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Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure Annual Report 2004-05 DDTEITEI AANNUALNNUAL RREPORT.inddEPORT.indd 7788 113/12/053/12/05 44:45:56:45:56 PPMM Level 9 Roma Mitchell House 136 North Terrace ADELAIDE SA 5000 DX 407 PO Box 1 WALKERVILLE SA 5081 Telephone (08) 8204 8200 Facsimile (08) 8204 8216 www.dtei.sa.gov.au Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure Annual Report – DTEI (Print) ISSN 1448-7357 Annual Report – DTEI (Online) ISSN 1448-742X Annual Report – DTEI (CD-ROM) ISSN 1448-7365 DDTEITEI AANNUALNNUAL RREPORT.inddEPORT.indd 2 113/12/053/12/05 44:44:38:44:38 PPMM The Honourable Patrick Conlon MP The Honourable John Hill MP Minister for Transport Minister for the Southern Suburbs Minister for Infrastructure Level 9 Minister for Energy Chesser House Level 12 91-97 Grenfell Street Roma Mitchell House ADELAIDE SA 5000 136 North Terrace ADELAIDE SA 5000 The Honourable Rory McEwen MP Minister for State/Local Government Relations The Honourable Paul Holloway MLC Level 17 Minister for Urban Development and Planning 25 Grenfell Street Minister for Industry and Trade ADELAIDE SA 5000 Level 9 Terrace Towers 178 North Terrace ADELAIDE SA 5000 Dear Ministers I have pleasure in presenting the Annual Report for the Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure for the year ended 30 June 2005. The department continues to change to meet the diverse needs of the Ministerial portfolios and the government’s strategic directions. The report details the work, achievements and relevant statutory and fi nancial information of the department and provides an insight into the priorities for 2005-06. The department looks forward to a challenging and exciting year in which it will continue to contribute to the growth and prosperity of South Australia. This report is for submission to Parliament and complies with the requirements of the Public Sector Management Act 1995 and the Public Finance and Audit Act 1987. The report of the Commissioner of Highways under the provisions of the Highways Act 1926 is also incorporated within this report. Yours sincerely, James Horne CHIEF EXECUTIVE DDTEITEI AANNUALNNUAL RREPORT.inddEPORT.indd 3 113/12/053/12/05 44:44:39:44:39 PPMM CONTENTS MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE 5 OFFICE OF THE NORTH 47 PROFILE STRUCTURE 7 OFFICE FOR THE NORTH WEST 49 ORGANISATION STRUCTURE 8 REGIONAL MINISTERIAL OFFICES 50 MINISTERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES, 10 CORPORATE SERVICES 51 ADMINISTERED ITEMS AND STATUTES HUMAN RESOURCES 53 LEGISLATION 11 Minister for Transport ACCOUNT PAYMENT PERFORMANCE 58 Minister for Urban Development and Planning Minister for State/Local Government Relations BOARDS AND COMMITTEES 59 PRIORITIES FOR 2005-06 12 CONTRACTUAL ARRANGEMENTS 60 MAJOR HIGHLIGHTS FOR 2004-05 12 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION STATEMENT 61 SOCIAL INCLUSION 13 OVERSEAS TRAVEL 62 SUSTAINABILITY 14 ENERGY EFFICIENCY ACTION PLAN REPORT 64 COMMISSIONER OF HIGHWAYS 16 ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT REPORT 67 TRANSPORT PLANNING 17 NATIONAL COMPETITION POLICY 70 TRANSPORT SERVICES 20 RECONCILIATION 71 REPORTS FROM THE REGISTRAR OF 31 CONSULTANCIES 72 MOTOR VEHICLES FINANCIAL PAGES 74 PLANNING SA 33 ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS 157 PUBLIC TRANSPORT 35 CONTACT DETAILS 158 OFFICE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT 43 DTEI Annual Report 2004-05 OFFICE FOR THE SOUTHERN SUBURBS 45 4 DDTEITEI AANNUALNNUAL RREPORT.inddEPORT.indd 4 113/12/053/12/05 44:44:39:44:39 PPMM James Horne CHIEF EXECUTIVE MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE In May 2005 the Premier announced the formation of the TRANSPORT INITIATIVES Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure (DTEI). The release this year of the Strategic Infrastructure Plan for I joined the department at that time. The new department South Australia has provided a focus on addressing the retained many of the functions of the former Department future transport requirements of the State within the context of Transport and Urban Planning (DTUP). of South Australia’s Strategic Plan targets. Organisational changes took effect on 1 July 2005 with The department’s investment program in 2004-05 saw the functional entities transferred between departments, completion of the Portrush Road upgrade and ongoing covering energy and infrastructure from the Departments work on the City-West Connector. Public consultation of Treasury and Finance, Administrative and Information commenced on the replacement of the Bakewell Services, and Primary Industries and Resources. Bridge, Stage 1 of the Port River Expressway project was opened, construction commenced on the Mawson Lakes Entities whose activities are covered by this annual report, Interchange and planning commenced for the upgrade but who are no longer part of DTEI, are Planning SA, the of South Road. Offi ce of Local Government, the Offi ce of the North, Offi ce of the North West, Offi ce for the Southern Suburbs, and the The coming year will see work commence on the Port River Regional Ministerial Offi ces. These entities were transferred Expressway Stages 2 and 3 (road and rail bridges), the to the Department of Primary Industries and Resources. Northern Expressway, commencement of the South Road upgrade and replacement of the Bakewell Bridge as part of This annual report covers the performance of the the City-West Connector project. department, as it was at 30 June 2005, before the transfer of entities. In 2004-05, public transport patronage grew by 2.2 per cent, representing a 12.8 per cent cumulative growth since In 2004-05, the department had a diverse range the introduction of Adelaide Metro in April 2000. South of responsibilities in relation to urban and regional Australia’s Strategic Plan specifi es a target to double the development, State and local government relations, road use of public transport to ten per cent of weekday travel and public transport systems and services and social by 2018. To meet this target the department is developing inclusion initiatives. plans to increase growth in patronage to four per cent per annum. The department provided policy advice to the Minister for Transport, the Minister for Urban Development and Planning, The fi rst of the new ‘Flexity Classic’ trams will arrive in the Minister for State/Local Government Relations and the December and go into service in early 2006 and, in Minister for the Southern Suburbs. conjunction with the proposed extension of the Adelaide – Glenelg tramline, will commence an exciting new era in INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN public transport in South Australia. The launch of ‘Building South Australia’, the State’s fi rst Strategic Infrastructure Plan, included announcements to Newly contracted bus services, due for implementation from invest $215 million in transport infrastructure. Heralding an August 2005, will offer a range of innovations to increase the DTEI Annual Report 2004-05 increased level of infrastructure investment, the Strategic quality and frequency of transport choices for the customer. Infrastructure Plan covers all aspects of the state’s infrastructure. It provides a strong linkage between the department’s activities and South Australia’s Strategic Plan. 5 DDTEITEI AANNUALNNUAL RREPORT.inddEPORT.indd 5 113/12/053/12/05 44:44:40:44:40 PPMM PLANNING INITIATIVES OUR PEOPLE The draft Metropolitan and Outer Metropolitan volumes of DTEI is committed to the Premier’s Zero Harm Vision for the Planning Strategy were released for public comment the SA public sector. The department has reaffi rmed its during the year. Working with councils, the department commitment to employees’ health and safety to ensure assisted in reducing the median time taken to process that risks are, as far as reasonably practicable, eliminated development plans by more than twenty per cent. or controlled. Every effort will be made to ensure that safety management systems and safe work practices are in place, LOCAL GOVERNMENT enabling our business to be conducted in a manner that is The Minister’s Local Government Forum operated to improve safe for our employees and the community. working relationships between State and local government, with an emphasis on working with local government to I would like to take this opportunity to thank staff across the bring about a closer alignment between State and local portfolio for their commitment, loyalty and professionalism government strategic plans. during a challenging year. The manner in which the transition arrangements for the creation of the new LOOKING FORWARD department have been progressed has provided me with We will be seeking to bed down the new departmental a clear indication of the professionalism and dedication of arrangements as soon as possible after 1 July 2005. We will the department’s staff. need to integrate the departments various functions and cultures into a single department serving a single Minister. This adjustment will need to happen quickly. There is a major body of work for DTEI to undertake to James Horne implement its responsibilities under South Australia’s Strategic CHIEF EXECUTIVE Plan and the companion Strategic Infrastructure Plan. My expectation is that the department will develop a clear focus on timely and quality service delivery to the Minister, the government and the South Australian community. The South Australian Road Safety Strategy 2003-10 confi rms the Government’s commitment to road safety. Through the strategy the department will focus on initiatives to improve South Australia’s road safety performance to enable the State to reach the national road safety target by the end of 2010. With these initiatives and others, the department is looking forward to a year full of challenges and opportunities. DTEI Annual Report 2004-05 6 DDTEITEI AANNUALNNUAL RREPORT.inddEPORT.indd 6 113/12/053/12/05 44:44:42:44:42 PPMM PROFILE STRUCTURE OVERVIEW DTEI was formally established on 30 May 2005, replacing The statutory authorities attributed to the ministerial portfolios the former DTUP, which incorporated the following: are also required to produce annual reports. Copies are • Transport Planning Agency. available by contacting the respective authority.