Main Roads Western Australia ANNUAL REPORT 2002 MAIN ROADS WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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➔ 02 ➔ Main Roads Western Australia ANNUAL REPORT 2002 MAIN ROADS WESTERN AUSTRALIA WHO WE ARE Main Roads Western Australia (Main Roads) manages a network of some 17,700 kilometres of National Highways and State Roads with a replacement value of more than $13 billion. To manage the total road network, Main Roads works in conjunction with Local Government ensuring that Western Australians are provided with an efficient road network that supports the State’s integrated transport system. Main Roads also has responsibility for all regulatory road signs, traffic control signals and road markings on all roads across the State. In 2002, Main Roads’ emphasis is on providing for the safe and efficient movement of people and goods whilst achieving a balance between economic, social and environmental objectives. Main Roads provides the essential transport infrastructure for urban, rural and remote communities and industry and ensures that ongoing public investment in road and road transport initiatives is properly managed and protected. OUR VISION A vital organisation, accountable and responsive to the road transport needs of the community. OUR PURPOSE To provide a safe and efficient road network as part of an integrated Western Australian transport system within a sustainability framework. OUR OBJECTIVES To provide: • A safe and accessible road system for all road-users including public transport, pedestrians, cyclists and people with disabilities • Time and cost savings for all road-users • Regional development and improved service • A balanced road investment program • Best use of available resources. Main Roads Western Australia i Annual Report 2002 CONTENTS <<< >>> MAP OF REGIONAL OFFICES Main Roads manages its business through a head office located in Perth and 10 regional offices located throughout the State. CONTENTS <<< >>> CONTENTS Statement of Compliance........................................................................................3 Road Industry Fact Summary .................................................................................57 Commissioner’s Statement ......................................................................................4 Maps ..................................................................................................................59 Corporate Challenges and The Future .....................................................................6 > Map of Western Australian State Road Network.....................................59 > Map of Western Australian South West Area Road Network ..................60 Community Involvement .........................................................................................8 > Map of Western Australian Metropolitan Road Network.........................61 Management Structure .........................................................................................12 Corporate Governance..........................................................................................62 Management Organisation Chart ..........................................................................13 Financial Highlights ...............................................................................................72 Our People ............................................................................................................14 Financial Statements and Notes.............................................................................78 Road Network Management .................................................................................18 Statement of Expenditure (required under Section 175 ZE of the Electoral Act 1997)..............133 > Road Safety ............................................................................................19 > Heavy Vehicle Operations .......................................................................21 Publications Available to the Public......................................................................134 > Road Management Expertise ..................................................................23 Glossary of Terms................................................................................................135 Environmental Management .................................................................................26 How to Contact Us .............................................................................................137 Operational Achievements and Performance .........................................................30 Appendix 1: Major Road and Bridge Projects Completed and in Progress ............139 > The Road Program..................................................................................31 > Output Overview ....................................................................................31 Appendix 2: Contracts Awarded Exceeding $1 million.........................................144 > Road Maintenance and Minor Modifications ..........................................32 > Road Improvements................................................................................34 > Traffic Management................................................................................38 > Road Construction ..................................................................................40 > Bridge Construction................................................................................46 > Audited Key Performance Indicators .......................................................51 Main Roads Western Australia 1 Annual Report 2002 <<< >>> Heavy permit vehicles contribute to state growth. Main Roads Western Australia 2 Annual Report 2002 CONTENTS <<< >>> STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE TO THE HONOURABLE ALANNAH MACTIERNAN, MLA MINISTER FOR PLANNING AND INFRASTRUCTURE The Honourable In accordance with Section 66 of the Financial Administration and Audit Act 1985, I submit for your information Alannah MacTiernan, and presentation to Parliament the Annual Report of the Commissioner of Main Roads for the year ended 30 MLA June 2002. This Report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Financial Administration and Audit Act 1985. MIKE WALLWORK ACTING COMMISSIONER OF MAIN ROADS 21 AUGUST, 2002 Main Roads Western Australia 3 Annual Report 2002 CONTENTS <<< >>> COMMISSIONER’S STATEMENT MAIN ROADS ENTERS THE NEW FINANCIAL YEAR AS A WELL REGARDED AUSTRALIAN STATE ROAD AUTHORITY. The issues and challenges of the past 12 months have The outcomes of this review initiated by the Minister, been handled in an open and accountable manner, and the open way in which Main Roads has from our participation in the Review of Statutory implemented changes, has attracted the interest of Authorities to the external inquiries into our road authorities and engineering organisations management of Term Network Contracts and the throughout Australia. process of land acquisition. This year’s review of Main Roads’ processes for The Review led by Professor Michael Wood of Curtin acquiring land, conducted by barrister Mr Ken Pettit, University of Technology examined the status of Main supported the land acquisition approach and practices Roads as a statutory authority in line with the adopted by Main Roads. Nevertheless, we have taken recommendations of the taskforce established to on board recommended improvements that seek to review the Machinery of Western Australia’s clarify the responsibility of valuers and reduce Government. The review recommendation is currently inconvenience caused to affected property owners by with the Premier for consideration. often complex compensation negotiations. Dr Ken Michael’s review into Main Roads’ contracting Through the year Main Roads continued to focus on identified the need to strengthen certain areas of our planning the workforce of the future with its in-house skills base. Since Dr Michael’s report in graduate, trainee and cadet schemes, which this year January this year, we have re-established Main Roads’ provided us with the largest number of new trainees Design Office; strengthened staffing of the Timber and graduates in our history. We continued with our Bridge Section and commenced the transfer of this management development program for senior staff function to our South West Regional office in and leaders of the future and our Disability Services Bunbury; reinforced our construction materials testing Awareness Program was promoted successfully across function with the creation of new positions across the the organisation. State; and improved certain aspects of our contract management systems. Main Roads Western Australia 4 Annual Report 2002 CONTENTS <<< >>> Main Roads’ customer service and awareness has We have come to rely on and value input from our evolved with our participation in the Road Train five formal advisory groups and others and we extend Summit and the subsequent development and our appreciation of their time and effort. implementation of joint Government-transport Main Roads’ staff have again performed diligently and industry initiatives, such as heavy-vehicle driver professionally and I wish to personally thank staff for accreditation. Similarly, educational public tours of their dedication to the task. our Traffic Operations Centre in Northbridge are proving popular and are helping explain Main Roads’ And on behalf of all staff, our special thanks go to role in the critical area of managing traffic flows and past Commissioner Greg Martin who is now the emergencies on the metropolitan road network. Director General, Planning and Infrastructure.