitan route and from South Australia and Victoria, prin­ tor. The unit prompts the customer to In collaboration with Occupational Charter Buses 267 ciples for a bilateral agreement were provide information by dialling numbers Therapists who conduct driving assess­ • Country and Urban Stage/ confirmed. Reciprocal rights became on their phone to select the preferred ments on disabled/elderly drivers, a Route and Charter Buses 805 operative as from 1 July 1992. office for the test, appointment date and form to allow reporting of assessments • Private Omnibus 1, 116 Members travelling to S.A. are afforded appointment time. has been developed to simplify and add • Tow Trucks 305 the subsidy/trip limit benefits applying consistency to reporting. • Other 503 to the scheme but local fares would If the customers needs cannot be met apply. for any reason, such as no appointment Approximately 1,000 licences have Total 6,224 available on the preferred date, the been cancelled/suspended due to medi­ • Office Services customer always has the option of cal unfitness. Approximately 200 During the year the Corporation refused On 9 December 1991 Registration & transferring to an operator. licences have been cancelled/suspend­ 60 applicants, revoked 23 certificates Licensing functions previously per­ ed due to interstate driving offences. It is envisaged that the IVR unit will be and 14 certificates were suspended. formed on the Ground Floor of the used to process the more repetitive Cl Driver's Certificates South Building at Carlton were trans­ Twenty-one charges were brought in type enquires, thus freeing operators All Driver's Certificate records have now ferred to the Carlton Registration & relation to fraud detected in the Cab for the more difficult enquires. been recorded on the mainframe com­ Licensing Office. Charge or Multi Purpose Taxi program, puter system. Ongoing improvements eight for other criminal/traffic offences, The Carlton Registration & Licensing • Call Queuing will allow on-line production of certifi­ six because they became medically has been extended and refurbished to A Call Queuing Display System has cates {expected late August 92). unfit, two due to fraud/false statements enable the integrated service to be been developed for the Telephone realised. The integration has led to Information Services group. A direct computer link to 1.8.R. (Police made. Records) has been established allowing productivity savings in excess of 20 Operators are now able to provide an O Demerit Points percent. · immediate issue of Driver's Certificates. improved service as they now know Interim certificates (issued until results Approximately 7,400 licence holders how many calls are waiting and can have accumulated Demerit Points I A new Registration and Licensing of 1.8.R. check were known) have now Office was opened at Glen Waverley on vary the resource allocation to suit the been abolished. resulting in: 3, 100 have been suspend­ 1 July 1991. immediate requirements of waiting cus­ ed. 2,350 licence holders have opted tomers. for a conditional licence. In 2,030 cases o The refurbishment of the Benalla the matter was withdrawn or VIC Office was completed in February • Developments and Achievements ROADS was unable to contact the in Licence Review 1991-1992 1992. Integration of Registration and licence holder. Licensing and Transport Safety 0 Licence Review Services into the extended office has In collaboration with the Epilepsy allowed superior customer interface Foundation of Victoria a pamphlet on with improved amenities. Epilepsy and Driving has been pro· duced to provide information to interest· • Interactive Voice Response ed people in the community. An interactive voice response (IVR) unit has been installed in the Central In collaboration with the Victorian College of Optometry and their special· Telephone Enquiry area of Central - ists, formal standards/guidelines have • • Vehicle Licensing :J Bus Licences OFFENCES AND PROSECUTIONS • Finalised Offence Reports: The Transport Act 1983 requires vehi­ Case Proved (incl. 158 bonds) 2,447 Licences Number of cles operating as commercial passen­ Number of Convicted and Discharged 15 Licences Licences Offence reports submitted by the ger vehicles and tow trucks to be Cases Dismissed 10 issued in issued licensed. Provision is made for notice of corporation's Transport Safety Officers Cases Withdrawn 130 1991/92 in total licence applications, excluding taxi totalled 2,230 . Penalty Notice with Warning Letter 486 licences, to be published in the Metropolitan Route 15 1288 Warning Letter Issued 65 Jn court proceedings for breaches of Summons Not Served Government Gazette and for objections Metropolitan Charter 33 569 10 the Acts and Regulations enforced by No Further Action Warranted 362 to be lodged. Where no objections are Urban Route 1 125 the Corporation, 2,447 proven cases No Provable Offence 273 received or the objections are resolved, Urban Charter 5 55 Country Route resulted for which the Magistrates' Reports from Police 3 the applications are determined by VIC 9 545 Country Charter 8 205 Court of Victoria imposed fines totalling ROADS. Other applicants are referred TOTAL 3,801 School 71 2179 $1,339, 778. to the Road Transport Licensing Touring 5 211 Tribunal. Special Purpose 14 381 In addition a total of 9,699 Penalty Private Bus 15 Notices were issued, the penalties for 982 • Summary of total count convictions During the year, VIC ROADS referred Goods and Passenger 2 which totalled $1,848,380. 21 O applicants to the Tribunal for issue and fines by legislation: or variation of commercial passenger Combined financial penalties from vehicle and tow truck licences. Court fines and Penalty Notices were Convictions Fines$ $3, 188, 158. .:J Taxi Cab Licensing Road Safety Act 666 230, 109 Applications were approved for the issue of taxi cab licences at Ballan, o Major safety offences within total Road Safety 37 5, 110 Gar1ield, Gisborne, Horsham, Mt count convictions. (Procedures) Beauty, Yarrawonga, Melton/Bacchus Regulations Marsh, St Arnaud/ Convictions Fines$ Safety (Traffic) 102 22,940 Donald/Warracknabeal. Regulations Overdimensional 115 40,485 Vehicles Road Safety 1,107 881 ,929 (Vehicles) Overweight Vehicles 1,139 991,664 Regulations 0 Taxi and Hire Car Licensing Speed Offences 34 7,985 Summary Ollences 2 300 Licences Number of Number of Act Licences Licences Log Book Breaches 24 3,655 issued in issued in Transport Act 98 20,160 1991/92 total Lighting Offences 5 605 Transport (Passenger 29 5,850 Metropolitan Taxi 12 3089 Insecure Loading 10 2,700 Vehicles) Regulations Metropolitan Hire Car 26 320 Vehicle/Mechanical 48 13,050 Transport 4 450 Urban Taxi Defects Ballarat 4 53 (Tow Truck) Regulations Bendigo 59 Traffic Breaches 71 16,220 Geelong 120 Interstate Road Urban Hire Car Unregistered 243 172,630 387 124,039 Transport Regulations Gee long 3 10 Vehicle/Trailer (Commonwealth) Ballarat 2 Unlicensed Country Taxi 10 508 Litter Act 300 Country Hire Car 5 75 Unendorsed Licence 90 40,875 Special Purpose Vehicle 48 446 TOTAL 2,289 1,339,778 • TOTAL 1,923 1,241,278 Driver Licence Renewals • Summary of Penalty Notices MAIN REGISTRATION & LICENSING 424,886 TRANSACTIONS Vehicle Cycle 785 No. Issued Penalties$ Dual 14,962 1 Vehicle Registrations Speeding n Private 2,239,666 Total Licences 440,633 Exceed speed limit by up to 15 km/h 674 81,865 commercial 186,932 Exceed speed limit by 15 to 29 km/h 1,063 183,835 Primary Producer 109,971 Exceed speed limit by 30 km/h or 54 13,670 Instructor Licences 565 Hire 1,041 more (licence suspension) Record Searches 2,583 Taxi 4,928 Duplicates 56,262 0 Traffic Offences Municipal 24,684 Signs and signals 365 49,285 13,360 Miscellaneous • Licence Testing 242,807 Pensioner Permit Tests 123,914 Other 61 8,485 1,798 Recreation Licence Tests 118,586 Lighting Offences 62 7,835 13,757 Motor Vehicle Total 2,825, 187 Endorsements Cycle Training 6,374 0 Safety Procedures 72,078 Fail to wear seat belt 274 36,015 Motor Cycle • Number Plate Functions Other 39 5,205 Trailer 363,558 General Issue 264,398 Articulated Trailers 13,976 Personalised Plates 2,402 Licensing and Reg'n Offences 1,641 145,365 Custom Plates 5,708 Trailer Total 377,534 Commemorative/Historic 41 :J Miscellaneous Offences Dealers 6,347 Unsafe Vehicle 195 31,005 Motor Boats 115,021 Duplicate Plates 13,265 Other 41 4,605 Registration Totals 3,389,820 • Regulation Functions n Commercial Vehicle Offences Examiner Licence 2,283 Log Book Offences 620 98,030 • Other Registration Functions Mass Limit Permits 9,590 Taxi Licences 4,722 Hours of Driving 44 7,140 Unregistered Permits 45,289 Club Permits 2,031 Mass and Dimension 1,788 Overweight Vehicles 2,728 935, 135 Roadworthy Books 5,585 Total Permits 47,320 Log Books 23,717 Overdimensional 804 130,980 Goods & Passenger 942 Transfers 661,810 Insecure Load 251 33,060 Driver Certificates 21,198 Record Searches 33,716 Other 291 27,495 • On the Database Licences on issue 2.82m Tow Truck Offences 41 5,785 I Driver Licensing Vehicles registered 3.32m Taxi Offences 92 4,730 Learner Permits Motor boats registered 124,530 Car 86,160 Enquiries to the Vehicle Parking Infringements 266 12,020 Cycle 15,324 Securities Register 584,840 Prime movers registered 10,830 Various 85 26,595 Tractor 532 Articulated trailers 13,890 Litter 8 240 Total Permits 102,016 - TOTAL 9,699 1,848,380 • I Technical Achievements I

• Plant and Supply VIC ROADS has a sound history in zontal load distribution to piers and a This year costs were assigned to all delivering technical services of a near waterproof barrier for protection of plant and supply services for the first very high quality, by encouraging the substructure. time and most major services and innovative approaches to solve problems and modify standard VIC ROADS has undertaken an ongo­ Business Groups performed better than ing monitoring program for the bridge. originally budgeted for. approaches to improve efficiency. In the process, it creates new products Initial results indicate that the bridge is A strong increase was returned on and techniques which are then avail­ behaving as predicted. investment to VIC ROADS from the able to other Australian Road The stiffness and riding characteristics Department of $4.266m (ten percent Authorities and overseas. of the bridge have exceeded expecta­ return on assets) compared to $3.4m tions and VIC ROADS' Bridge last year. Many of the techniques and prod­ ucts improved during the year are in Department will continue to propose The Department is now in a position the process of being marketed to this construction method for appropri­ where the new financial performance generate a return on the investment ate sites. structuring is well understood and used of VIC ROADS' funds and expertise 0 VIC ROADS Bridge Department in as a management tool in all businesses which has gone into their produc- conjunction with Monash University has and this gives us a strong foundation tion. undertaken research to further develop on which to shape and face our future. the concept of minimum energy culvert structures. STRUCTURES The throat or barrel of the waterway is a minimum width thus reducing culvert • Bridge width, construction costs and impact on (1 VIC ROADS Bridge Department has the stream environment; designed the first Australian construct­ ed stress laminated timber bridge The flow through the structure is superstructure for the Shire of Eltharn. streamlined and therefore has reduced The bridge construction was completed turbulence which, in turn, reduces the in November 1991. erosion potential of the flow and min­ imises the need for surface protection, The design carried out by VIC ROADS' also reducing costs. staff was based on information provid­ ed by the U.S. Forest Services. The results to date have been positive. Further research work into providing The Eltham bridge has 6 spans and design guidelines is being supported by used seasoned Douglas Fir lamina­ the Road and Traffic Authority of NSW tions, with staggered butt joints over the and will contribute to the 'AUS­ bridge length. The load compresses the TROADS' design specification. laminatfons so tightly that the deck behaves as one large, solid plate of • Mechanical Joints for Precast wood. Reinforced Concrete Piles The length of reinforced concrete pile The superstructure was constructed as segments for bridge foundations is lim­ a continuous member over the total ited to around 15 m for handling and length of the bridge. This provided the transport and joining these is neces­ additional advantage over other con­ sary at sites requiring longer piles. - struction methods of transverse hori- There are several alternative methods COUNTRY DIRECTORY for joining the segments but the most sioned to instrument and monitor the Bridge seam Analysis efficient (cheaper and faster) is through behaviour of a Nova Span Bridge at I ROADS has developed many com­ VIC rograms to assist engineers On 1 April 1992 the VIC ROADS the use of mechanical joints. Morwell, Victoria. uter P . P si n bridges. The main1 rame com- Country Directory was launched. There are several types of imported The report included a comprehensive de g ontinuous beam program, BEA- puter c . h. f and locally manufactured mechanical coverage of the field investigation and N haS been used 1n t 1s way or The directory covers rural Victoria with joints available in Australia with differ­ comparison with finite element comput­ MA ' years and has recently been fur- comprehensive road detail similar to ent capacities offering a range of tech­ er model results. This report received a manY loped' to run on persona1 com­ directories servicing capital cities lher de Ve nical and economical advantages. The "Highly Commended" award in the around Australia. There are 104 maps performance requirements of the joints 1992 Institution of Engineers, Victorian ~u t ers. covering the State at 1 :250,000 show­ ·ng on a pc enables interactive vary with their proposed use, particular­ Division, Engineering Excellence Runn1 . ing 17,ooo named and indexed roa?s . of data and continuous checking and 2,700 cultural place names wh 1 ~h ly in bridgeworks. Presently there is no Awards. inpu 1 . . t . Australian Standard setting out the by the program for mcons1s enc1es. are also indexed; 256 maps of provin­ design and performance requirements • Performance cial cities and towns at 1 :25,000 with The program can analyse conti~uous for the joints. The key design production areas are another 17,000 indexed roads and 12 Road and Bridge design. Their costs beams with any span conf1gura.t1on, sketch maps detailing places of interest The Bridge Development Section has are closety monitored and compared including varying depths and wrth any 1or the tourist. The book has been developed interim guidelines and per­ with industry bench marks to monitor arrangement of support types. T~e var­ printed in Australia using five colours for formance specifications for the joints, the efficiency of our in-house ious construction stages o1 a multi­ the map sections and two colours for based on Swedish standards and expe­ resources. stage bridge can be analysed and the the indexes and there are over 400 rience . loads from each stage combined. pages. It is expected that this initiative will pro­ The program calculates, at specified The principal aim for creating the direc­ mote the development of innovative points along the structure, bending tory was to provide Government agen­ joints in Australia which can be market­ moments, shear 1orce, deflections, cies, and the public, with comprehen­ slopes and reactions. It can also calcu­ ed overseas. sive information about coun1ry roads . late bending, axial and shear stresses and localities. Being a commonly avail­ • Guardrail Upgrading of Existing at specified points through the cross­ able reference, it will be an aid in com­ Bridge Barriers section of the structure. municating locality information between Most bridge barriers built before 1970 the public, Police, Ambulance and other do not meet modern requirements tor Graphical presentation of results from agencies. The directory also serves as safety. Some of these could pose the program enables the designer to a management tool for VIC ROADS. potential hazards to motorists. quickly obtain maximum effects and to assess the effects of various loads. The publication is the result of a joint The Bridge Development Section Efficient use of the program can consid­ venture between VIC ROADS and undertook the task of improving many erably reduce design time and also . Hitech Marketing and Publishing Pty aspects of safety of the barriers and enable various alternatives to be quick- Ltd. VIC ROADS provided the carto­ produced a report detailing upgrading ly compared. graphic mapping and road safety input, proposals for the various types of barri­ while Hitech Marketing, managed the ers in use. The program has been distributed to Bridge Departments in other State pictorial graphics, publishing, printing A number of bridge barriers have been Road Authorities in Australia, through and marketing. successfully upgraded to date and the AUSTROADS Computer Aided many more will be treated. Bridge Design Liaison Group, and i_s currently being used to reduce design • Engineering Excellence Award for costs and shoct en design time. Nova Span Bridge Report Bridge Department and Materials - Technology Department were commis- • BICYCLES TRAFFIC ENGINEERING MATEruALSTECHNOLOGY • Repeated Load Triaxial Test Materials Technology Department has purchased two repeated load triaxial The Western Ring Road has been the • Guidelines on Bicycles I VIC ROADS SCRIM testing units in order to collect data focus of much traffic engineering eHort Planning and design guidelines for VIC ROADS recently recommissioned which will result in more efficient use of in recent years. bicycle facilities are being upgraded for its skid resistance vehicle, SCRIM available pavement materials, in an the AUSTROADS "Guide To Traffic (Sideways force C~efficient ~outine. ability to enhance the properties of Engineering Practice" series of publica­ Extensive use has been made of the Investigation Machine) as a 1oint pro1ect newly acquired 'TRIPS" traffic assign­ marginal materials so that they can be tions. These will provide a comprehen­ between Asphalt and Pavements used in lieu of more expensive materi­ sive guide to planning and designing ment model in order to estimate future Group and Plant and Supply. The cost in the corridor. These esti­ als and in a more accurate assessment for the increased use of bicycles as a traffic use of the project was kept to $200,000 by mates have been used to determine the of subgrade strength since this controls form of transport and recreation using as many components as possible the final pavement thickness. The units throughout the community. necessary road cross-sections, inter­ from the old vehicle. section and interchange layout designs. (shown below) are being used currently A draft has been circulated to State They are also used for other purposes Technical improvements to SCRIM to assess the properties of recycled Road Authorities, municipalities, bicycle such as determining the need for noise include: concrete. institutes and other interested parties attenuation and in clarifying traffic o an on-board PC-based control sys­ throughout Australia and the resulting issues with municipalities and the com­ tem comment is being used to review the munity. o incorporation of a Global Positioning draft. It is expected that the guide will System The Ring Road will involve complex be available for sale in October 1992. (1 an upgrade reporting format, and interchange layouts where it meets O interaction with the VIC ROADS • Venture to Produce Bicycle Maps existing major routes such as Pavement Management System. A consortium was established with pri­ Tullamarine Freeway, Calder Freeway vate consultants to complete a pilot and West Gate Freeway whilst at other SCRIM is used to measure the skid project of five Bicycle Maps from the important arterials diamond inter­ resistance of the road system and the Central Business District to Mordialloc. changes are proposed. An innovative effectiveness of various surfacing treat­ The project involved, sponsorship fund­ layout for the diamond interchange has ments. ing, collection and verification of routes, been constructed at the Hume and the production of maps utilising Highway. It involves only one intersec­ GADD and new software packages. tion of the four ramps with the existing Hume Highway carriageways rather than two closely spaced intersections used on a conventional diamond inter­ change layout. The intersection is locat­ ed directly over the freeway and involves unusual bridge flaring for the right turn movements from the Hume Highway.

- • I Human Resources I

VIC ROADS leads and influences its WorkCare premium payments during Health promotion/education and health shortly, the one remaining group yet to people by incorporating Human 1991/92 decreased by 23 percent from screening (ie blood pressure) has been benefit from Award restructuring, the Resource Management as an integral $5.7m to $4.4m. The reduction in pre­ provided to our field workforce. Just field employees, will be covered. part of the organisation's business miums can be partly attributed to reduc­ over 50 percent of our field workforce to improve organisational effective­ ing payroll/staff reductions (approxi­ was covered during 1991/92 with the • Redeployment ness and the care and development mately $420,000 levy reduction) cou­ balance to be completed in 1992/93. A new Redeployment Agreement to of people. pled with improved claims management provide greater flexibility in relation to and a program of reclassifying VIC The network of trained First Aid Officers alternative job offers was negotiated. ROADS WorkCare Establishments into throughout the organisation has been Other achievements: We achieve this by: industry categories which accurately strengthened. We are now able to con­ 0 124 staff were placed in alternative ., Developing a strategic business reflect the type of activities being duct Level II First Aid training (four positions within or external to VIC focus. Forming working partnerships undertaken at particular sites. days) in addition to our accredited Level with line areas. I First Aid training (one day). ROADS; ::J Assisting managers find creative and The two-day ''Managing Safety" training O Thirteen redeployees from other innovative business solutions. program, commenced in 1990, has The provision of Welfare Counselling services continues to provide a valuable government agencies have been ::::J Providing effective education and continued with a total of 600 man­ service to our staff who experience per­ recruited to base grade positions; development for our people. agers/supervisors having been trained. sonal difficulties. Our service contract n Providing expert consultancy and A suite of OH&S policies have been with the Inter-Church Trade and 0 Administration of the Enhanced assistance. developed and are being progressively Industry Mission (ITIM) was increased Resignation Package assisted 390 peo­ O Developing appropriate HR policies, implemented throughout the organisa­ significantly during 1991/92 from 145 ple accept their offers and leave the procedures and standards. tion. These policies have been incor­ hrs/wk to 176 hrs/wk to accommodate organisation. porated into a detailed Quality the increased demands for chaplaincy • Occupational Health and Safety • Training and Development Management Manual titled "Safety counselling services particularly in rural Our objectives for the year were to We responded to needs identified in Management Systems" and will assist assist line management reduce the areas. business area plans to increase our line managers to take full accountability number and severity of work related ill­ productivity in training by 50 percent for Occupational Health and Safety I Structural Efficiency nesses and injuries. and by 15 percent for corporate cours­ within their area and implement sys­ On 7 November 1991, a new Roads es. We also wanted to ensure equity in tems aimed at improving the organisa­ Corporation Employees' Awar9 was The following table indicates the safety training, so special emphasis was performance achieved in 1991 /92 mea­ tions' safety performance. introduced which covers all profession­ al, technical, administrative, field super­ placed on developing a Fleld Training sured against the targets for 1991/92; Strategy. and establishes new targets for visory and trades employees. The new Award provides new salary structures 1992/93. 0 The following tables indicate our and classification structures, and increased productivity achievements. revised Award clauses regarding pro­ gression and performance review.

Performance 1991/92 1992/93 VIC ROADS' Award coverage by the Criteria 1989/90 1990/91 Industrial Relations Commission of Target Actual Target Victoria'(the RTA Award) has been 1990/1991 1991/92 vacated, and with this a significant step Internal Training 2,437 person 3,566 person Total No. of WorkCare Claims 825 783 725 720 650 has been taken towards uniform condi­ (West Gate) training days training days (Minor & standard claims) tions consistent with the structural effi­ Internal Training ciency principle. Not available 1,365 person % Lost Time 2.35% 2.0% 1.75% 2.04% 1.95% (Line areas) but very little training days (Work related injuries/illnesses Agreement in principle has been Corporate Training 1,548 person 1,842 person Lost time injury frequency rate 44 39 <35 35 <30 obtained for a single Enterprise Award training days training days as far as possible, common condi­ WorkCare premium $5.9m $5.7m $5.2m $4.6m $4.5m ~ith, - tions of employment, so that, very • Revenue Three courses were conducted to address the issue of communication 1990/1991 1991/1992 skills for staff from non-english speak­ ing background. the courses were Training & 100,000 110,000 Development aimed at three leve ls, basic, intermedi­ ate and advanced. Staff in those Income courses made measurable improve­ 1990/1991 1991/1992 ments in writing, reading and speaking skills. Training & 463,000 794,515 Development A pilot Holiday Childcare program for the children of staff was conducted for one week of the April school holidays. • 10 percent increase in revenue. The program provided on-site childcare • 62 percent increase in income. for children aged between five and 13. • 49 percent increase in number of A total of 159 contacts were made with person training days (General). the EEO Office. A resolution rate of • 16 percent increase in number of 72.5 percent was achieved. person training days (Corporate). • The development of a Field Training Strategy. • Developed two self placed learning packages - The Strategy of Business - Performance Management • Implemented the Executive Development Program. • Adopted the TAS (Training Administration System) to allow simpler more effective training nomination pro­ cedures. • Achieved private provider status with the State Training Board and recogni­ tion of the Advanced Management Course. • Introduced a "Discipline for Field Supervisors" course.

•EEO The Corporation is taking significant Customer Services steps to comply with the new Public Working Days to Process Vehicle Registration Authorities (EEO) Act 1990. "'J new :J renewals A full EEO report has been provided to :J transfers the Public Authorities (EEO) Branch, Department of Labour and a copy is Working Days to Process Driver Licence Issue available from VIC ROADS' EEO :i Country 12 13 - Officer, 60 Denmark Street, Kew 3101 . :J Metropolitan 10 11 • I Financial Management -----· Table 1 below compares the funding • Funding • Commercial approach to • Significant Events VIC ROADS commenced 1991/92 with sources of VIC ROADS over the last Management At the end of the 1991/92 financial year an operating budget of $648m. This four years with the Budget for 1992193. The emphasis on commercial financial the VIC ROADS depot at Coleman was a decline of $75m compared with The increasing influence of Federal business standards has continued dur­ Parade Glen Waverley was sold by the the previous year. However, $67.4m funding on VIC ROADS budget contin­ ing 1991/92. Balance sheet fund sourc­ Ministry of Finance to Melbourne Water can be attributed to transferring ues. It represents 41 percent of the ing has continued to decline in signifi­ for $6.8m. VIC ROADS did not receive responsibility to the Victorian Grants total budget in 1991/92 and has cance. End of year creditors as a pro­ payment although the asset was valued Commission for distributing Federal marginally increased to 43 percent in portion of futu re budgets has been sta­ in the books of VIC ROADS at $15.5m Local Roads Grants. 1992/93. These funds are specifically bilised and improved over the last year, (June '89 valuation). Con·sequently the tied to the National highways and and the time to pay creditors has asset has been removed from the Dming the year the budget increased to National arterials network, or to Road reduced. Balance Sheet by reducing the value of $672m and the budget for 1992/93 has Safety (Accident Blackspot} Program Assets held by VIC ROADS, and the continued to increase to $769.3m. and Provincial Cities and Rural Table 2 indicates the trends since VIC value of Capital contributed by Highways Projects specifically agreed ROADS was formed. Government. The main source of these improve­ with the Federal Government. The ments has been the following initiatives:- Transport Accident Commission has VIC ROADS will continue to operate made a significant contribution to the from Coleman Parade while evaluating 1991/92 1992193 alternatives for rationalising its opera­ $m Sm 1992/93 Budget Plan. tions. One Nation Program 5.7 75.1

Priority Victoria 5.0 14.0 Program

TAC Funding -Accident Blackspot 34.5 - Road Safety 1.4 Commercial Approach to Management

Southern & Western 2.8 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~--.- 45 20.0 Bypasses 40 18.0 6.0 35 Dandenong District 0.3 16.0 Centre 14.0 30 12.0 25 Cl) ~ % 10.0 .20 ° Composition of VIC ROADS Funding Sources 8.0 15 6.0 10 4.0 5 400 2.0 0.0 _14;~~=1".:..;.:; ==='-===='----==:..J 1988/89 1989/90 1090/91 1991/92 300 c:fl) ..... CREDITORS AS A% OF - AVERAGE CAYS TO PAY CREDITORS g NEXT YEARS 'BUOGET ~ 200 ~

100 :··' o~~&!!!!I 1988/89 1989/90 1990191 1991/92 1992.193 {est) • Revenue Collected for other September 1991 which resulted in fore­ The method of calculating boat registra­ reports. A consolidated debtors ledger Agencies gone revenue of $9.4m in 1991/92. tions was changed from power mass was introduced to improve cash flow VIC ROADS acts as the collection These changes contributed a net units (PMU) of the motor to length of performance. agent for the Transport Accident $101 m to registration collections in the vessel. The total movement in boat The Finance Division is being .re-organ­ Commission, Consolidated Fund, State 1991/92. registration collections was from $3.1m ised to give specific focus to internal Boating Council and for Federal in 1990/91 to $4.4m in 1991/92. Interstate registrations, as well as col­ In addition new registrations fell from and external customers, and at the end lecting revenue from its own opera­ 146,000 in 1990/91 to 137,000 in The average value of stamp duty trans­ of the financial year was progressing tions. 1991/92. actions rose 9 percent in the first quar­ well with the introduction of work ter of 1991/92 compared with the last redesign and quality management pro­ It collected $1, 1osm on behalf of these The total value of motor vehicle regis­ quarter of 1990/91. This colncid_ed with cesses. As a quality management initia­ agencies in 1991/92. Table 3 indicates tration collections increased from an advertising campaign to remind peo­ tive, the Division conducted the the collection trends over the last four $111.0m in 1990/91 to $217 .am in ple of the penalty of understating the Corporation's first cross functional years. 1991/92. value of second hand vehicles. review of financial processes. The review set process standards for origi­ There were several key amendments to However, the average value of stamp nating accounting transactions, system registration charges in 1991 /92. A flat duty transactions declined in 1991/92 at processing etc, and identified several fee of $70 per private registration was a trend rate of 4 percent throughout the areas where process improvements introduced as well as a $40 levy on four year which reflects a trend towards could be made. wheel drive registrations. Registration lower priced vehicles due to smaller concessions for health benefit card size or older age. The net effect on However, the distributed nature of data; holders were introduced from 1 stamp duty collections was a decrease the lack of system reliability, and limited from $122.2m in 1990/91 to $118.Sm ability to provide management informa­ in 1991 /92. tion to all users, cannot be overcome with the existing systems. Drivers Licence collections in 1991/92 • Program and Resource Revenue Collected for other Agencies were affected by a cyclical increase in renewals, a reduction in first issue Management System

-·--:--·- STATE BOATING licences and a full year effect of the In December 1991, VIC ROADS con­ tracted IBM Australia Pty Ltd to design, "'1Ef.10RfVER· ·· OTH ER LICENCES new ten year and three year licence --ag...... · VIC ROADS options introduced on 1 January 1991. install and train VIC ROADS personnel . REGISTRATIONS These factors resulted In a net increase in the use of a Program and Resource . I i STAMPOUTY of $11.Sm to total collections of $46.3m Management System. It is expected to BOO ~.' in 1991/92. be fully operational by December 1993. ~ 600 j TAC The above explanations summarise the The system will become a core business main movement in collections between system encompassing financial, human 1990/91 and 1991/92. resource, construction, maintenance, and service management processes. It • Continuous Improvement will replace over 50 existing systems. 89/90 90/9, 91 /92 During the year several improvements were made to the financial manage­ The purpose of the system is to ment systems. improve business processes, eliminat­ ing costly re-entry and duplication of The general ledger was integrated with data, improve financial position control, the decentralised financial systems, and improve the "whole of life" manage­ reducing the time and effort involved in ment of assets, by providing better con­ transferring charges between business trols over construction and mainte­ • units, and markedly improved financial nance programming. All features of the system will be trialed, • Accounting for Infrastructure Accordingly, during 1991/92, approxi­ in two metropolitan regions during Assets mately 500 lane kilometres of declared 1992/93, and the first stages of the VIC ROADS introduced a supplemen. roads were transferred to Local human resource and financial systems tary financial statement (unaudited) Government control which reflected a are expected to be operational across which incorporated the current replace­ decrease of 1.0 percent. the Corporation in the same period. ment value of road, bridge and sig­ The remaining financial and task man­ nalling assets for the first time in its Also, approximately 1,270 hectares of agement modules are planned to be 1989/90 Annual Report and has contin­ land under roads and on road reserva­ fully operational in the first half of ued to produce the statement in this tions was transferred to Local 1993/94. report. Government control which reflected a decrease of 1.24 percent of land under • Internal Audit Committee VIC ROADS participated in a project to VIC ROADS' control. The downturn in VIC ROADS operates an internal Audit define the policies and procedures for the property market also resulted in a Committee which reports directly to the accounting for assets with the Office of decrease of 11.6 percent in the value Chief Executive. Local Government in 1991/92. The pur­ of land under roads and on road reser­ pose of the project was to define a vations based on updated Valuer - The role of the Committee is to oversee methodology for municipalities to imple· General's information. the Internal Audit program, and review ment Financial Reporting by Local management responses to internal and Government requirements set out in During 1991 /92 machine surveys were external Audit findings and initiate Accounting Standard AAS 27. conducted to assess the condition of all action to remedy internal control or sys­ main roads throughout the State of tem weaknesses disclosed by Audit VIC ROADS is also participating in a Victoria as well as all roads in the three Review. project sponsored by Austroads to pre· urban regions. These surveys account­ pare and recommend National ed for 63 percent of the road network Committee Membership consists of: Accounting Standards for road infras­ under VIC ROADS' control. The R Patterson Chief Executive tructure assets. remaining declared roads in the rural C Jordan Deputy Chief Executive regions {37 percent) will be subjected G Chambers Director Finance The purpose of the VIC ROADS sup­ to machine survey assessments in D O'Sullivan Director Business plementary statements is to inform 1992/93. Services readers of the remaining current value R Banks Advisory Board Member of assets built and partially consumed In order to maintain current road condi­ S Stanko Deputy Director General by past and present road users. The tions across the network, an estimated Ministry of Transport values do not represent an estimated pavement preservation budget of $57 J O'Driscoll Manager Internal Audit sales value, as the road network as a million was required for 1991/92. The (Secretary to Committee) whole, is public right of way. However, final allocation for the year for mainte­ While the Audit Programs of both the the net current replacement value of nance was $44.0 million which repre­ internal and external Auditor have con­ road assets shows the amount of public sented 77.0 percent of budget require­ tributed to improved business systems resources devoted to the road network ments. and procedures, the Committee has and the remaining life provides an indi­ also requested the Director Human cation of the state of maturity of the net­ Resources to develop a Ethical work. Business Practices Training Program to A review of road classifications in complement both VIC ROADS' i 990/91 resulted in a change in control Customer Service philosophy and inter­ of some declared roads being trans­ nal business systems and procedures. • ferred to Local Government control. I Financial Statements I

ROADS CORPORATION AOADS CORPORATION • Revenue and Expense Statement for the year ended 30 June 1992 1 Revenue and Expense Statement (continued) Items Notes 1992 1991 Notes 1992 1991 Items $000 $000 $000 $000 Operating Revenue Providing Fund Inflows summary of Accumulated Deficit Government appropriations 3.1 563, 179 643,580 ACCUMULATED DEFICIT AT THE BEGINNING OF Operating fees and other funding 3.2 26,297 16,799 THE YEAR 6.2 (979,426) (909,475) Regulatory, licence and other revenue 3.3 76,268 73,764 operating Deficit for the year (19,279) (69,951) 665,744 734,143 ACCUMULATED DEFICIT AT THE END OF THE YEAR 6.2 (998,705) (979,426) Less Operating Expenses Requiring Fund Outflows The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements. Road network management programs 4.1 543,775 590,426 Management and operating expenses 4.2 101 ,123 134,941 School crossing supervision 8,095 6,003 Multi purpose taxi program 16,645 12,053

669,638 743,423

OPERATING SURPLUS (DEFICIT) ATTRIBUTABLE TO FUND ITEMS {3,894) (9,280)

Add Operating Revenue From Disposal of Assets Profit/(Loss) on disposal of Non-Current Assets 4.3(i) (651) 638 Less Operating Expenses Not Requiring Fund Outflows Depreciation and amortisation 5.1 13,066 13,556 Increase (Decrease) in Provisions for Employee Entitlements 5.2 (17,705) 33,656 Fixed Assets written off 5.3 771 2,858 Decrease in Other Provisions (88) (628} Properties incorporated into roadworks 5.4 18,690 11 ,867

14,734 61 ,309

OPERATING SURPLUS (DEFICIT) ATTRIBUTABLE TO NON-FUND ITEMS (15,385) (60,671) • OPERATING DEFICIT FOR THE YEAR (19,279) (69,951) • ROADS CORPORATION RPORAT'ON R()ADS CO t as at 30 June 1992 (Continued) • Balance Sheet as at 30 June 1992 Balance Shee 1991 I N~ 1992 $000 Items Notes $000 1992 1991 items $000 $000 -~----..... EQUITY ASSETS Contributed Capital 720,925 704,980 ---ENT ASSETS 15,225 9,652 Asset Revaluation Reserve 6.1 386,539 8.1 443,701 CURR h t Bank in Hand and Deposits 10,845 14,619 Accumulated Deficit 6.2 {998,705) cas a , 8.2 (979,426} Debtors and Prepaymen1s 8.3 16,490 21 ,628 80 Total Equity 108,759 Inventories . . rt' 8.4 79 169,255 bl Advances - Murnc1pa , ies 237 Repaya e 8.5 Property Loans 42,639 46,216 LIABILITIES Total current Assets

CURRENT LIABILITIES NON-CU RR ENT ASSETS . . . 8.4 533 614 able Advances - Munic1pa1tt1es 249 Creditors and Accruals 103,711 101 ,256 Repay 8.5 Government of Victoria and Agencies 7.1 4,770 5,541 Property Loans . . 8.6 92,318 109,141 728,651 liabilities - Property 7.2 11,233 9,910 Land and Buildings m Service 8.7 658,335 Properties Acquired 1or Roadworks 144 Planning and Environment Act Liabilities 7.3 7,189 10,766 8.8 128 Leased Assets Acquired for Roadworks 68,867 Provisions for Employee Entitlements 7.4 39,773 40,932 8.9 77,901 Other Provisions 7.5 166 231 Fixed Assets 829,215 907,666 Total Current Liabilities 166,842 168,636 Total Non-Current Assets 871,854 953,682 TOTAL ASSETS . g notes form part ot these financial statements. NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES The accompanyin Deferred Creditors 1,508 4,677 Provisions for Employee Entitlements 7.4 594,213 610,759 Other Provisions 7.5 532 555

Total Non-Current Liabilities 596,253 615,991

Total Liabilities 763,095 784,627

TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 871,854 953,882 .. • ROADS CORPORATION ROADS CORPORATION • Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity for the Year ended 30 June • statement of Cash Flows for the Year ended 30 June 1992 1992 Notes 1992 1992 1terns $000 $000 Items Notes Contributed Asset Accumulated 1992 1991 Capital Revaluation Deficit Total Total Cash Flows from Government Reserve Receipts from Appropriation 3.1 $000 $000 $000 $000 $000 Recurrent 294,744 Works and Services 268,435 BALANCE AT 1 JULY 704,980 443,701 (979,426) 169,255 237,749 37,916 Deficit for !he year (19,279) (19,279) (69,951) Contributed Capital Capital funding 3.1 37,916 37,916 19,675 Total Inflows from Government 601,095 Proceeds from sale of fixed asse1s paid to Payments to Consolidated Fund Consolidated Fund 2.13 (13,108) (13,108) (9,665) Asset Sale Proceeds (13, 108) Profit/(Loss) on disposal of fixed assets 4.3(ii) (8,863) (8,863) (3,568) Net Cash Flow from Government 587,987 Asset revaluation 6.1 (57, 162) (57, 162) (4,985) Cash Flows from Agency Operations 7.1 BALANCE AT 30 JUNE 720,925 386,539 (998,705) 108,759 169,255 Collections on behalf of Government and Agencies 1,1 04,542 The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements. Disbursements of Collections (1, 105,313)

Net Cash Flows from Agency Operations (771}

Cash Flows from Operating Activities Receipts Operating Fees and Other Funding 3.2 26,297 Interest 964 User Charges 79,646

Total Receipts from Operating Activities 106,907

Payments Wages and Salaries (188,879) Interest 4.2 (571) Goods and Services (478,019)

Total Payments from Operating Activities (667,469)

Net Cash Flows used in Operating Activities 9(b} (560,562)

Cash Flows from Investing Activities Receipts from sale of assets 4.3 16,835 Payments for purchases of non-current assets 3.1 (37,916)

Net Cash Flow from Investment Activities (21,081)

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH HELD 5,573

CASH AT BEGINNING OF YEAR 9,652

CASH AT END OF YEAR 8.1 15,225 • The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements. • NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE o 2.3 Properties Acquired for Roadworks At any point In time, the Corporation holds a O 2.6 Disposal of Surplus Assets FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 1arge number of properties acquired from own­ (a) Property Liabilities and Commitments. ers affected by planning scheme reservations. In accordance with Section 66(4)(b) of the In circumstances where: Bearing in mind the long holding periods, revi­ Transport Act 1983 the net proceeds arising Of the Roads Corporation for the financial year - pmp~ ~i es are the subject of compulsory sions to planning reservations and limited from the disposal of certain assets of the Corp­ acqu1s1t1on, ended 30 June 1992. funding, the majority of these properties are oration are paid into the Consolidated Fund - final settlement has not been achieved at unlikely to be incorporated into roadworks in • 1. FORM AND CONTENT OF balance date, and the near future, and therefore the Corporation 0 2.7 Depreciation and Amorosation FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - the Corporation has taken possession of the considers that the financial statements should properties for the purpose of commencement reflect a current valuation of these properties. (a) Depreciation is charged on all fixed The financial statements of the Roads of roadworks, assets, excluding land, used in day to day Corporation have been prepared as required (c) Residual Land · Isolated Fragments operations in order to write off the cost of by the Transport Act 1983, and in accordance the acquisition is recognised as an expense of Following the completion of roadworks, the th ese assets over their usefu l lives. with the Annual Reporting Act 1983 and the the year and included as a liability based, Corporation retains many small and isolated Annual Reporting (Contributed Income Sector) wherever practicable, on a full independent fragments of land representing residual prop­ All fixed assets are depreciated using the Regulations 1988, and Australian Accounting valuation which includes acquisition costs erty adjoining the road reservations. straight line method with due allowance for Standards where applicable. The Statement of (Refer Note 7.2). Where formal possession residual values. Cash Flows has been prepared in accordance has not occurred at balance date, appropriate The fragments, although not part of the road with the new Australian Accounting Standard commitments have been disclosed in Note reservation, have no apparent market value A full year's depreciation is charged against AAS28 however, for practical reasons, no 10(ii)(a). and have not been included as assets in the the value of assets except for cu rrent year comparative figures for the previous financial financial statements of the Corporation. additions, improvements and disposals, where Included also is compensation payable to year have been included. depreciation commences or ceases in the property owners in respect of financial loss on If at some future date an adjoining property month in which the asset is purchased or sold. The Corporation has rounded off amounts in properties affected by planning reservations owner desires to purchase any such fragment these statements to the nearest one thousand wh ere the amount payable has been recog­ of land, the revenue from the sale of the prop­ (b) Depreciation is not charged on buildings dollars. nised as an expense, and included as a erty will be brought to account at that time. on land acquired for roadworks. This policy liability in the accounts. Refer Note 7.3. will be changed at the time of the next full val­ A supplementary set of financial statements O 2.4 Land and Buildings in Service uation when separate values for both land and has been prepared on the basis of the (b) Properties not incorporated into roadworks. buildings will be obtained. However the resul­ Statement of Accounting Practice SAP1 The Corporation's policy is to revalue all of its tant depreciation charges are unlikely to be II is the Corporation's policy to revalue all its (Current Cost Accounting) including the capi­ properties every three years but a full valua­ material in value. Refer Note 2.3(b). properties every three years using the follow­ talisation of the road infrastructure. These tion of land and buildings in service due during ing methodology:- financial statements have not been audited 1991/92 was deferred in line with the decision (c) Expenditure on improvements to leasehold - for properties with an estimated value in and are included elsewhere in the Annual taken in respect of properties acquired tor properties has been amortised over the unex­ excess of $200,000, valuations are performed Report . roadworks. Refer Note 2.3(b). pired period of each lease. by independent valuers; and • 2. ST A TEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT - for properties with an estimated value less Land and buildings in service were last reval­ o 2.8 Inventories ACCOUNTING POLICIES than $200,000, valuations are undertaken by ued as at 30 June 1989 on the basis of kerb­ experienced Corporation staff. side valuations by independent valuers and (a) Inventories of stores and other materials 0 2. 1 General these have been updated to 30 June 1992 val­ have been valued at average cost. Traffic A complete kerbside valuation was carried out ues on advice from the Valuer-General of facilities hardware has been valued at weight· These financial statements have been drawn in 1988/89 and accordingly the next valuation movements in property values during the last ed average cost. up on the going concern basis and the accrual was due during 1991 /92 but was deferred three years. (b) Stockpiles of construction and mainte­ basis in accordance with the historical cost because of a major update of all properties nance materials "on site" with a value in convention except where otherwise stated. onto a new set of base plans, and the likely O 2.5 Fixed Assets future impact of proposed changes to the excess of $2,000 have been taken into account at cost. I 2.2 Road Network Management Programs accounting standards on th e recording and Frxed Assets have been included at cost reporting on non-current physical assets except for various items of equipment included (a) Except for property acquisition, expendi­ including infrastructure assets. at cu rrent market value at 30 June 1990. (c) Inventories of saleable items and consum­ ture on roads, bridges.and traffic facilities is able stores have been valued at the lower of expensed in the year in which it is incurred. However, as required under Accounting It is the Corporation's policy that all fixed cost or net realisable value. Standard AAS1 0, the value of properties assets are subject to an annual physical stock­ (b) Expenditure on the acquisition of proper­ included in the 1992 Balance Sheet have been take and fixed assets acquired at a value less 0 2.9 Doubtful Debts ties acquired for roadworks is capitalised until updated to 30 June 1992 values based on than $1 ,000 per item are expensed. External Estimated doubtful debts are based on the such time as formal possession of the proper­ advice from the Valuer-General of movements computer software purchases cosiing in examination and assessment of each individu· ties takes place for the purpose of commenc­ in property values since the last valuation car· excess of $100,000 are now capitalised whilst al debt. ing construction of the roadway. ried out in 1988/89. in-house developed computer software is • expensed. • O 2.10 Provisions tor Employee Entitlements In so far as the Transport Superannuation • 3. OPERATING REVENUE PROVIDING :J 3.2 Operating Fees and Other Funding Scheme and the MMBW scheme are con­ FUND INFLOWS The Corporation has recognised and brought cerned, the Corporation meets its ongoing lia­ During the year. the Corporation received to account employee entitlements accruing for bilities under each scheme by making progres­ LI 3.1 Government Appropriations operating fees and other funding as follows:- annual leave, long service leave, and superan­ sive payments to each scheme in accordance nuation as follows:- with agreed contribution rates. Refer Notes 1992 1991 1992 1991 5.2 and 7.4. sooo sooo $000 $000 (a) Annual Leave The liability for accrued annual leave has been 0 2. 11 Other Provisions Recurrent appropriations 294,744 315,205 Transport Accident calculated using the actual leave outstanding Works and services Commission Fees 13,859 13,099 for each employee at 30 June 1992 and pay Other provisions covering quarry restoration appropriations 306,351 348,050 Road Safety Accident rates applicable at that date (including leave and precast formwork are calculated on the Prevention Funding 7,643 loadings). basis of costs applicable at 30 June each year. 601,095 663,255 Other Fees 4,795 3,700

(b) Long Service Leave ':I 2 .12 Collections on behalf of the Less transfer to Total 26,297 16,799 The provision for long service leave has been Government of Victoria and Agencies Contributed Capital 37,916 19,675 calculated for employees with a continuous During the year, the Transport Accident length of service in excess of four years. The The Corporation collects revenue as an agent Government appropriations Commission and the Corporation entered into provision has been valued using the calculated for the Government of Victoria and other deemed to be revenue an agreement for funding of road safety acci­ entitlements for each employee at 30 June Government Agencies which does not consti- of the Corpora lion 563, 179 643,580 dent prevention initiatives to be implemented 1992 and pay rates applicable at that date. 1ute revenue of the Corporation. in 1991/92. A trust account framework was The amount estimated to be payable in the established to receive and disperse the funds. next 12 months is shown as a current liability. Collections not remitted to the Government of The $601.095 million appropriation exceeded Victoria and other Government Agencies at the original budget by $20.4 million due to a (c) Superannuation balance date are included in the balance sheet combination of:· Roads Corporation employees contribute to as both assets and liabilities. Refer Note 7.1. .-::! 3.3 Regulatory, licence and other revenue one of the following superannuation schemes; (a) increased recurrent appropriations of $4.7 the State Superannuation Scheme, the State n 2. 13 Contributed Capital million received during the year: 1992 1991 Employees Retirement Benefits (SERB) $000 sooo (b) increased works and services appropria­ Scheme, the Transport Superannuation Except where otherwise stated Contributed tions of $15.7 million received during the year Regulatory, licence and Scheme or the Melbourne and Metropolitan Capital includes the book value of all loans as a result of additional Federal and State other fees 25,505 25,989 Board of Works (MMBW) Superannuation centralised in accordance with the Transport funding. Scheme. (Amendment) Act 1986, plus the proportion of External works 31,952 25,120 Works and Services Appropriations from the Rental revenue 9,026 11.141 The overall reduction in works and services In respect of the State Superannuation State Government used to acquire fixed Municipal contributions 331 7,189 appropriations essentially reflects the Federal Scheme, the Corporation contributes to the assets, less the net proceeds from the sale of Interest 964 1,077 Government's new financial arrangements cost of entitlements paid on the retirement, assets paid into the Consolidated Fund, and Property enquiry fees 1,530 1,045 associated with the untying of Federal Local death or incapacity of the contributor. The any resultant profit or loss. Refer Notes 2.6, Other 6,960 2,203 Roads funding, which commenced in 1991/92. Corporation maintains a provision for the esti· 3.1 and 4.3(ii). Funding was previously made available to the Total 76,268 73,764 mated employer portion of the unfunded Corporation under the Australian Land superannuation entitlements payable to con­ o 2. 14 Revenue Recognition Transport and Development program and tributors. which has been provided by the passed onto Local Government. In 1991/92, State Superannuation Board. Likewise the Revenue in respect of services or works pro­ S67.4m was provided as part of the Federal unfunded superannuation entitlement in vided by the Corporation is recognised at the Government's General Purpose assistance respect of the employment service of the point of service delivery. directly to Local Government. Transport Scheme members arising from their prior membership of this SERB Scheme, and the existing contributors and pensions of the SERB Scheme, has been provided by the Transport Superannuation Board, and has been taken up as a provision in the accounts.

Superannuation entitlements estimated to be payable in the next 12 months are shown as a I current liability. • 4. OPERATING EXPENSES D 4.3 Profit/Loss on disposal of Non-Current REQUIRING FUND OUTFLOWS :J 5.2 Increase (Decrease) in Provisions for o 5.3 Fixed Assets Written Ott Assets £mployee Entitlements As a result of the annual fixed assets stock· I 4.1 Road Network Management Programs (i} Included in the Operating Surplus (Deficit) 1992 1991 take (Refer Note 2.5} an amount of $771,000 Attributable to Non-Fund Items is the profit The Roads Corporation delivers its road net­ $000 $000 ($2.858 million for 1990/91) was written oft (loss) on disposal of Non-Current Assets. The work services through 6 major programs. The during the year. proceeds from these disposals are retained by Increase (Decrease) in services include physical works on the net­ the Corporation. provision f<;>r work. as well as operational or traffic manage­ O 5.4 Properties incorporated into roadworks superannuation ment measures, education and liaison activi­ 1992 1991 (Refer below*) (18,580) 31,350 Properties, capitalised in accordance with the ties, registration and enforcement activities, $000 $000 policy outlined in Note 2.2(b}. are expensed and associated corporate services. Increase in other employee entitlements 875 2,306 upon the commencement of construction Proceeds from sale 4,490 3,051 works. During 1991/92, $18.690 million 1992 1991 Book value of assets sold 5,141 2.413 Total (17,705) 33,656 (1990/91, $11.867 million) was expensed. $000 $000 Profitl(Loss} on disposal (651) 638 Road Safety 47,510 55,595 Access and Mobility 254,645 326,601 ·The current actuarial valuation at 30 June Economic Development 190,210 167,971 identified the following in respect of superan­ Environment (ii} Included in the Consolidated Statement ol nuation:- Enhancement 2,010 2,338 Changes in Equity is the profit (loss) on dis· Customer Services 46,359 36,863 posal of Non-Current Assets. The proceeds 1992 1991 Corporate Services 3,041 1,058 from these disposals are paid to the $000 $000 Consolidated Fund. Refer Note 2. 13. Total 543,775 590,426 Increase in provision for 1992 1991 superannuation Included in the program expenditure for $000 $000 - Normal 30,720 48,350 Access and Mobility is an amount of $10 mil­ -Abnormal lion directed to be paid to the Public Transport Proceeds from sale 12,345 12,094 (i} Change in the actuarial Corporation under Section 31 ( 1) of the Book value of assets valuation basis ol the Transport Act 1983. sold 21,208 15,662 State Superannuation Scheme (41,000) :-1 4.2 Management and Operating Expenses Profit/(Loss) on disposal (8,863) (3,568} (ii) Change in the actuarial valuation basis of the 1992 1991 Transport $000 $000 Included in the above figures is a loss on sale Superannuation Fund (8,300) (1 1,000) Salaries and associated of $8.718 million for the Corporation's Plant (iii) More accurate costs 145, 132 146,850 and Supply Depot al Glen Waverley sold to assessment of the Data processing 11,828 11,816 Melbourne Water in June 1992, the proceeds Transport Super· Finance charges 571 169 from which, $6.830 million, were paid directly annuation Fund Property maintenance 21,840 20,354 by Melbourne Waler to the Ministry of assets for this Promotion and publicity 309 1,919 Finance. relatively new fund (3,000) Audit fees 279 230 (iv) Abnormal 'profit' in Bad debts 252 262 • S. OPERATING EXPENSES NOT State Superannuation Doubtful debts (370) 260 REQUIRING FUND OUTFLOWS Scheme resulting Special Payment to from extremely Ministry of Transpon 570 657 LJ 5.1 Depreciation and Amortisation favourable investment Net Management and experience (3,000) Operating Expenditure 1992 1991 allocated to Road $000 $000 Total (18,580) 31,350 Network Management Buildings in Service Programs 2,309 2,701 Leased Assets 16 16 (Refer Note 4. 1) (79,288) (47,576) Plant and Motor Vehicles 5,758 5,717 Equipment 4,983 5,122 Total 101,123 134,941 = Total 13,066 13,556 • 6. EQUITY • 7. LIABILITIES D 7.2 Liabilities - Property

1, 6. 1 Asset Revaluation ResetVe :i 7.1 Government of Victoria and Agencies This amount represents the value of properties acquired for road purposes (including acquisi­ 1992 1991 The Corporation collects revenue such as tion costs) where a Notice of Acquisition has $000 $000 $000 sooo stamp quty, vehicle registration fees, drivers been formally served on the property owner, licence fees and the Transport Accident and the Corporation has taken formal posses­ Balance at 1 July 443,701 Charge, on behalf of the Government of sion, although final settlement had not been Movements tor the year 448,686 Victoria and other Government Agencies. achieved at 30 June. Refer Note 2.3(a). - Properties acquired for roadworks (Refer Note 8.7) (55,384) (6, 129) - Land and buildings in service (1,778) Collections and payments during the year Amounts have been based on valuation data - Fixed Assets were as follows:- prepared by external and internal valuers. - Equipment (57, 162) 1,144 (4,985) 1992 1991 1992 1991 Balance at 30 June 386,539 $000 $000 $000 $000 -443,701 Balance at 1 July 5,541 5,999 Current Plus total revenue Not later than one year 11,233 9,910 collections (see 0 6.2 Accumulated Deficit below') 1,104,542 951,594 Total 11,233 9,910 Major items contributing to !he accumulated deficit include:- 1,110,083 957,593 Less total amount paid 1,105,313 952,052 :J 7.3 Planning and Environment Act - unfunded items such as provisions for Liabilities employee entitlements and depreciation; and Balance at 30 June 4,770 5,541 This amount represents compensation - properties purchased for future roadworks payable in respect of financial loss by owners and capitalised in the year of purchase in *Revenue collections on behalf of Government of properties affected by planning reserva­ accordance with the policy outlined in Note and Other Agencies comprise:- tions. Refer Note 2.3(a). 2.2(b), are expensed in the year in which the roadworks commence. 1992 1991 $000 $000

Transport Accident Charge 689,242 655,546 Stamp duty 118,511 122,231 Registration fees 2t7,742 111,054 Drivers' licences 46,287 34,435 Federal interstate registrations 7,279 6,073 Other licence fees permits etc. 20,068 19,215 Motor boat registrations 4,379 3,040 Four Wheel Drive Levy 1,034

Total 1,104,542 951,594

I :J 8.4 Repayable Advances - Municipalities n 7.4 Provisions for Employee Entitlements • 8. ASSETS This item represents the value of principal out- 1992 1991 'J 8.1 Cash at Bank, in Hand and Deposits standing for loans made to municipalities for Non Non 1992 1991 specified permanent works carried out during Current Current Total Current Current Total $000 $000 1he period 1950 to 1965. These loans are $000 $000 $000 $000 sooo sooo repayable over periods up to 35 years in equal Cash at Bank 15, 109 9,542 annual instalments as defined in clause 8, 116 110 Superannuation 24,200 552,220 576,420 25,000 570,000 595,000 Cash in Hand Schedule 5 of the Transport Act 1983. Annual Leave & Total 15,225 9,652 1992 1991 Leave Loading 11,966 11,966 12,410 12,410 $000 $000 Long Service Leave 3,607 41,993 45.600 3,522 40,759 44,281 Current 79 80 Total 39,773 594,213 633,986 40,932 610,759 651,691 ::J 8.2 Debtors and Prepayments Non-Current 533 614

1992 1991 Total 61 2 694 $000 $000

The above provision for superannuation cov­ LI 7.5 Other Provisions Debtors 12,236 16,454 ers three schemes as follows:- Less estimated :J 8.5 Property Loans This item represents amounts provided for doubtful debts 3,310 3,684 1992 1991 precast formwork and future site works, Represents outstanding principal due under $000 $000 including access roads, and environmental 8,926 12,770 terms contracts relating to the sale of land and restoration works at the Quarries and Pits associated improvements. State Superannuation operated by the Corporation following comple­ Prepayments 1,919 1,849 Scheme 539,000 545,000 tion ol quarrying operations. 1992 1991 Transport Superannuation Total 10,845 14,619 $000 sooo Fund 16,679 29,000 1992 1991 State Employees Retirement $000 sooo Current 237 Benefits (SERB) Non-Current 249 Scheme 20,741 21,000 Current 166 231 0 8.3 Inventories Non-Current 532 555 Total NIL 486 1991 Total 576,420 595,000 1992 Total 698 786 $000 $000

Stockpile materials 7,867 12,747 In accordance with Note 2. 10( c) the Traffic facilities 2,784 2,786 Corporation made payments during 1991/92 to Saleable items and the State Superannuation Scheme ($20.215 consumable stores 2,329 3,738 million), Transport Superannuation Fund Stores and other materials 3,510 2,357 ($10.739 million), and to SERB ($0.126 mil­ lion). Total 16,490 21,628

These amounts are included as management and operating expenses in the revenue and expense statement. Refer Note 4.2.

Contributions paid were in accordance with the rates set by the relevant fund and no pay­ ments were outstanding at 30 June 1992.

I • :l 8.6 Land and Buildings in Service :I 8. 7 Properties Acquired tor Roadworks This item refers to those assets which are in service e.g. offices and laboratories, regional Al 30 June 1992 the Corporation owned prop­ residential properties, storage sites, depots erties which are required for future roadworks, and patrol garages and includes freehold situated in a planning scheme for future road· buildings, buildings on Crown Land, buildings works, surplus to requirements and awaiting on leased land, leasehold improvements and final survey after roadworks, or land-locked others. It is not practical for the valuations to awaiting plans of consolidation and restoration be split, in dollar terms, between those con­ of access before being sold. Refer Note 2.3. ducted by independent valuers and experi­ enced Corporation staff. Where possible, these properties are rented or teased until required for roadworks or sold As mentioned in Note 2.4, land and buildings after being deemed surplus to requirements. in service were last revalued as at 30 June 1989 on the basis of kerbside valuations by As mentioned in Note 2.3(b) the value of all independent valuers and these have been properties acquired for roadworks have been updated to 30 June 1992 values on advice updated to 30 June 1992 values based on from the Valuer-General of movements in advice from the Valuer-General of movements property values during the last three years. in property values since the last full valuation carried out in 1989. 1992 1991 $000 $000 Land 1992 1991 sooo $000 $000 $000 A! Cost 2,176 At 1989 Valuation 46,933 Balance at 1 July At 1992 Valuation 30,713 -At Cost Buildings 12,789 9,256 - At 1989 Valuation Cost 715,862 728,651 749,087 758,343 At 15,523 Al 1989 Valuation 49,694 Add At 1992 Valuation 61,605 - Acquisitions 11,486 3,533 Total Land and Buildings 92,318 114,326 740,1 37 761,876

Less Accumulated Less Depreciation 5,185 - Incorporated into roadworks (Refer Note 5.4) Total 18,690 11 ,867 92,318 109,141 - Revaluation decrement (Refer Note 6.1) 55,384 6,129 - Disposals 7,728 81,802 15,229 33,225

Balance at 30 June -At Cost 12,789 - At 1989 Valuation 715,862 - At 1992 Valuation 658,335 658,335 728,651 = • C1 8.8 Leased Assets Acquired for • 9. STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS Roadworks • 10. OTHER MATIERS STATUTORY STATEME~T BY (a) Reconciliation of Cash CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND 1992 (i) Contingent Liabilities - Legal 1991 For the purpose of the statement of cash PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING OFFICER $000 $000 flows, the Corporation considers cash to The Roads Corporation has examined current In our opinion- Leasehold building include cash in hand, in banks and invest­ 224 224 legal records to provide an estimate of possi· me~ts at call. Cash at the end of the reporting ble material payments resulting from various (a) the accompanying financial statements of Less Accumulated penod as_ shown in the statement of cash flows legal actions. The estimate of such contingent the Roads Corporation present fairly the finan­ amortisation 96 80 is reconciled to the related items in the bal· liabilities as at 30 June 1992 was $1.6 million cial transactions of the Corporation for the ance sheet as follows:- Total (1991 · S0.4 million). year ended 30 June 1992 and the financial 128 144 position of the Corporation as at the date, 1992 (ii) Commitments $000 (b) the financial statements of the (a) Forward Contracts Corporation have been prepared in accor­ In the course of acquiring properties for future Cash at Bank 15,109 The outstanding liability on Capital dance with the Annual Reporting Act 1983 and roadworks the Corporation purchased a lease­ Cash in Hand 116 Expenditure contracts as at 30 June is: hold building which is secured until the year the Annual Reporting (Contributed Income Sector) Regulations 1988, and 2000. The capitalized lease value is amortized 15,225 1992 1991 overthe lease period commencing 1986/87. $000 $000 (c) at the date of signing these statements we The property is let providing income to offset are not aware of any circumstances which the amortisation charges until such times as it Road, Bridge and (b) Reconciliation of net cash used in operat­ would render any particulars included in these is required for roadworks. Ancillary Works 44,031 101 ,609 ing act1V1lles to the operating result is as fol· financial statements to be misleading or inac­ lows:- curate. ,3 8.9 Fixed Assets Land Acquisition - formal possession not taken 1992 1992 1991 1992 as at 30June $000 $000 $000 $000 (Refer Notes 2.3(a) and 7.2) 43,695 49,807 Operating Deficit (Revenue Plant and Motor Vehicles 77,317 74,938 & Expense Statement) Reg Patterson (19,279) 87,726 151,416 Less Accumulated Chief Executive Officer Depreciation 35,632 33,444 Add Back During 1991/92 a number of large contracts Depreciation and were completed. Total Plant and Amortisation 13,066 Motor Vehicles 41,685 41,494 Employee Entitlements - (b) Operating Leases decrease in provision For non-cancellable leases with a lease term Equipment (1 7,705) Terry Carrigg Fixed Assets written off in excess of one year, lease commitments -At Cost 771 Principal Accounting Officer 22,812 6,184 Decrease in other aggregated as at 30 June are as follows: - Al Corporation provisions Valuation 1990 (88) 22,002 25,954 Properties Incorporated 1992 1991 into Roadworks 18,690 sooo $000 44,814 32, 138 Government Revenues (563, 179) Not later than one year 14,917 18,723 Dated at Melbourne on 30 September 1992 Less Accumulated Loss on Disposal of Later than one year and Depreciation Non Current Assets 651 8,598 4,765 not later than two years 4,745 8,800 Decrease in Inventories 5,138 Later than two years and Total Equipment 36,216 Decrease in Trade 27,373 not rater than five years 5,206 5,580 Creditors (2,969) Total Decrease in Debtors Later than five years 1,006 710 77,901 68,867 4,342 (~ Net Cash used in 25,874 33,813 Operating Activities (560,562) Acq~isitions of equipment since 1 July 1990 Total Commitments 113,600 185,229 are included at cost. Supplementary Financial Statements Incorporating - Infrastructure Assets Current Replacement Cost (Unaudited) AUDITOR - GENERAL'S REPORT

Audit Scope INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND The accompanying financial statements of the Roads Corporation for the year ended 30 June 1992 comprising revenue and expense statement, balance sheet, statement of cash flows, con­ The purpose of the following supple­ The Victorian Government policy on solidated statement of changes in equity and notes to the financial statements, have been audit· mentary current cost financial state­ reporting asset values, has for some ed. The Chief Executive Officer of the Roads Corporation is responsible for the preparation and years, been expressed through the presentation of the financial statements and the information they contain. An independent audit ments is to disclose information useful of the financial statements has been carried out in order to express an opinion on them as in evaluating the task of managing the Annual Reporting Act, and Rate of required by the Annual Reporting Act 1983. declared road network which is con­ Return Reporting requirements tor trolled by VIC ROADS. These state­ commercial utilities. The audit has been conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards to provide rea­ ments will enable readers to make sonable assurance as to whether the financial statements are free of material mis-statement. informed judgements about VIC Recently, the Australian Accounting The audit procedures included an examination, on a test basis, of evidence supporting the ROADS performance in relation to the Research Foundation released a new amounts and other disclosures in the financial statements, and the evaluation of accounting poli­ size and condition of the road assets. Australian Accounting Standard cies and significant accounting estimates. These procedures have been undertaken to form an They will also ensure that the activities, (AAS27), "Financial Reporting by Local opinion as to whether, in all material respects, the financial statements are presented fairly in Governments" which states that these accordance with Statements of Accounting Concepts and Australian Accounting Standards and resources and results of the corporation are measured in comparable terms and bodies must value and record their comply with the requirements of Annual Report Act 1983, so as to present a view which is con· infrastructure assets in their financial sistent with my Understanding of the financial position of the Corporation and the results of its are of maximum value to users. operations. statements. For the 1991/92 financial year, Current The Australian Accounting Research The audit opinion expressed on the financial statements has been formed on the above basis. Cost Reporting supplements the histori­ cal cost financial statements and Foundation also issued a proposed Accounting Standard ED55 "Financial As indicated in note 1 to the financial statements, the Corporation has included supplementary should be read in conjunction with current cost financial statements in its annual report. The Treasurer of Victoria has not request­ them. Reporting by Government . ed that these statements be submitted for audit. Accordingly, an audit opinion is not expressed Departments" in January 1992 which in respect of these financial statements. proposes that Government Departments value and depreciate Audit Qualification infrastructure assets under their control As indicated in notes 2.6, 2.13 and 4.3 (ii) where the proceeds from asset sales are required to and include them in their prime financial be remitted to the Victorian Government, the losses resulting from the sales are not brought to statements at a yet to be determined account in the revenue and expense statement but are shown as a decrement to contributed date. capital in the balance sheet. During 1991 ·92 an amount of $8.863 million relating to losses from asset sales has been disclosed in the above manner. This practice is a departure from AUSTROADS also support and encour­ Australian Accounting Standard AAS 1 Profit and Loss or other Operating Statements, which age the valuation of infrastructur~ requires that all items of revenue and expenses be brought to account in the revenue and assets and their inclusion in the finan­ expense statement. Accordingly, the operating deficit for the year and contributed capital are both understated by $8.863 million. cial statements of statutory bodies.

Audit Opinion The Victorian Department of the Treasury issued Accounting Policy In my opinion, except for the effect on the financial statements of the matter referred to above, Statement No. 4 "Recording and the financial statements present fairly the financial position of the Roads Corporation as at 30 June 1992 and the result of its operations for the year ended on that date in accordance with Reporting of Non-Current P~ysi~al Statements of Accounting Concepts and Australian Accounting Standards and comply with the Assets" which requires all V1ctonan requirements of the Annual Reporting Act 1983. administrative units to disclose infras­ tructure asset values commencing with / 0. ,( ..--CR:­ the 1991/92 financial year, in supple­ / -· _:_~···-· mentary financial statements. VIC MELBOURNE ROADS has used Accounting 30/9/1992 C.A. BARAGWANATH Auditor· General Unaudited Supplementary Financial Statements .. Policy Statement No. 4 as a guide in the preparation of these supplementary VALUATION OF DEPRECIATION AND ASSESSMENT OF HIGHWAY Statements. INFRASTRUCTURE ASSETS REFURBISHMENT OF ASSETS PAVEMENT STRUCTURAL LIFE

The reliability of applying current cost The road network assets are in a used The structural life expectancy of "high­ VIC ROADS INFRASTRUCTURE ASSETS values to infrastructure assets is condition i.e. some of their service way" and "freeway" standard pave­ dependent upon the availability of rele­ potential is expired. Depreciation ments has been based on the assump­ VIC ROADS infrastructure assets vant current costs or appropriate attempts to measure this loss and tion that adequate and appropriate include: indices. In addition, these figures make an annual distribution. However, pavement management activities have should not be interpreted as represent­ a road asset is seldom retired from use been initiated and performed over the (i) Land under roads and on road ing a realisable value. They attempt to and disposed of at the end of its service life of the network. Such pavement reservations. reflect the balance of tangible value to life. It is usually rehabilitated by a capi­ management activities include routine the community remaining in the assets. tal expenditure which restores the pavement maintenance, major patch­ (ii) Roads, the constructed pavement pavement to yield a further service life ing, resheeting and resealing. and ancillary works. In relation to roads the unit current similar to the original construction. replacement costs can be obtained Based on "road condition" data the (iii) Bridges and major culverts. from existing road projects which pro­ Provision for rehabilitation recognises Victorian State Highway/Freeway net­ the liability for reconstruction that is work has a remaining life expectancy of (iv) Traffic control devices. vide a reliable reference. Unit replace­ ment costs for bridges can be estimat­ accumulating as the pavement surface between 25 and 35 years. Currently For each of the above VIC ROADS has ed by expert bridge engineers. Traffic deteriorates over and above periodic data reflects an overall pavement con­ a data base recording technical specifi­ control device replacement costs are maintenance activity. dition of approximately 70% i.e. equiva­ cations and in some instances current presently recorded in a management lent to an age profile averaging approxi­ Schedules showing the age of infras­ asset conditions. data base at current replacement costs. mately 15 years (Note: whilst the net­ tructure assets provide an insight into works age may be greater than 15 In terms of identifying the assets VIC The valuation of road reservations can the timing of the need to replace or years the networks condition reflects ROADS can place a high level of confi­ be obtained by reference to the land rehabilitate assets or to face an this age profile based on road condition dence in the recognition of their exis­ compensation principles set out in the increase in maintenance costs. prediction tables). tence. For instance: Land Compensation Act 1986. In essence VIC ROADS is required to pay In making useful predictions about the Land area recognition and road specifi­ compensation equivalent to the unaf­ ASSESSMENT OF THE STRUCTURAL remaining life other factors need to be cations have high confidence levels as fected value of the land. The principle LIFE OF BRIDGES taken into consideration, these include; historical information has been collect­ used in applying the Valuer General's • the estimated useful life may be ed a~d is available on a database sys­ average municipal value per hectare of Current evidence suggests that the affected by climate tem in the required form. road reservation, is based on the low­ • geographic location est site value. average useful life for a bridge is A/I necessary information on the num­ approximately 80 years based on the • the level of routine maintenance ber and type of bridges is also collected assumption that at least one major • traffic density and type and stored on a database as is all infor­ rehabilitation or upgrade is required • is the service standard appropriate mation relating to the traffic signal net­ during that time. • the rate of technological development work. The age profile for bridges in the These factors may lead to revisions of declared road system shows that the the estimated life expectancy and to the average age for major rehabilitation or time when rehabilitation is required. upgrade is approximately 40 years. Expert opinions from VIC ROADS engi­ Available information also shows that the average age of bridges in the neers have been used to determine declared road system at 30/6/92 is 31.0 standard life expectancy rates. In addi­ years. tion, the Pavement Management I Unaudited Supplementary Financial Statements Information Systems, used to assist Unaudited Supplementary Financial Statements • road asset management decisions, ROADS CORPORATION contains predictive models for deterio­ • Revenue and Expense Statement for the year ended 30 June 1992 ration of road conditions. It also pro­ vides an estimation of the expected Notes 1992 1991 remaining life of the roads and bridges. 1992 $000 $000 The Traffic Control Device network also includes age information for control OPERATING DEFICIT AS PER devices. HISTORICAL ACCOUNTS (19,279) (69,951)

Creating a provision for depreciation Less Depreciation Expense on and refurbishment does not provide Road Infrastructure funds for asset replacement unless it - Roads 68,376 300,794 were permitted to influence revenue - Bridges 13,404 12,792 decisions. This is not the case. - Traffic Control Devices 9,247 4,049 Reconstructing the Annual Accounts to 91,027 record infrastructure assets at current 317,635 replacement cost provides a useful aid Less Infrastructure Maintenance Provision 13, 110 in turning the emphasis to asset man­ 19,500 Operating Deficit for the year as per agement and to questions of how much Current Cost Accounts (excluding infrastructure we can afford; what is an monetary holdings (gains/losses)) (123,416} (407,086) appropriate infrastructure service level and how can scarce maintenance and Add Gains on holding monetary items 1(d) 15,691 29,524 development resources be efficiently Operating Deficit for the year distributed to avoid a deterioration in as per Current Cost Accounts se1vice levels. (107,725) (377,562) Accumulated Deficit at beginning of year as per Current Cost Accounts (6,620,297} (6,242, 735}

Accumulated Deficit 30 June 1992 (6,728,022) (6,620,297)

I Unaudited Supplementary Financial Statements Unaudited Supplementary Financial Statements • ROADS CORPORATrON ROADS CORPORATION • Balance Sheet as at 30 June 1992 • Balance Sheet as at 30 June 1992 1992 1991 Notes 1992 1991 Notes 1992 $000 $000 1992 $000 $000 CURRENT ASSETS CURRENT LIABILITIES Cash at Bank, in hand and Deposits 103,711 101 ,256 15,225 9,652 Creditors and Accruals Debtors and Prepayments 4,770 5,541 10,845 14,619 Govt. of Victoria and Agencies Inventories 9,910 1(b) 16,762 22,920 Liabilities - Property 11,233 Repayable Advances Planning and Environment Act Liabilities 7,189 10,766 - Municipalities 79 Provision for Employee Entitlements 39,773 40,932 Property - Loans 80 237 Other Provisions 166 231 Total Current Assets 42,911 47,508 Total Current Liabilities 166,842 168,636

NON CURRENT ASSETS NON CURRENT LIABILITIES Repayment Advances Deferred Creditors 1,508 4,677 - Municipalities 610,759 533 614 Provisions for Employee Entitlements 594.213 Property - Loans 555 249 Other Provisions 532 Fixed Assets 1(b)(c) 2.1 145,200 124,496 Properties Acquired for Total Non-Current Liabilities 596,253 615,991 Roadworks 1 (b) 2.2 658,335 801, 195 Land (Right of Way) 1(b)(c) 3.1 1,711,534 1,960,355 Roads 1(b)(c) 3.2 4,519, 132 4,684,945 EQUITY Bridges 1 (b)(c) 3.3 1, 144,147 989,160 Contributed Capital 4(A) 14,662,177 14,744,761 Traffic Control Devices 1 (b)(c) 3.4 64,268 72,588 Current Cost Account 4(8) 59,880 87,246 Land & Buildings Accumulated Deficit 4(C) (6,728,022) (6,620,297) in Service 1 (b)(c) 2.3 92,318 120,095 Leaseholds 1(b)(c) 2.4 180 200 Total Equity 7,994,035 8,211,710 Work-Jn-Progress 1 (b)(v) 378,572 194,932

Total Non-Current Assets 8,714,219 8,948,829 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY 8,757,130 8,996,337

TOTAL ASSETS 8,757,130 8,996,337

I "' Unaudited Supplementary Financial Statements Unaudited Supplementary Financial Statements • I Summary of Significant Accounting Policies I

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (ii) Roads - the constructed portion of The amount has been calculated by ref­ the road has been valued at Current erence to average movements in the • NOTE 1 Replacement Cost. Construction costs Consumer Price Index. have been determined as the current (a) Basis of Preparation dollar rate per lane kilometre for each Holding losses on monetary assets These supplementary financial state­ classification of declared road under reflect the amount of additional finance ments have been prepared in accor­ the Transport Act 1983. needed for monetary assets as a result dance with Statement of Accounting of changes in specific prices during the Practice Number One (SAP1) and (iii) Bridges - bridges and major cul­ period. The amount has been calculat­ APS4, "Recording and Reporting of verts have been valued at Current ed on the same basis as holding gains Non-Current Physical Assets", using Replacement Cost. Unit construction on monetary liabilities. principles of the Current Cost costs have been determined as the cur­ (e) Other Accounting Policies Accounting Convention. rent dollar rate per square metre tor each type of structure on the declared Except as set out above, the account­ (b) Valuation of Non-Monetary road network. ing policies and methods used in Assets Current Cost Accounting are the same Non-current non-Monetary asset (prin­ (iv) Traffic Control Devices - the traffic as those used in the historical cost cipally Land and Buildings in service, control device network has been valued financial statements. Properties Acquired for Roadworks at Current Replacement Cost. Unit Fixed Assets, Right of Way Land, ' replacement costs have been deter­ Leaseholds, Roads, Bridges and Traffic mined as the current dollar rate per Control Devices) have been valued at intersection or pedestrian signal. written-down current cost after allowing All infrastructure assets will be revalued for total capitalised funding costs, cur­ each five years on a rolling basis using rent cost depreciation in respect to expert valuations. Appropriate indices depreciable assets and current cost will be used in the intervening years. rehabilitation requirements in respect to certain infrastructure assets. (v) Work-In-Progress of infrastructure assets was included without deprecia­ Current non-monetary assets (principal­ tion for the first time in 1990/91. ly inventories) have been valued at the lower of current cost and net realisable (c} Depreciation and Amortisation value. Current cost has been deter­ All non-monetary ass.ets have been mined on the basis of average current depreciated using the straight-line market buying price using the con­ depreciation method. sumer price index applied to past carry­ mg values as appropriate. Land (right of way) and Work in Progress are not subject to deprecia­ The valuation methods used for infras­ tion. tructure assets are: (d) Gains and Losses on Holding (i) Right of Way Land - land under Monetary Jtems roads and on road reserves has been Holding gains on monetary liabilities valued at the average current market reflect the amount of cost saving buying price per hectare for each achieved as a result of changes in municipality, based on the lowest 'site prices during the period. value'. I Unaudited Supplementary Financial Statements Unaudited Supplementary Financial Statements • • NOTE 2 :t~~~!n~ of Changes in Equity for the year ended 30 June 1992 Non Current Assets 1991/92 - 1990/91 ASSET TYPE 1991/92 (B) (C) 1991/92 1990/91 (A) TOTAL CURRENT ACCUMULATED TOTAL GROSS ACCUMULATED WRITTEN CONTRIBUTED WFUTIEN COST DEFICIT CURRENT DEPRECIATION DOWN CAPITAL DOWN ACCOUNT ACCOUNT REPLACEMENT CURRENT CURRENT $000 $000 sooo $000 $000 COSTS COSTS COSTS $000 $000 SOOD $000 7,301,773 87,246 (6,620,297) 8,211,710 • Balance at 1 July 14,744,761 2.1 Fixed Assets - Equipment 96,424 18,500 77,924 57,739 • Restatement of Non - Plant & Motor (1,877) Monetary Assets (8,442) (8, 442) Vehicles 124,783 57,507 67,276 32,91 7 1,306 66,757 - inventories 32,917 - Fixed Assets 2.2 Properties Acquired _properties Acquired (16,626) ( 142,860) (142,860) for Roadworks 658,335 658,335 .801 ,195 for Roadworks Land & Buildings (33,482) 4,638 2.3 Land & Buildings (33,482) in Service 6 6 in Service 92,318 92,31 8 120,095 6 Leaseholds (248,821) 687,797 (248,821 ) Land (181,228) 821,490 2.4 Leaseholds 31 6 136 180 200 (181,228) Roads 161 ,568 (297) 16 1,568 Totals 972,176 76,143 896,033 1,045,986 Bridges 2,257 26,287 Traffic Signals 2,257

• Adjustments involved in the determination of Current Cost Net Deficit •NOTE 3 (Gain)/Loss on holding (15, 691) (29,524) Physical Non-Current Assets (1 5,691) monetary assets ASSET TYPE 1991/ 92 1990/91 • Restatement of Accumulated GROSS ACCUMULATED DEFERRED WR ITTEN WRITTEN Depreciation (Backlog) 6,823 123 6,823 CURRENT DEPRECIATION MAINTE- DOWN DOWN 96,901 (423,581) Bridges 96,901 REPLACEMENT NANCE CURRENT CURRENT (1,331) (14,372) Roads (1,331 ) COSTS COSTS COSTS COSTS Traffic Signals 4,832 12,213 12,213 $000 $000 $000 $000 $000 Fixed Assets Land & Improvements (2,970) 3.1 Land (ROW) 1,711 ,534 1,960,355 (23) 1,71 1,534 in Service (23) (23) Leaseholds 183,640 194,932 183,640 3.2 Roads 9,854,922 5,303, 180 32,61 0 4,519, 132 4,684,945 • Work-In-Progress (107,725) (107,725) (377,562) • Current Cost Net Deficit 3.3 Bridges 1,867,017 722,870 1,144,147 989, 160 • Historical Cost Adjustment 35,358 25,603 25,603 to Accounts for year to date 3.4 Traffic Control 909,937 (27,366) (107,725) (217,675) Signals 167,233 102,965 64,268 72,589 Net Change for the period (82,584) 7,994,035 8,211 ,710 Totals 13,600,706 6,1 29,01 5 32,610 7,439,081 7,707,049 59,880 (6,728,022) Balance at 30 June 1992 14,662, 177 .

Unaudited Supplementary Financial Statements I Unaudited Supplementary Financial Statements • I Appendices I

LEGISLATION o Road Safety Act 1986 • Transport Accident Act 1986 o Road Safety {Licence Cancellation) This Act covers: This Act establishes a scheme of com­ Act1992 • The Transport Act 1983 • the registration of motor vehicles and pensation in respect of persons who die This Act was enacted to: trailers for use on highways This Act establishes the Corporation as or are injured as a result of transport • require a court, on finding a person • the licensing of drivers a body corporate and confers on it pow­ accidents guilty of a drink-driving offence without ers and duties in relation to road users, • the registration of recreation vehicles The Corporation acts as agent for the recording a conviction, to cancel his or the road transport industry and the con­ for use in public places (other than Transport Accident Commission to col­ her driver licence and disqualify him or highways) struction and maintenance of roads. lect transport accident charges payable her from obtaining one for the same Specific areas of responsibility con­ • driving-related offences involving under the Act period as it would have been required alcohol and other drugs ferred on the Corporation include: to if it had recorded a conviction. • maintenance and upgrading of the • general motoring-related offences • Chattel Securities Act 1987 State's declared road network • traffic and parking infringements Under the Act the Corporation main­ tains a register of security interests on REGULATIONS • registration and licensing procedures Regulations made under the Act are: and assistance in connection with motor vehicles and trailers and issues certificates as to whether any such transport 0 Road Safety (Traffic) Regulations The following regulations under the • road safety 1988 interests are registered in respect of a Acts administered by the Roads • traffic management These establish traffic rules to be particular vehicle Corporation were made during the • licensing and enforcement of laws observed by all road users year: • Legislative Changes relating to the operation of various The Corporation was involved in the classes of commercial vehicles i1 Road Safety (Vehicles) Regulations :::J Road Safety (Traffic) {Parking 1988 development and passage by Control} Regulations 1991 SR Regulations made under the Act These establish a registration and per­ Parliament of amendments to the Road No.137/91 include: mit system for motor vehicles and trail­ Safety Act: These regulations improved signs and ers used on highways and a registra­ symbols which control, regulate and • Road Safety (Further CJ Roads Corporation Regulations tion system for recreation vehicles used prohibit vehicular parking on highways. 1983. Amendment) Act 1991 in public places (other than highways) This Act was enacted to: These regulations set out powers of the which ensure that these vehicles com­ :::J Road Safety (Procedures) (Traffic Roads Corporation in relatlon to the • require drivers of large vehicles to Infringement Penalties) Regulations ply with certain safety standards and carry their licences and to have a zero use of declared roads, obstructions, that their owners are recorded.· 1991 SR No.138/91 excavations and other works on such blood alcohol concentration at all times These regulations clarified the range of roads. · i'J Road Safety (Procedures) while driving or in charge of a large offences for which traffic infringement Regulations 1988 vehicle notices may be issued. O Transport (Tow Truck) Regulations These establish procedures which • increase the period of notice required 1983 relate to: for the attendance at court of a I Road Safety (Traffic) (Disabled These regulate tow trucks and, in par­ breathalyser operator Parking Conditions) Regulations 1991 ticular, deal with the control of accident • driver licences and permits • clarify the meaning of subsequent No. 161 /91 towing within controlled areas. • breath and blood tests offence These regulations provided greater cer­ • detection devices • allow a court to reduce the period in tainty as to the conditions of disabled '.:I Transport (Passenger Vehicles) • hours of driving of heavy commercial which an assessment report must be persons parking permits by removing Regulations 1984 vehicles obtained prior to a licence restoration them from the Code for Disabled These regulate the operations of • infringements application Persons Parking Scheme and including licensed passenger vehicles. • extension of the Act to land of public • remove the offence of failing to them in Regulations. authorities undergo a preliminary breath test O Transport (Commercial Goods • avoid certain provisions in contracts n Road Safety (Vehicles) (Spouse Vehicles) Regulations 1984 of insurance in relation to blood alcohol Concessions) Regulations 1991 These regulate the operation of com­ concentration of not more than .05% No.162/91 mercial goods vehicles. These regulations extended registration • fee concessions to spouses of pension­ Transport (Tow Truck) (Fees and FREEDOM OF INFORMATION OVERSEAS MISSION ers eligible for such concessions. Allocation Centre) Regulations 1991 No.238/91 o Road Safety (Traffic) (Child During the year VIC ROADS received • David T Anderson, Director - Restraints) Regulations 1991 Transport (Fees for Property Enquiries) 222 requests for information under the Road Safety No.169/91 (Amendment) Regulations 1991 Freedom of Information Act. In summa­ Attended a meeting in March 1992 of a These regulations provided that in cer­ No.239/91 ry: Technical Committee established by tain circumstances, disabled children ri Requests made 222 the United States Transportation The above regulations made adjust­ are not required to wear seat belts and Research Board to organise an ments in the fees for various services. child harnesses. Requests denied 12 International Conference on Pavement Full details of access 104 Management. 0 Road Safety (Procedures) (Single Requests granted in part 35 Licence) Regulations 1991 No.326/91 Still in process 8 All costs of travel, accommodation and These regulations supported the Lapsed or withdrawn by expenses were met by the national agreement that a driver have the applicant 15 Transportation Research Board includ­ only one licence issued in Australia. Transferred to another agency 4 ing the costs for two days prior, and Information granted outside one day following the meeting. 0 Road Safety (Traffic) (Transit Lane) FOi requirements 44 Regulations 1991 No.327/91 Mr Anderson also had meetings with Mr These regulations extend for a trial 12 222 Bill Patterson, Senior Highways month period, the range of vehicles Engineer, Policy Planning Division, which may legally use Transit Lanes. World Bank, and Mr George Reagle, Director of the National Transportation .:J Road Safety (Procedures) (TAFE Safety Board, Washington DC. Parking) Regulations 1992 No.10/92 These regulations ensured that officers • 7th Road Engineering Association of Institutions provided for under the of Asia & Australasia (REAAA) Vocational Education and Training Act Conference- Singapore 1992 1990 were able to prosecute parking The current posting of a number of VIC offenders. ROADS staff on revenue earning pro­ DECLARATION OF jects overseas, in association with ".J Road Safety (Vehicles) (Registration PECUNIARY INTERESTS Overseas Projects Corporation of Fees) Regulations 1991 No.147/91 Victoria Ltd, is evidence of the growing recognition of VIC ROADS expertise in Chattel Securities (Fees) Regulations Declarations of pecuniary interests road engineering matters. 1991 No.233/91 have been completed by Directors, senior officers and officers exercising Road Safety (Procedures) (Fees) This involvement in overseas projects designated levels of financial delega­ Regulations 1991 No.234/91 provides significant benefits including tion. broadening the experience and outlook Road Safety (Vehicles) (Fees) of its staff in terms of international best Regulations 1991 No.235/91 practice in a competitive market place, and promoting the Corporation interna­ Transport (Passenger Vehicles) (Fees) tionally as a centre of excellence. Regulations 1991 No.236/91 There is a need to maintain and build Transport (Commercial Goods upon this base and attendance at the Vehicles) (Fees) Regulations 1991 Conference was important in this No.237/91 I regard. • Each of the Conference papers pre­ denced by the overseas interest in VIC OTHER ROAD ORGANISATIONS significant contributor to the develop­ sented, covered an area in which VIC ROADS pavement and bridge manage­ ment of efficient, effective, safe and ROADS has particular expertise and ment systems. VIC ROADS staff are environmentally responsible land trans­ VIC ROADS involves itself with various experience; all relevant to the major currently participating in related pro­ port. issues facing traffic managers in Asian jects in Indonesia and the Philippines. national and international road organi­ and Pacific countries. sations. These include AUSTROADS, • Australian Transport Advisory • Reg Patterson - Chief Executive. the Australian Road Research Board Council (ATAC} The following VIC ROADS officers Reg was one of a number of senior per­ (ARRB), and the Australian Transport The Australian Transport Advisory attended the Conference: sonnel from Australian State Road Advisory Council (ATAC). VIC ROADS Council is made up of all the Authorities to attend the Conference also convenes, in association with the • Robert Evans - Manager, Planning Commonwealth and State and Territory and participate in the post conference Investigation. Local Government Engineers Ministers responsible for transport, technical tour. Reg is also one of two Association, an annual conference of Bob presented a paper entitled roads, marine and ports matters. Deputy Chairmen of the Australian Municipal Engineers. "Environmental Impact Assessment Chapter of REAAA. AUSTROADS has assumed the role of (EIA) for Major Road Proposals." • AUSTROADS the ATAC Road Group. AUSTROADS During the visit the Chief Executive was AUSTROADS is the national associa­ Management of the environment and advises ATAC on such matters as road involved in chairing a number of techni­ tion of road and road traffic authorities road safety are the two major issues safety, construction and maintenance cal sessions at the Conference and established in 1989 to replace NAAS­ facing Asian cities in the 1990's. of roads, vehicle limits, road funding, conducted discussions with the RA (National Association of State Road national highway strategy plans and all • Anthony Snell - Senior Electronics Singapore Public Works Department on Authorities). It is governed by a road transport policy issues. and Communications Engineer. current projects of mutual interest. Council consisting of the Chief Anthony presented a paper, which he Executives of the nine Member ATAC was set up in 1946 to initiate dis­ • Jill Earnshaw-Co-ordinator, co-authored with Francis Sin, entitled Authorities - six States, two Territories cussions on transport matters and to Research and Development. "Implementation of Automatic Incident and the Federal Department of report to the Federal Government. It is Jill is Secretary of the Australian Detection Systems on Inner Transport and Communications. supported and advised by a Standing Chapter of REAAA. During the Metropolitan Freeways in Melbourne." Committee on Transport (SCOT), and Conference she was involved in co­ AUSTROADS' mission is to pursue the by a number of boards, committees and Automatic Incident Detection Systems ordinating the activities of Australian effective management and use of the groups encompassing motor vehicle, on Freeways is particular interest to delegates, overseeing a display of nation's roads as part of the Australian motor transport, railway, road and gen­ Singapore and other Asian cities. Australian Technology and meetings transport system by the development eral transport interests. with REAM office bearers. and promotion of national policies and • Geoff Anson - Manager, Strategic practices. Transport Planning. The post conference technical tour to Geoff presented a paper entitled Indonesia involved visits to Bandung, • Australian Road Research Board "Planning with Vision.'' with the Indonesian National Road (ARRB) Authority, the Indonesian Road The Australian Road Research Board Growing interest is being expressed in Research Laboratory, discussions with (ARRB) is a focal point for road and strategic transport planning, and com­ representatives of PT Jasa Marga, a related transport research in Australia. munity consultation. VIC ROADS has state owned corporation dealing in toll It was founded in 1960 as a non-profit significant experience in this area. roads in Indonesia and a tour of nation· company sponsored jointly by all three al and local highways. levels of government and is available to • Kevin Hadingham - Manager, Asset assist the private sector as well. Its Management Study. Kevin presented a All staff were involved in technical visits Board consists of four Directors elected paper entitled "Developing a Road to major works or road safety projects from the ten members, two external Asset Management Strategy for in Singapore. Relevant material Directors and the Executive Dii-ector. Victoria" co-authored with Jim Webber. obtained at the Conference and in dis­ cussions have been circulated within Through its comprehensive research Asset preservation is an important VIC ROADS and to other interested programs and its emphasis on knowl­ I issue to all road managers, as evi- bodies. edge and technology transfer, it is a • - I

FUNCTIONS AND OBJECTIVES O To investigate, promote and under­ :J Develop and train all personnel to take research into any matter related to carry out their duties and responsibili­ the performance of its functions, pow­ ties effectively and efficiently, and to The Roads Corporation functions, as ers or duties. interact with the public in a helpful and prescribed by the Transport Act 1983 courteous manner and to enhance their are: The Act requires the Roads work skills. Corporation to have regard to the fol­ .J To maintain, upgrade, vary and o Maintain a high level of motivation, lowing objectives in exercising its func­ performance, teamwork and safe work­ extend the State's declared road net­ tions: work. ing practices and develop a sense of u In conjunction with municipalities, to u Make use of available transport commitment to the organisation, with employment conditions in keeping with assist in the maintenance, upgrading resources in ways that are most benefi­ and construction of other roads. cial to the community and with due community standards. :J To purchase, design, construct, regard to the enhancement of the envi­ :J Facilitate accountability at all levels erect, install, maintain and operate traf­ ronment. within the Corporation by maintaining suitable information and reporting sys­ fic signals and other traffic facilities for o Operate within government policy traffic management and control. and other parameters determined by tems. O To determine load limits and adviso­ the Victorian Transport Directorate. U Effectively manage its assets, ry speed limits for any road, bridge or O Achieve the efficient and safe move­ including real estate, to protect future culvert and to determine maximum ment of road traffic. options, and provide for the planning, design, construction and management speed limits for travel on those under :i Improve the community's awareness of new infrastructure and facilities as construction or repair. of road safety strategies and practices. required. O To provide and maintain roadside u Improve and simplify registration and :.J Minimise interference to the commu­ reserves adjacent to any road for the licensing procedures. nity arising from construction, and use or enjoyment of people using that ::J Improve the State's principal road maintenance activities of the road. network to facilitate the efficient vehicu­ Corporation. O To establish guidelines and require­ lar movement of people and goods. u Provide mechanisms and full infor­ ments for the issue of vehicle mass and 0 Improve productivity. mation to enable effective and timely dimensions permits. U Establish and maintain a satisfying 0 To provide registration and licensing participation by the community in deci­ work environment which ensures the sion making about facilities, seJVices procedures and systems in connection broadest range of opportunities for and roadworks. with transport. career development and job enrich­ u To develop and implement road safe­ ment. The Transport Act 1983 also provides ty strategies, and to develop, promote, O Achieve an efficient and dynamic that the Roads Corporation has addi­ and administer road safety education organisation by implementing appropri­ tional powers, duties and functions con­ and training programs. ate technological and other changes ferred in it by the Chattel Securities Act :J To develop and implement traffic through a process of consultation 1987, the Road Safety Act 1986 and management strategies and practices. beginning at the contemplative stage. any other Act. u To specify road accident prevention O Maintain an effective decentralised practices and to promote their adoption organisation and delegate decision within the community. making to appropriate levels in the .J To develop and supervise regula­ Corporation . tions applicable to road traffic. :J Maintain harmonious relations O To compete for work on the open between management, staff and market. employee organisations through the processes of effective consultation and participation in decision making. • Registration and Licensing Offices Cl Colac VIC ROADS OFFICES '1 Central Metropolitan Region 1 Geoff Kloot, Regional Manager Rodney Schammer, Manager Ararat 8th Floor North Building o Cl- Shire Offices Frank Cano, Manager • VIC ROADS Head Office Cnr Princes & Lygon Streets 4-6 Rae St 60 Denmark St, Kew 3101 Shop 2, 56 High Street Carlton 3053 Tel: (052) 31 5133 Tel: (03) 854 2666 Tel: (053) 52 4744 Tel: (03) 854 2666 0 Dandenong • Road Safety Division Bairnsdale '1 North West Metropolitan Region n Frank Kristof, Manager 290 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn Bev Dunstan, Manager John Coles, Regional Manager 16 Princes Hwy, Doveton Tel: (03) 810 6631 Princes Highway Building 2, 1100 Pascoe Vale Road Tel: (03) 792 3344 Tel: (051) 4581 Broadmeadows 3047 52 • Central Depot ::J Echuca Tel: (03) 302 8600 Coleman Pde, Glen Waverley, 3150 O Ballarat Cl- Police Station Tel: (03) 881 7433 Jim Kierce, Manager • Project Offices 7 Dickson St Learmonth Rd, Wendouree Tel: (054) 82 5723 • Regions O Hume Freeway Tel: (053) 391951 Bill Peyton, Project Manager n Ferntree Gully O South Western Region ::J Bendigo Kelfeera Rd, Benalla 3672 John Archer, Manager Colin Kosky, Regional Manager David Francis, Manager Tel: (057) 62 4144 Cnr Burwood Hwy & Salmon Ave 63 McKillop St, Geelong 3220 27 Mcivor Hwy, Kennington Tel: (03) 758 0200 Tel: (052) 25 2525 :J Western Ring Road Project Tel: (054) 43 1700 (Broadmeadows Section) O Frankston o Western Region Blackburn Ken Mathers, Project Manager 0 Errol La Brooy, Manager John Wilson, Regional Manager John Gheller, Manager 11144 Melrose Drive, Tullamarine 3043 71 Hartnett Drive, Seaford 1315 Sturt St, Ballarat 3350 20 Albert St Tel: (03) 338 4055 Tel: (03) 776 9355 Tel: (053) 33 8777 Tel: 9)3) 878 2611 ::J Western Ring Road Project o Geelong ::J Eastern Region Braybrook (Maribyrnong Section) and Eastern o Graeme Pidgeon, Manager Norm Butler, Regional Manager Ian Hall, Manager Projects Fyans St 120 Kay St, Traralgon 3844 11 Evans St Graham Gilpin, Project Manager Tel: (052} 25 2570 Tel: (051) 72 2666 Tel: (03) 317 3322 11144 Melrose Drive, Tullamarine 3043 ::J Glen Waverley Tel: (03) 338 4055 .i North Eastern Region 0 Broadmeadows Mike Foreshaw, Manager Bruce Cochrane, Regional Manager Manoli Loukas, Manager :J Ballarat Bypass Coleman Parade 50-52 Clarke St, Benalla 3672 Cnr Johnstone St & Pearcedale Pde Gary Liddle, Project Manager Tel: (03) 881 7485 Tel: (057) 61 1888 Tel: (03) 1666 Creswick Rd, Ballarat 3350 302 n Greensborough Tel: (053) 381744 O Northern Region :J Camberwell Charlie Aquilena, Manager Bruce Phillips, Regional Manager Trevor McDonald, Manager Shop 13, Nepean St, Watsonia 57 Queen St, Bendigo 3550 3 Prospect Hill Rd Tel: (03) 434 5233 Tel: (054) 40 1000 Tel: (03) 811 8116 O Hamilton 0 South Eastern Metropolitan Region n Carlton Colin Cotterill, Manager Howard Ellis, Regional Manager Nick Constance, Manager Riley St 360 Whitehorse Rd, Nunawading 3131 450 Lygon St Tel: (055) 721122 Tel: (03) 875 6000 Tel: (03) 345 4699 I •• o Horsham , Warragul Frank Cano, Manager Christine Wai1e, Manager Baker St 151 Queens St Tel: (053) 82 0109 Tel: {056) 23 5888

O Leongatha 0 Warrnambool John Matthews, Manager Marc Telford, Manager Ashendon St 29 Jamieson St Tel: {056) 62 4555 Tel: (055) 62 1255

:J Mildura n Werribee Richard Barker, Manager Patrick Daniels, Manager 109-111 Orange Ave 11 Riverside Ave Tel: {051) 23 2406 Tel: (03) 742 3377

O Morwell :J Wodonga Michael Kearns, Manager Bruce Ronald, Manager 87 Princes Hwy Hume Highway Tel: (051) 341788 Tel: (060) 24 2511

n Oakleigh South O Port Melbourne Lyn Monaghan, Manager {Vehicle Inspections Depot Only) 1 Eskay Rd 450 Graham St Tel: (03) 646 3362 Tel: (03) 563 7688 • Road Management Offices :J Portland Chris Remmos, Manager O Bairnsdale Office Glenelg St Ray Bridger, Manager Tel: (055) 21 7600 75 Nicholson St Tel: (051) 52 3344 O Sale Bruce Loxton, Manager n Warrnambool Oflice 8 York St Neil Brogden, Manager Tel: (051) 44 7093 29 Jamieson St Tel: (055) 61 9255 n Seymour Alan Jackson, Manager :J Horsham Office 28 High St Glen Savage, Manager Tel: (057} 92 1522 138 Firebrace St Tel: (053) 82 0121 o Shepparton Frank Rossignuolo, Manager 0 Mildura Office 231-239 Corio St Bob Adams, Manager Tel: (058) 31 2055 109-111 Orange Ave Tel: (050) 541 030 n Swan Hill Amanda Smith, Manager 126-138 Beveridge St I Tel: (050) 331815