NORTHERN TERRITORY BUDGET 2021-22
Department of Treasury and Finance 19 The Mall GPO Box 1974, Darwin NT 0801 Budget Paper No. 4 Telephone: +61 8 8999 7406 www.budget.nt.gov.au THE INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM The Infrastructure Program
Budget Paper No. 4
The Infrastructure Program Contents Overview 3 Program details by agency 15 Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet 16 Department of the Legislative Assembly 16 Auditor‑General’s Office 16 Northern Territory Electoral Commission 17 Office of the Independent Commissioner Against Corruption 17 Ombudsman’s Office 17 Department of Treasury and Finance 17 Northern Territory Police, Fire and Emergency Services 18 Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade 19 Department of Health 20 Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics 21 Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security 26 Territory Wildlife Parks 26 Department of Education 27 Department of Territory Families, Housing and Communities 28 Department of the Attorney‑General and Justice 30 Department of Corporate and Digital Development 30 Aboriginal Areas Protection Authority 30 Glossary 31
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2 | The Infrastructure Program Overview Budget Paper No. 4 details the Northern Territory’s infrastructure program for 2021‑22. It includes information on major and minor capital works, capital grants, repairs and maintenance, and infrastructure‑related expenses for all Territory general government agencies. Total infrastructure program and payments The 2021‑22 infrastructure program provides for substantial investment across the Territory to unlock economic opportunities, create jobs for Territorians and support social outcomes.Total infrastructure payments of $1.62 billion in 2021‑22, comprises $1.27 billion in general government payments and $344.9 million in payments by public non financial corporations, including the Power and Water Corporation, Territory Generation, Land Development Corporation and Indigenous Essential Services Pty Ltd. The total value of the government’s 2021‑22 capital works program is $2.76 billion. In 2020‑21, Government is expected to achieve total infrastructure expenditure of $1.55 billion, a reduction of around $200 million compared to the original budget. This is a result of the revised timing of expenditure for Commonwealth‑funded programs, as well as additional time required for planning and preliminary works on large Territory Government‑funded projects. The Power and Water Corporation also reduced its 2020‑21 capital program by $91.9 million, contributing to the total variation from the 2020‑21 Budget. In 2021‑22, $951.7 million is allocated to the capital works program for the general government sector, including headworks to support land release and additional Commonwealth funding for road programs and remote Aboriginal housing to match the Territory Government’s Remote Housing Investment Package. The repairs and maintenance program is maintained at the long‑term average level, and an elevated level of funding is provided for infrastructure‑related expenses for master planning and project development for significant upcoming projects. Capital grants expenditure returns to historical levels, following one‑off increases in 2020‑21 for stimulus projects including the Home Improvement Scheme, and funding for the Darwin Education and Community Precinct as part of the City Deals agreement. Table 1 sets out the total approved program for general government sector major works and minor works, and budgeted payments (cash) for all components of the infrastructure program.
Table 1: Total infrastructure payments 2020‑21 Budget 2020‑21 Revised 2021‑22 Budget Program Cash Program Cash Program Cash $M $M $M $M $M $M GENERAL GOVERNMENT Capital works 2 544 863 2 521 768 2 760 952 Northern Territory funded 494 440 400 Externally funded 369 328 552 Capital grants1 236 244 92 Repairs and maintenance 216 204 215 Infrastructure‑related expenses 20 9 15 TOTAL GENERAL GOVERNMENT 1 335 1 225 1 274
PUBLIC NON FINANCIAL CORPORATIONS Capital works 315 230 243 Repairs and maintenance 100 95 102 TOTAL PUBLIC NON FINANCIAL CORPORATIONS 415 325 345 TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PAYMENTS 1 750 1 551 1 619 1 Excludes grants on‑passed to public non financial corporations. Overview | 3 Budget 2021-22 Capital works for the general government sector The $2.76 billion capital works program in 2021‑22 remains above long‑term average levels, with a number of major projects continuing from 2020‑21. New projects commencing in 2021‑22 ($1.01 billion) will improve transport infrastructure for tourism and industry and access to remote and regional communities, as well as construct and upgrade community and economic infrastructure. Table 2 disaggregates the general government sector major and minor works programs in 2020‑21 into revote and new projects. It provides an estimate of the value of capital projects that will revote, or carry over into 2021‑22, and identifies new major and minor works programs for 2021‑22.
Table 2: Capital works and estimated expenditure Revote Minor Major new Total capital Revote in new works works works Cash out $M $M $M $M $M $M 2020‑21 Revised TOTAL GENERAL GOVERNMENT 1 445.8 63.2 1 012.1 2 520.7 768.3 1 752.4 2021‑22 Budget TOTAL GENERAL GOVERNMENT 1 752.4 72.2 935.8 2 760.4 951.7 1 808.8
Capital works by function Table 3 summarises the capital works program by Classification of the Functions of Government – Australia (COFOG‑A) categories, which is a framework for classifying government expenditure reported by all Australian jurisdictions. Transport investment has increased from prior years, such that roads and other transport works will receive the highest level of investment in the 2021‑22 infrastructure program at over 45%, followed by housing and community amenities investment at over 25%. Around 60% of the total infrastructure program is allocated to new and upgraded infrastructure in remote and regional communities.
Table 3: Capital works by COFOG‑A category 2021‑22 Category Capital works $M % Transport 1 271.5 46.1 Housing and community amenities 753.4 27.3 Recreation, culture and religion 202.8 7.3 Economic affairs 159.7 5.8 Health 137.4 5.0 Public order and safety 119.6 4.3 Environmental protection 46.8 1.7 Education 37.0 1.3 Social protection 28.2 1.0 General public services 4.1 0.2 TOTAL GENERAL GOVERNMENT 2 760.4 100.0
4 | Overview The Infrastructure Program Transport The 2021‑22 infrastructure program provides an increase in transport infrastructure, with around $1.3 billion for roads, aerodromes, jetties and barge landings. Roads and transport investment is being progressed in 2021‑22 through the five‑year National Partnership Agreement on Land Transport Infrastructure Projects. The agreement provides funding for a number of programs, including Roads of Strategic Importance and infrastructure stimulus packages. In 2021‑22, the programs include upgrading and sealing of: • Carpentaria Highway ($150 million) • Central Arnhem Road ($78.1 million) • Tiwi Islands roads ($61.1 million) • Port Keats Road ($59.6 million) • Buntine Highway ($53 million) • Tanami Road ($42.3 million) • Arnhem Highway ($22.2 million) • Kakadu National Park roads ($17 million). Funding is also included in 2021‑22 through the National Partnership Agreement on Land Transport Infrastructure Projects for the Roads to Recovery, Black Spot, Road Safety and National Network upgrade and maintenance programs. Other major Territory Government‑funded projects in 2021‑22 include commencing lock replacement at Frances Bay Mooring Basin ($20 million) and constructing a new marine facility at Mandorah ($48.1 million). Housing and community amenities The 2021‑22 infrastructure program provides $753.4 million to construct new and refurbish existing housing in remote and urban areas, and progress central business district (CBD) redevelopment works and residential land release across the Territory. A further $20.6 million is provided in capital grants, including essential services to outstations and the grants provided through Community Benefit Fund, bringing the total value of projects and grants to $774 million. The 2021‑22 infrastructure program includes a total of $614.5 million for remote Aboriginal housing across the Territory, with significant investment from both the Territory and Commonwealth governments, including: • Remote Housing Investment Package works through HomeBuild NT, Room to Breathe and government employee housing ($217.1 million) • land servicing to support the Remote Housing Investment Package ($151.9 million) • ongoing works to build new and improve existing housing through the national partnership agreements for Remote Housing, funded by the Commonwealth ($241.9 million).
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A further $60.3 million is provided for urban public housing in 2021‑22, including: • continuing redevelopment of John Stokes Square in Nightcliff including public housing and a multi‑agency hub ($26.1 million) • continuing government’s stimulus program for major and minor works to public housing properties across the Territory ($17.7 million). The infrastructure program includes $11.7 million for government employee housing in 2021‑22 to construct and upgrade housing in regional and remote communities for key workers such as teachers, nurses and police. Other community projects include continuing the Civic and State Square Redevelopment in the Darwin CBD, supported by increased investment by the Territory Government ($38.4 million), revitalising infrastructure in the Alice Springs town centre ($11.5 million), and continuing residential headworks and land release across the Territory ($5.7 million). Recreation, culture and religion The 2021‑22 infrastructure program includes $202.8 million for works to construct new and upgrade existing sporting, recreation and park infrastructure facilities. Major projects in 2021‑22 include: • the National Aboriginal Art Gallery in Alice Springs ($46.9 million) • the State Square Art Gallery in Darwin CBD ($44.5 million) • continuing to enhance recreational fishing infrastructure across the Territory ($32.5 million) • continuing extensions to art galleries in Arnhem Land, Katherine and Tennant Creek to create an Arts Trail ($20 million) • a National Indigenous Cultural Centre in Alice Springs ($19.4 million). Economic affairs The 2021‑22 infrastructure program includes $159.7 million for economic and community infrastructure, including funding by the Territory Government towards the future of Jabiru, and continuing headworks infrastructure to support mixed‑use developments and commercial and industrial land release. Significant works in 2021‑22 include: • progressing a range of projects to upgrade infrastructure in Kakadu and support the township of Jabiru to transition from a mining town to a tourism and regional services hub ($74.6 million) • new and continuing headworks and subdivision works in Berrimah North, Kalkarindji and Alice Springs ($35.5 million) • continuing headworks and subdivision works to support the development of the Katherine Logistics and Agribusiness Hub ($28.9 million) • continuing works to upgrade Berrimah Farm, including new laboratory facilities and modern infrastructure ($16.8 million). An additional $28.7 million is provided in capital grants, including the Roadhouse to Recovery grant program, Visitor Experience Enhancement Program, and Jabiru and Kakadu works, bringing the total investment in economic infrastructure to $188.4 million (excluding roads and housing).
6 | Overview The Infrastructure Program Health The 2021‑22 infrastructure program includes $137.4 million to construct and upgrade new and existing hospital and health facilities. Capital grants of $2.1 million bring the health investment to $139.5 million. Significant projects for 2021‑22 include: • continuing expansion and upgrade of the mental health inpatient unit at Royal Darwin Hospital ($31.8 million) • new ambulatory care centre at Alice Springs Hospital ($25.7 million) • upgrades to central sterilisation services departments at Territory hospitals ($17.9 million) • continuing construction of a multistorey carpark at Alice Springs Hospital ($11.3 million) • continuing fire remediation works at Gove District Hospital ($11.2 million) • establishing a mental health stabilisation assessment and referral area at Royal Darwin Hospital ($7.5 million) • constructing a staff accommodation block at Tennant Creek Hospital ($3.2 million). Public order and safety The 2021‑22 infrastructure program includes $119.6 million in community safety infrastructure to expand and upgrade police, emergency services and youth justice facilities. Significant projects in 2021‑22 include: • continuing to construct and redevelop contemporary youth justice centres in Darwin and Alice Springs ($64.4 million) • continuing works to construct a new Palmerston regional fire rescue and emergency services complex ($17.8 million) • continuing works to construct multipurpose police stations in Maningrida ($15.8 million) and Ngukurr ($3.7 million) • continuing additions to the Tennant Creek watch house ($3.2 million). Environmental protection The 2021‑22 infrastructure program provides $46.8 million for environmental protection works, including flood mitigation. A further $2.6 million is provided in capital grants for the Aboriginal Ranger Grants Program, bringing the total environmental protection investment to $49.4 million. Major projects in 2021‑22 include: • continuing flood mitigation and headworks in Katherine ($10.1 million) • progressing flood mitigation works in Alice Springs ($10 million) • continuing works to mitigate flooding across the Territory ($9.3 million) • new works to provide water quality and security in remote communities ($7 million).
Overview | 7 Budget 2021-22 Education The 2021‑22 infrastructure program provides $37 million to upgrade schools and education facilities to support improved student outcomes. A further $33.1 million is provided in capital grants, including for the Darwin Education and Community Precinct, bringing the total education investment to $70.1 million. Major projects in 2021‑22 include: • continuing to provide transportable classrooms for better learning environments for students and teachers, and to support enrolment peaks ($6.1 million) • continuing infrastructure investment for students with additional needs ($2.8 million) • upgrades to Homeland Learning centres ($2 million) • continuing upgrades to the Tennant Creek High School Juno Centre, as part of the Revitalising TAFE Campuses Across Australia initiative ($1.5 million). Social protection The 2021‑22 infrastructure program includes $28.2 million to support youth diversion and homelessness programs. A further $5.4 million is provided in capital grants, including the Homelessness Integrated Supported Accommodation Program, bringing the total social protection investment to $33.6 million. Major works in 2021‑22 include: • continuing fitout of facilities to support youth diversion programs ($9.3 million) • transitional accommodation facilities ($6.1 million). General public services The 2021‑22 infrastructure program provides $4.1 million to support the functions of government. Projects in 2021‑22 include: • continuing fitout of the Wadeye government business centre ($1 million) • continuing works at Government House ($0.7 million) • continuing fitout works under the Northern Territory Government Leased Property Stimulus Scheme ($0.6 million). Minor works and capital grants The 2021‑22 infrastructure program includes $92.9 million in minor works, comprising $72.2 million in new projects and $20.7 million revoted works. Minor works are projects up to $0.5 million in value and provide agencies with the flexibility to undertake construction projects to improve the serviceability of assets. Capital grants are provided to fund the construction or upgrade of significant assets owned by entities outside the budget sector. The 2021‑22 infrastructure program includes $92.4 million for capital grants, comprising the Darwin Education and Community Precinct ($27.3 million), capital grants provided through the Community Benefit Fund ($8.5 million) and essential services to outstations ($7.6 million).
8 | Overview The Infrastructure Program Repairs and maintenance The 2021‑22 infrastructure program includes $214.5 million for general government repairs and maintenance. Repairs and maintenance funding is held centrally by the Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics, and notionally allocated per agency. Agency allocations may change during the year as needs arise. Significant allocations in 2021‑22 include: • Territory roads ($46 million) • remote housing ($31.8 million) • schools and education facilities ($30.4 million) • hospital and health facilities ($25 million) • public and government employee housing ($19.6 million) • national network roads ($16.7 million) • sport, park and art facilities ($10.4 million). General government infrastructure commitments Tables 4 and 5 summarise the general government sector major works, minor works, capital grants, and repairs and maintenance programs in 2020‑21 and 2021‑22 by agency. Further detail on capital grants is provided at Table 6.
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Table 4: General government infrastructure program summary 2020‑21 Revised Major Minor Capital Repairs and works works grants maintenance $000 $000 $000 $000 Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet 89 655 1 450 67 500 319 Department of the Legislative Assembly 754 1 505 1 758 Auditor‑General’s Office 2 Northern Territory Electoral Commission 6 Office of the Independent Commissioner Against Corruption 176 5 Ombudsman’s Office 4 Department of Treasury and Finance 100 19 Northern Territory Police, Fire and Emergency Services 62 595 3 098 6 047 Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade 63 333 1 451 125 836 4 009 Department of Health 131 167 7 099 3 323 20 823 Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics Infrastructure development 356 192 17 004 14 042 16 289 National network 176 504 2 900 20 380 Territory roads 661 354 6 405 44 649 Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security 33 152 4 531 4 023 Territory Wildlife Parks 2 780 800 550 Department of Education 47 644 15 431 7 793 27 126 Department of Territory Families, Housing and Communities 789 485 21 508 21 335 55 630 Department of the Attorney‑General and Justice 5 010 3 640 3 618 Department of Corporate and Digital Development 13 656 300 4 500 267 Aboriginal Areas Protection Authority 8 TOTAL GENERAL GOVERNMENT 2 433 458 87 222 244 329 205 532
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Table 5: General government infrastructure program summary 2021‑22 Budget Major Minor Capital Repairs and works works grants maintenance $000 $000 $000 $000 Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet 75 315 950 27 300 328 Department of the Legislative Assembly 380 1 000 1 885 Auditor‑General’s Office 2 Northern Territory Electoral Commission 6 Office of the Independent Commissioner Against Corruption 112 5 Ombudsman’s Office 4 Department of Treasury and Finance 100 19 Northern Territory Police, Fire and Emergency Services 42 837 3 600 7 264 Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade 53 109 1 650 27 566 4 235 Department of Health 125 510 7 150 2 056 25 015 Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics Infrastructure development 386 376 17 000 15 485 National network 332 959 4 300 16 736 Territory roads 749 348 10 000 45 977 Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security 24 416 5 500 2 615 5 164 Territory Wildlife Parks 2 431 750 566 Department of Education 18 459 13 200 2 886 30 373 Department of Territory Families, Housing and Communities 852 693 22 550 17 448 57 359 Department of the Attorney‑General and Justice 811 4 800 3 762 Department of Corporate and Digital Development 2 821 300 12 500 275 Aboriginal Areas Protection Authority 8 TOTAL GENERAL GOVERNMENT 2 667 577 92 850 92 371 214 468
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Table 6: Capital grants
2020‑21 2021‑22 Revised Budget $000 $000 Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet Barkly Regional Deal 500 Darwin Education and Community Precinct 45 000 27 300 Jabiru and Kakadu Futures 2 000 Local Jobs Fund 20 000 Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade Alcohol Secure 300 Business Improvement grant 11 138 Business Security Assistance Program 6 115 1 586 Charles Darwin University 2 526 2 526 Community Benefit Fund infrastructure grants 8 676 8 500 Customer Experience Enhancement Program 5 000 Future Skills Training Infrastructure Fund 1 000 Home and Business Battery Scheme 4 434 2 841 Home Improvement Scheme 66 995 Home Renovation grant 2 700 Immediate Work grant 10 781 Renewable Remote Power Program 300 4 000 Roadhouse to Recovery grant program 4 000 4 000 Training infrastructure grant 43 363 Visitor Experience Enhancement Program 1 828 3 750 Department of Health Increase capacity at Howard Springs quarantine facility for repatriated Australians 1 889 622 St John Ambulance Australia NT 1 434 1 434 Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics Black Spot Program 2 195 Borroloola sports courts and cyclone shelter 2 500 Gove marine infrastructure 1 000 Improving strategic local roads infrastructure 1 490 Palmerston Economic Development projects 3 250 Pirlangimpi subdivision 3 607 Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security Aboriginal Ranger Grants Program 2 615 Department of Education Boarding facilities 3 000 435 Building Better Schools – non‑government schools 2 100 Capital Subsidy Scheme – non‑government schools 2 693 2 451 continued
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2020‑21 2021‑22 Revised Budget $000 $000 Department of Territory Families, Housing and Communities Barkly Regional Deal – social and affordable housing 1 900 Child and family support centres 1 918 1 957 Community facilities development 344 347 Elliott town camps – housing and infrastructure upgrade 1 200 1 168 Essential services to outstations 5 757 7 562 Homelessness Integrated Supported Accommodation Program 4 997 3 054 National Iconic Arts Trail – East Arnhem Art Gallery extensions 600 National Iconic Arts Trail – Katherine Art Gallery extensions 1 500 Remote Community Sports Infrastructure Program 3 019 Utopia homelands upgrades 2 000 1 460 Department of Corporate and Digital Development Jabiru and Kakadu Futures – mobile connectivity 2 500 Jabiru and Kakadu Futures – National Broadband Network rollout 500 4 000 Remote Telecommunications Co‑Investment Program 4 000 4 000 Upgrade Arnhem Land fibre optic backbone 2 000 TOTAL CAPITAL GRANTS 244 329 92 371
Public non financial corporations The Power and Water Corporation, Territory Generation and Indigenous Essential Services Pty Ltd, as government owned corporations, determine their own capital investment program to ensure current service standards for supply reliability are met. The remaining government owned corporation, Jacana Energy, does not have a major capital investment program as its primary business is electricity retailing to customers. The Land Development Corporation is a government business division that determines its own capital investment program to provide strategic industrial land and marine infrastructure, and facilitate the delivery of residential and mixed‑use developments. The corporations’ combined projected capital investment for 2021‑22 is $243.2 million, with a further $101.6 million committed for repairs and maintenance. Information presented in this budget paper Where appropriate, summary tables have been rounded to one decimal place. Totals may not add due to rounding. Projects and figures are correct as at time of publishing. Program amounts shown are exclusive of GST.
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14 | The Infrastructure Program
Program details by agency
Program details by agency | 15 Budget 2021-22 Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet
Program $000
MAJOR WORKS 75 315
MINOR WORKS 950
CAPITAL GRANTS 27 300
REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 328
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 103 893
Revoted works from 2020‑21 75 315
Top End
Infrastructure to reposition Jabiru post‑mining as a tourism and regional services hub 74 638
Greater Darwin
Government House upgrades 677
Total major works 75 315
Department of the Legislative Assembly
Program $000
MAJOR WORKS 380
MINOR WORKS 1 000
REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 1 885
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 3 265
Revoted works from 2020‑21 380
Greater Darwin
Installation of an audiovisual control system for Parliament House's chamber and 380 committee room to maintain recording and broadcast of Legislative Assembly meetings
Total major works 380
Auditor‑General’s Office
Program $000
REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 2
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 2
16 | Program details by agency The Infrastructure Program Northern Territory Electoral Commission
Program $000
REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 6
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 6
Office of the Independent Commissioner Against Corruption
Program $000
MAJOR WORKS 112
REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 5
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 117
Revoted works from 2020‑21 112
Greater Darwin
Improve existing office fitout including the hearing room to meet security, technology and 112 access requirements
Total major works 112
Ombudsman’s Office
Program $000
REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 4
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 4
Department of Treasury and Finance
Program $000
MINOR WORKS 100
REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 19
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 119
Program details by agency | 17 Budget 2021-22 Northern Territory Police, Fire and Emergency Services
Program $000
MAJOR WORKS 42 837
MINOR WORKS 3 600
REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 7 264
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 53 701
Revoted works from 2020‑21 42 837
Barkly
Additions to Tennant Creek watch house 3 200
Big Rivers
Construct a multipurpose police complex in Ngukurr, including residential housing and 3 709 visiting officer quarters, multifunction room/court house, associated boat and storage sheds, communications tower and backup generator1
East Arnhem
Construct a new permanent police post including a multifunction area at Angurugu1 1 436
Top End
Construct a multipurpose police complex in Maningrida, including residential housing and 15 768 visiting officer quarters, multifunction room/court house, associated boat and storage sheds, communications tower and backup generator1
Greater Darwin
Construct new Palmerston regional fire, rescue and emergency services complex 17 826
Peter McAulay Centre – main building roof replacement – stage 1 898
Total major works 42 837
1 Commonwealth funding provided for these projects.
18 | Program details by agency The Infrastructure Program Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade
Program $000
MAJOR WORKS 53 109
MINOR WORKS 1 650
CAPITAL GRANTS 27 566
REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 4 235
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 86 560
Revoted works from 2020‑21 53 109
Barkly
New visitor experiences including gold rush and ore mining interpretative displays in 3 839 Tennant Creek
Greater Darwin
Berrimah Farm
Replace the ageing Berrimah agricultural laboratory building with new laboratory 16 506 facilities and modern infrastructure
Upgrade essential site infrastructure and field laboratory facilities, new office 260 accommodation and extend the veterinary laboratory to include a new molecular laboratory wing1
Across regions
Enhance recreational fishing infrastructure across the Territory 32 504
Total major works 53 109
1 Joint funding by the Territory and Commonwealth governments.
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Start date Program $000
MAJOR WORKS 125 510 MINOR WORKS 7 150 CAPITAL GRANTS 2 056 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 25 015
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 159 731
Revoted works from 2020‑21 108 260 Central Australia Alice Springs Hospital Hybrid operating theatre 4 400 Multistorey carpark 11 330 New ambulatory care centre1 25 700 Relocation of substation above the flood level 1 148 Upgrade outpatient department 500 Replacement of a mobile oral health dental unit for Central Australia 632 Barkly Tennant Creek Hospital – staff accommodation block1 3 175 Big Rivers Katherine Hospital – new specialist consulting rooms1 936 East Arnhem Gove District Hospital Fire remediation works 11 174 Upgrade imaging department2 155 Greater Darwin Royal Darwin Hospital Central sterilisation services department trolley washer and reverse osmosis system 600 Establish mental health stabilisation assessment and referral area unit 7 500 Mental health inpatient unit expansion1 30 000 Mental health inpatient unit upgrades 1 760 PET scanner and cyclotron infrastructure works and purchase major equipment2 3 771 Remedial repairs to concrete spalling 3 465 Replace fire indication panel 900 Upgrade fire doors and frames 437
Ward 2B bathroom upgrade 677 New works in 2021‑22 17 250 Across regions Territory hospitals – upgrade the central sterilisation services department Q2, 2022 17 250 Total major works 125 510
1 Commonwealth funding provided for this project. 2 Joint funding by the Territory and Commonwealth governments. 20 | Program details by agency The Infrastructure Program Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics
Program $000
MAJOR WORKS 1 468 683
MINOR WORKS 31 300
REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 78 198
INFRASTRUCTURE‑RELATED 15 163
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 1 593 344
Revoted works from 2020‑21 905 488
Infrastructure development – revoted works 325 876
Central Australia
Alice Springs flood mitigation 10 000
Delivery of industrial land in Alice Springs 8 150
Headworks infrastructure and subdivision works to support development of Kilgariff 838
Revitalising infrastructure in the Alice Springs town centre 11 537
Big Rivers
Headworks and subdivision works to support the development of the Katherine Logistics 28 948 and Agribusiness Hub
Headworks infrastructure and subdivision of residential, commercial and industrial land in Kalkarindji 3 916
Katherine flood mitigation and headworks to support release of flood‑free land in the 10 100 Katherine East Neighbourhood Centre1
Subdivision works to support the release of 35 residential lots in Borroloola 3 498
East Arnhem
Cyclone rectification works – ongoing transitional accommodation during construction 1 224 and associated cyclone remediation works
Marine infrastructure works at Gove 541
Transport access
Galiwin'ku and Ramingining – improve barge landings 1 847
Gapuwiyak – improve the barge landing and goods handling facilities 1 755
Upgrade the Elcho Island aerodrome to meet Civil Aviation Safety Authority standards – stage 21 4 356
Top End
Common user ship lift facility, including ship lift, wet berths and additional hard stand 87 760 area for ship repair and maintenance works
Construct a new marine facility at Mandorah to improve safety and meet disability standards 47 914
Upgrade barge landing and hardstand at Wadeye 1 184
Wadeye aerodrome – airstrip pavement and seal widening 2 500
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Program $000
Greater Darwin
Berrimah North Area Plan – headworks 13 156
City Deals (Darwin) – State Square Art Gallery 44 521
City Deals project to redevelop State Square 8 783
Fisherman's Wharf repairs 703
Headworks to support Palmerston East 1 400
Howard Springs quarantine facility
Facility improvements 1 110
Repatriation improvements2 1 416
Infrastructure for Growth – headworks infrastructure and subdivision designs to support 1 059 the development of land
Ludmilla Creek and Kulaluk trunk drains extension 3 200
Palmerston bus interchange park and ride car park upgrade 360
Redeveloping Richardson Park as a community recreation facility and providing access to 6 387 Ludmilla Primary School
Waterfront headworks and landscaping 3 333
Waterfront infrastructure upgrades3 2 200
Across regions
Border checkpoints – demountable relocation and ancillary structures 572
Design and concept development services for future projects 1 072
Infrastructure for Growth – headworks infrastructure and subdivision designs to support the development of land 1 266
New infrastructure to mitigate flooding 9 270
National network – revoted works 107 155
Barkly
Provide entry statements along the Stuart Highway into Tennant Creek 569
Roads of Strategic Importance – strengthening and widening works on the Tennant Creek 179 to Townsville corridor2
Big Rivers
Roads of Strategic Importance – strengthening and widening works on the Newman to Katherine corridor2 6 773
Greater Darwin
Improve safety and connectivity in and around the Coolalinga commercial precinct2 27 057
Provide better heavy vehicle access into Pinelands through an intersection upgrade at McKinnon Road 5 319
Across regions COVID‑19 stimulus Shovel ready projects including Stuart Highway and Carpentaria Highway strengthening and widening, 5 459 and the Urban Asphalt Program1 Targeted road safety projects on the Stuart Highway, Barkly Highway, Victoria Highway, 5 652 Tiger Brennan Drive and Litchfield Park Road1 continued
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Program $000
Northern Territory National Network highway upgrades2 43 990 Road Safety Program, including intersection upgrades, improvements for pedestrian 7 462 safety including new shared path connections, street lighting, truck parking bays and rest areas, signage and various shoulder works across the network2 Roads of Strategic Importance Road safety and fatigue management works on the Alice Springs to Darwin corridor2 2 651 Strengthening and widening works on the Alice Springs to Darwin corridor2 2 044 Territory roads – revoted works 472 457 Central Australia Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program – Plenty Highway – construct truck parking bays1 1 488 Outback Way Upgrade various sections of the Plenty Highway1 22 306 Upgrade various sections of Tjukaruru Road1 7 850 Roads of Strategic Importance Schwarz Crescent and Stuart Highway intersection upgrade1 7 785 Selected upgrades of Maryvale Road1 14 268 Selected upgrades on the Alice Springs to Halls Creek corridor, including upgrading 18 061 Tanami Road and completing the seal to Yuendumu1 Barkly
Upgrades to Carpentaria Highway1 150 000
Big Rivers
Buntine Highway Upgrade Program1 37 233
Lajamanu Road upgrades 838
Roads of Strategic Importance – Roper Highway – seal between Roper and Wilton River bridges1 10 671
Upgrade and seal selected sections of the Roper Highway between Fizzer Creek and Ngukurr1 788
East Arnhem
Central Arnhem Road Upgrade Program1 40 767
Top End
Road upgrades to support industry 6 843
Roads of Strategic Importance – selected upgrades on the Adelaide River to Wadeye 35 481 corridor, including sealing Port Keats Road between Wadeye and Palumpa1
Upgrade roads on the Tiwi Islands to support economic and social development1 23 930
Upgrade various roads within Kakadu National Park to support tourism growth2 2 000
Greater Darwin
Howard Springs Nature Park – carpark and road upgrades 332
New intersection works on Bagot Road and Osgood Drive to cater for airport 5 997 development and improve safety4
Northern Australia Roads Program – upgrade the Arnhem Highway on the Adelaide River 1 508 floodplain to improve flood resilience, safety and productivity1
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Program $000
Roads of Strategic Importance
Arnhem Highway – Adelaide River Floodplain upgrade, including Beatrice Hill section1 20 659
Upgrade and seal selected roads to improve the productivity of the mango industry5 8 518
Across regions
Arnhem Link Road upgrades1 12 265
Black Spot Program for road safety projects at targeted locations2 241
Continue five‑year program to replace corrugated steel culverts on various roads 1 774
COVID‑19 stimulus
Local roads and community infrastructure program2 7 372
Shovel ready projects including Stuart Highway and Carpentaria Highway 5 016 strengthening and widening, and the Urban Asphalt Program1
Targeted road safety projects on the Stuart Highway, Barkly Highway, Victoria Highway, 1 440 Tiger Brennan Drive and Litchfield Park Road1
Ongoing program to continue upgrades across regions: strengthening and widening the 7 339 road network, traffic management road treatment and landscaping road verges
Ramingining and Central Arnhem Road lift and seal 927
Road safety improvements across multiple locations, including Kakadu Highway safety upgrades 609
Road Safety Program, including intersection upgrades, improvements for pedestrian 6 218 safety including new shared path connections, street lighting, truck parking bays and rest areas, signage and various shoulder works across the network2
Roads to Recovery Program on targeted local roads2 10 372
Strengthen and widen selected sections of the Territory rural arterial road network 585
Upgrade and seal Maningrida‑Ramingining Road 976
Start date
New works in 2021‑22 563 195
Infrastructure development – new works 60 500
Central Australia
Delivery of industrial land in Alice Springs Q2, 2022 8 000
Barkly
Ali Curung aerodrome – seal and line mark airstrip Q2, 2022 2 500
Greater Darwin
Civic and State Square redevelopment Q2, 2022 30 000
Frances Bay Mooring Basin – lock replacement Q1, 2022 20 000
National network – new works 225 805
Barkly
Roads of Strategic Importance – corridor upgrades including sealing, strengthening and Q2, 2022 20 000 widening, and road safety improvements2
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Start date Program $000
Big Rivers
Roads of Strategic Importance – corridor upgrades including sealing, strengthening and Q2, 2022 10 000 widening and road safety improvements2
Across regions
Road Safety Program1 Q3, 2021 183 286
Roads of Strategic Importance – corridor upgrades including sealing, strengthening and Q2, 2022 12 519 widening and road safety improvements2
Territory roads – new works 276 890
Central Australia
Roads of Strategic Importance – Alice Springs to Halls Creek corridor – Tanami Road1 Q3, 2021 24 262
Big Rivers
Buntine Highway upgrade1 Q3, 2021 15 761
Roads of Strategic Importance – Northern Territory gas industry road upgrades
Buchanan Highway upgrades2 Q2, 2022 56 000
Gorrie Dry Creek Road upgrades2 Q2, 2022 1 000
Western Creek Road upgrades2 Q2, 2022 1 000
East Arnhem
Central Arnhem Road upgrade1 Q3, 2021 36 391
Top End
Roads of Strategic Importance – Adelaide River to Wadeye corridor – Port Keats Road1 Q2, 2022 24 076
Tiwi Island road upgrades1 Q2, 2022 37 130
Upgrade of various roads within Kakadu National Park to support tourism growth2 Q1, 2022 15 000
Across regions
Continue Black Spot Program for road safety projects at targeted locations on Territory Q3, 2021 1 870 and local government roads2
Continue five‑year program to replace corrugated steel culverts on various roads Q1, 2022 2 000
Road Safety Program1 Q3, 2021 36 830
Roads to Recovery Program2 Q3, 2021 6 570
Rolling investment and upgrade Q3, 2021 19 000
Total major works 1 468 683
1 Joint funding by the Territory and Commonwealth governments. 2 Commonwealth funding provided for these projects. 3 Funding provided by external sources. 4 Joint funding by the Territory government and external sources. 5 Joint funding by the Territory and Commonwealth governments and Litchfield Council.
Program details by agency | 25 Budget 2021-22 Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security
Program $000
MAJOR WORKS 24 416
MINOR WORKS 5 500
CAPITAL GRANTS 2 615
REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 5 164
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 37 695
Revoted works from 2020‑21 24 416
Central Australia
Central Australia – new multi‑day walking track 5 600
West MacDonnell National Park – new adventure cycling track 11 309
Big Rivers
Nitmiluk National Park – new walking trails linking with mountain bike trails 530
Top End
Litchfield National Park – East Reynolds new adventure hub, opening new swimming 5 696 areas, campgrounds, picnic areas and 4WD tracks
Across regions
Upgrade and replace hybrid solar power systems at ranger stations 1 281
Total major works 24 416
Territory Wildlife Parks
Program $000
MAJOR WORKS 2 431
MINOR WORKS 750
REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 566
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 3 747
Revoted works from 2020‑21 2 431
Greater Darwin
Infrastructure enhancements at Territory Wildlife Park 2 431
Total major works 2 431
26 | Program details by agency The Infrastructure Program Department of Education
Program $000
MAJOR WORKS 18 459
MINOR WORKS 13 200
CAPITAL GRANTS 2 886
REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 30 373
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 64 918
Revoted works from 2020‑21 18 459
Barkly
Tennant Creek High School – Juno Centre upgrades1 1 541
East Arnhem
Homeland learning centre upgrades 2 000
Shepherdson College – replace verandahs 799
Greater Darwin
Alawa and Nemarluk Schools – traffic management upgrades 270
Casuarina Senior College – upgrade science, technology, engineering and mathematics 1 430 (STEM) facilities2
Driver Primary School – new shade structure 729
Forrest Parade School – stage 2 bus shed and carpark extension3 889
Leanyer Primary School – replace transportable classrooms2 333
Across regions
Acoustic upgrade program 1 541
New transportable classrooms to provide better learning environments for students and teachers1 6 138
Students with additional needs infrastructure investment4 2 789 Total major works 18 459
1 Joint funding by the Territory and Commonwealth governments and school representative body. 2 Funding contribution provided by the school representative body. 3 Joint funding by the Territory government and school representative body. 4 Commonwealth funding provided for this project.
Program details by agency | 27 Budget 2021-22 Department of Territory Families, Housing and Communities
Program $000
MAJOR WORKS 852 693
MINOR WORKS 22 550
CAPITAL GRANTS 17 448
REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 57 359
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 950 050
Revoted works from 2020‑21 497 293
Central Australia
Alice Springs youth justice centre upgrade 11 959
Fitout youth justice centre in Alice Springs 2 900
National Aboriginal Art Gallery in Alice Springs 46 851
National Indigenous Cultural Centre in Alice Springs 19 385
Barkly
Arts Trail – Tennant Creek art and culture upgrades 7 972
Barkly Regional Deal – Tennant Creek visitor park1 5 000
Barkly youth work camp 3 546
Big Rivers
Arts Trail – Katherine art gallery extensions 4 500
East Arnhem
Arts Trail – Arnhem Land art gallery extensions 7 500
Remote Aboriginal housing – cyclone rectification works in Galiwin'ku 3 010
Greater Darwin
CasCom Centre office fitout 1 008
Darwin Plaza level 6 fitout 590
Don Dale Youth Detention Centre upgrades to maintain services and general amenity 1 449
John Stokes Square redevelopment including public housing, Nightcliff police station and 26 152 multi‑agency hub
Leanyer Recreation Park repairs and maintenance 614
New Darwin youth justice facility 43 280
Staged upgrade and replacement of heating, ventilating and airconditioning system at the 1 405 Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
Across regions
Government employee housing for teachers1 4 758
Public housing – transitional accommodation facilities1 6 064
Regional youth justice facilities 4 962
Remote Aboriginal housing – Commonwealth investment1 91 874
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28 | Program details by agency The Infrastructure Program
Program $000
Remote housing – fencing program1 581
Remote Housing Investment Package
Government employee housing 21 440
HomeBuild NT 66 420
Land servicing 57 085
Room to Breathe 30 526
Upgrades to remote housing 8 759
Urban public housing stimulus
Community living areas 333
New dwellings 15 612
Upgrades to housing complexes 1 758
Start date
New works in 2021‑22 355 400
Greater Darwin
Darwin youth justice centre fitout Q2, 2022 4 800
Across regions
Government employee housing – National Partnership on Northern Territory Remote Q3, 2021 3 800 Aboriginal Investment – education workforce capital works1
Remote Aboriginal Housing – Commonwealth contribution to match the Territory's Q3, 2021 150 000 investment1
Remote Housing Investment Package
Government employee housing Q3, 2021 20 000
HomeBuild NT Q3, 2021 50 000
Land servicing Q3, 2021 94 800
Room to Breathe Q3, 2021 20 000
Rolling program to provide water quality and security in remote communities Q3, 2021 7 000
Rolling program to refresh the Territory's urban public housing stock Q4, 2021 5 000
Total major works 852 693
1 Commonwealth funding provided for these projects.
Program details by agency | 29 Budget 2021-22 Department of the Attorney‑General and Justice
Program $000
MAJOR WORKS 811
MINOR WORKS 4 800
REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 3 762
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 9 373
Revoted works from 2020‑21 811
Central Australia
Alice Springs Correctional Centre security system upgrade 811
Total major works 811
Department of Corporate and Digital Development
Program $000
MAJOR WORKS 2 821
MINOR WORKS 300
CAPITAL GRANTS 12 500
REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 275
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 15 896
Revoted works from 2020‑21 2 821
Top End
Fitout of the Wadeye government business centre 1 000
Greater Darwin
Make good relinquished buildings following relocation to Manunda Place 430
Support for the Back on Track program to provide youth training facilities and a drop‑in centre 788
Across regions
Territory Government Leased Property Stimulus Scheme – fitout works1 603
Total major works 2 821
1 Funding provided by external sources. Aboriginal Areas Protection Authority
Program $000
REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 8
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 8
30 | Program details by agency The Infrastructure Program Glossary Capital grants Grants provided to fund the construction or upgrade of significant assets owned by entities outside the budget sector (grant recipients). Works may be managed by either the grant recipient, to which the grant is provided directly, or the Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics, in which case grant funds are held by the agency during construction. Capital works Building and engineering works that create an asset, as well as constructing or installing facilities and fixtures associated with and forming an integral part of those works. Capital works projects would typically include constructing buildings, roads and bridges, installing large air conditioning plants or lifts, upgrading or extending existing buildings, and major roadworks that upgrade existing roads. Capital works can consist of major and minor works (see definitions below). Excludes capital items, which are capital purchases where limited construction or fabrication is required such as equipment and vehicles. Repairs and maintenance works are also excluded as these works relate to maintaining an existing asset in a workable condition, not constructing or upgrading an asset. Capital works cash The funding expected to be spent on a project or projects in a financial year. Capital works program The total amount approved to deliver a project or projects. Classifications of the Functions of Government of Australia (COFOG‑A) A framework to classify government outlays or expenditure by the purpose served, for example, health or education. General government sector Defined in Government Finance Statistics as an entity or group of entities mainly engaged in the production of goods and or services outside the normal market mechanism. Goods and services are provided free of charge or at nominal charges well below costs of production. Government owned corporation A corporatised commercial entity within the terms of the Government Owned Corporations Act 2001 and not included in the general government sector due to its commercial nature. Territory government owned corporations are the Power and Water Corporation, Territory Generation and Jacana Energy. Infrastructure program Combines capital works, capital grants, repairs and maintenance, and infrastructure‑related expenses. It represents the Territory Government’s total commitments to the construction and maintenance of assets across the Territory, including both government and non‑government‑owned assets.
Glossary | 31 Budget 2021-22 Infrastructure‑related expenses Operational costs that directly relate to the infrastructure program, including strategic infrastructure‑related studies, investigations, master planning, project development and consultancy costs not specific to an asset. Major works Construction projects with an estimated value greater than $0.5 million that relate to improvements to or construction of a new Territory Government asset. Minor works Construction projects with an estimated value of up to $0.5 million that relate to improvements to or construction of a new Territory Government asset. In this budget paper, only the total program level per agency is identified for minor works projects. New works Projects approved to start in the 2021‑22 financial year. Individual new works projects are recorded in this budget paper for projects over $0.5 million (major new works), with projects of $0.5 million or less (minor new works) recorded in aggregate for each agency. Public non financial corporations Public enterprises primarily engaged in the production of goods or services of a non financial nature, for sale in the market place, at prices that aim to recover most of the costs involved. In this budget paper, public non financial corporations include the Land Development Corporation, Indigenous Essential Services Pty Ltd and government owned corporations. Repairs and maintenance Works undertaken to maintain existing assets in working condition. Repairs and maintenance keep an asset functioning at its current capacity and do not enhance the asset significantly or extend its useful life. This is in contrast to capital works on existing assets, which will substantially change or improve the asset through expansion or upgrade. Repairs and maintenance funding is appropriated to the Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics, which manages works on behalf of client agencies. Revoted works Capital works initiated in previous years and carried forward into the budget year. As construction of larger projects will often span more than one financial year, the works not completed at the end of the financial year are revoted into the new financial year. These incomplete portions of projects are referred to as revoted works and are distinct from new works. Start date Refers to the calendar year quarter that construction is anticipated to commence for new works, with design work and planning completed. Note, this date is the best assessment construction authorities are able to provide at budget time and is subject to change. It can be affected by a number of factors in the preparatory stages, which can change the timeframe, such as delays in obtaining clearances, weather conditions, design modifications and consultation processes.
32 | Glossary The Infrastructure Program Total infrastructure payments A summary of payments for infrastructure projects and grants at the total public sector. The total infrastructure payments table is the primary infrastructure budget table, which identifies the total approved program for general government sector major works and minor works, and budgeted expenditure. Total public sector A consolidation of all sectors of government. This process eliminates transactions and balances between sectors.
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