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ROBIN SCOTT MP Minister for Finance Protec Ve Services Offices 4/13/2021 Parliament of Victoria Question: 6645 QUESTION ON NOTICE — Ms Sandell to ask the Minister for Finance — When will the Minister release the report of the Essential Services Commission Inquiry into the True Value of Distributed Generation to Victorian Consumers. Answer: I am informed that: Due to the complexities of the issue and sensitivity of the subject, the Essential Services Commission requested an alteration to their original end of 2016 deadline. I have approved the ESC's request for the report to be released in two parts: •· Part 1 - True energy value of distributed generation, which will be released by August 2016; and •· Part 2 - True network value of distributed generation, which will be released by February 2017. ROBIN SCOTT MP Minister for Finance Attachments: No Attachments Answer Published Date: 08/02/2016 Question: 6646 QUESTION ON NOTICE — Ms Sandell to ask the Minister for Police — Will the Minister take action to have noise cameras installed at the intersection of Flemington Road and Gatehouse Street in Parkville and North Melbourne in order to assist control of the illegal noise emissions from motorcycles. Answer: The Honourable the Minister for Police: I am advised that: This matter does not fall within the responsibility of my portfolio but falls within the responsibility of the Minister for Roads and Road Safety. Hon Wade Noonan MP Minister for Police Attachments: No Attachments Answer Published Date: 04/01/2016 Question: 6647 QUESTION ON NOTICE — Mr Hodgett to ask the Minister for Public Transport — With reference to the 12 month Night Network overnight train service trial: (1) From 1 January 2016, will Victoria Police Protective Services Officers (PSOs) be stationed overnight as part of the trial at: (a) Melbourne metropolitan railway stations; (b) regional railway stations. (2) From 1 January 2016, how many railway stations will be staffed with PSOs during the hours that Night Network trains operate in: (a) the Melbourne metropolitan system; (b) regional Victoria, including provincial city railway stations. (3) Which stations will have PSOs patrolling overnight once Night Network commences. Answer: Protecve Services Offices are the responsibility of the Victoria Police. As such, this queson should be directed to the Minister for Police, the Hon Wade Noonan MP. Hon Jacinta Allan MP Member for Bendigo East Minister for Public Transport Attachments: https://qon.parliament.vic.gov.au/PARLIAMENT/General/QoN/PROD/qonarchive.nsf/printAllQuestions.xsp 1/9 4/13/2021 Parliament of Victoria No Attachments Answer Published Date: 22/01/2016 Question: 6648 QUESTION ON NOTICE — Mr Hodgett to ask the Minister for Police — With reference to the 12 month Night Network overnight train service trial: (1) From 1 January 2016, will Victoria Police Protective Services Officers (PSOs) be stationed overnight as part of the trial at: (a) Melbourne metropolitan railway stations; (b) regional railway stations. (2) From 1 January 2016, how many railway stations will be staffed with PSOs during the hours that Night Network trains operate in: (a) the Melbourne metropolitan system; (b) regional Victoria, including provincial city railway stations. (3) Which stations will have PSOs patrolling overnight once Night Network commences. Answer: The Honourable the Minister for Police: I am advised that: As part of the Government's Night Network trial, a typical night will see approximately 160 Protective Services Officers (PSOs) and 70 Transit Police working across the network during the extended weekend timetable. PSOs will be stationed at 78 premium rail stations across the metropolitan network, while roving Transit Police will patrol all train lines throughout the night on weekends, and will be supported by police in divisional vans when required. In line with the public transport arrangements for New Year's Eve, the four city loop stations will close during the Night Network Trial. The remaining 78 premium stations, which will be staffed by PSOs throughout the night during the trial, are listed at http://ptv.vic.gov.au/getting-around/stations-and-stops/premium-station s/. At approximately 2am, V/Line coaches will leave Southern Cross Station for Ballarat, Bendigo, Geelong and Traralgon. This will provide a mix of stopping and express services, for commuters travelling to regional centres. Local police will continue to provide a police response across these four key regional centres. Attachments: No Attachments Answer Published Date: 29/01/2016 Question: 6649 QUESTION ON NOTICE — Mr Hodgett to ask the Minister for Public Transport — With reference to the 12 month Night Network overnight train services commencing in 2016, during the initial 12 month trail: (1) What total annual patronage is forecast for the Night Network on: (a) Metro trains; (b) Yarra Trams; (c) reconfigured NightRider buses; (d) V/Line 0200 hours coach departures. (2) What total additional passenger revenue is the Night Network forecast to create for: (a) Metro trains; (b) V/Line. Answer: I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised: In terms of the number of passengers likely to use services, these services have never been provided on a regular basis in Melbourne before. The purpose of the 12 month trial is to assess the demand for late night travel on weekends to enable a decision on the level of future services to be provided. As the level of additional revenue depends on the demand for late night travel, the Government is unable to provide forecasts for revenue until it has established the trends for patronage. Hon Jacinta Allan MP Member for Bendigo East https://qon.parliament.vic.gov.au/PARLIAMENT/General/QoN/PROD/qonarchive.nsf/printAllQuestions.xsp 2/9 4/13/2021 Parliament of Victoria Minister for Public Transport Attachments: No Attachments Answer Published Date: 22/01/2016 Question: 6650 CONSTITUENCY QUESTION — Mr Smith (Warrandyte) to ask the Minister for Education — I would like to raise a matter for the Minister for Education. It is a straightforward question; it does not require a rehash of the government's commitment to the education state, obfuscation designed to pretend that decisions have not been made or cheap political shots about the former government. The education department has informed Donvale Primary School that it is high on the list to receive funding for an upgrade to its buildings. We are all aware that the minister has the final say about which schools are to be funded in the budget. Therefore I ask the minister: will Donvale Primary School receive funding in the 2016 budget for the significant capital works that it needs? Answer: The Andrews Labor Government is commied to supporng schools in the effecve management of their assets, which includes capital works projects at some schools. This is why we have commied to invesng in educaon and school infrastructure, and this has been demonstrated through the allocaon of $730 million to school facilies in the 2015-16 State Budget. I am aware of the infrastructure requirements of Donvale Primary School and our challenge is to responsibly balance and priorise the needs of over 1,500 government schools in Victoria, all in varying condion. The infrastructure needs of all schools, including Donvale Primary School, will be considered through the State Budget process and when determining future priories for the capital works program. ______________________________________ < span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt">The Hon James Merlino MP Deputy Premier Minister for Educaon Attachments: No Attachments Answer Published Date: 15/01/2016 Question: 6651 CONSTITUENCY QUESTION — Ms Green to ask the Minister for Roads and Road Safety — My constituency question is to the Minister for Roads and Road Safety. Four years of no investment and no future road planning by the Liberal-Nationals coalition government have left significant congestion on state and council roads in my electorate of Yan Yean. The Andrews Labor government is now getting on with the much-needed duplication of Yan Yean Road up to Kurrak Road. However, the community wants this upgrade to continue well beyond Kurrak Road, so I ask the minister: when will the declaration of Yan Yean Road as a state arterial road beyond Kurrak Road to Bridge Inn Road occur so that planning for further duplication can be undertaken and funding bids made? Answer: Yan Yean Road between Kurrak Road and Bridge Inn Road has recently been declared as a state arterial road. The declaration was listed in the Victorian Government Gazette dated 8 December 2015. Hon Luke Donnellan MP Minister for Roads and Road Safety https://qon.parliament.vic.gov.au/PARLIAMENT/General/QoN/PROD/qonarchive.nsf/printAllQuestions.xsp 3/9 4/13/2021 Parliament of Victoria Attachments: No Attachments Answer Published Date: 19/01/2016 Question: 6652 CONSTITUENCY QUESTION — Mr Crisp to ask the Minister for Public Transport for the Minister for Regional Development — My question is for the Minister for Regional Development. I ask: what funding is available for the extension of the main runway at Mildura Airport? The Mildura Airport is vital economic and transport infrastructure and it has secured $10 million from the federal government to strengthen the main runway. The federal government has recognised the increased traffic and size of aircraft using the Mildura Airport. The main runway also requires lengthening, a project Regional Development Victoria is familiar with, to increase the length to allow for operation of heavy aircraft in all weather conditions. There are valid reasons to combine both projects, and this government should now fund the lengthening of the Mildura Airport runway, as it makes good economic sense to do both projects together. Answer: The Victorian Labor Government has long recognised the significance of the Mildura Airport, having previously provided funding totalling $6,320,000 through the Regional Infrastructure Development Fund across two separate projects, including: terminal extensions and upgrades, relocaon of refuelling areas, strengthening works to pavement of apron and taxiway C & D and sealing of the main runway shoulders .
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