Annual Report 2001
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Annual Report 2001 WHAT WE DO Main Roads is Western Australia’s State road authority, managing a network of some 17,500 kilometres of National Highways and State Roads with a value of more than $10 billion. To manage the road network, Main Roads works in conjunction with Local Government and its local road network in order to create an integrated and efficient transport network that supports the needs of all road users. Outside of road construction and maintenance, Main Roads also has statewide responsibility for all regulatory road signs, traffic control signals and road markings. 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 that forms part of an integrated Western Australian transport system. OUR OBJECTIVES To provide: •A safe and accessible road system for all road users including public transport, pedestrians, cyclists and people with disabilities •A balanced road investment program • Regional development and improved service •Time and cost savings for all road users Main Roads provides essential transport infrastructure for urban, rural and remote communities and industry to generate social, economic and environmental benefits and ensures that ongoing public investment in road and road transport initiatives are properly planned, managed and protected. INDEX BACK <<< >>> NEXT Main Roads manages its business through a head office located in Perth and 10 regional offices that cover the entire state as shown: Regional Offices KUNUNURRA N DERBY BROOME KIMBERLEY REGION PORT HEDLAND DAMPIER KARRATHA ONSLOW PILBARA REGION EXMOUTH NEWMAN GASCOYNE REGION CARNARVON MEEKATHARRA WILUNA GOLDFIELDS-ESPERANCE REGION MID WEST REGION LEONORA GERALDTON KALGOORLIE WHEATBELT NORTH REGION NORTHAM PERTH METROPOLITAN WHEATBELT REGION SOUTH REGION ESPERANCE BUNBURY NARROGIN 0 200 400 600 800 1000 SOUTH WEST REGION KILOMETRES GREAT SOUTHERN NOT DRAWN TO EXACT SCALE REGION ALBANY INDEX BACK <<< >>> NEXT CONTENTS PAGE NO: PAGE NO: • COMMISSIONER’S OVERVIEW.................................................................................6 •FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS........................................................................................51 • FUTURE DIRECTIONS...............................................................................................8 • CORPORATE GOVERNANCE..................................................................................55 • COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT ..................................................................................9 • MAP OF WESTERN AUSTRALIAN STATE ROAD NETWORK.....................................63 • MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE .................................................................................12 • MAP OF WESTERN AUSTRALIAN SOUTH WEST AREA ROAD NETWORK ...............64 •MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION CHART ...............................................................13 • MAP OF WESTERN AUSTRALIAN METROPOLITAN ROAD NETWORK .....................65 • OUR PEOPLE .........................................................................................................14 •FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND NOTES...................................................................66 • ASSET MANAGEMENT AND INVESTMENT PLANNING ...........................................19 •STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURE REQUIRED UNDER SECTION 175 ZE OF THE ELECTORAL ACT 1997...........................................114 • ROAD SAFETY.......................................................................................................20 •PUBLICATIONS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC..........................................................115 • ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ........................................................................23 • GLOSSARY OF TERMS.........................................................................................116 • OPERATIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE ...........................................26 • The Road Program...........................................................................................26 • HOW TO CONTACT US.......................................................................................118 •Output Overview.............................................................................................26 • APPENDIX 1: Major Road and Bridge Projects Completed and in Progress • Road Maintenance and Minor Modifications ...................................................28 Greater than $10 million (as at 30 June 2001) ....................................................121 – Key Performance Indicators .......................................................................29 • Road Improvements ........................................................................................31 • APPENDIX 2: Contracts Awarded Exceeding $1 million .......................................127 – Key Performance Indicators .......................................................................37 • Road Construction ..........................................................................................39 – Key Performance Indicators .......................................................................44 • Bridge Construction ........................................................................................45 – Key Performance Indicators .......................................................................47 •ROAD INDUSTRY FACT SUMMARY .......................................................................50 4 M AIN R OADS A NNUAL R EPORT 2001 BACK <<< >>> NEXT STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE T O THE H ONOURABLE A LANNAH M ACT IERNAN, MLA M INISTER FOR P LANNING AND I NFRASTRUCTURE In accordance with Section 66 of the Financial Administration and Audit Act 1985, I submit for your information and presentation to Parliament the Annual Report of the Commissioner of Main Roads for the year ended 30 June 2001. This Report has been prepared in The Honourable Alannah accordance with the provisions of the Financial MacTiernan, MLA. Administration and Audit Act 1985. Greg Martin COMMISSIONER OF MAIN ROADS 27 August, 2001. 5 M AIN R OADS A NNUAL R EPORT 2001 INDEX BACK <<< >>> NEXT COMMISSIONER’S OVERVIEW 2000-2001 has truly been an exceptional year for Main We became even closer to our customers this year Roads. We have completed the largest investment through the maturing relationship with our key advisory program in our history; commenced implementation of groups and committees and through community the new Government’s road program priorities; participation in projects and policy development. contributed to new machinery of Government Our customer relations will be further advanced in the arrangements and re-organised internally to support the coming year with the implementation of a new new Government direction and priorities and improve Customer Service Strategy. our service delivery. With increasing community awareness and interest in Despite this record level of activity and change, Main Roads social and environmental issues, we have consulted Greg Martin once again compared favourably against a suite of over widely and embraced a new Environmental Policy Commissioner of 30 performance indicators used by all Australian and Statement as well as established a Memorandum of Main Roads New Zealand road authorities. This was in addition to Understanding with the Department of Environmental similar good news summarised in our own internal Protection. This will ensure our projects are assessed and corporate and management performance indicators, several managed in ways that achieve positive and sustainable of which are formally reviewed by the Auditor General. environmental outcomes for the whole community. It was also a year for important decisions concerning Completion of major projects such as the Kwinana managing our greatest operational asset, our people. Freeway Interchanges and Extension Project, the Particularly recognising the fact that we have an ageing Narrows Bridge Duplication and the Wellington Street workforce and a pressing need to take stock so that we ramps has significantly improved access into and out of will continue to have a very solid skill base, despite the Perth’s central business district, enhanced safety and potential for many retirements ahead in the period 5-10 reduced travel times and congestion. These projects years from now. We have developed a forecasting model epitomise our efforts to save lives, time and money. and strategies for workforce planning and development. In addition, public transport users are now reaping the Main Roads has re-established a Cadetship Program for benefits of dedicated bus lanes that have been constructed engineering students, increased recruitment of as part of the Department of Transport’s Causeway Bus graduates, and has developed a new customised Lanes Project. Pedestrians and cyclists are also enjoying Management and Leadership Development Program for immediate improvements in safety and access through the potential future leaders. expansion of the Perth Bicycle Network. 6 M AIN R OADS A NNUAL R EPORT 2001 INDEX BACK <<< >>> NEXT COMMISSIONER’S OVERVIEW In the rural areas, important projects such as the Main Roads’ achievements for 2000-2001 are a tribute Busselton Bypass, sealing of the Wiluna to Mount Keith to the efforts and dedication of all our people. Their section of Goldfields Highway and further development skills have allowed Main Roads to build on the of Ripon Hills Road are delivering real benefits to road