3 Letter to the Minister 4 Chief Executive’s message 6 Highlights Published by: 8 Corporate overview Corporate Planning VicRoads 16 Corporate governance 60 Denmark Street Kew Victoria 3101 32 Report on operations September 2006 32 Improving road safety Also published on www.vicroads.vic.gov.au 42 Assisting economic and regional development Graphic design by VicRoads, Graphic and Publication Services. © Copyright State of Victoria 2006 54 Providing integrated and sustainable transport This publication is copyright. No part may be reproduced by 66 Protecting and enhancing the environment any process except in accordance with the provisions of the Copyright Act 1968. 76 Improving customer service Authorised by the Victorian Government 84 Developing and sustaining our capabilities 60 Denmark Street, Kew 94 Financial management Printed by McLaren Press Pty. Ltd. 11-19 Lithgow Street, Abbotsford, Victoria, 3607 104 Financial report VicRoads would like to acknowledge the contributions of all 152 Other mandatory disclosures photographers and particularly thank Abigroup for supplying several photos. 162 Appendices International standards serial number (ISSN): 1832-0732 164 Membership of Advisory Councils VicRoads publication identification number: 01700 167 VicRoads offices This report is printed on 35 per cent recycled Australian made paper. 170 Infrastructure projects completed or in progress in 2005–06 190 Disclosure index 191 General index Chief Executive David Anderson Yours sincerely for theperiod1July2005to30June2006. presentation your for you, (VicRoads) Corporation Roads the to of report annual the Parliament, to submitting in pleasure much have I 2005–06AnnualReport VicRoads Dear Minister Letter totheMinister

Melbourne Victoria 3000 Victoria Melbourne 80 CollinsStreet Level 26 Minister forTransport The HonourablePeterBatchelorMP

members ofthecommunity. improvement project with opening oftheEdgarsRoad Peter Batchelorcelebratedthe MinisterforTransport,Victorian

page page million worth of traffic signals and Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) equipment. The strategy The equipment. (ITS) Systems Transport Intelligent and signals traffic of worth million $500 over of replacementprogrammed the for strategy a place in put also we 2005–06 During would beusedintheeventthat‘normal’rainfallreturns. that plans contingency preparing commenced has VicRoads areas, rural in particularly network Whilst dry climatic conditions continue to be helpful in maintaining the good condition of our road high to accessible productivity freight vehicles–thehighestaccesslevelofanyAustralianstate. remained network the of cent per 99 that ensuring bridges, strengthen to continued metropolitan area.VicRoads the in cent per 93 and regionalVictoria roadsin smooth on travel of cent per 94 providing continued, roughness road in trend downward The network. VicRoads $230 million road and bridge maintenance program contributed to a safe and efficient Managing road systemassets Government’srelease of the in culminating system, transport integrated fully a for planning into work of In addition to the huge effort that went into the Commonwealth Games, we also put a great deal wonderful promotion fortheStateof Victoria. a were Games the that ensure helped who staff VicRoads many to the like acknowledge would I successful. highly were view, of points all from which, Games Commonwealth the for arrangements transport the to contribution significant VicRoads was highlight further A upgrade andDeerParkPakenhambypasses. Highway Calder Tullamarine-Calderinterchange, the including links road major other on made with compared when million $198.2 progress of significant and completed was was Bypass awardedhighly Craigieburn The 2004–05. expenditure capital in increase an in resulted works development area, 2005–06 was a year of great productivity for VicRoads. Significant on-ground Having consolidated a great deal of planning activity in 2004–05, particularly in the road network extensive managementandstaff developmentprograms onwhichIalsoreported in2004–05. through capability VicRoads to improvement ongoing the reflect 2005–06 in achievements Our Metropolitan Transport Planandarrivealive! strategiessuchas to bedrivenbyGovernment This report outlines the outputs and services delivered by VicRoads in 2005–06 which continued Chi a longtermand intensiveprogram. such managing procedurecomprehensivefor a established VicRoads 2005–06 In work. of sort programs, ensuring that Victoria will continue to invest about $60 to $80 million per annum in this TransportChallenges Our Meeting if notthelowest,onrecord. Victoria’s fight against road trauma. The 2006 road toll has the potential to be one of the lowest, over the past four years. We are now starting to see the benefits that this investment is having on commenced or implemented been projectshave roadsafety 2,000 over Commission, Accident Transport the from funds of investment ongoing the With results. safety to road positive continued provide Victoria in arrangements collaborative renowned world The activities. VicRoads As always, improving road safety is a key component of Government strategies and consequently Improving road safety recognises theneedtobeablerespond flexiblytorapidchangesintechnology. Meeting OurTransport Challenges ef E xecutive’s message provides nearly $600 million for further specific road safety road specific further for million $600 nearly provides

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Managing the network In 2005–06 VicRoads also bedded down procedures for improving the management of road use, particularly in the metropolitan area of Melbourne, through the adoption of a network approach. We saw significant improvements in travel times in areas where this approach had been adopted and the technique promises to provide significant benefits into the future. Responding to customers With an ever increasing demand for information about Victoria’s roads and road use, VicRoads continued to improve its customer response systems. We launched an Enquiry Tracking System to help ensure a timely response to customer enquiries that require follow up action. We also linked our metropolitan and rural call centres to more effectively respond to the annual growth in telephone calls. VicRoads website received a major design upgrade, allowing customers to more easily access the information they needed, especially during the Commonwealth Games. Developing our capabilities The Developing and sustaining our capabilities section of this report provides a great deal of information about the development of VicRoads people. This continues to be a very high priority for the successful management of Victoria’s principal road network. In 2005–06 VicRoads developed a program to encourage staff to work in regional areas and maintained its focus on improving leadership skills through our Leadership Program which was recognised in the 2005 Victorian (Engineers Australia) Engineering Excellence Awards. Our partnerships with national and international agencies continued to provide VicRoads with extensive information, particularly in the areas of road safety and road network management. With high levels of infrastructure development occurring in Victoria and other parts of Australia, workforce development and management will remain a high priority for VicRoads into the future. Thanks to our people and partners The achievements outlined in this report would not have been possible without the dedication and effort of VicRoads staff who have delivered a huge program of work in 2005–06. I thank all of them for their enthusiasm and ongoing commitment. Our partnerships with other public and private sector organisations have also helped us to get things done. I extend my thanks to the individuals in these organisations with whom we have worked throughout the year. As always, the members of VicRoads Advisory Board and advisory councils have provided valuable

advice that has helped us to understand and respond to the needs of Victorian communities. page

David Anderson Chief Executive page ¶ ¶ Improving road safety reduce will travel timeandimprove safety (refer topage58). which corridor Gate Monash–West the for package billion $1 a includes plan The investments. road future with associated benefits economic and traffic the evaluate to analysis whole of government approach to developing the plan through transport modelling and economic a to contributed VicRoads future.Victoria’s the shaping into for system plan transport transport In May 2006 the State Government released Meeting OurTransport Challenges TOC duringtheGamestoassistwithintegratedmanagementoftrafficoperations. the Games support to office Kew Operations VicRoads Centre. Staff at from VicRoads, up Victoria Police set and Melbourne City was Council worked which in the (TOC), Centre Operations the Traffic was precincts Games around and in traffic of management successful the to key A road networkduringtheGames. trafficthan more carry to able being thereand periods peak during normal were problems or incidents significant no the on reported key roads in resulted management traffic time real and transport and providing for Melbourne’s normal transport demands. Enhanced signal operations Games transport public on-road of efficient movement the facilitating while VIPs, ensure and media officials, athletes, to to services traffic and roads manage to was role primary VicRoads take to providers transport ofInfrastructure, public on thiskeychallenge. Melbourne’s and theDepartment Council City Melbourne Coordination, Police, Games Victoria Commonwealth of partnership Office in worked the VicRoads 2005–06. with in highlights major VicRoads of one was Games Commonwealth 2006 Melbourne the at management transport and traffic the of success The 2006CommonwealthGames Melbourne Highlights ¶ ¶ VicRoads completed181roadVicRoads safetyinfrastructure projects, includingimprovements along third lowestroad tollonrecord. Victoria’s road tollin2005–06was322–eightbelowthe page 38)andaschemetoreward driversforsafedrivingbehaviour(refer topage39). $2 milliontrialprogram toinstallspeedawareness devicesatsitesacross (refer Victoria to The Government’s “MotoristsPackage”wasimplementedincludingdevelopmentofa improve thesafetyofnovicedrivers(refer topage39). to A GraduatedLicensingSystemwasdevelopedforandadopted bytheGovernment (refer topage37). 17 highriskmotorcycle routes Motorcycle inconsultationwiththeVictorian AdvisoryCouncil Meeting Our Transport Challenges arrive alive! targetof330andthe

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Supporting economic growth ¶ The Craigieburn Bypass opened to traffic in December 2005 (refer to page 45). ¶ Significant progress was made on the Deer Park, Pakenham and Geelong bypasses, duplicating the Goulburn Valley Highway through Arcadia and upgrading the Tullamarine- Calder Interchange, Calder Freeway and Hume Freeway between Albury and Wodonga (refer to pages 45 to 47). ¶ Seven outer metropolitan road development projects were completed and 18 were progressed (refer to page 48). ¶ Forty-three regional road development projects were completed and 23 were progressed (refer to pages 48 to 49). ¶ The condition of the arterial road network was maintained, comprising 52,684 lane kilometres and 2,987 bridges (refer to pages 49 to 50). Integrated and sustainable transport ¶ VicRoads commenced development of a system to coordinate ramp meters on key freeways to assist incoming vehicles to merge with freeway traffic without disrupting traffic flow (refer to page 58). ¶ Traffic signal operations were reviewed and improved on a number of major routes resulting in travel time reductions of around 10 per cent (refer to page 59). ¶ Special tram signal priority measures were introduced at 35 locations to improve tram travel times and reliability (refer to page 61). ¶ Eighty kilometres was added to Victoria’s bicycle network (refer to page 62). ¶ Approximately $2.6 million was spent on facilities to assist people with impaired mobility to negotiate the road system (refer to page 63). Protecting the environment ¶ Guidelines for environmental management and the use of recycled water on road construction sites were developed (refer to page 72). ¶ The Craigieburn Bypass won a 2005 Victorian Case Earth Award for Environmental Excellence (refer to page 73). ¶ New protocols and agreements were prepared in conjunction with indigenous stakeholders to manage and protect cultural heritage sites during road maintenance and construction (refer to page 74). ¶ An environmental management system promoting a ‘green-office’ philosophy was established to reduce paper, water, energy and vehicle use at VicRoads offices at Kew,

Camberwell, Sunshine and Burwood East (refer to page 75). page Improving customer service ¶ An Enquiry Tracking System was introduced to record, monitor and track customer enquiries that cannot be resolved at the first point of contact (refer to page 80). ¶ VicRoads new Customer Charter, Our commitment to serving the community, was released (refer to page 80). ¶ A new look website was launched (refer to page 82). ¶ A specialised compliance group was established to monitor the performance of external providers of registration and licensing services (refer to page 83). page ¶ ¶ ¶ ¶ Integrity words, actionsanddecisions willreflect thesevalues. Our challenges. our meet and community effectivelythe to serve ability our underpin values Our Our values ¶ ¶ ¶ ¶ ¶ 1986 and the in objectives and functions VicRoads reflect aims Our Our aims of theoveralltransportsystem. communities to benefits throughout Victoria environmentalby managing the Victorian and arterial road network economic and its use social, as an integral deliver part to is purpose VicRoads Our purpose Corporate overview ¶ ¶ ¶ Responsiveness ¶ avoid real orapparent conflictsofinterest report improper conduct use ourpowersresponsibly be honest,openandtransparent effective servicestothecommunity. todelivercost convenient accesstoservicesthatmeettheirneedsandenableVicRoads Build effective, equitableand efficient relationships withallcustomersbyproviding themwith environment through theresponsible planningandmanagementofthetransport system. Minimise adverseimpactsofroads andtrafficonthecommunityenhance Develop amore integrated andsustainableroad transportsystem. and efficiencyofthe road transport system. Assist economicandregional developmentbymanagingandimproving theeffectiveness cost ofroad trauma. Achieve ongoingreductions inthenumberandseverityofroad crashesandtheresultant identify andpromote bestpractice. provide community highqualityservicestotheVictorian provide frank,impartialandtimelyadvicetotheGovernment andsustainahighlevel ofpublictrust. strive toearn Road ManagementAct 2004. TransportAct 1983, Road Safety Act Safety Road Impartiality ¶ make decisions and provide advice on merit and without bias, inconsistency, favouritism or self interest ¶ act fairly by objectively considering all relevant facts and fair criteria ¶ implement Government policies and programs equitably.

Accountability ¶ work to achieve clear objectives in a transparent manner ¶ accept responsibility for our decisions and actions ¶ seek to achieve the best use of resources ¶ submit ourselves to appropriate scrutiny. Respect ¶ treat colleagues, other public officials and members of the Victorian community fairly and objectively ¶ ensure freedom from discrimination, harassment and bullying ¶ use the views of others to improve outcomes. Leadership ¶ demonstrate and promote the organisation’s values ¶ communicate clear directions for the future ¶ provide an environment that allows staff to do their best work ¶ recognise and value staff for their contributions and accomplishments ¶ help staff to identify and fulfil their professional potential. Principal legislation VicRoads functions and objectives are outlined in the Transport Act 1983, Road Safety Act 1986, Road Management Act 2004 and Chattel Securities Act 1987. These Acts provide VicRoads with the powers to manage Victoria’s arterial road network, implement road safety strategies and provide vehicle registration and driver licensing services. Scope of operations In 2005–06 VicRoads:

¶ had an expenditure of $1.1 billion page ¶ held over $18.9 billion in assets ¶ managed a road network comprising 52,684 lane kilometres and 2,987 bridges ¶ collected approximately $2.6 billion for the State Government and the Transport Accident Commission through licensing, registration and other fees ¶ processed more than 5.5 million transactions through its customer service centres ¶ responded to more than 3.2 million telephone calls through its call centre. page 10 freight industry. affecting road theVictorian quarterly todiscussissues Advisory Councilmeets RoadFreightThe Victorian Regional Reference Forums communities tosetanddeliverkeypriorities. between departments and councils and working with statutory authorities, businesses and local cooperation encouraging region, the facing issues critical address to aim They municipalities. They consist of to senior state government staff commitment in each Government’sregion and chief the executive officers from of local part developing are place-based and forums partnership These approaches to (RMFs). improving Regional Forums outcomes Government for Management Victorian local of communities. whole in participated Managers Regional seven VicRoads Regional ManagementForums of theformalmechanismsthatare inplaceare outlinedbelow. community. Victorian the moreto to effectivelyservices stakeholders deliver external Some with Throughout the report on our operations, there are many references to the ways we are working as VicRoads environment different of priorities sometimes conflictingneedsand mustbalancethe VicRoads operating communities, stakeholders. complex Victorian a to on contributes network This diverse. road extremely are the stakeholders of impact wide-ranging the to Due Stakeholder relationships ¶ ¶ ¶ ¶ ¶ ¶ ¶ ¶ that areenvironment occurringintheexternal including: To effectively meet the needs of the Victorian community, VicRoads must keep abreast of changes environmentExternal decision making,planninganddelivery. improve to VicRoads assists groups the by provided information and feedback The VicRoads. to the local community and comment issues on of strategic concern issues being addressed by raise groups The state. the across Regions VicRoads by coordinated are staff, groups VicRoads and stakeholder communities, local of members comprising Forums, Reference Regional threats tosecurity. agenciesworkingtogether atlocallevels focusongovernment a StateGovernment andcommunityemphasisonimprovingcontinued Government environmental performance infrastructure andthroughout inVictoria Australia skilled staff shortagesresulting from record publicandprivatesectorspendingon increasing demandforfreight efficiency resulting from theglobalisationofmarketplaces the impactofrisingfuelpricesontraveldemandandpatterns congestion andtheassociatedimpacts and employment changing travelneedsresulting from populationgrowth ofindustry andchangingpatterns ¶ ¶ ¶ ¶ Other achievementsofthecouncilsin2005–06included: and services. products of delivery and planning the in users road these of needs the consider agencies other to the views of particular user groups throughout Victoria. This will help ensure that VicRoads and In 2005–06 each of the advisory councils held community forums to provide information and listen council, each for members of list refer toAppendix1onpages164to166. full a provide For Victoria. councils across community The the and motorcycles. Government and from stakeholders key transport of consist Transportand for Minister the public and VicRoads to advice policy based councils road advisory bicycles, for support freight, administrative for provides and convenes VicRoads 18), page to (refer Board Advisory its through issues community regarding feedback receiving to addition In Advisory Councils identify andaddress issues ofinterest tolocalgovernment. Regular meetings are also held with the Municipal Association of Victoria at an executive level to service delivery and the relevance VicRoads of of efficiency its the programsregarding feedback and gain strategies and priorities to council the discuss needs government, of local communities. local facing issues strategic the understand to management senior VicRoads for opportunity an provide visits The years. three every VicRoads once visited official municipality each of between with municipalities, program to visits a contact has day also VicRoads to colleagues, government day local their the and transport staff to regional the addition address In and communities. understand local to of objectives governments local with closely works VicRoads liaison Local government path betweenBroderick Road, CorioandChurch Street, HamlynHeights. scope of the Geelong Bypass Project, leading to the addition of a shared bicycle and pedestrian Geelong Bypass Project. The Geelong Bypass CRG played a vital role in providing input into the the of phase construction and Project Corridor Calder the duplication, of section Road Ravenswood to Plenty Faraday Bypass, Park Deer the for CRGs established VicRoads 2005–06 In council local with together VicRoads projectofficers and staff. Theymeetona regular basisforthedurationofproject. groups, interest special other and business community, the from representatives and chairperson independent an comprise usually CRGs issues. environmental Reference Groups (CRGs), which assist VicRoads in the consideration of a interest the community.range Many of of these plans include community the formation of and project-specific Community V Community Reference Groups regarding road workinformation. issues associated with speed zone differences and improvements in communication, particularly Feedback from the groups during 2005–06 has resulted in an increase in VicRoads awareness of icRoads requires a stakeholder engagement plan for any projects that are likely to impact or impact to likely are that projects any for plan engagement stakeholder a requires icRoads and educationprojects forconsiderationbytheMinister for Transport forfundingfrom the Motorcyclethe Victorian AdvisoryCouncilendorsed91blackspotprojects and19research websitethatshowsusersthelocationofall bicycleroutesVicRoads inVictoria. BicycleAdvisoryCounciloversawthedevelopment ofaninteractivetoolon the Victorian sharing theroads withtruckswhichwillbe finalisedin2006–07. types involving heavy vehiclesandidentifykey messagesforacommunication planabout RoadFreightthe Victorian Advisory Councilundertookresearch toidentifythemajorcrash the AustralianRoadRulesapproval process relating totrampriorityandparkingatstops.Theproposed changesare goingthrough RoadBased PublicTransportthe Victorian AdvisoryCouncildevelopedroad rulechanges TAC motorcycle safetylevy

page 11 page 12 and cardrivers. freight operators,motorcyclists cyclists, publictransportpatrons, customers includingpedestrians, provided toourbroad rangeofother four aimsaddress theservices and licensingcustomers;theother registrationfocus onVicRoads customer service(aim5)will providing efficientandeffective and achievementsrelating to Performance againsttargets performance indicators. aim supportsandassociated strategiesthateach Government its fiveaims. Table 1showsthe hasperformedagainst VicRoads This report willaddress how

Performance reporting

Table 1 Aim community. effective servicestothe todeliver cost VicRoads their needsandenable to servicesthatmeet convenient access providing themwith with allcustomersby and efficient relationships Build effective, equitable transport system. and managementofthe the responsible planning the environment through community andenhance of roads andtrafficonthe Minimise adverseimpacts transport system. and sustainableroad Develop amore integrated transport system. efficiency ofthe road the effectiveness and managing andimproving regional developmentby Assist economicand cost ofroad trauma. crashes andtheresultant and severityofroad reductions inthenumber Achieve ongoing Performancereporting aims againstVicRoads ¶ ¶ ¶ building betterfreight and supply chainlinksisakeyfocusof: regional upgrading outermetropolitan Victoria, roads and improving and connectionsbetweenMelbourne Supporting economicandregional developmentby ¶ ¶ ¶ ¶ Improving road safetyisakeyfocusof: strategies Link tokeyGovernment society thatreduces disadvantageandrespects diversity. on providing accessiblecommunityservicesandcreating afairer Growing Victoria Together ¶ ¶ ¶ ¶ using naturalresources are akeyfocusof: Protecting theenvironment forfuture generationsandefficiently ¶ ¶ ¶ ¶ modes isakeyfocusof: transport andcreating better connectionsbetweentransport by managingcongestion,encouragingsustainablemodesof Providing anintegratedand sustainabletransportnetwork ¶ ¶ Linking Melbourne:MetropolitanTransport Plan Melbourne 2030 Growing Victoria Together arrive alive! Linking Melbourne:MetropolitanTransport Plan Meeting OurTransport Challenges Growing Victoria Together Native Vegetation Management:AFrameworkforAction. Melbourne 2030 Sustainability Framework Our EnvironmentFuture:Victoria’s Environmental Growing Victoria Together Meeting OurTransport Challenges. Linking Melbourne:MetropolitanTransport Plan Melbourne 2030 Growing Victoria Togethe Meeting OurTransport Challenges. Place toLive,Work andInvest Moving Forward:MakingProvincialVictoria theBest Victoria’s RoadSafetyStrategy2002–2007 and r

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A minimumof85%customers satisfiedwiththeinformationprovided firsttime A minimumof85%customer interactionscompletedfirsttime 80% ofregistration andlicensingemailenquiriesfrom thewebsiteresponded towithin48hours 80% oftelephonecallsanswered within30seconds 80% ofcustomersservedwithin10minutes To reduce theamountofpotablewaterusedduringconstruction To reduce greenhouse gasesresulting from themanagementofroad network To reduce thenumberofenvironmental land incidentsonVicRoads To reduce theenvironmental ownbusinessactivities impact ofVicRoads Rate ofincrease incongestion compared withrateofincrease invehiclekilometres travelled Actual travelspeed Variability oftraveltime Traffic delay Bridges inverypoorcondition Network veryrough Network moderatelyrough orveryrough Proportion oftravelonsmooth roads Pavement treatments Bridges maintained Road pavementmaintained Arterial/freeway road projects completed Local road projects completed Bridge strengthening andreplacement projects completed Cost ofroad trauma No. ofseriousinjuries No. offatalities Performance indicators

Page Aim efficiency ofthe road the effectiveness and managing andimproving regional developmentby Assist economicand cost ofroad trauma. crashes andtheresultant and severityofroad reductions inthenumber Achieve ongoing community. effective servicestothe todeliver cost VicRoads their needsandenable to servicesthatmeet convenient access providing themwith with allcustomersby and efficient relationships Build effective, equitable transport system. and managementofthe the responsible planning the environment through community andenhance of roads andtrafficonthe Minimise adverseimpacts transport system. and sustainableroad Develop amore integrated transport system. society thatreduces disadvantageandrespects diversity. on providing accessiblecommunityservicesandcreating afairer Growing Victoria Together ¶ ¶ ¶ ¶ using naturalresources are akeyfocusof: Protecting theenvironment forfuture generationsandefficiently ¶ ¶ ¶ ¶ modes isakeyfocusof: transport andcreating better connectionsbetweentransport by managingcongestion,encouragingsustainablemodesof Providing anintegratedand sustainabletransportnetwork ¶ ¶ ¶ ¶ ¶ building betterfreight and supply chainlinksisakeyfocusof: regional upgrading outermetropolitan Victoria, roads and improving and connectionsbetweenMelbourne Supporting economicandregional developmentby ¶ ¶ ¶ ¶ Improving road safetyisakeyfocusof: strategies Link tokeyGovernment Native Vegetation Management:AFrameworkforAction. Melbourne 2030 Sustainability Framework Our EnvironmentFuture:Victoria’s Environmental Growing Victoria Together Meeting OurTransport Challenges. Linking Melbourne:MetropolitanTransport Plan Melbourne 2030 Growing Victoria Togethe Meeting OurTransport Challenges. Place toLive,Work andInvest Moving Forward:MakingProvincialVictoria theBest Linking Melbourne:MetropolitanTransport Plan Melbourne 2030 Growing Victoria Together arrive alive! Linking Melbourne:MetropolitanTransport Plan Meeting OurTransport Challenges Growing Victoria Together Victoria’s RoadSafetyStrategy2002–2007 and r

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page 13 page 14 ¶ ¶ ¶ ¶ isstructuredVicRoads around fivedivisions. Five divisions ¶ ¶ ¶ ¶ and theannualprogram ofservices. strategies program recommendations, policy develop that businesses core four has VicRoads Four core businesses Organisation structure ¶ and securingplanningenvironment approvals associatedwithcurrent andfuture road projects, developingenvironmental managementpoliciesandguidelinesaddressing The regionalshows VicRoads boundaries. and CustomerRelationshipscontractorsin-houseserviceproviders. Figure 1 delivered through sevenregions, VicRoads withsupportfrom RegionalServicesSupport core businessgoalsandfor managingservicesprovided onaregional basis.Programs are The services, legalmediaandevents,registration andlicensingcompliance. the Government’s agreement withCityLink),contractservices,corporateplanning,executive management oftheorganisationasawhole,comprisingCityLinkgroup (whichoversees The people, financialandinformationtechnologytelecommunicationsservices. businesses describedaboveandalsoincludesbusinessareas thatprovide corporate-wide program strategiesandthe annualprogram ofservices.Itcomprisesthefourcore The vehicle registration anddriver licensingservices(refer topages7683). Registration andLicensing crashes andtheresultant cost ofroad trauma(refer topages3241). Road Safety efficiently (refer topages5465). in anintegratedandsustainablewaytohelppeoplefreight movearound safelyand Traffic and Transport Integration to assisteconomicandregional development(refer to pages42to53). Road SystemManagement management, desktopservices,publishingandgraphics, businessinformation. projectand bridgedesign,bituminoussurfacing,international management,property basis. Theseservicesincludelandinformationandsurvey, materialstechnology, road andotherorganisations onacompetitivefee-for-serviceengineering servicestoVicRoads to manageroads, bridgesandtheiruse.Itprovides arangeoftechnical,businessand The 75). of roads andtrafficonthecommunityenhancingenvironment (refer topages66 projects. Ithasasignificant VicRoads aimofminimisingadverseimpacts role indelivering Commercial ServicesDivision Major Projects Division Regional ServicesDivision Organisation SupportDivision Business OperationsDivision focusesonachievingongoingreductions inthenumberandseverityofroad focusesonproviding accessible, costeffective andsecure focusesonupgradingandmaintainingVictoria’s road system isresponsible formanaging theimplementationofmajorroad isresponsible fordelivering theannualprograms tomeet focusesonmanagingtheoperationofroad network isresponsible fordeveloping policyrecommendations, sustains many of the critical skills that enable VicRoads sustainsmanyofthecriticalskillsthatenableVicRoads isagroup ofbusinessareas thatsupportthe Figure 1 officeaddressesFor alistofVicRoads seeAppendix2onpage Customers are website. abletocarryoutarangeoftransactionsviatelephoneandVicRoads Westpacand Post Australia Bank. pharmacies, and councils local some including agents 1,500 approximately through locations many at provided also are services licensing and Registration project 10 centres; call rural VicRoads offices; and Traffic ManagementCentre. and metropolitan centres; service customer 38 Traralgon; and include regional offices located at Burwood East, Sunshine, Ballarat, Benalla, Bendigo, Geelong These services. these deliver to Victoria throughout operate agencies and offices of network A Victoria. throughout services licensing and registration road, provide to sector private the and 2,709 VicRoads Office network Western South Western VicRoads Regions VicRoads

staff work in partnership with other government agencies, local government government local agencies, government other with partnership in work staff Northern 2 1 167. Eastern North Eastern 2. Metro NorthWest 1. Metro SouthEast North

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Corporate governance VicRoads corporate governance practices are designed to ensure a high standard of accountability and the delivery of cost effective programs and services to the community.

VicRoads corporate induction program includes information on VicRoads Code of Conduct and Ethics. page 18 Baquie, ChristineGibbs Inset Bill Noonan David Anderson,PhilLovel, Terry Laidler, Gordon Simpson, Dale, Greg Day, JohnHarvey, Noel Ashby, JimHinton,Jenny VicRoads AdvisoryBoard –Tony Hedley, Brian

The Ministerdeterminesthetermsofreference oftheBoard andappointsitsmembers. The Transport Act prescribes the stakeholders that must be represented on the Advisory Board. ¶ ¶ ¶ ¶ ¶ ¶ ¶ the ChiefExecutivewithadviceonfollowing: The Advisory Board, established under the Transport Act, meets every two months and provides Advisory Board the of governance effective organisation. the for provides structure corporate This duties. his in Executive VicRoads Advisory Board, Audit Committee and Corporate Management Group assist the Chief structureGovernance delegated manyofitsstatutorypowersinaccordance withthelegislation. sole member of the Corporation and is responsible for managing its affairs. The Corporation has the is Executive Chief The VicRoads. name business registered the under operating and 1983 the under established authority statutory Victorian a is Corporation Roads The Statutory framework Corporate governance Department ofInfrastructure ortheChiefExecutive. any othermattersreferred totheBoard bytheMinisterforTransport, theSecretary ofthe communicating withthepublicaboutCorporation'sprograms developing road services fostering workingrelationships withusergroups across thecommunityandindustry in using newandimproved technology forproviding betterroad services future needsforroad servicesincludingintegratedandmulti-modaltransport directions oftheCorporation anditsservices strategiesandpoliciesontheprograms,the impactofgovernment operationsandfuture to theseneeds services andthedevelopmentmaintenanceofeffective policyandstrategicresponses communitywithregardthe needsofVictorian totheprovision ofroad androad user Transport Act Transport RACV Director Brian Baquie Police Victoria Traffic and Transport ServicesDepartment Assistant Commissioner Noel Ashby Councillor IndigoShire Council Jenny Dale TransportVictorian Association Executive Director Phil Lovel Communications Consultant Terry Laidler WaterMelbourne Community Relations General ManagerCommunicationsand Christine Gibbs VicRoads Chief Executive Chairman David Anderson Advisory Board membersat30June2006 1

1. NoelAshbyreplaced Note Corporate Committees’Secretary Secretary totheBoard Gordon Simpson staffVicRoads member Greg Day staffVicRoads member Tony Hedley staffVicRoads member John Harvey FarmersFederation Victorian Member Transport Workers Group Jim Hinton AuditCommittee Member VicRoads Victoria/Tasmania Branch Transport Workers UnionofAustralia Branch Secretary Bill Noonan

June on theAdvisoryBoard in Police representativeVictoria Robert Hastingsasthe Assistant Commissioner :

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page 19 page 20 h Adt omte am t poie n needn asrne oesgt n rve role. review and In particular, oversight theAuditCommitteereviews: assurance, independent an provide to aims Committee Audit The sign-off annualstatementofaccounts. VicRoads with laws, regulations and ethics in VicRoads. Additional meetings are andcompliance held as required to review and management risk control, his internal fulfilling reporting, in financial Executive for Chief responsibilities the assists and and quarterly Chairperson meets its It Executive. including Chief Deputy members the independent four comprises Committee Audit The Audit Committee the on asterisk an with marked are 2006 organisation chartonpages30to31. June 30 at members Committee Management ¶ ¶ ¶ month andassiststheChiefExecutiveto: every meets It Directors. and Executive Chief Deputy Executive, Chief VicRoads comprises It Group. Management Corporate the of committees the of one is Committee Management The the on white in highlighted are 2006 organisation chartonpages30to31. June 30 at members Group Management Corporate ¶ ¶ ¶ ¶ ¶ the ChiefExecutiveto: Officer.Information Directors,Chief and Managers General assists and weeks six every meets It The Corporate Management Group comprises VicRoads Chief Executive, Deputy Chief Executive, Corporate ManagementGroup ¶ ¶ ¶ ¶ ¶ ¶ review annualbusinessplans. address issuesofresource usagetomaximiseefficientandeffective servicedelivery monitor andcoordinate businessperformanceagainstagreed VicRoads targets finalise theorganisation'sconsolidatedbusinessplans. establish frameworksandtargetsforannualbusinessplans and toensure staff developtotheirmaximumpotential provide culture, leadership,particularlyintermsoftheVicRoads philosophiesandvalues, long-term goals develop strategicdirections businessesandestablishmedium forVicRoads needstorespondVicRoads environmentmonitor theexternal andidentifysignificantcorporateissuestowhich VicRoads VicRoads processVicRoads formonitoringcompliancewith lawsandregulations and the controlmatters ofaccountabilityandinternal affecting theoperationsofVicRoads riskmanagement framework the operationandimplementationofVicRoads actions toaddress thefindingsandimplementationoftheseactions significant findingsand recommendationsmadebytheauditors,agreed management auditor auditandtheexternal the scopeofwork,performanceandindependenceinternal standards statutory financial reporting, includingsign-off andapplicationofaccountingpolicies Code ofConduct and Ethics and Code ofFinancialPractice.

¶ ¶ ¶ ¶ ¶ ¶ auditactivitiesincludedthe following: Internal and organisationalvaluesofVicRoads. aims purpose, the supporting in procedures and systems these of effectiveness the on advice provided auditors internal The controls. and procedures with compliance on emphasis an with systems, VicRoads of adequacy the audits reviewed The audits. certification-based annual with along projects, audit of program risk-based a delivered auditors internal VicRoads 2005–06 In results ofauditsare reported totheAuditCommittee. The systems. control internal of effectiveness and efficiency the improving and procedures and controllingin management assist to is audit polices with compliance monitoring risks, internal of the role The contractor,previousKPMG. awardedthe replacing 2006, February in was audit internal for contract PricewaterhouseCoopers function. audit internal its outsources VicRoads audit Internal the outcomeofhisauditorganisation’s financialstatements. and audits the financial position ofVicRoads and reports annually to the Minister for Transport on the accordancewith In Financial audit DeputyChiefExecutive VicRoads Gary Liddle Department ofInfrastructure Bob McDonald AdvisoryBoardMember VicRoads Bill Noonan AdvisoryBoardPast MemberVicRoads Roger Banks Independent Chair Peter Harford 30 June2006 Audit Committeemembersat compliance reviews oftheskidresistance policyandprocedures andAccidentReportingSystem usage andtestingofinformationtechnologysecurity audits onemailandinternet Services Tax requirements compliance withtheFinancialManagementFramework,Business Tax andGoods certificationandPurchasingSafety Victoria Card compliance annual auditsforareas suchastheTransport AccidentCommissioncertification,Marine registrationaudits ofdataintegrityinVicRoads andlicensingdatabases requirements. review ofcontractormanagementworksitesafetyand contractorsurveillance Financial Management Act Management Financial 1994, the Victorian Auditor-General Victorian inspects the 1994,

page 21 page 22 ¶ ¶ extensive an has VicRoads Manual People Services process andisavailableto allstaff intranet. onVicRoads the with accordance in assessed Act Protection Whistleblowers and investigated be will conduct improper or wrongdoing a is behaviour,unethical of reports that staff There advises which behaviour unethical reporting on section VicRoads. leaving after employment and employment outside accountability, and and personal probity on financial interest, of information conflict information, includes of release and It use behaviour,the professional colleagues. and customers our treat and business a maintains VicRoads Risk management a conflictofinterest, completeanannual declaration ofprivateinterests. executive All officersVicRoads and other officers holding positions where the potential exists for ¶ ¶ ¶ ¶ Conflict ofinterest Leading the Way They are also reinforced to all new Managers and Team Leaders through a training program called valuesandtheirassociated behaviours are discussed withstaff parttheinductionasof process. VicRoads values integrity, responsiveness, impartiality, accountability, respect Communicating ourvalues and leadership. These and procedures. Itincludespoliciesrelating to: VicRoads Code ofConductandEthics Staff integrity and willbecompletedbylate2006. of a consistent approach to business continuity planning across business areas has commenced development The services. key for plans continuity business maintain areas business VicRoads document anddemonstratethemanagementofproject risks. better to introduced also were Improvements actions. mitigation against progress of reporting of corporate risks jointly by the Corporate Management Group and business areas and improved and practices strategy, management risk supporting tools. This has resulted its in a more robust approach to the of identification and mitigation review a commenced VicRoads 2005–06 In ManagedInsuranceAuthority.Audit CommitteeandtheVictorian VicRoads Committee, Coordinator,Management Management Risk VicRoads by monitored is by reviews detailed and Plan the of environmentImplementation environment. risk local their on risk focus that areas business VicRoads VicRoads of review corporate annual an the is of Plan result The them. address to actions outline and organisation the to risk operational and merit basedrecruitment andselection equal opportunityemployment reporting, staff. investigationanddeterminationofallegedmisconductbyVicRoads security andrelease ofinformation conflict ofinterest maintaining anharassmentfree workenvironment oe f odc ad Ethics and Conduct of Code which focuses on applying a values-based approach to leadership. Risk Management Plan Management Risk People Services Manual Services People 2001. The code is explained to new staff as part of the induction the of part staffas new to explained is code The 2001. s saeet ht ulns o w cnut our conduct we how outlines that statement a is and Risk Register Risk which outlines human resources policies resources human outlines which that detail areas of strategic of areas detail that National Program ManagerfortheAustroads Technology Program. Gary has a Bachelor of Civil Engineering, a Graduate Diploma in Management and is currently the for theMajorProjects Division. awards. He was also responsible for the introduction of an electronic project management system the Eastern Freeway extension (Doncaster to Springvale Roads), which won several architectural His achievements include managing the integration of land form, landscaping and noise walls for also workedwiththeUnitedKingdomHighwaysAgencyfora shortperiodinlate1999. Road System Management and Project Manager Manager for the FreewayEastern and General the Ballarat Bypass. He Projects, Major Director including VicRoads at positions various held has Gary role,current his to Prior 2004. December in Executive Chief Deputy of position the to Gary Liddle joined the Country Roads Board (VicRoads predecessor) in 1971 and was appointed Deputy ChiefExecutive Gary Liddle territory andlocalgovernment. state, and Government Australian the of employees by service outstanding recognises which Medal Service Public the awarded was David 2000, June In Australia. Administration Public of as degrees in engineering. He is a Fellow of the Institution of Engineers Australia and the Institute David holds a Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Transportation, as well RoadBasedPublicTransportAdvisory CouncilandtheVictorian AdvisoryCouncil. AdvisoryBoard,the VicRoads RoadFreight theVictorian Bicycle AdvisoryCouncil,theVictorian Asia and Australasia (REAAA) and a Member of the REAAA Governing Council. He is Chairman of of Association Engineering Road the of Chapter Australian the of Chairman current the is David PIARC, theWorld RoadAssociation. of Committee. its David International also represents Australia as the Australian First Delegate to Chairman and authorities, road of organisation Australasian the Austroads, of Member Council a now is He Program. Environment Technologyand the for Manager Program then Program, Between 1994 and 1998, David was Program Manager for of the Austroads attheUniversity Road Use Management and Kingdom the United in (UnitedStatesofAmerica). California consultants of firm a with overseas worked also has He Ballarat. Manager Regional and Services Safety,Business DirectorRoad Manager General Services, Regional Director include VicRoads at appointments previous His planning. corporate and planning road technology, materials construction, and design bridge and road in worked has David 1967, in predecessor) (VicRoads Board Roads Country the joining Since inOctober2001. David AndersonwasappointedChiefExecutiveofVicRoads Chief Executive David Anderson Group Members About CorporateManagement

page 23 page 24 Bruce has made a significant contribution to regional development in Victoria, building in Victoria, development to regional contribution significant a made has Bruce Metropolitan SouthEastand, more recently, RegionalManagerMetropolitan NorthWest. as such positions held Freeway,Manager Regional Eastern Victoria, ProjectManager Eastern Bruce North Manager Regional 2004, December in Projects Major Director becoming to Prior and Melbourne the from Board, Roads Country Metropolitan Board ofWorks in1974. the predecessor, VicRoads joined environmental Bruce and planning securing and approvals forcurrent andfuture projects. policy management environmental developing Bruce Gidley is responsible for managing the implementation of designated major road projects, Director MajorProjects Bruce Gidley He isaFellowoftheAustralianSocietyCertifiedPractisingAccountants. Finance. and Accounting in Diploma Graduate a and Studies Business of Bachelor a has Mark VicRoads to relating efficiencies and finance functions. improvements performance and process business implementation of and development the in instrumental been has Mark VicRoads, joining Since General’sAuditor- OfficeandtheRegistryofEstateAgentsMoneyLenders. Victorian the with positions management audit and reform), considerable of period a (during Authority Melbourne of Port the with positions management finance senior held also He activities. services corporate and technology information finance, leading for responsible was of Port the at Administration Manager General Melbourne Corporation was and its predecessor, Mark the appointment, Melbourne Port current Corporation for his eight years. Mark to Prior and management,businessplanning,changemanagementgeneraladministration. Finance in March 2004. He has extensive public sector experience in financial policy development managing VicRoads risk management and insurance activities. Mark joined VicRoads as Director Mark Dale is responsible for the provision of all aspects of the financial functions ofVicRoads and Director Finance Mark Dale Bruce hasaBachelorofEngineering(Civil)andMastersin Business Administration. of expectations and regional communities. needs the addressing in approach consultative and collaborative his for strong relationships with local communities, local government and industry. He is widely recognised

of Chartered Secretaries Australia. Peter holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Education Studies (Administration). He is a Fellow public relations and human resource functions. Peter has also worked as a business consultant. encompassedresponsibility corporateforinformation management, marketing, shareholder and role this duties,secretarial company to additioncompany. Inlisted a Graincorp, with Secretary Peter previously held senior roles in the grain industry. Prior to joining VicRoads he was Company a competitivefee-for-service basis. range of specialist technical, business and engineering services to VicRoads and other clients on a provides that division commercial a leads and 2002 March in VicRoads joined Mitchem Peter Director Commercial Services Peter Mitchem undertaking aDoctorateinBusinessAdministrationwithRMITUniversity. Gillian has a Masters in Cultural Studies and a Bachelor of Education (Media/Arts), and is currently and hasbrought newdirection inthestatewidemanagementofregional business. and programs strategic leading communications. She was a key in driver in the development of and instrumental VicRoads engagement customer community service, service customer strategy of areas been the to models operating new has bringing Gillian VicRoads, joining Since activities intheareas ofcustomerservice,marketingandpublicrelations. City Council and the Department of Planning and Development, where she led strategic business Manningham including organisations sector public other of number a in worked also has Gillian and Resources and Director Natural CorporateCommunicationandInformation. of Department the from 2002 Environment, where she held a number of senior management roles February including Regional Manager in VicRoads joined Gillian services provided onaregional basis. Gillian Miles is responsible for delivering the annual program to meet business goals and managing Director RegionalServices Gillian Miles

page 25 page 26 o Itliet rnpr Sses Asras n te ol Ra Ascain PAC His PIARC. Association, Road World the qualifications include a Diploma of and Civil Engineering, a Postgraduate Certificate Standards in Austroads Traffic Planning International Systems, and Transport Australian Intelligent the for as such organisations in involved actively is Ted and Programs, andManager Vehicle Registration. Strategy Safety Road Manager Victoria, Project Western Freeway,Manager Eastern Regional Manager include appointments previous His years. 35 over for VicRoads with worked has Ted safer andmore reliable travelforallroad users. in 2002.Heisresponsible for managingtheoperationofarterialroad networktodeliver Ted wasappointedtothepositionofGeneralManagerTraffic Vincent and Transport Integration Traffic and Transport Integration General Man Ted Vincent of Technology, aMasterofBusinessAdministrationandDoctorAdministration. Master a Engineering, Civil of Bachelor a include achievements academic extensive His people. Bruce’s with working and development policy project management, and fiscal strengthsinclude Municipal the past immediate President oftheKewonYarra Austroads, the RotaryClub. also of is He committees Australia. Engineers on of Institution the levels and Institute national Engineering and state at served has Bruce the implementationof including reform, policy and legislative significant overseen has and years four for Management System Road Manager General been has He VicRoads. previouslyin years 18 and government local in years 10 after Victoria Northern Manager Regional as 2000 in re-joinedVicRoads Bruce that contributetoVictoria’s economicandregional development. programs road and strategies implementing and developing for responsible is VanEvery Bruce Road SystemManagement General Manager Bruce Van Every and Control, andaMasterofEngineeringScienceinTransport. Road ManagementAct ager

2004. Fellow oftheInstitutionEngineersAustralia. a is He Management. in Diploma Graduate a and (Civil) Engineering of Bachelor a has George the NationalRoadSafetyPanel. of member a is and (DECA) Limited Australia of Centre Education Driver the of Director a is He a has proven abilityincompleting complexandchallengingprojectsHe ontimeandbudget. assignments. successful of range diverse a through teams lead and organised has Through his commitment to excellent communication and his strong management skills, George was theRegionalManagerforSouthWesternRegion. he 2006, February in Safety Road Manager General becoming to Prior Programs. and Strategy Safety Road Manager as worked also has He Road. Ring Metropolitan the and Bypass Hallam a held has Bypass, Craigieburn the for ProjectManager including positions management senior George of number 1978, in predecessor) (VicRoads Board Roads Country the joining Since in out set are program Government’s RoadSafetyStrategy, this 2002to2007. of initiatives key The program. safety road VicRoads monitoring and implementing developing, for responsible is Mavroyeni George General ManagerRoadSafety George Mavroyeni Geoff holds a Bachelor of Education and Master of Educational Studies from Monash University. in 2000,hewasRegionalManagerMetropolitan SouthEastRegionforfouryears. safety, road of areas the registration and in licensing policy organisation and program development. the Prior to taking within up his currentpositions position senior of number a held has He secondary a was he school scienceteacherforanumberofyears. where Department, Education the from secondment in1980. on was predecessors, he VicRoads of Initially one Authority, Traffic and Safety Road the joined Geoff community.services totheVictorian Geoff Shanks is responsible for providing accessible and cost effective registration and licensing and Licensing General ManagerRegistration Geoff Shanks

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page 27 page 28 hne eggn or tf, okoc pann ad eeoig n rcgiig technical recognising and developing and planning workforce staff, our engaging change, supporting and leading people, our managing and leading successfully including: management the in Services Human Services People–Smart Great Director as years three following ResourcesNatural of Department Environment.and implement and develop to worked has She 2001 in VicRoads joined Judith People Servicesarea covers bothhumanresources communications. activitiesandinternal with the supporting processes and procedures, in relation to how people together work at VicRoads. The policies, and strategies implementing and developing for responsible is Pettitt Judith General ManagerPeopleServices Judith Pettitt the of member a is and University Melbourne from Australian InstituteofCompanyDirectors. Engineering Civil in degree a holds He Parliamentary RoadSafetyCommitteeinVictoria. the Transportand for Minister the by acknowledged formally was improvement safety road to safety road Victorian committees and and national his advice international, was of sought number by a a number in of participant other active states an and countries. was His Eric contribution reductions toll coordinated road the and to measures achieved inthisperiod. contributors of important range were comprehensive government a across of implementation introduction results, on focus A ‘Safe the of introduction System’ approach toroad safetyriskassessmentand strategydevelopmentinAustralia. and communities local for safety road improve to government local including initiatives safety road leading developing in instrumental was Eric VicRoads, at time his During positions intheCityofMelbourne. management and engineering senior of number a held that before and YarraRanges, of Shire the for Officer Executive Chief was Eric VicRoads, joining to Prior 2006. January in position the fromretired he until 1998 November from Safety Road Manager General the was Howard Eric Former GeneralManagerRoadSafety Eric Howard and seminarsnationally. Judith regularly presents a practitioner viewpoint through papers and workshops at conferences of Diploma a and University Monash from Economics Education fromSheiscurrently theUniversityofMelbourne. completingaMastersdegree. in degree a holds She training. and education and resources human in expertise and qualifications combines Judith’sbackground awards forbestpractice. national through recognised been have programs leadership and strategy the Both excellence. arrive alive! Victoria’s Road Safety Strategy 2002–2007 which identifies VicRoads top strategic issues in human resource human in issues strategic top VicRoads identifies which , Saferoads - a partnership with John is the President of the Association of Social Clubs for VicRoads. He has a Bachelor of Bachelor a has He Science from MonashUniversity. VicRoads. for Clubs Social of Association the of President the is John technological advancementsacross theorganisation. of amount unprecedented an overseeing and strategy sourcing selective the completing vision, strategic IT@VicRoads the implementing and developing include achievements significant His Information Officer. Chief of position the to appointed was he 2003 May In Development. Strategic IT&T Manager Solutions, General Manager Information Technology and Telecommunications (IT&T) and General TechnologyInformation Manager including TechnologyInformation Manager Planning, Business John joined the former Road Traffic Authority (Victoria) in 1987, and has held a range of positions information managementplanningatVicRoads. strategic and technology information management, information for responsible is McNally John Chief InformationOfficer John McNally

page 29 page 30 Traffic and Transport General Manager Ted Vincent Chief InformationOfficer John McNally VicRoads PeopleServices General Manager Judith Pettitt Road Safety General Manager George Mavroyeni Registration andLicensing General Manager Geoff Shanks Road SystemManagement General Manager Bruce Van Every Integration

Manager Wayne Mitchell Financial Systems Manager Glen Aslett Corporate Accounting Manager Jarrod Guiney Management Accounting Manager Dennis Vescovi Director Finance Mark Dale* ChiefExecutive DavidAnderson* Risk Management Manager Phil Symons Business Services Organisation Chart *

Management Committee Denotes membersofVicRoads Corporate ManagementGroup members oftheVicRoads Staff highlightedinwhiteare Manager Sue Anderson Corporate Planning Manager Alicia Grogan-Jones Contract Services Manager Rex Atkins City Link General Manager Vacant Deputy ChiefExecutive Gary Liddle* Compliance Group Registration andLicensing Manager Rodd Baker Media andEventsUnit Manager Jennifer Howard Legal Services Manager Mark Miller Executive Services

VicRoads Design Manager Stephen Bussey VicRoads Property Manager Bernard Toulet Land InformationandSurvey Manager Frank Culliver ProjectsInternational Manager Peter Williams Information Services Manager Matthew Fogarty Geopave Manager Praveen Reedy Desktop Services Manager John FFord Roads Services SprayLine &VicRoads General Manager Andrew Bethune Services Director Commercial Peter Mitchem*

Western Projects Project Manager John Moylan ProjectsSouth Eastern Project Manager Charlie Broadhurst CityProjectsNorthern Project Manager Adam Maguire Calder Interchange M1 Projects &Tullamarine/ Project Manager John Cunningham Geelong Bypass Project Manager Tony Hedley Environmental Services Manager Sharon MacDonnell ProjectsEastern Project Manager Kevin Devlin Deer ParkBypass Project Manager Trevor Boyd Calder Corridor Project Manager Ewen Nevett Freeway Project Albury Wodonga Hume Project Manager Andrew Williams Director MajorProjects Bruce Gidley*

Western Regional Manager Lance Midgley South Western Regional Manager Duncan Elliott Regional ServicesSupport Manager Dean Zabrieszach North Eastern Regional Manager Bruce Sweet Northern Regional Manager Mal Kersting Metro SouthEast Regional Manager Steve Brown Metro NorthWest Regional Manager Robert Freemantle Eastern Regional Manager David Shelton Customer Relationships Manager Corinne Young Director RegionalServices Gillian Miles*

Program Director ThinkTram Russell Bittner

Chief InformationOfficer John McNally VicRoads PeopleServices General Manager Judith Pettitt Road Safety General Manager George Mavroyeni Registration andLicensing General Manager Geoff Shanks Road SystemManagement General Manager Bruce Van Every Integration Traffic and Transport General Manager Ted Vincent

Risk Management Manager Phil Symons Business Services Manager Wayne Mitchell Financial Systems Manager Glen Aslett Corporate Accounting Manager Jarrod Guiney Management Accounting Manager Dennis Vescovi Director Finance Mark Dale* ChiefExecutive DavidAnderson* Compliance Group Registration andLicensing Manager Rodd Baker Media andEventsUnit Manager Jennifer Howard Legal Services Manager Mark Miller Executive Services Manager Sue Anderson Corporate Planning Manager Alicia Grogan-Jones Contract Services Manager Rex Atkins City Link General Manager Vacant Deputy ChiefExecutive Gary Liddle*

Planning Investigations Manager Clive Mottram Northern CityProjectsNorthern Project Manager Adam Maguire Calder Interchange M1 Projects &Tullamarine/ Project Manager John Cunningham Geelong Bypass Project Manager Tony Hedley Environmental Services Manager Sharon MacDonnell ProjectsEastern Project Manager Kevin Devlin Deer ParkBypass Project Manager Trevor Boyd Calder Corridor Project Manager Ewen Nevett Freeway Project Albury Wodonga Hume Project Manager Andrew Williams Director MajorProjects Bruce Gidley* Western Projects Project Manager John Moylan ProjectsSouth Eastern Project Manager Charlie Broadhurst

Regional Manager Steve Brown Metro NorthWest Regional Manager Robert Freemantle Eastern Regional Manager David Shelton Customer Relationships Manager Corinne Young Director RegionalServices Gillian Miles* Western Regional Manager Lance Midgley South Western Regional Manager Duncan Elliott Regional ServicesSupport Manager Dean Zabrieszach North Eastern Regional Manager Bruce Sweet Northern Regional Manager Mal Kersting Metro SouthEast

Yarra Trams Chief Executive Department ofInfrastructure Director PublicTransport Program Director ThinkTram Russell Bittner

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Achieve ongoing reductions in the number and severity of road crashes and the resultant cost of road trauma Deaths and serious injuries resulting from road crashes have a devastating impact on individuals and local communities. VicRoads works in partnership with the Transport Accident Commission (TAC), Victoria Police, Department of Justice and local communities to deliver arrive alive! Victoria’s Road Safety Strategy 2002–2007.

VicRoads provided 2,597 subsidies to Victorian municipalities as part of the School Crossing Supervisors Program. Key performance indicators Figure 1 Annual fatalities – reduce by 20% from 2002 to 2007 (arrive alive! target)

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0 2001–02 2002–03 2003–04 2004–05 2005–06 Year Performance analysis Victoria has made significant gains in road safety since arrive alive! was launched and is set to achieve the target to reduce road deaths by 20 per cent by 2007. Victoria’s road toll for 2005–06 was 322, eight below the arrive alive! target of 330. Of the 322 fatalities, 148 were in metropolitan Melbourne, 24 fewer than the previous year, and 174 in regional Victoria, 11 more than the previous year. It is expected that key initiatives such as the Safer Roads Infrastructure Programs will contribute to reducing the road toll in regional Victoria. For the 2005 calendar year Victoria delivered the best road safety record in Australia with 6.9 deaths per 100,000 population compared with 8.4 for the rest of Australia. This is a 25 per cent reduction compared with the rate of 9.2 deaths per 100,000 population at the commencement of arrive alive! in 2002. The fatality rate per 10,000 registered vehicles has also decreased by 29 per cent from 1.3 to 0.95 in this period. The rate for the rest of Australia in 2005 was 1.3 deaths per 10,000 registered vehicles. Serious injuries have continued to fall since arrive alive! was introduced. In 2005–06 there were 5,959 serious injuries in Victoria, 299 fewer than the previous year and 857 fewer than in 2001– 02. The recent trends indicate that the gap between serious injury numbers and the progressive arrive alive! target is narrowing. It is expected that this reduction will accelerate further as the benefits from the Safer Roads Infrastructure Programs are realised. With deaths and serious injuries steadily reducing, the cost of road trauma to the Victorian community has continued to decline. Each 10 per cent reduction in deaths and serious injuries is estimated to save the Victorian community approximately $280 million annually. Achievements In delivering the Government’s commitments in arrive alive!, VicRoads and its partners focus on a Safe System approach which recognises that some crashes will inevitably occur, so the road system should be designed and built to protect road users. The key elements of the approach are:

¶ Safer roads - improving the infrastructure and usage of our roads to reduce the likelihood of crashes causing injury or death. ¶ Safer speeds - relies both on road authorities identifying and setting appropriate limits, and The new roundabout at the on road users accepting responsibility for obeying road rules and speed limits. intersection of the South Gippsland Highway and ¶ Safer vehicles - driving a safer vehicle greatly increases the likelihood of surviving a crash Baxter-Tooradin Road is part without major injury. of the Government’s Safer

page 36 Roads Infrastructure Program. ¶ Safer road users - increasing the safety of road users primarily through education. h vle f h poet a wdl rcgie b te tkhles novd A ute study further involving A a similar approach involved. focussing on 30 motorcycle stakeholders crashes will be undertaken the in 2006–07. by recognised widely was project the of value The will assistinprioritisingfuture road safetyprograms. community groups. A key outcome was an increased understanding of why crashes occur which and services emergency government, local including practitioners and stakeholders roadsafety The findings of the project were presented to seven regional panels across the State comprising professionals ofthecausesandoutcomescrashes. service emergency and road among understanding increase to is project the of objective key A aswellinterviewingroadin Victoria userswhowere involvedinthecollisions. to crashes injury serious (MUARC) 81 in involved vehicles and roads Centrethe of examinations detailed undertake Research in Accident kind University its Monash of the first engaged the VicRoads Project, Australia. (ECI) Investigation Crash Enhanced the completed VicRoads Enhanced CrashInvestigationProject vegetation toimprove visibility oncurves. roadside managing and roads onto washing gravel reduce to parks car and driveways gravel of sealing improvements, marking, pavement road signage, line advisory curve included and speed sealing, Works shoulder conditions. riding consistent provide to routes motorcycle risk Levy.projectstreatments29 including completed million $2.3high at 17 VicRoads valued along Safety MotorcycleTAC the by funded Program, Blackspot Motorcycle the on continued Work completed in2005–06. were projects 68 program, this Under Programme. Spot the Black Government’sAusLink under Federal State the across projects improvement road to allocated was million $11 further A Blackspot Program which targets highcrashriskintersectionsandroad lengthsacross Victoria. million $4 Government’sannual State the of part as locations 17 at safety improved VicRoads Blackspot programs traffic signals. and roundabouts barriers, safety of installation the and sealing shoulder include Typicalworks 2007. December by completed be to expected are projects All million. $114 approximately of 63 projects had been completed and another 14 were in progress, resulting in a total expenditure 2005–06 of end the At projects. 365 to allocated fully been has programs these under Funding infrastructure includingthe$240millionStatewideBlackspotProgram. build on the success of previous programs that targeted investments in road and roadside safety programs These crashes. intersection and run-off-road of severity and incidence the reduce to aim programs TACfunded The 2005–06. in focus major a was Programs Infrastructure Roads Safer million $110 and million $130 the projectsunder of implementation and development The Safer RoadsInfrastructure Program 170 to175 pages on 3 below.Appendix outlined programs the through projects 181 of total a completing In 2005–06 VicRoads delivered a significant program of road safety infrastructure improvements, Safer roads

lists projects completedorinprogress in2005–06.

page 37 State parliamentary inquiries During 2005–06 VicRoads coordinated the preparation of the draft government responses to the Parliamentary Road Safety Committee inquiries into the ‘Country Road Toll’ and ‘Crashes Involving Roadside Objects’. The Government supported 67 of the 70 recommendations from the ‘Country Road Toll’ inquiry and 48 of the 50 recommendations from the ‘Crashes Involving Roadside Objects’ inquiry. Implementation of the supported recommendations is underway. Safer speeds Speed awareness devices As part of the Government’s Motorists Package, a $2 million trial program to install speed awareness devices at sites across Victoria has been developed by VicRoads. The speed awareness devices are electronic signs that are activated by a vehicle if it approaches a hazardous location (such as sharp bends and high-risk intersections) at an unsafe speed. Installation of the initial 16 devices will begin in 2006–07. Speed Limit Guidelines review Following a review of the Speed Limit Guidelines by the Speed Limits Advisory Group, a number of improvements have been made to speed limit signage. The changes were the result of extensive consultation with the community and key stakeholder groups. They are intended to assist in achieving road safety targets while addressing the needs of all road users. The changes focus on the signing of school and strip shopping centre speed limits, reducing the number of rapid, small speed limit changes on roads and improving the visibility of signposting. The Advisory Group includes representatives from the Municipal Association of Victoria, Victorian Local Governance Association, Local Government Professionals (LGPro), RACV, Parents Victoria, Australian Road Research Board, Monash University Accident Research Centre, Department of Justice, TAC, Victoria Police and VicRoads. Safer vehicles Electronic Stability Program VicRoads played a key role in coordinating a new interactive campaign to educate motorists and vehicle manufacturers about the proven safety benefits of Electronic Stability Programs (ESP). ESP is an active safety feature that helps prevent crashes by stabilising vehicles when they begin to skid.

Electronic Stability Program

page 38 in action. Developed by VicRoads, the TAC and the RACV, the campaign aims to stimulate consumer demand for ESP-equipped cars and increase its adoption rate by manufacturers of high volume selling vehicles. An ESP simulator has been used as a key feature of the campaign. It provides a ‘ride’ through two potentially dangerous, real life motoring situations and demonstrates how the ESP technology improves safety. Auto Safety Week VicRoads coordinated a joint program with the Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce (VACC), the RACV and the TAC, to launch Auto Safety Week, a week-long annual event throughout Victoria to promote the importance of maintaining vehicles. Tyre safety was targeted in 2005–06 following a survey which found one in five cars on Victorian roads had tyres in an unsatisfactory condition. Australian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) VicRoads supported the Australian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) which provides consumers with information on the level of protection provided by vehicles involved in serious front and side impact crashes. VicRoads contributed $150,000 for the vehicle crash testing program in 2005–06 and a VicRoads representative held the position of Chairman on the ANCAP Steering Committee. Safer road users Graduated Licensing System VicRoads assisted the State Government in the development of the Young Driver Safety and Graduated Licensing Discussion Paper and to obtain public comment on proposals aimed at reducing the number of young people killed or injured on Victorian roads. Following the release of the paper in August 2005, VicRoads held 26 forums across the state to provide an opportunity for the community to provide submissions. VicRoads received 843 submissions from a variety of stakeholders and members of the community which were taken into consideration when developing Victoria’s new Graduated Licensing System. The new system will come into effect from July 2007. It will require new drivers to hold a Learner’s Permit for 12 months, gain 120 hours supervised learner driving experience and undertake a new drive test before being eligible to obtain a probationary licence. Probationary licences will also be split into two phases - P1 (minimum one-year) and P2 (minimum three-years). Each phase will have particular conditions. It is expected that the new system will result in 800 fewer people involved in casualty crashes each year, which equates to approximately 12 fewer fatalities, 200 fewer serious injuries and 600 fewer other injuries. Driver Reward Scheme page 39 On 1 January 2006 VicRoads implemented a Driver Reward Scheme as part of the Government’s Motorist Package. The Scheme offers a 25 per cent discount on the cost of licence renewal to drivers who incur no demerit points or who have not incurred a serious traffic-related offence in the three years before receiving their renewal notice. More than 300,000 drivers are likely to be eligible for the Driver Reward Scheme every year. SafeDrive Medical Online Learning In March 2006 VicRoads launched the SafeDrive Medical Online Learning program which assists general practitioners and other health professionals to assess their patients’ fitness to drive. It has been endorsed by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. Drug driving legislation Following a successful trial, the State Government has introduced permanent random roadside saliva testing to detect drug driving. VicRoads assisted in the preparation of the full legislation that allowed this world first initiative to proceed. The random drug testing legislative trial showed one in 46 motorists had registered positive to illicit substances such as THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), the active component in cannabis and metamphetamine (speed). The legislation was made permanent and the range of drugs tested was expanded to include ecstasy (MethyleneDioxyMethAmphetamine or MDMA). Educating primary school children During 2005–06, 760 childcare centres and kindergartens implemented VicRoads Starting Out Safely education program designed to help young children develop critical road safety skills. Thingle Toodle, a popular road safety character who tours Victoria promoting key road safety messages for children and their families, visited 232 pre-schools and child care centres and appeared at 31 community events during 2005–06. VicRoads worked with 450 primary schools to implement traffic safety education through the development of school policies, conducting bus safety workshops and implementing the Bike Ed bicycle safety education program. School crossing supervisors VicRoads provided 2,597 subsidies to Victorian municipalities as part of the School Crossing Supervisors Program. A new safety vest for school crossing supervisors was introduced at the start of the 2006 school year. The new vest was introduced to help improve safety following two serious crashes involving school crossing supervisors in late 2005. The design and subsequent introduction of the new vest followed consultation with council staff, WorkSafe Victoria and other stakeholders. State parliamentary inquiries During 2005–06, VicRoads made the following contributions to road safety parliamentary inquiries: ¶ presented a submission to the parliamentary inquiry which is reviewing the implementation of recommendations of the 1999 inquiry into the incidence and prevention of pedestrian accidents and seeking new countermeasures to reduce pedestrian trauma ¶ presented a submission to the parliamentary inquiry which will make recommendations on RoadSafe Central Victoria the role of driver distraction in causing crashes including the use of mobile phones and other promoted bicycle safety in electronic devices.

page 4 0 2005–06. Partnering to promote safety National Road Safety Strategy Panel VicRoads continued to represent Victoria on the National Road Safety Strategy Panel. The Panel guides the implementation of the National Road Safety Strategy which aims to reduce the number of road fatalities by 40 per cent across Australia by 2010. The Panel also acts as a forum to share information on road safety initiatives. Saferoads Partnership Through the Saferoads Partnership, VicRoads works with local government to achieve a coordinated approach to the delivery of road safety initiatives to local communities. The partnership comprises VicRoads, Victoria Police, the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV), Local Government Professionals (LGPro), TAC and RACV. Saferoads’ programs are funded on a dollar for dollar basis between VicRoads and local government. Highlights for 2005–06 included:

¶ providing outer metropolitan and rural municipalities with a risk assessment package to identify and treat road and roadside hazards that could result in run-off the road crashes ¶ developing three new educational campaigns focussing on intoxicated pedestrian safety, young driver safety and safer roads and roadsides which are currently being implemented by 16 municipalities ¶ hosting a ‘Shared Approached to Road Safety’ workshop for local councils which explained the elements of the Safe System approach ¶ a further four municipalities completing road safety strategies bringing the total number of municipalities with road safety strategies to 76 out of 79 ¶ a further 15 municipalities implementing policies to improve the safety of employees using council vehicles for work purposes bringing the total number of municipalities with a safe driving policy to 30. Community Road Safety Councils The State’s 24 RoadSafe Community Road Safety Councils continued to deliver programs aimed at addressing local road safety issues. The councils comprise members from local government, police, emergency services, education services and local residents. In 2005–06 VicRoads provided $1.89 million and administrative support to community road safety councils, highlighting the organisation’s commitment to this important community-based initiative. Activities of the councils included:

¶ developing an older driver education strategy which provides a comprehensive resource for use by local government and other stakeholders to help older drivers, their families and page 4 1 friends understand the possible dangers associated with older drivers continuing to drive ¶ providing education sessions to staff in VicRoads, local councils and road contractors about the risks particular sorts of road conditions create for motorcyclists ¶ continuing the Looking After Our Mates program which delivers education sessions to schools, sporting clubs and other community groups about responsible consumption of alcohol and strategies to avoid drink driving ¶ continuing the partnership with the Victorian Country Football League to target drink driving in regional Victoria by educating football and netball clubs about the dangers of drink driving and how to avoid them ¶ working with local councils to provide trailers in local streets which display the speed of approaching vehicles.

Assist economic and regional development by managing and improving the effectiveness and efficiency of the road transport system Connecting Victoria’s people, communities and businesses promotes economic and regional development and is a key vision of Growing Victoria Together. VicRoads delivers this vision through road and bridge improvements to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of the State’s arterial road network.

The Craigieburn Bypass is now the premier gateway to Melbourne from the north. Key performance indicators Table 1 Road network maintenance and improvement performance

Notes:

1. The measure was introduced in 2003–04 2004–05 2005–06 2005–06. Target/ Target/ Target/ 2. Smooth travel exposure is Performance measure measured as the percentage limit Actual limit Actual limit Actual of travel undertaken each year on roads with a roughness level Road development condition <4.2 IRI (International No. of bridge strengthening and Roughness Index). This 17 13 25 26 16 20 replacement projects completed indicator is reported each year for all state road authorities. No. of local road projects It is calculated to a defined – 1 – 1 – 1 – 1 28 22 completed methodology. The roughness level of <4.2 IRI is based on No. of arterial/freeway customer surveys regarding road improvement projects 28 19 13 10 11 10 ride quality. completed 3. Network moderately rough or Maintenance very rough = > 4.2 IRI. Road pavement maintained 4. Network very rough = > 5.3 IRI. 50,930 50,930 51,180 51,180 52,684 52,684 (lane kilometres)

No. of bridges maintained – 1 – 1 – 1 – 1 2,985 2,987

Pavement treatments, including resurfacing and strengthening 14,200 14,315 12,180 12,558 12,216 12,046 (’000 square metres)

Quality

Proportion of travel on smooth roads (%)2 Regional 93 91 93 93 93 94 Metropolitan 91 89 91 91 91 91

Network moderately rough or very rough (%)3 Regional 10.2 11.6 10.2 9.7 9.4 9.4 Metropolitan 12.7 14.1 12.7 12.2 12.5 9.1

4 page 44 Network very rough (%)

Regional 2.6 3 2.6 2.3 2.6 2.3 Metropolitan 4.5 4.9 4.5 3.8 4.1 3.6

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page 45 Deer Park Bypass The Deer Park Bypass is a $331 million project to construct a nine kilometre four-lane freeway between the Western Highway at Caroline Springs and the Western Ring Road at Sunshine West. The Leakes Road intersection with the Western Freeway at Rockbank will be upgraded to improve safety as part of this project. Planning and preconstruction activities for the bypass are completed with construction of the first section to commence in late 2006. It is expected that this project, including the Leakes Road Interchange, will be completed by the end of 2009. The bypass is being jointly funded by the Victorian and Commonwealth Governments, and progress is ahead of schedule. Pakenham Bypass The $242 million Pakenham Bypass will provide an important link between Gippsland and Melbourne. The 20 kilometre four-lane freeway from Beaconsfield to Nar Nar Goon will bypass the townships of Pakenham and Officer. Construction of the bypass is well underway and is on schedule for completion by the end of 2007. The project is jointly funded by the Victorian and Commonwealth Governments. Geelong Bypass The Geelong Bypass will provide 23 kilometres of freeway extending along Geelong’s western outskirts from the Princes Freeway at Corio to the Princes Highway at Waurn Ponds. The Victorian Government has committed $194 million to the project and the Federal Government $186 million. It will be built in three sections and is on schedule for completion in 2009. Construction has commenced on the first section of the bypass with work on the second section expected to commence in late 2006. Planning approvals for the last section between Fyansford and Waurn Ponds were finalised in 2005–06 with construction expected to commence during 2007. Goulburn Valley Highway duplication The $40 million Arcadia project will duplicate a section of the Goulburn Valley Highway through Arcadia, south of the city of Shepparton. The Highway is a vital transport link, connecting the rich fruit growing and food processing industries around Shepparton, known as ‘the Food Bowl of Victoria’, with Melbourne and Brisbane.

Construction of the Deer Park Bypass will commence in

page 46 late 2006. The 11 kilometre four-lane duplication will extend from the Murchison East Deviation at Murchison– Violet Town Road through to the start of the proposed Shepparton Bypass at Ross Road. The Arcadia duplication is a Commonwealth funded project under the AusLink Program. The early completion of environmental plans and the commencement of construction works will enable the project to meet its expected completion date of late 2007. Albury Wodonga Hume Freeway upgrade The $524 million Albury Wodonga Hume Freeway Project is regional Australia’s biggest single road project. It includes the construction of 17 kilometres of new freeway linking the Hume Freeway at Wodonga (Victoria) with the Hume Highway at Ettamogah (New South Wales), a second crossing of the Murray River between Albury and Wodonga and a 3.7 kilometre road link to Bandiana connecting the Murray Valley Highway, south-east of Wodonga with the Hume Freeway. VicRoads is managing the Victorian section of the project with the New South Wales Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA) managing the section north of the Victorian/New South Wales border. The Commonwealth Government is providing $518.2 million with the Victorian Government contributing $5.8 million for the Bandiana Link. Construction of the new freeway is well advanced and is on schedule for completion in mid 2007. Calder Freeway upgrade The construction of 32 kilometres of freeway on the Calder Highway between Kyneton and Ravenswood is a jointly funded project between the Victorian and Commonwealth Governments at an estimated cost of $395 million. The project will finish the construction of the four-lane divided road from Melbourne to Bendigo. VicRoads awarded its largest ever contract valued at $153 million for the first 21 kilometre section between Kyneton and Faraday. Construction works are well underway with the commencement of earthworks and the completion of the Pyrenees Highway rail bridge. Construction of the remaining 11 kilometre section between Faraday and Ravenswood is expected to commence in late 2006 with project completion by mid 2009.

Work is progressing on the Murray River crossing between

Albury and Wodonga. page 47 Outer metropolitan road projects The Metropolitan Transport Plan includes a strategy to improve outer metropolitan arterial roads, supporting the direction in Melbourne 2030 to better manage metropolitan growth. In 2005–06 VicRoads completed the following outer metropolitan road projects:

¶ Berwick–Cranbourne Road duplication, Greaves Road to Pound Road, Berwick ¶ Thompsons Road widening, Dandenong Valley Highway to Western Port Highway, Carrum Downs ¶ Thompsons Road widening, Western Port Highway to Evans Road, Lyndhurst ¶ Gembrook–Launching Place Road pavement rehabilitation, Warwick Road to Boundary The Berwick-Cranbourne Road Road, Gembrook duplication was completed in 2005–06. ¶ Edgars Road duplication and extension, Kingsway Drive to Cooper Street, Epping ¶ Greensborough Highway bridge works and road widening from the Metropolitan Ring Road to Diamond Creek Road, Greensborough ¶ Macedon Street duplication from Evans Street to Home Street, Sunbury.

Work also continued on 18 projects including: ¶ Plenty Road duplication, Centenary Drive to Stagecoach Boulevard, Mill Park to South Morang ¶ Ferntree Gully Road widening, Cootamundra Drive to Jells Road, Wheelers Hill ¶ South Road, new road construction, Warrigal Road to Old Dandenong Road, Heatherton ¶ Taylors Road bypass, Sydenham Road to East Esplanade, St Albans ¶ Hallam Road duplication, Hallam Bypass to James Cook Drive, Narre Warren North ¶ Mickleham Road duplication, Alanbrae Terrace to Barrymore Road, Greenvale ¶ Palmers Road, road construction, Dunnings Road to Princes Freeway, Truganina. Appendix 4 on page 179 lists projects completed or in progress in 2005–06. Regional Victoria road development Moving Forward: Making Provincial Victoria the Best Place to Live, Work and Invest includes a focus on providing efficient, high quality infrastructure for regional communities and industries. In 2005–06 VicRoads completed the following projects in regional Victoria:

¶ Northern Highway realignment, Pyalong ¶ Portland–Nelson Road shoulder sealing, Portland to the South Australian border ¶ 22 local road projects

page 48 ¶ 19 bridge improvement projects including Cobram Barooga Bridge, linking New South Wales and Victoria and Gisborne–Kilmore Road bridge replacement, Riddells Creek. Work also continued on 23 projects including:

¶ Midland Highway widening, Peter Ross-Edwards Causeway, Mooroopna ¶ Bendigo Inner Box widening, Bendigo ¶ Cliff Street Overpass, Portland ¶ Princes Highway East overtaking lanes, Cann River to Genoa ¶ Robinvale Bridge linking New South Wales and Victoria ¶ Bayles Bridge replacement, Koo-Wee-Rup-Longwarry Road, Bayles ¶ South Gippsland Highway upgrade, Loch to Bena ¶ Bass Highway duplication between The Gurdies and south of Grantville. Appendix 4 on pages 176 to 178 lists projects completed or in progress in 2005–06. Maintaining the road network Growing Victoria Together, Melbourne 2030 and the Metropolitan Transport Plan include a focus on providing efficient and accessible road transport infrastructure. In addition to delivering road upgrades, VicRoads contributed to the efficiency of the road network through its $230 million road and bridge maintenance program. In 2005–06 VicRoads maintained 52,684 lane kilometres and 2,987 bridges. Maintenance activities aim to minimise transport operating costs, improve road safety and ensure the community receives maximum benefit from investment in road infrastructure. Maintenance activities during 2005–06 included: ¶ maintenance of pavements and surfaces including inspections, day-to-day repairs and the resurfacing, rehabilitation or patching of 12,046 square metres at a cost of $163 million ¶ routine maintenance on all structures and repairs to 450 structures at a cost of $20 million ¶ maintenance of road reserves at a cost of $40 million including day-to-day tasks like grass cutting, litter collection, maintenance of toilet blocks, weed and vegetation management, as well as repairs to roadside slips at eleven locations and repairs or replacement of approximately 20 kilometres of barrier rail ¶ snow clearing in alpine areas and a financial contribution towards maintaining Murray River crossings at a cost of $2 million ¶ seven minor works projects on the AusLink network at a cost of $5 million.

The new Cobram Barooga Bridge

opened on 27 June 2006. page 49 VicRoads also undertakes research and development to improve the understanding of the performance of road assets and identify opportunities to improve existing practices. Projects completed in 2005–06 included:

¶ an investigation of cracking of thick asphalt pavements – this project found that many of the cracks observed in these pavements were only at the surface and not impacting strength or performance of the pavement ¶ the establishment of an early warning system to monitor potential road slips ¶ a trial utilising laser scanning technology to capture key information regarding bridge assets ¶ an evaluation of the effectiveness of alternative forms of protection on structures exposed to salt laden environments. The maps on pages 52 to 53 show the location of maintenance projects on the arterial road network that were allocated specific funding in 2005–06. Transport planning Regional industry transport plans Moving Forward: Making Provincial Victoria the Best Place to Live, Work and Invest includes a direction for VicRoads to investigate the future road transport requirements of regional industries that are critical to economic growth and development in provincial Victoria. In 2005–06 VicRoads prepared draft industry transport plans for six industries in consultation with stakeholders and government agencies including the Department of Infrastructure, Department of Industry, Innovation and Regional Development, Department of Primary Industries and Department of Sustainability and Environment. The plans focus on:

¶ the timber industry in south-west Victoria ¶ tourism (statewide) ¶ grain storage and distribution (statewide) ¶ horticulture and irrigated farming (statewide) ¶ access to the Ports of Geelong and Portland ¶ the dairy industry (statewide). The purpose was to evaluate the effect of key industry trends such as employment and production on each industry group to increase our understanding of how the transport network can address the economic and social issues affecting growth in regional Victoria. The plans are expected to be finalised in 2006–07.

Regional transport planning VicRoads will work with stakeholders in 2006–07 to commence the development of plans for contributes to the prosperity of other regionally based industries.

page 5 0 regional towns. AusLink corridor strategies During 2005–06 VicRoads provided significant input into the AusLink corridor strategies as part of working groups with members from state/territory road and transport agencies and the Commonwealth Department of Transport and Regional Services. The corridor strategies outline the shared strategic priorities of the Commonwealth and state/territory governments for the long-term (20–25 year) development of the corridors. These strategies will inform the development of the road and rail projects on the national network. Growth Areas Authority A plan for Melbourne’s Growth Areas outlines the Victorian Government’s approach to managing the development of Melbourne’s five ‘growth areas’ – Casey-Cardinia, Hume, Melton-Caroline Springs, Whittlesea and Wyndham. The plan includes an action to establish a Growth Areas Authority that will support councils, developers and the community to ensure new neighbourhoods are properly planned and that new communities receive the services and infrastructure they need sooner. VicRoads participated in a task force to establish the Authority with the Department of Sustainability and Environment and other stakeholders. It is expected that the Authority will be more formally established during the second half of 2006. VicRoads has an ongoing role to identify arterial road, bicycle and pedestrian networks to support growth and to assist the new Authority in creating development contribution plans to assist in funding these networks. Transit cities Melbourne 2030 outlines a program for improving strategic transport interchanges and associated facilities at transit cities. VicRoads collaboration with local government, the Department of Sustainability and Environment and the Department of Infrastructure has enabled the completion of transit cities studies at Dandenong, Frankston, and Werribee. The studies identify the necessary transport networks in and around transit cities to ensure the ongoing liveability of these communities. VicRoads also provided significant input to assess the future transport and services requirements in Ringwood, Broadmeadows, Sydenham and Footscray. Emergency management In January 2006, VicRoads provided emergency management support to overcome bushfires at Anakie and the Grampians, involving resources from two VicRoads regions. VicRoads was integral in the management of the bushfire disaster plans. 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Develop a more integrated and sustainable road transport system Managing the Victorian road system to achieve integration, choice and balance for all road users is a key focus of Melbourne 2030 and the Metropolitan Transport Plan. VicRoads delivers these strategies through effectively managing the operation of existing roads, improving facilities for sustainable transport options such as road- based public transport, cycling and walking and improving freight efficiency.

Improving the reliability and flow of trams is a key focus for VicRoads. Key performance indicators Table 1 Traffic delay, variability of travel time, actual travel speed

Unit 2001–02 2002–03 2003–04 2004–05 2005–06

Traffic delay: Melbourne

am peak min/km 0.74 0.73 0.70 0.76 0.77

pm peak min/km 0.63 0.59 0.61 0.66 0.61

Variability of travel time: Melbourne (% difference in travel times experienced due to delay)

am peak % 24.0 21.2 20.8 25.3 20.4

pm peak % 19.1 17.3 18.8 17.7 18.7

Actual travel speed: urban

am peak km/h 36.7 36.8 37.4 36.2 35.8

pm peak km/h 39.3 40.3 39.8 38.5 39.6

VicRoads installed two sets of platform stops in Bourke Street, Melbourne to improve safety

page 56 and access. Figure 1 Rate of increase in congestion (traffic delay min/km) compared with the rate of increase in vehicle kilometres travelled (vkt)

Traffic delay (min/km) v. Vehicle km travelled (vkt)

2.0 90,000 88,688 88,301 88,041 1.8 88,000 86,412 86,460 1.6 85,030 86,000 1.4 84,000 82,803 1.2 82,000 80,785

1.0 vkt 80,000 0.8 78,318

Traffic delay (min/km) Traffic 78,000 0.6 76,000 0.4 0.57 0.53 0.50 0.50 0.51 0.55 0.53 0.52 0.53 0.2 74,000

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Vehicle km travelled Measure of congestion Performance analysis Table 1 shows the travel data for the urban monitored network for the morning and evening peak periods for the past five years. Traffic delay, variability of travel time and actual travel speed remained fairly stable in 2005–06 compared with the previous four years, while vehicle kilometres decreased slightly.

Compared with 2004–05: ¶ traffic delay increased by one per cent in the am peak period and reduced by eight per cent in the pm peak period

¶ variability of travel time decreased by 19 per cent in the am peak period (to a level more page 57 consistent with 2002–03 and 2003–04) and increased by six per cent in the pm peak period ¶ actual travel speed reduced by one per cent in the am peak period and increased by three per cent in the pm peak period. In 2005–06 VicRoads commenced using freeway data from Incident Detection Stations which is more representative of the entire peak period. Achievements Effectively managing the transport system continues to be a key challenge. VicRoads must understand and prioritise competing demands, taking into account Government objectives to support economic growth, improve community safety, provide access to jobs, community services and other activities and promote more sustainable travel options. In considering these objectives, VicRoads assesses the use of roads in the context of the operation of the overall network, rather than at a local intersection level. Making existing roads operate better Freeway ramp meters help The Metropolitan Transport Plan outlines strategies to address congestion, one of which is to regulate the flow of traffic during peak periods. make existing roads operate better. VicRoads delivered this strategy through a range of activities in 2005–06. Appendix 5 on pages 180 to 181 lists infrastructure projects completed or in progress in 2005–06 to improve the operation of existing roads. Monash-West Gate corridor package Meeting Our Transport Challenges includes a $1 billion package for the Monash-West Gate corridor, Melbourne’s most heavily trafficked and economically important transport corridor. The package includes works to improve capacity and eliminate complex weaving and merging, intelligent transport systems to maintain smooth traffic flow and real time travel information to enable users to make route choices. It will provide Melbourne with a combination of the latest and best freeway management practices. Intelligent Transport Systems development Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) apply computing and communications technology to transport management systems to improve efficiency and safety. In 2005–06 VicRoads made significant progress on an approach that will allow the efficient implementation and use of existing ITS infrastructure as well as allowing the integration of new technology. Testing of new traffic data collection equipment for freeway management will be completed in 2006–07 and will lead to increased and more cost effective information collection. This ongoing work will ensure an integrated approach to the use of ‘smart’ technology and enhance VicRoads ability to monitor and manage traffic flow across the whole network. VicRoads also commenced the development of a system to coordinate the operation of ramp meters, which are traffic lights on freeway entry ramps that regulate the flow of traffic onto freeways in peak periods. Overseas experience and trials conducted in Melbourne by VicRoads, have shown that ramp metering improves traffic flows, travel times and safety near freeway entry ramps. Since 2002 VicRoads has installed fourteen ramp meters, including six in 2005–06. page 58 The ramp meters along each freeway currently operate independently of each other. Research indicates that further improvements would result from expanding the number of ramp meters installed and integrating their operation to better manage an entire freeway length rather than just in the vicinity of each entry ramp. VicRoads will progressively implement integrated ramp metering on Melbourne’s freeways, commencing in 2007. Figure 2 Freeway speed - Eastern Freeway outbound, east of Bulleen Road

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Without ramp metering With ramp metering Travel time reductions on major routes During 2005–06 traffic signal operations were reviewed and improved along a number of major routes, including Plenty Road, Western Highway, Burwood Highway, Maroondah Highway and Stud Road. The improvements generally resulted in travel time reductions of around 10 per cent with reductions between 30 and 40 per cent during peak periods including:

¶ a 30 per cent reduction on the Maroondah Highway eastbound in the pm peak ¶ a 30 per cent reduction on Stud Road for both northbound and southbound traffic during the pm peak ¶ a 40 per cent reduction on Ballarat Road during the pm peak. Real-time travel information Providing real-time travel information helps road users to make better travel choices. In a major upgrade of the VicRoads travel time website, the amount of real-time travel information available to road users has increased significantly. Travel time on 14 major roads across metropolitan Melbourne was added to the existing information on freeways and highways during 2005–06. Additional improvements to the functionality of the site now allow users to: page 59

¶ look up VicRoads road works across Victoria on a map ¶ view traffic incidents and tow truck allocations across the metropolitan area ¶ monitor point to point travel times along the metropolitan freeways and 14 major roads ¶ read the text on all Freeway Variable Message Signs ¶ access other travel related sites such as Yarra Trams for information on the metropolitan tram network, Connex for information on the metropolitan train network, CityLink for information on using CityLink and Snow Fields Access for information on any restrictions on travel to and from Victoria’s ski fields. The improvements to the website make planning trips even easier for road users. To access the travel time information, go to www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/trafficinfo. Understanding road user expectations VicRoads undertakes non-technical audits just before or after peak periods to identify signal operations that do not make sense to road users. Direct input from “non-technical” auditors has resulted in fixes to signal operations that frustrate road users, such as unnecessary delays on side road approaches during off-peak periods and problems caused by detector malfunctions. In 2005–06 VicRoads also led an Austroads project to understand how road users perceive the level of service which the road system provides. The project identified that travel time and reliability were most important to road users. Road users also value information that compares travel times by various transport modes for trip planning purposes. The information collected will assist road managers to make decisions about managing the road network and how best to provide information to assist road users. Traffic Management Centre partnerships As a result of the success of the Commonwealth Games and, in particular, the benefits derived by a closer working relationship with key stakeholders, VicRoads Traffic Management Centre now includes the participation of the Victoria Police, Australian Traffic Networks traffic media, VicRoads Media and Events Unit and Network Operations staff in both the morning and evening peaks. Even in the early stages following its inception, the group has achieved an improved response to congestion and incidents. Incident management VicRoads plays an important role in responding to and managing incidents on Victorian roads that affect the flow of traffic 24 hours a day. The Incident Management Team responded to more than 3,600 incidents in 2005–06, providing traffic management, implementing road closures and diversions and assisting with clean up activities on the road network. During 2005–06 VicRoads reviewed trends in the incidents that occurred during 2004, resulting in the identification of the best deployment locations for patrols during peak traffic periods to ensure a rapid response. Improving the reliability and flow of road-based public transport Improving the reliability and flow of road-based public transport is a key strategy in theMetropolitan Transport Plan which supports the vision of Melbourne 2030 for sustainable growth. VicRoads VicRoads Incident delivers this strategy through its tram, bus and park and ride programs. Appendix 6 on pages Management Team. 182 to 183 lists public transport projects completed or in progress in 2005–06. VicRoads continued to work with the Department of Infrastructure on the SmartBus

page 6 0 Program. Think Tram Think Tram is a $60 million program to improve tram travel times, reliability and safety along the busiest parts of Melbourne’s tram network. In partnership with Yarra Trams, the Department of Infrastructure and local councils, VicRoads completed the following projects in 2005–06:

¶ Special tram signal priority measures were introduced at 35 locations to improve tram travel times and reliability. The tram timetable for Sydney Road has been modified to reflect a five per cent improvement in travel time as a result of the measures. Travel time improvements at other locations will come into effect once timetabling changes have been made. ¶ Two sets of platform stops were installed in Bourke Street, Melbourne resulting in improved access to trams for people with disabilities, the elderly and people with prams. ¶ Thirty-six tram stops were treated with red paving on Sydney Road, Brunswick and Clarendon Street, South Melbourne. This improved the visibility of the stops and increased safety for tram passengers and motorists. ¶ Separation of tram tracks from adjacent traffic lanes was completed along seven roads. This separation of trams from other vehicles has improved the flow of tram traffic and reduced the risk of crashes. Yarra Trams report that these works have improved the reliability of tram services and reduced travel times. Bus route improvement program VicRoads works with the Department of Infrastructure and local government to improve the service and connectivity of cross-town bus routes by using traffic signals to provide buses with priority and making better use of the existing road space to create bus lanes or transit lanes. Projects completed in 2005–06 included:

¶ a bus queue jump lane on Bell Street at Nicholson Street, Coburg. Using traffic signals, a bus queue jump lane allows buses to move into traffic lanes without the need to wait for a gap in moving traffic. ¶ installation of traffic signals to assist right turning buses on Canterbury Road at Rochester Road, Canterbury and McIvor Highway, Bendigo. VicRoads also works with the Department of Infrastructure to implement the Government’s SmartBus program. SmartBus is a cross-town bus service that connects train stations, shopping centres and other community facilities. The SmartBus program includes the provision of real travel time information at premium bus stops, the upgrade of bus stop facilities to allow easier access for people with a disability, and the construction of bus priority facilities such as bus lanes. In 2005–06 VicRoads completed the following works on behalf of the Department of Infrastructure: ¶ red coloured bus lanes to provide buses with priority at several sites along Stud Road

as part of the 48 kilometre Outer Eastern SmartBus route which will link the Frankston, page 6 1 Dandenong and Ringwood railway stations ¶ upgrades at 176 bus stops along the Warrigal Road SmartBus route which runs from Box Hill to Mordialloc ¶ upgrades to six premium and 11 local SmartBus stops along the Wellington Road SmartBus route which will run from Rowville to Caulfield. For further information about SmartBus, refer to the Department of Infrastructure’s website www.doi.vic.gov.au. Park and ride facilities In 2005–06 VicRoads undertook significant planning towards the expansion of parking facilities at Laverton and Keilor Plains railway stations. The new parking spaces at these stations will provide the opportunity for motorists to divert to public transport, rather than driving into the Central Business District. They are expected to be completed by early 2007. Improving safety and access for pedestrians and cyclists Melbourne 2030 and the Metropolitan Transport Plan recognise that sustainable growth requires a shift to sustainable transport modes including walking and cycling. VicRoads programs to improve facilities for pedestrians and cyclists contribute significantly to this objective. Safety and access for cyclists The provision of on-road bicycle lanes and off-road bicycle paths is a key factor in encouraging more people to cycle. The purpose of the VicRoads bicycle facilities program is to continue to expand bicycle networks in Melbourne and in cities and towns in regional Victoria. In 2005–06 VicRoads added 80 kilometres to Victoria’s existing network of bicycle facilities at a cost of $14 million. Highlights included the completion of a $3.7 million off-road bicycle path as part of the Craigieburn Bypass project, an off-road bicycle path in Heidelberg, on-road bicycle lanes on the Chandler Highway in Kew and the commencement of the $12 million Federation Trail Project which extends between Millers Road, Brooklyn and the Werribee River, Werribee. VicRoads also completed 37 bicycle projects valued at $1.8 million in cities and towns in regional Victoria, adding approximately 43 kilometres to regional Priority Bicycle Routes. Highlights included the continued development of an off-road bicycle path to connect San Remo with Cowes on Phillip Island, on-road bicycle lanes in Bendigo and the extension of the off-road bicycle path in Halls Gap. Appendix 7 on pages 184 to 185 lists bicycle projects completed or in progress in 2005–06. Table 2 Length of on-road bicycle lanes and off-road bicycle paths constructed statewide – 2001 to 2006

2001–02 2002–03 2003–04 2004–05 2005–06

Bicycle Program (km) 195 210 100 85 50 page 6 2 Major Road Projects (km) 8 15 19 7 30

Total 203 225 1191 921 801

Note: 1. The reduced number of kilometres completed in these years reflects the focus on completing critical gaps in networks with fewer, higher cost projects. VicRoads installed a network of 17 permanent counters to continuously monitor the number of cyclists using Melbourne’s off-road bicycle paths. VicRoads designed the system to ensure accurate data collection using inductive loops cut into the bicycle paths. The loops have been operating since January 2006. The data shows an average of 11,000 people are using Melbourne’s bicycle paths into and out of the Central Business District on weekdays which is higher use than on weekends. This indicates that commuter cyclists are outnumbering recreational users on these paths. The information is also showing trends in peak periods and the impact of bad weather on cycling. The data will assist VicRoads in recommending future funding priorities and improving safety and facilities for cyclists. Safety and access for pedestrians VicRoads is encouraging more people to walk as this is a healthy and environmentally friendly way to travel. The VicRoads pedestrian program focuses on providing safe facilities for pedestrians to cross busy roads to access shopping centres, activity centres, schools and bus and tram stops. VicRoads installed new facilities such as pedestrian-operated signals at 21 locations including:

¶ Pascoe Vale Road, Glenroy ¶ Geelong Road, Footscray ¶ Fletcher Road, Frankston ¶ Warburton Highway, Warburton ¶ Gisborne-Kilmore Road, Riddells Creek. VicRoads spent approximately $2.6 million to upgrade facilities to assist people with impaired mobility to access the road system and public transport services. The funding was used to upgrade 137 sites with textured tiles to provide safer walking surfaces and audio-tactile pedestrian push buttons. Of these projects, 96 were in regional cities and towns including Traralgon, Ballarat, Mildura, Warrnambool, Geelong, Cowes, Lakes Entrance, Orbost, Moe, Beechworth, Bendigo, Horsham and Colac. VicRoads also upgraded four bus stops to enable access by people with disabilities. Appendix 8 on pages 186 to 187 lists pedestrian projects completed or in progress in 2005–06.

VicRoads continued to deliver programs to improve safety and access for pedestrians

and cyclists. page 63 Improve the efficiency of freight and commercial traffic The efficient and safe movement of freight is vital to Victoria’s economic growth and therefore has a prominent role in key Government strategies including Melbourne 2030, the Metropolitan Transport Plan and Moving Forward: Making Provincial Victoria the Best Place to Live, Work and Invest. In addition to the road development programs outlined on pages 45 to 49, VicRoads delivers a range of other freight projects including those highlighted below. Road network and facility improvements ¶ new and upgraded roadside facilities to enable truck drivers to take necessary rest breaks, The efficient movement of freight is vital to Victoria’s load checks and other vehicle operating requirements at Todd Road, Port Melbourne and economic prosperity. South Gippsland Highway, south of Cranbourne. ¶ upgraded over-dimensional route and directional signage at various locations ¶ new and modified roundabouts to allow for easy access and movement of freight vehicles at Boundary Road and Fairbairn Road, Sunshine West and Boundary Road and Mt Derrimut Road, Derrimut. Appendix 9 on pages 188 to 189 lists freight projects that were completed or in progress in 2005–06. Implementation of Chain of Responsibility legislation VicRoads implemented the amendments to the Road Safety Act 1986 relating to the ‘Chain of Responsibility’ provisions for mass and dimension and load restraint, which came into force on 30 September 2005. The laws apply to transport companies, farmers, manufacturers, retailers, government agencies and those involved in building, construction and waste management. The new law means that anybody – not just a driver – who has control in a transport operation can be held responsible for breaches of road laws. VicRoads conducted 11 regional and three metropolitan information sessions to inform road transport users of the new laws. Further information sessions were held for specific industry groups, such as freight forwarders and freight container handlers. Approximately 2,000 people attended the sessions. Performance-based standards VicRoads worked closely with the National Transport Commission on the Performance-Based Standards reform. The project aims to improve the efficiency and safety of freight vehicles by allowing authorities to evaluate innovative vehicle proposals against safety and infrastructure protection standards applicable to the routes to be used, rather than prescriptive mass and dimension limits. page 64 Performance standards and other guidelines have been developed and are progressively being used by VicRoads to assess and manage road access by innovative vehicles. Increased maximum length of B-doubles In November 2005, VicRoads implemented a national decision to increase the maximum length of B-doubles from 25 metres to 26 metres. This change followed a national process that included strong industry participation and negotiation between state road authorities. As a result, industry productivity has improved by allowing greater flexibility in the use of different sized prime movers. More flexible arrangements for mobile cranes VicRoads reviewed the impact of heavy two and three axle cranes on bridges. This resulted in the development of a network of roads that are suitable for those cranes, eliminating the need for single trip permits thereby reducing administration and increasing operational flexibility for crane operators. VicRoads also approved the use of narrower tyres on mobile cranes. This will result in narrower and more manoeuvrable cranes, and reduced crane modification costs. More flexible arrangements for agricultural vehicles Benefits to primary producers and farm contractors have resulted from a review ofthe arrangements for the movement of agricultural vehicles. VicRoads, in conjunction with the Victorian Farmers Federation and the Tractor Machinery Association of Australia, undertook the review as a result of changes in the type, operation and size of agricultural machinery available to farmers. Benefits include greater flexibility in the operation of agricultural vehicles on the road network, the provision of annual permits for certain vehicles and clarification of the licensing requirements to drive an agricultural vehicle. Compliance and enforcement activity Compliance and enforcement activity is necessary to prevent damage to roads and bridges while ensuring the safety of all road users. VicRoads works closely with the transport industry to improve compliance with heavy vehicle regulations. Compliance activities include education sessions, industry liaison and facilitating operator accreditation in mass management and vehicle maintenance management. VicRoads enforcement and prosecution activities are summarised below. Table 3 Prosecutions and infringement notices

2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06

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Overweight vehicle 1782 1799 1954 1711 1302

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Note: 1. Following legislative amendments in October 2005, this figure includes load restraint offences.

Minimise adverse impacts of roads and traffic on the community and enhance the environment Protecting the environment for future generations and using natural resources efficiently are key goals in Growing Victoria Together. VicRoads delivers these goals through responsibly managing the road network, planning future transport solutions, protecting and enhancing the natural and cultural environment and by being an environmentally responsible organisation.

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page 71 Performance analysis VicRoads has reduced the environmental impact of its four metropolitan offices and is on track to meet its 2006–07 targets. On average, each staff member used 1,320 less sheets of paper in 2005–06 than in 2004–05, equating to a 20 per cent reduction per staff member. In 2005–06 VicRoads also purchased 11 per cent more recycled paper than the previous year. Energy use per staff member in the four metropolitan offices fell 11 per cent from 2004–05 to 2005–06. VicRoads staff reported 59 environmental incidents in 2005–06, the highest since reporting began in 1996–97. A contributing factor for this increase is improved awareness of incident reporting amongst VicRoads staff and contractors. VicRoads is concerned about the increase in the number of Level 3 incidents reported and is taking appropriate measures, including targeted training and awareness programs, to reduce the number of incidents in 2006–07. Achievements VicRoads Environment Strategy 2005–2015 outlines our strategic environmental directions: ¶ improving the liveability of communities – planning and designing the road network in a manner which enhances the local and wider environment ¶ protecting and enhancing the natural and cultural environment – avoiding, minimising and offsetting environmental impacts of projects and improving the condition of our environmental and cultural assets ¶ being an environmentally responsible organisation – improving our internal systems for evaluating and delivering projects and reducing our environmental impact. Improving the liveability of communities Environmental guidelines and procedures

In 2005–06 VicRoads developed two new guidelines for overall environmental management and the use of recycled water. ¶ VicRoads Environmental Management Guidelines 2006 outline VicRoads process for considering environmental issues throughout the lifecycle of a project. ¶ Using Recycled Water for Road Activities 2005 assists VicRoads staff and contractors to understand the requirements for using recycled water in road construction and maintenance activities, and how to develop an Environment Improvement Plan for the proper use and management of recycled water. VicRoads also developed and implemented an Environmental Management Toolkit on its corporate page 7 2 intranet, giving all staff direct access to critical environmental policies, procedures and guidelines. Craigieburn Bypass The Craigieburn Bypass included many features to enhance the urban environment including: ¶ a pedestrian bridge over the bypass to link the City of Whittlesea Public Gardens with the proposed Merri Creek linear park ¶ a shared pedestrian and bicycle path along the full length of the bypass, connecting with the existing Metropolitan Ring Road path, the City of Whittlesea Public Gardens and the pedestrian bridge over the bypass ¶ noise barriers beside existing residential areas ¶ an innovative lighting display along the acrylic wall to deliver an array of blended colours at nightfall. The feature wall is believed to be the first installation of this type anywhere in the world.

The Craigieburn Bypass also incorporated best practice environmental management through practices including: ¶ planting more than 750,000 trees and shrubs along the bypass and shared path. Plant species were selected to complement the surrounding native and indigenous landscape and to satisfy the preferences of the local community and key stakeholders ¶ building water treatment facilities to control the quality and volume of stormwater run-off from the freeway, protecting Merri Creek and other local streams ¶ building tunnels under the bypass to allow frogs and other small species to safely cross from one side of the bypass to the other ¶ salvaging protected flora during the earlier stages of the project and dividing, propagating and replanting it along the bypass.

The Craigieburn Bypass has received the following awards: ¶ 2006 Victorian Architecture Urban Design Award ¶ 2006 Excellence in Civil Construction Award ¶ 2005 Victorian Case Earth Award for Environmental Excellence ¶ 2005 AILA (Australian Institute Of Landscape Architects) Victoria State Award for Excellence in Landscape Architecture ¶ 2005 AILA Victoria Award for Excellence for Design in Landscape Architecture ¶ Commendation for Walls in the 2005 CCAA (Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia) Public Domain Awards. Engine brake noise camera trial Engine brake noise is a significant source of community complaint against the heavy vehicle

industry. Not only can it affect a large part of the community, it has the potential to negatively impact page 73 heavy vehicle productivity because of community demands for curfews or other restrictions. VicRoads, in conjunction with other state road authorities, conducted a four month trial of leading edge technology designed to detect excessively noisy engine brakes in heavy vehicles. The trial used an acoustic analyser at various locations around the State to identify and record the unique noise signature of an engine brake and then capture an image of the noisy vehicle. The data collected during the trial will assist in the development of an Australian Standard Vehicle Regulation for engine brake noise by the National Transport Commission. Protecting and enhancing the natural and cultural environment Protecting Aboriginal Cultural Heritage In 2005–06 VicRoads continued to develop new protocols and agreements with its indigenous stakeholders to help ensure the effective management and protection of cultural heritage sites during road maintenance and construction. Project specific agreements were developed with the: ¶ Yorta Yorta Nation Aboriginal Corporation for the Arcadia duplication on the Goulburn Valley Highway ¶ Wurundjeri Tribe Land Compensation and Cultural Heritage Council (the Wurundjeri) on the Deer Park Bypass ¶ Wurundjeri, Victorian Boonerwrung Elders Land Council and Boonurung Local Aboriginal Land Council for the Pakenham Bypass and Bass Highway corridor. Other highlights included the development of broad template agreements with the Wurundjeri and Victorian Boonerwrung Elders Land Council that can now be used as the basis for negotiations on all VicRoads metropolitan road projects; and the further refinement of resourcing provisions under VicRoads General Area Agreement with the Yorta Yorta Nation Aboriginal Corporation. Water sensitive road design VicRoads, in conjunction with the City of Wodonga, is creating the largest wetland in rural Victoria as a part of the water sensitive road design on the Albury Wodonga Hume Freeway Upgrade. This will also improve water quality entering Wodonga Creek from the current Kane Road drain and divert the outfall around the Wodonga pumping station. VicRoads has also worked with New South Wales Fisheries to recycle vegetation removed during project construction to assist in local Murray River re-snagging programs to improve fish habitat in the river. The re-snagging programs involve the reintroduction of large woody debris, also known as snags, back into the Murray River to improve the in-stream habitat of local wildlife. Bethanga Bridge deck replacement During an upgrade of the structural capacity of Bethanga Bridge on the Murray River, VicRoads and its contractor adopted an innovative method to prevent contamination of the river during the lead paint removal and recoating of the bridge. A pair of temporary 32 metre long airtight warehouses encapsulated the bridge during sandblasting activity, and waste lead based paint was regularly vacuumed and removed to a secure storage site. page 74 Calder Corridor dust control and flora management VicRoads set contract requirements for stringent dust control during road construction on the Calder Corridor between Faraday and Ravenswood to address local community concerns that dust from construction activities may affect nearby orchards and vineyards. The contractor was required to be able to instantly monitor air quality, and advise immediately of any issues. This form of instant air quality monitoring was a first for a VicRoads contract. On the Faraday to Ravenswood section, VicRoads was also involved in the ongoing management of a population of endangered orchids, Diuris behrii (Golden Cowslips), identified within the project area. Project staff worked with the Department of Sustainability and Environment and the Australian Native Orchid Society to develop a management plan. The site was fenced and approximately 300 orchids were relocated in early 2006. Edgars Road fauna treatments VicRoads implemented a number of fauna-sensitive road design initiatives as part of its Edgars Road duplication project in Epping. The purpose was to maintain and protect a significant Warty Bell Frog habitat. This included the construction of three under road frog crossings and a wetland habitat area. The wetland also operates as a water treatment area to filter storm water run-off before it enters Edgars Creek. Fauna crossing research VicRoads commenced research into the impact of roads on our native animals in collaboration with the Australian Research Centre for Urban Ecology, the University of Melbourne and Monash University. This two-year project is the first research of this kind in Australia and was funded by The Edgars Road project an Australian Research Council Linkage Grant. included under road frog crossings. In 2005–06 the project assessed the impacts on the population and the genetic distribution of different species in cases where major roads run through significant habitat areas, making it difficult for animal populations to cross from one side of an area to another. The second stage of this project will involve the installation of specifically designed crossing structures and an assessment of their success in reducing the effects of roads on wildlife movement. It will be undertaken in 2006–07. Being an environmentally responsible organisation Office-based Environmental Management System VicRoads established an environmental management system to reduce the environmental impacts of its metropolitan offices at Kew, Camberwell, Sunshine and Burwood East. Key initiatives in this area include audits of resource use and waste in metropolitan offices, encouraging the use of recycled paper and double-sided printing and facilitating the purchase of more environmentally friendly office products. For example, the recycling of cardboard at the Kew office has reduced the level of waste sent to landfill. The environmental management system will be expanded over time to include regional offices and customer service centres. VicRoads is committed to having 25 per cent of its metropolitan 4-cylinder vehicles as hybrids (which switch between conventional and electric power) by June 2007. At 30 June 2006 VicRoads had 21 hybrid vehicles in its metropolitan fleet, comprising 19 per cent of the organisation’s 4-cylinder vehicles. Environmental training

VicRoads Environment Strategy 2005–2015 includes a priority to develop and promote a range of page 75 environmental training courses for staff. During 2005–06 ten environmental courses were run for project engineers and field workers covering issues such as the use of the Environmental Management Toolkit and environmental management during project construction and maintenance.

For more information on VicRoads Environment Strategy and initiatives, refer to www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/environment.

Build effective, equitable and efficient relationships with all customers Understanding and meeting the changing needs of our customers is one of VicRoads key priorities. We strive to provide customers with high quality, accessible products and services which are delivered securely and cost effectively.

Staff at the Shepparton Customer Service Centre demonstrate the service customers can expect as outlined in VicRoads new Customer Charter. page 78 Customer ServiceCentre. Staff attheHoppersCrossing Table 1 Key performanceindicators Indicator information firsttime Complete andaccurate Efficient services Performanceagainsttargets

within 48hours the websiteresponded to licensing emailenquiriesfrom 80% ofregistration and answered within30seconds 80% oftelephonecalls within 10minutes 80% ofcustomersserved information provided firsttime customers satisfiedwiththe A minimumof85% completed firsttime customer interactions A minimumof85% Targets 2. Measurement ofthisstandard commenced 1. Measurement ofthisstandard commenced Notes: in 2005–06. in 2004–05. 2003–04 74% 81% n/a n/a n/a 1 2 2 2004–05 94% 61% 81% n/a n/a 2 2

2005–06 June 06 June 06 Feb 06 Feb 06 66% 95% 70% 89% 94% 95% 63%

Performance analysis VicRoads met the majority of its customer service performance indicators in 2005–06. VicRoads served more than 80 per cent of customers within 10 minutes, responded to more than 80 per cent of registration and licensing related email enquiries within 48 hours and ensured that more than 85 per cent of customers were satisfied with information provided to them the first time. VicRoads call centre answered 70 per cent of telephone calls within 30 seconds, not achieving the target of 80 per cent. This was primarily due to a range of technical problems and system outages that affected the operations of the centre and an abnormally high staff turnover rate, with recruitment and training of replacement staff contributing to delays in answering calls. To improve service delivery, VicRoads is undertaking a number of activities including increasing the number of permanent positions in the call centre to reduce the reliance on contract labour, improving training programs and facilities and implementing new technologies. VicRoads achieved first contact resolution in 66 per cent of customer contacts during 2005–06, not achieving the target of 85 per cent. This was primarily due to customers not receiving all of the necessary information during their first contact and complex transactions requiring multiple contacts from customers. To help improve performance against this indicator, future staff communication and training will stress the importance of providing complete information. Staff information systems will be developed further to ensure staff have access to all of the relevant information customers might need, and the complexity of some transactions will be reviewed.

Table 2 Registration and licensing transactions

Transaction 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06

Vehicles registered 3.8 m 4.1 m 4.3 m 4.4 m 4.5 m (total records)

Boats registered n/a 146,945 150,217 151,738 158,838 (total records)

Vehicle driver licences issued 129,028 136,300 139,000 141,000 150,100 (per annum)

Boat licences issued 15,703 87,259 59,665 54,090 40,223 (per annum)

Learner permits issued 96,904 101,405 99,500 104,140 105,941 (per annum) page 79

Vehicle transfers 817,719 841,611 864,645 870,700 906,857 (per annum)

Total registration and licensing 13 m 15.8 m 16.5 m 16.8 m 17.3 m transactions Achievements Responding to customer needs VicRoads Customer Charter VicRoads released a new Customer Charter, Our commitment to serving the community, in June 2006. It outlines what customers can expect when dealing with VicRoads and the level of service VicRoads aims to provide. It includes information on how to access our services, our service goals, performance indicators and how to contact us with feedback. The Charter is available on VicRoads website and in hard copy by visiting a VicRoads Customer Service Centre or phoning VicRoads call centre on 13 11 71. Enquiry Tracking System VicRoads introduced an Enquiry Tracking System (ETS), which allows the recording, monitoring and tracking of customer enquiries that cannot be resolved at the first point of contact. This new system helps ensure that customers receive an appropriate and timely response to their enquiries. The system tracks all road hazards that are reported by the community as well as emails received via the website. This system is of particular importance in ensuring VicRoads is meeting its responsibilities under the Road Management Act to investigate and rectify road hazards within acceptable timeframes. By the end of June 2006, more than 4,730 road hazards reported by members of the community had been recorded in ETS. Six-month registration option VicRoads and the Government had received customer feedback regarding the difficulty some customers have in making a 12-month lump sum registration renewal payment. On 1 January 2006, as part of its Motorists Package, the Government introduced a six-month registration option to help concession cardholders meet the costs of registration. Valid cards are the Pensioner Concession card, Health Care card and Gold Repatriation or Pensioner Concession card issued by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs. At the end of June 2006, 46,251 customers had taken advantage of this option.

Staff at the Shepparton

page 8 0 Customer Service Centre. New custom plates and online ordering system VicRoads improved the range of custom plates available to customers with the release of four exciting new plates. VicRoads had received extensive public enquiries regarding Euro plates and Custom Mix Plates. Research into the sale of similar plates in other states confirmed that they were extremely popular with customers.

¶ Euro plates are made to the exact specifications of plates sold in the European Union so they fit the number plate recesses of European cars. ¶ Karak plates commemorated the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games. Karak, a black cockatoo, was the official mascot of the games. Revenue from the sale of these plates was directed to programs to help protect the endangered Red Tailed Black Cockatoo.

¶ Custom Mix plates allow customers to mix and match letters and numbers and offer Four new custom plates were thousands of combinations. released in 2005–06. ¶ POP plates allow customers to upgrade their standard plate to one of 14 colour combinations. These plates contributed significantly to record breaking plate sales in 2005–06 with euro and custom mix plate sales making up 17 per cent of the total custom plates revenue, while the entire 1,000 plates in the Karak series sold out. VicRoads launched a new online plate ordering system - vplates.com.au - to provide customers with a convenient way of ordering personalised, custom, custom mix and euro plates, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This service generated over $5 million in revenue, representing approximately 26 per cent of plate sales. Refurbished customer service centres VicRoads research into customer expectations indicates that customers not only value getting the right information first time, they also expect a professional layout in Customer Service Centres. During 2005–06, VicRoads continued a program to improve the functionality and standard of service counters at VicRoads customer service centres, including ensuring appropriate access for people with a disability. Improvements were made at Warrnambool, Bairnsdale, Shepparton, Hamilton, Leongatha, Ararat and Sale centres. Significant progress was also made on the refurbishment of the Mildura Customer Service Centre to provide improved facilities for customers and staff. page 8 1 Redeveloped VicRoads website VicRoads launched a new look website in July 2005. The redesign, which was based on extensive customer research, allows users to find information and access services more easily. Customer feedback on the new design was overwhelmingly positive as the following customer comments demonstrate: “One of the clearest, well-designed web sites around. Good job!” “Just a quick word about the great new look website. Excellent navigability, search engine returned required results 100%, love the vplates.com.au site.” “A great web site, easy to use and time saving.” The new site brings VicRoads closer to achieving whole of Victorian Government standards that aim to provide customers with ready access to Government websites without discrimination, including people with disabilities and those using older technology or poor telecommunications infrastructure. Website usage over 2005–06 increased by 97.5 per cent compared with 2004–05. Upgraded travel time information on the website was particularly popular during the Commonwealth Games in March 2006, when 120,860 users visited the traffic information pages, a five-fold increase compared with February. Customer research Voice of the Customer is VicRoads customer research program. During 2005–06, VicRoads undertook two rounds of customer surveys. Each survey involves staff asking three short questions of customers at the end of a contact on a given day, with more than 1,000 customers questioned during each survey. The survey measures how satisfied customers are with the information they receive and whether they obtain everything they need in the one contact. The survey results are assisting VicRoads to address issues that are causing customers to have more than one contact with VicRoads to complete a transaction. VicRoads also measures the standard of service delivery through mystery shopping research. The standards cover the level of service staff are expected to deliver during telephone and personal contacts with customers including greetings, listening skills, taking action on enquiries and being efficient and professional. The research includes visits to Customer Service Centres and telephone calls to call centres, switchboards and a sample of business areas. In 2005–06 the research found that VicRoads staff met 80 per cent of the required customer service standards, compared with 78 per cent in 2004–05. The 2005–06 result is below the target of 85 per cent however improvement activities such as increased staff feedback, training and ongoing communication of the standards are expected to help VicRoads to meet the target

page 8 2 in the future. VicRoads also completed two rounds of website usability testing to monitor the ease with which customers can navigate the website and locate the information they require. VicRoads uses the results of usability testing to make ongoing improvements to the website. Improving data and system integrity It is essential that VicRoads is able to safely and accurately store the information provided by its customers. The data obtained through its registration and licensing services contributes to law enforcement and road safety activities, including administering licence penalties. VicRoads continually reviews and improves its data systems and processes to ensure they meet the expectations of stakeholders and the community. Centrelink online validation In March 2006 VicRoads obtained a direct link to Centrelink records. This allows our staff to validate pensioner and concession cards and confirm customers’ eligibility for registration concessions. Strict processes are followed to ensure that only relevant information is accessed to protect the privacy of customers. This project is helping to improve the integrity of Victoria’s concession system. At 30 June 2006, this project had identified 6,000 customers no longer eligible for concessions, resulting in savings of approximately $1 million. Births, Deaths and Marriages – certificate validation From January 2006 Customer Service Centre Managers have had the ability to electronically verify details of certificates presented by customers which they believe may be fraudulent or suspicious. Password controlled access to a component of the Births, Deaths and Marriages website allows details to be verified for birth, death, marriage and change of name certificates obtained in Victoria, New South Wales, Western Australia and the Australian Capital Territory. The site can only be accessed by managers and this facility is only used if the manager believes the certificate may not be legitimate. Evidence of identity requirements In 2005–06 VicRoads developed changes to its evidence of identity requirements to help reduce the potential for identity fraud. Customers are now required to use high integrity documents to establish their identity. For example, customers can now only use full birth certificates rather than extracts. The changes take effect from 1 July 2006. Registration and licensing compliance group Some of VicRoads services are delivered by external providers including car dealers, motorcycle and heavy vehicle licence testers, roadworthy testers, local councils and Australia Post. VicRoads established a specialised compliance group to monitor the performance of these providers to ensure that they are meeting their legislative and contractual obligations to provide quality services to VicRoads customers. Various business areas throughout VicRoads previously undertook this monitoring. Bringing this function into one group allows a more efficient and targeted approach. page 83

Developing and sustaining our capabilities One of VicRoads major challenges is to ensure that it maintains adequate capabilities in a tight labour market. VicRoads human resources strategy Great People Smart Services 2 focuses on developing and maintaining skills to respond flexibly to current and future challenges. Successfully leading and managing our people VicRoads is responsible for ensuring that its staff are capable of performing the important and often challenging people management aspects of their roles. Leadership Program VicRoads Leadership Program is now in its fourth year. The Chief Executive invites future senior leaders to develop required business skills through a tailored program of coaching, shared learning and syndicate groups. The program helps to scope and solve real business issues and encourages rotations and secondments of participants to different business areas. In 2005–06 there were eleven new and 49 ongoing participants in the program. In its 2005 Victorian Engineering Excellence Awards, Engineers Australia recognised this innovative approach to on-the-job learning and connecting learning activities to VicRoads. The program received a High Commendation in the Workplace Practice category for developing a benchmark in the area of leadership capability. The program has supported internal promotions, including technical specialists moving to leadership roles, with the benefit of understanding VicRoads culture and leadership expectations. Frontline Management Program VicRoads Frontline Management Program for first time supervisors, team leaders and managers, addresses a critical area for leadership development. In an exciting partnership between education and industry, VicRoads developed a new Graduate Certificate course with Chisholm Institute of TAFE. The course combines a competency-based, applied education approach with cognitive learning, which is an Australian first in the field of management training. In 2005–06 fifteen staff commenced the 12-month Graduate Certificate program. Regional Managers of the Future Program VicRoads introduced a 10-month Regional Managers of the Future Program to develop the capabilities to manage a region effectively. The program was established in recognition of Graduates of VicRoads Regional Managers’ demanding, multi-faceted role, running up to a $100 million business with a Frontline Management Program. high profile in the local community.

Participants of the Regional Managers of the Future

page 86 Program In 2005–06 there were 24 participants on the program. They have been involved in learning and developing skills in the areas of strategy, planning, communications, leadership, finance, human resources and business acumen. The recent appointment of a program participant as a Regional Manager, from a strong field of internal and external candidates, has demonstrated the value of the program. It highlights the employment opportunities and career paths that are available to VicRoads employees and demonstrates our employment promise in action: VicRoads is ‘for people going places’. Leading the Way Program The Leading the Way Program assists managers at all levels to be more effective in their roles and apply a values-based approach to leadership. It is now part of the corporate orientation program for all new managers and team leaders, with 350 participants attending 26 sessions in 2005–06. Leading and supporting change For VicRoads to be an innovative organisation and a leader in delivering services to the community, it needs to become better equipped to deal with change. Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (EB5) VicRoads fifth Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (EB5) commenced in December 2005. It introduced important changes that support staff in managing their own development and career aspirations. The outcomes and benefits include the simplification of VicRoads classification structure to provide more flexible career paths for staff, better recognition of technical skills and more equitable pay scales. New progression standards outline an objective, consistent and transparent process for rewarding the development of new skills and knowledge. This empowers staff to take responsibility for their personal and professional development and enables them to work together effectively to deliver VicRoads commitments to Victorian communities. VicRoads used frequent, timely, two-way communication during the development of EB5 including consulting widely with staff to prepare and develop the proposed changes to the classification structure. During the negotiation phase, VicRoads also actively listened to and responded to staff issues, modifying its approach and keeping staff regularly informed. This resulted in a high percentage of staff (75 per cent) voting to accept the agreement. page 87 Addressing fraudulent activities As the technology used to undertake fraudulent activities becomes more sophisticated, VicRoads requires increasing vigilance in the area of preventing vehicle and identity fraud – a priority issue with a nationwide focus. VicRoads has a specialist investigative unit that addresses areas of risk, corruption and misconduct relating to VicRoads activities. The unit works closely with federal and state law enforcement agencies and provides ongoing assistance to the Victoria Police Motor Vehicle Theft Squad, contributing to a 5.8 per cent annual reduction in motor vehicle theft in Victoria to the end of the March 2006 quarter. During 2005–06, VicRoads Investigations Group held 27 awareness sessions for customer service staff to help them identify, prevent and report cases of identity and vehicle registration fraud. As a result of the training, there has been an increase in customer service staff reporting cases of fraudulent activity by external parties. Engaging our staff VicRoads is dedicated to building a workforce where staff feel valued and involved and ultimately choose to remain in the organisation or return to it. Corporate intranet improvements In 2005–06 a number of significant improvements were made to VicRoads corporate intranet, to broaden its value as a knowledge-sharing tool. A new search engine accesses all local and corporate news and 40 commonly used databases, together with key government and industry websites. An upgraded Content Management System makes it easier for more people to publish and review material so that it is accurate and up-to-date. Access to Corporate Management Group An annual program of 55 visits to all offices by VicRoads Corporate Management Group (CMG) provides an opportunity for staff to meet CMG members and better understand key directions and business decisions. This is supported by a new on-line tool which encourages staff to find out more about important issues affecting the organisation by directly asking the CMG questions.

Corporate Management Group members participate in VicRoads corporate induction program. page 88 Developing and recognising technical excellence To ensure VicRoads staff remain technical leaders, we need to continue building technical expertise across all disciplines. Delivering technical training Commercial Services Division provides technical and engineering expertise to VicRoads and other clients on a competitive fee-for-service basis. The GeoPave and Design business areas continued to build knowledge within VicRoads and industry by providing a technical training program. The program covers specialist areas such as pavements, geotechnical investigation and road and bridge design. The courses are also open to external participants. This assists in improving technical knowledge and awareness of VicRoads standards in other road building organisations, many of which deliver projects on VicRoads behalf. Approximately 480 people attended the training program in 2005–06. Providing technical leadership in industry National and international partnerships

VicRoads is an active participant in a number of national and international organisations concerned with all aspects of the road transport task. Through this involvement, VicRoads has been able to obtain access to considerable knowledge and expertise in many aspects of road and traffic management. Partnerships include: ¶ Austroads – Austroads aims to contribute to the achievement of improved transport related outcomes in Australia and New Zealand through delivering nationally strategic research programs and promoting consistency in road transport and related operations. There are six Austroads programs: technology, assets, freight, network, registration and licensing and road safety. Task forces and review panels provide direction for projects under each of the programs and VicRoads has a nominated representative on each one. VicRoads Deputy Chief Executive Gary Liddle manages the technology program. For more information about Austroads, refer to the website www.austroads.com.au. ¶ REAAA – The Road Engineering Association of Asia and Australasia aims to enhance the knowledge of road engineers and thereby assist road system development, particularly in less developed member countries. VicRoads Chief Executive David Anderson is Chairman of the Australian Chapter of REAAA. To find out more about REAAA, refer to the website

www.reaaa.com. page 89 ¶ PIARC – The World Road Association is the oldest international association concerned with road network engineering, policy and management. It aims to facilitate international cooperation and to foster progress in the formulation of road and road transport policies and the development of road technology. VicRoads Chief Executive David Anderson is the Australian First Delegate to PIARC and a member of its Executive Committee. Two other senior executives, Ted Vincent and Steve Brown, are active members of technical committees developing best practice in sustainable urban transport and road vehicle interaction. For more information about PIARC, refer to the website www.piarc.org. International projects VicRoads International continued to promote its expertise in road safety strategies and road safety engineering by hosting its annual two-week International Road Safety Workshop in November 2005 for international delegates. It also hosted delegations from road authorities and other government agencies from 13 countries in 2005–06 through its International Visits Program.

VicRoads International worked with partners from both the public and private sectors to deliver solutions for international clients. These overseas projects provide staff with the opportunity to bring back knowledge and experience to benefit VicRoads. VicRoads International used VicRoads expertise in technology, management systems, road safety and road system practices to deliver projects in overseas markets including: ¶ reviewing road safety management capacity in Armenia and the Ukraine on behalf of the World Bank ¶ investigating road safety and registration and licensing systems in Mozambique ¶ developing and implementing a Road Safety Action Plan in Kerala, India ¶ assisting with an assessment of transport management and safety issues in Vietnam. Recognising technical expertise The current recipient of VicRoads Kerry Burke Memorial Scholarship is Jason Wagstaff, a Senior Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) Officer. This $20,000 annual prize is awarded for technical VicRoads International continued to deliver solutions training and research. Jason will undertake an international study tour to look at leading for international clients during technologies in intelligent transportation, to ensure better use of Victoria’s road infrastructure. 2005–06. The Scholarship plays an important role in developing and transferring technical skills critical to the organisation in the future, helping VicRoads to establish itself as a technical leader. The previous recipient of the scholarship was Nigel Powers, a Senior Bridge Maintenance Engineer. He undertook technical training and research to review advances in the management of major bridge assets in the USA, UK, Europe and Asia. This research was crucial in developing a management plan for the West Gate Bridge and provided VicRoads with greater knowledge of appropriate maintenance strategies for major steel and concrete structures. Research and development In 2005–06 VicRoads spent $2.5 million on 33 new and 23 continuing projects as part of its research and development program. This expenditure included a payment of $175,000 to the Monash University Accident Research Centre for collaborative research into road safety countermeasures. VicRoads also contributed $839,000 to Austroads for the national strategic research program.

page 9 0 Research focussed on identifying innovative ways to improve the products and services VicRoads provides to the community. Some of the projects completed include:

¶ a study into travel time information for additional destination points on the variable message signs on the Eastern Freeway. As a result, information in the morning peak will be extended to include bus and car travel times to St Vincent’s Plaza on Victoria Parade. The additional information will help travellers choose the most efficient means of transport. ¶ an investigation into the best strategy for treating stormwater run-off from roads. The project found that, in many cases, roadside treatments such as grassed swales (broad vegetated channels used to reduce water flow and treat water run-off from the road surface) are more cost-effective than complex measures. This will lead to significant savings in the construction and maintenance of road projects. ¶ an examination of whether the number of expansion joints in short span bridges could be reduced or eliminated. The research indicated that existing bridges could be modified to eliminate expansion joints and that new bridges could be built without them. This will reduce the construction and maintenance costs for these types of bridges. ¶ research into more efficient means of providing street lighting. The project estimated potential energy savings of up to 32 per cent if new installations included more effective lamp types and covers. Workforce planning For VicRoads to deliver its programs it must attract and retain the best available staff across a number of disciplines. Recruitment strategy Workforce data, demographics and trends have influenced VicRoads recruitment agenda, which resulted in more than 300 external appointments being made during the year. VicRoads achieved savings in excess of $0.5 million through using a panel of recruitment agencies. The savings represent a 12 per cent improvement on the previous year, even with the organisation competing in a global marketplace for professional talent. In 2005–06, retention rates for the overall workforce were a healthy 91 per cent. Graduate Program VicRoads recruited 60 graduates from more than 1,000 applicants for the 2006 intake. The successful candidates participate in an 18-month program with three six-month rotations across a diverse range of businesses, including rural regions. Graduate retention is strong when compared across competing industries, including the private sector, with 92 per cent retained over a three-year period and 73 per cent over a 10-year period. Partnerships with over thirty road, bridge and rail authorities and contractors in the UK have resulted in opportunities for VicRoads graduates to gain overseas experience. This initiative strengthens attraction and retention to VicRoads graduate program. Many graduates have achieved multiple promotions since completing the graduate program, positioning them well as leaders of the future. The Auditor-General’s report Recruiting for a capable Public Sector has recognised the strengths of the graduate program approach for recruitment and retention.

Positioning as an employer of choice page 9 1 A range of contemporary promotional materials reinforcing the VicRoads employment brand has resulted in strong attraction to VicRoads as an employer of choice. Mini CDs have been produced, for widespread distribution within Australia and overseas. This medium highlights the lifestyle benefits of employment with VicRoads, particularly in regional areas where it is very important to maintain high quality skills and services. VicRoads People Services area developed the material in conjunction with Regional Managers and their staff, who feature in the CDs. The CD material is also available on VicRoads website www.vicroads.vic.gov.au. Staff surveys VicRoads regularly samples the experiences of staff via surveys to understand what it does well and what it could do better. Trend analysis from survey findings has influenced management actions through programs such as Leading the Way which assist managers to employ effective people management strategies. More than 75 per cent of respondents to a survey described VicRoads as providing good career opportunities and a supportive and enjoyable work environment. Newly recruited staff have also expressed these views when surveyed on how their employment expectations had been met. VicRoads Alumni VicRoads maintains contact with staff that leave the organisation, through its Alumni, which has grown in during 2005–06. Members have the opportunity to maintain an active interest in the organisation by attending professional, networking and social events and receiving email communications and bi-annual, electronic newsletters. Ongoing contact through the Alumni has resulted in a number of ‘boomerangs’ returning to VicRoads after experiencing other employment opportunities. Indigenous recruitment Indigenous recruitment is an important aspect of VicRoads workforce diversity. In 2005–06 eight indigenous young people started twelve-month traineeships with six positions based in regional Victoria, in customer service and business support roles. VicRoads appointed a Koori Employment Coordinator to identify further opportunities through the development of VicRoads Indigenous Employment Strategy. Supporting work/life balance Being an employer of choice also means providing a range of personal and professional career development opportunities that support work/life integration. VicRoads My Career, My Life program recognises this and offers a comprehensive range of services and activities that address multiple dimensions including family, finances, health and fitness. Now in its fourth year, the program continues to identify new areas that are important to staff in maintaining a healthy balance between work and their other interests. This year the program included a focus on mental health in the workplace. Nine sessions were held to promote an awareness of the indicators, issues and impacts of depression. The sessions were very well received by both staff and managers. Community partnerships page 9 2 VicRoads supports a number of programs involving young people in their studies. In 2005– 06 this included a financial contribution to three cadetships through the Doxa Hollingworth program which helps tertiary students complete their qualifications and to the Skyline Education Foundation where VicRoads contributed to the costs of schooling (fees, books and uniforms) of two VCE students. Over the past year VicRoads has also worked with careers teachers and parents from secondary schools across the state to educate and influence appropriate subject choice to match students’ career aspirations and provide career support from industry. Safe and healthy workplaces VicRoads has a legal and moral responsibility to provide employees, contractors, customers, visitors and the public with safe and healthy working environments. Table 1 VicRoads WorkCover performance Source: CGU Workers Baseline WorkCover Performance Percentage Compensation (Victoria) Ltd performance performance 2005–06 improvement1 indicator 2003–04 Notes: 1. Percentage improvement is Target for year n/a2 44 13.4 calculated relative to the 50 claims reported in 2003–04. Number of reported claims 3 50 44 13.4 2. No target applicable to baseline year 2003–04. 3. Reported claims = standard Strengthening our safety culture WorkCover claims reported in In 2005–06 there was a 24 per cent reduction in reported OH&S incidents compared with 2004–05. the period 1/7/05 to 30/6/06. VicRoads Safety Management System (SMS) is used to manage internal health and safety requirements through the implementation of individual business area Safety Management Plans. In 2005–06, 120 audits were undertaken on SMS procedures for VicRoads business areas. There was also increased use of the SMS for higher risk activities associated with the management of contractors’ safety. In 2005–06 55 audits were completed for external contractors in addition to VicRoads ongoing surveillance program. Providing safe workplaces To help VicRoads business areas implement the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004, VicRoads continued to provide staff with information and advice on requirements including consulting staff on the development of its revised Employee Safety Handbook and Safe Driving Policy. Supporting health and wellbeing VicRoads designed a new three-year health and wellbeing program to encourage staff to adopt a healthier lifestyle to prevent illness and injury and maximise their energy levels for work and personal life. In 2005–06 initiatives included an influenza seminar and vaccinations, a winter health workshop and relaxation and sun awareness sessions. Staff and their family members also have access to an Employee Assistance Program which provides free, confidential counselling to help address personal and work related issues. page 93 Promoting a flexible workplace A feature of working at VicRoads is the range of family friendly options available to staff. These include flexible working hours, part-time working arrangements and remote working arrangements, where technology can support and connect staff wherever they are working across Victoria. OH&S awards VicRoads strong safety and wellbeing culture was recognised in the 2005 Victorian Engineering Excellence Awards. VicRoads was shortlisted as a finalist for the Workplace Practice award for its submission West Gate Bridge - Managing Occupational Health and Safety Challenges. VicRoads also received the largest number of nominations for its annual, in-house Workplace Safety Awards since their inception in 2001.

Financial management page 96 Financial management Government Agency Revenue Collections Road SystemManagement Opera Total liabilities Total assets Operating expenditure Revenue FinancIAL Performance Other assets Infrastructure assets CAPIT TOTAL Other Services Registration andLicensing Road Safety Traffic and Transport Integration Year Ended30June Expenditure Victorian Governmenand Capit NET ASSETS Financial Position AS A NET RESULT TOTAL year ended30June Table 1:keyfinancialresul T 30JUNE AL WORKSEXPENDITURE al worksexpenditure ting Expendiure

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$m change $m change inc/(dec) inc/(dec) 1,132.0 1,035.5 179.5 198.2 118.1 198.3 182.1 16.2 61.4 14.3 10.1 38.5 80.5 96.5 61.4 (4.6) 3.1

h vle f od nrsrcue n ohr ses aae b Vcod icesd y 11 ilo to billion $1.1 by depreciation, the by increased offset partly were VicRoads increases These by million. $497.1 managed of acquisitions and assets construction asset other and million $980.3 and of assets of revaluation a from principally resulted infrastructureincrease This 2005–06. during billion $18.9 road of value The $497.1 milliononimproving andexpandingtheroad network. and managing on billion $1.1 comprised expenditure year.The previous the billion $1.3 with compared network, road Victorian the expanding and improving managing, on 2005–06 in billion $1.6 of total a expended VicRoads Financial overview is directed tometropolitan road projects andonethird toruralroad projects. through reduced transport costs and increased efficiency of arterial roads. Two thirds of funding from the Trust Fund TrustVictoria’s Victoria to Roads contributes Better Fund development the fromprojects economic of funding The vehicle registration applicablefrom 1July2003. Government has continued to make equivalent payments to the Trust Victorian the 1997, Fund, August together in with levy an this indexed of $17 abolition per the motor Following roads. of maintenance and construction fund to the under established was Act Products) (Protection Fund Trust Victoria Roads Better Government’s Victorian The to additionalfundingforroad constructionandmaintenance,traffictransportintegrationinitiatives. funding totalling $607.5 million, an increase of $107.0 million on the previous year. This increase was due principally Trust Victoria Roads Better Fund and appropriations output Government Victorian received VicRoads 2005–06, In the NationalBlackSpotProgramme of$9.2million,anincrease of$1.0millionontheprevious year. National Land Transport Network of $256.2 million, an increase of $47.3 million on the previous year, and funding for Federal Government funding received by VicRoads in 2005–06 totalled $265.4 million. This comprised grants for the the under identified projects for Government National BlackSpotProgramme. Federal the Transport by Land available National made the was to funding maintenance addition, and In Network. improvements of funding the for 2005–06 during Victoria to Under existing Australian Land Transport Development Fund grants legislation, wereFederal Government provided 2004–05. in million $941.4 with compared 2005–06 during billion $1.1 totalled sources all from works capital and outputs licence and other fees, fee-for-service charges and Transport Accident Commission funding. Funding for operating VicRoads funding is derived from Federal and Victorian Government annual budgets, revenue from some regulatory, output operating expenditure by$335million.Thissurplusrevenue wasutilisedtofundcapitalworksexpenditure during2005–06. exceeded revenue years, previous from expenditure works capital of expensing the Excluding incorporated intoroadworks. Federal from years properties of expensing those the and depreciation asset in includes expenditure This revenue. funded Government Victorian and and expenditure works capital as years previous million in $319.3 recognised totalling was expenditure which account into taking after achieved was surplus operating net 2005–06 The of $102.4milliontheprevious year. deficit operating net a comparedwith 2005–06, in surplus operating net million recorded$15.7 Corporation a The Financial performance disposal, andwrite-off ofassetstotalling$329.6million. 1979. The Act originally requiredoriginally Act The 1979. petrolon levy utilised State be a to sales fuel diesel and uies Franchise Business

page 97 page 98 previous year. Thisreflected anincreaseVictoria’s inthenumberofvehiclesanddriversusing roads. the billion $2.5 with compared billion, $2.6 totalled agencies government and Government Victorian the of behalf to on collected paid revenue 2005–06, During are agencies. government but and Government’sFund Consolidated Victorian revenue the VicRoads as recognised not are collections Government revenue Victorian These the agencies. of government behalf and on duties and licences fees, certain of collection the administers VicRoads agencies and government Revenue collectedonbehalfoftheVictorian Government provided Government additionalcapitalappropriationsThe Victorian of$40.2millionin2005–06. be fundedfrom funding. future Government FederalandVictorian write-off ofassetstotalling$329.6million,andincreased totalliabilitiesof$96.5million.Theincreased liabilitieswill construction andacquisitionsof$497.1million.Theseincreases were offset bythedepreciation, disposal,and in netassetswasprincipallyduetoanupward revaluation ofnoncurrent assetsof$980.3millionandasset netassetsincreasedDuring 2005–06VicRoads by$1.0billionto$18.4asat30June2006.Thisincrease Financial position and capitalworkstotalling$456.3million. of million $708.6 totalling collections activities operating fund to billion $1.2 totalling disposals Governments, asset fromproceeds revenueand Victorian and Federal from received funds cash utilised VicRoads 2005–06 During Cash flows outlined inthesectionofthisreport relating toeconomicandregional development(refer topages45-49). are 2005–06 during undertaken projects works capital year.previoussignificant the of on Details million $198.2 of VicRoads undertook asset construction works and acquisitions totalling $497.1 million during 2005–06, an increase Capital worksexpenditure year, tofundarangeofroad safetyinfrastructure projects andmotorcycle safetyinitiatives. The Transport Accident Commission provided $72.7 million in 2005–06, an increase of $34.2 million on the previous charges for service fee and fines, totalling $164.7million,adecrease of$3.3millionontheprevious year. other and licence regulatory, from revenue generated VicRoads 2005–06 In and area metropolitan regionalthe Victoria. in projects 211 comprising approved, been have billion valued $2.9 projects than infrastructure more road at 1,431 1993, in established was Fund Trust Victoria Roads Better the Since the nextfewyears. for allocated fully now is fund BRV projects,Government’sthe works Victorian capital of number a to commitment the to Due programs. integration transport and traffic safety,roadand maintenance, and construction road fund to utilised and the Fund into Trust paid was million $218.9 of fines speeding spot the on and cameras traffic from 2005–06 during raised revenue addition, year.In previous the on million $98.3 of increase an 2005–06, in $199.6 million of maintenance and construction road for funding provided Fund Trust (BRV) Victoria Roads Better The

1,220 in 1,220

f hs gemn i dpnet pn l ottnig atr big iaie ad h psig y alaet of Parliament by passing the and finalised the to amendments being matters outstanding all upon dependent is agreement this of Enforceability million. $614.3 totalling stream payment defined a for notes concession the assign to 2006, July 26 an Government, to outlining Transurban Infrastructure Intent Management Limited. An agreement of was entered into Letter by Victorian these the parties to a on issued be to by, due signed held and notes concession all assign Government to agreement an negotiate Victorian to intention the and Group Transurban the 2006, May 17 On These concessionnoteshadanetpresent valueof$219.6millionasatthatdate. The face value of concession notes receivable by the Victorian Government as at 30 June 2006 was $642.8 million. face valueof$95.6millionandapresent valueof$25.5million. a with Government Victorian the to notes concession issued Limited Melbourne CityLink 2005–06, During levels. the end of its operating period, or earlier in achieving the certain event financialof performance CityLink Melbourne concession notes. These notes are non-interest bearing promissory Deed, notes payable Concession by CityLink the Melbourne Limited with at accordance In network. CityLink Melbourne Limited road has exercised an Link option to meet City its obligations to the pay concession fees operating by way of issuing of period the during intervals CityLink Melbourne Limited is required to issue to the Victorian Government specified concession fees at six-monthly the CityLinkroad the networkfor33.5yearsuntil2034. into entered operate and have finance construct, to Limited licenced is Limited Melbourne Melbourne CityLink CityLink Deed. Concession Link and City Melbourne Government Victorian the Act, the with accordance In Thisrevenue Government. andassetsarebehalf oftheVictorian notrecognised revenue asVicRoads andassets. the from arising assets and revenue of administration the manages VicRoads CityLink Melbourne Melbourne City Link Act Act Link City Melbourne 1995. Melbourne City Link Act Link City Melbourne 1995 on 1995

page 99 page 100 NET CASHFLOW total changesinequityotertan those resulting fromchangesin YEAR ENDED30JUNE contributed capital State Government TOTAL FEDERALGOVERNMENTFUNDING Arterial road grants National BlackSpotprogramme Roads ofNationalImportance# bridge assessment Asset preservation, minor works and Construction National Highways Federal Government FUNDING SOURCES TOTAL EXPENDITURE CAPIT Cash flowsfrom financing activities Cash flowsfrom investing activities Cash flowsfrom operating activities cash flows Adjustment toaccumulateddeficit Net changeinassetrevaluation reserve NET RESULT Expenses Revenue FinancIAL Performance TOTAL FUNDING generatedrevenueVicRoads TOTAL STATE GOVERNMENTFUNDING TrustBetter RoadsVictoria Fundfunding Contributed capitalappropriations Outputs appropriations T ABLE 2:FIVEYEARFINANCIALSUMMARY AL WORKS

1,085.7 1,101.4 1,141.6 (441.1) 392.2 996.0 980.3 268.7 607.5 418.5 148.8 265.4 225.5 497.0 2006 40.2 15.7 40.2 30.7 (8.7) N/A 9.2 $m

1,024.3 (269.3) (102.4) 254.9 635.8 738.2 921.9 941.4 223.8 500.5 101.3 379.7 217.1 113.0 298.8 2005 19.5 19.5 60.6 35.3 $m 8.2 5.1

8,856.7 1,355.4 (284.0) 250.3 804.9 402.2 402.7 952.7 904.8 156.0 592.1 148.4 411.8 156.6 105.4 297.6 2004 31.9 31.9 10.4 36.4 (1.8) 4.4 $m

1,000.6 1,008.8 (347.1) 259.0 584.5 618.6 966.7 153.2 707.3 152.3 506.7 148.3 352.2 (33.9) (39.8) 2003 48.3 48.3 10.4 54.7 32.5 50.7 (0.2) $m

1,013.5 1,016.0 1,103.8 1,134.4 (282.3) 327.8 925.7 127.1 748.2 177.4 108.6 462.2 259.1 131.7 395.5 2002 86.1 31.9 45.5 87.8 9.4 $m

GOVERNMENT AENCIES TOTAL EQUITY Accumulated deficit Asset revaluation reserve Contributed capital NET ASSETS Total liabilities Total assets FINANCIAL POSITION AS A TOTAL REVENUECOLLECTED Other Federal interstateregistrations Transport AccidentCommissionfees Stamp Duty Motor vehicleregistration Driver licenses REVENUE COLLECTEDONBEHALFOF THE VICORIANGOERNMENAND YEAR ENDED30JUNE T 30JUNE # From 2005-06andbeyond,RoadsofNationalImportancefundingisincludedinHighwaysConstruction T ABLE 2:FIVEYEARFINANCIALSUMMARY (continued)

18,424.2 13,948.8 18,424.2 18,856.7 4,893.5 2,607.5 1,254.2 (418.1) 432.5 545.3 679.6 2006 2006 39.3 25.5 63.6 $m $m

17,388.7 13,909.2 17,388.7 17,724.7 2,527.0 1,194.4 3,913.3 (433.8) 553.4 645.4 336.0 41.3 24.3 68.2 2005 2005 $m $m

17,029.4 14,185.5 17,029.4 17,302.5 2,360.0 1,138.9 3,152.8 (308.9) 543.3 555.7 273.1 31.7 23.2 67.2 2004 2004 $m $m

T ABLE 2:CONT’D 16,191.0 14,152.0 16,191.0 16,874.0 2,157.3 1,064.3 2,750.6 (711.6) 490.6 491.2 683.0 35.5 19.6 56.1 2003 2003 $m $m

15,558.5 14,104.1 15,558.5 16,214.6 1,895.9 1,004.3 2,131.9 (677.5) 319.3 469.0 656.1 2002 2002 28.9 16.7 57.7 $m $m

page 101 page 102 GRAPHS 1AND2 GRAPH 1AND2 Registration andLicensing Traffic and Transport Federal Government Federal Government Victorian Government Government Victorian $130.3 million $265.4 million $110.1 million Integration Appropriations $189 million GRAPH 2Opera

GRAPH 1FundingSources2005–06 $59.5 million Road Safety

23% 12%

23% 12% 10% 10% External Works/External 17% 17%

5% 61.4 million Recoveries 5% ting outpuexpendiure 6% 6%

36% 36% 24% 24% 67% 67% $724.4 million Management Road System Victorian Government Government Victorian million other revenue $268.7 Regulatory, licenceand $418.5 million Better RoadsVictoria

100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 0 0 2001–02 2001–02 2002–03 2002–03 2003–04 2003–04 2004–05 2004–05 2005–06 2005–06 23% 12% 10% 17% 5% 6% 36% 24% 67%

100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 0 State Government funding State Government GRAPH 3 Composition ofVicroadsfundingsources– 2001–02 all sources($million) 2002–03 Federal Government funding Federal Government 2003–04 VicRoads regulatory,VicRoads licenceandotherrevenue 2004–05 2005–06 GRAPH 3 GRAPH 3

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Financial report

106 Operating statement 107 Balance sheet 108 Statement of recognised income and expense 109 Cash flow statement 110 Notes to the financial statements 149 Accountable Officer’s declaration 150 Auditor-General’s report page 106 Financial report TheaboveOperatingStatementshouldberead inconjunctionwiththeaccompanyingnotes. NET RESULT FORTHEREPORTING PERIOD Total Expenses Other expenses Capital assetcharge Municipal claimsandschoolcrossing supervisorgrants Depreciation/Amortisation Supplies andservices Employee benefits Expenses from ordinary activities Total Income Other income Revenue Regulatory, licenceandotherfees Income from governments Income from ordinary activities For theyearended30June2006 OPERA TING S A TEMEN NOTES 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 3 1,101,403 1,085,657 307,578 471,270 209,789 161,246 832,690 31,256 76,211 15,458 49,800 31,762 15,746 $’000 2006

1,024,320 (102,420) 290,189 411,818 188,527 137,060 698,107 921,900 17,257 69,476 18,495 49,800 65,491 $’000 2005

Commitments forexpenditure Contingent liabilitiesandcontingent assets TOTAL EQUITY Accumulated deficit Asset revaluation reserve Contributed capital Equity NET ASSETS TOTAL LIABILITIES Total non-current liabilities Provisions Payables Non-current liabilities Total current liabilities Provisions Payables Current liabilities TOTAL ASSETS Total non-current assets Infrastructure assets Intangible assets Fixed assets Assets incommercial use Properties acquired forroadworks Land, buildingsandleaseholdimprovements Property loans Non-current assets Total current assets Pre-payments Properties heldforsale Inventories Receivables Cash assets Current assets The aboveBalanceSheetshouldbe read inconjunctionwith theaccompanyingnotes. ST NOTES A TEMEN OFCASHFLOWS 25 24 18 17 16 15 14 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 13,948,782 17,795,958 18,424,264 18,424,264 18,856,746 18,759,393 4,893,549 (418,067) 811,308 222,434 193,848 432,482 416,282 BALANCE SHEET 74,494 58,351 32,802 12,611 25,802 12,727 38,900 97,353 16,200 As at30June2006 1,389 2,836 1,975 3,589 $’000 2006 204

13,909,215 16,813,766 17,388,693 17,388,693 17,724,677 17,611,852 3,913,291 (433,813) 665,460 172,861 147,508 112,825 335,984 320,369 66,461 69,601 34,426 14,066 23,112 13,795 29,118 15,615 2,427 2,673 3,698 1,549 $’000 2005 140

page 107 page 108 The above Statement of Recognised Income and Expense should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. NET RECOGNISEDINCOMEANDEXPENSEFORTHEPERIOD Net result fortheperiod NET INCOMERECOGNISEDDIRECTLY INEQUITY Gain/(loss) onland,buildingandinfrastructure revaluation Government Victorian Book valueofStatelandsoldandproceeds returnedtothe Assets divestedtotheState capitalappropriations Government Victorian ST For theyearended30June2006 A TEMEN OFRECOGNISEDINCOMEANDEXPENSE

NOTES 17 16 16 16 1,035,571 1,019,825 980,258 15,746 40,200 $’000 (633) 2006

(102,420) (231,832) 738,217 421,129 523,549 19,500 (2,336) $’000 2005

Proceeds forcapitalcontributions bytheVictorian Cash flowsfrom financing activities NET CASH(OUTFLOW)FROMINVESTINGACTIVITIES Proceeds from saleofassets Payments forpurchase of non-current assets Cash flowsfrom investing activities NET CASHINFLOWFROMOPERATING ACTIVITIES Receipts from othersources Interest received Taxation Office Goods andServicesTax recovered from theAustralian Goods andServicesTax collected Goods andServicesTax paidonpurchases Capital assetcharge Payments from suppliersandemployees Receipts from otherentities Receipts from Government Cash flowsfrom operatingactivities CASH AT THEENDOFYEAR Cash atthebeginningofyear NET INCREASE/(DECREASE)INCASHHELD NET CASHINFLOWFROMFINANCINGACTIVITIES Government The aboveCashFlowstatementshouldberead inconjunctionwiththeaccompanyingnotes.

NOTES For theyearended30June2006 CASH FLOWST 16 28 4 (441,061) (657,632) (456,268) 128,746 832,690 138,260 392,160 (49,800) (90,734) 14,978 (8,701) 40,200 40,200 70,449 19,085 15,207 1,096 6,277 $’000 2006

A TEMEN (269,261) (616,572) (283,047) 698,107 142,291 254,919 (49,800) (68,206) 70,380 14,978 19,500 19,500 55,767 21,961 13,786 9,820 5,158 $’000 2005 991

page 109 page 110 Financial Report Notes hefinancials Note 31 Note 30 Note 29 Note 28 Note 27 Note 26 Note 25 Note 24 Note 23 Note 22 Note 21 Note 20 Note 19 Note 18 Note 17 Note 16 Note 15 Note 14 Note 13 Note 12 Note 11 Note 10 Note 9 Note 8 Note 7 Note 6 Note 5 Note 4 Note 3 Note 2 Note 1 Note no. Contents Financial ReportingStandards Impacts oftheadoptionAustralian equivalentstoInternational agencies Collections onbehalfofgovernment Transactions administered Government onbehalfoftheVictorian Cash flowdisclosures Superannuation funds Leases Commitments forexpenditure Contingent liabilitiesandcontingentassets Auditor’s remuneration Executive remuneration Responsible person’s disclosures andremuneration Financial instruments Equity andmovementsinequity Accumulated deficit Asset revaluation reserve Contributed capital Provisions Payables Infrastructure assets Intangible assets Fixed assets Assets incommercial use Properties acquired forroadworks Land, buildingsandleaseholdimprovements Properties heldforsale Inventories Receivables Cash assets Expenses from ordinary activities Income from ordinary activities Summary ofsignificantaccountingpolicies Topic a temens

Pages 125 124 123 122 121 121 121 120 119 111 146 145 142 141 141 140 139 138 138 137 136 134 133 133 133 132 131 130 128 127 126 FinancialReportingStandards adoptionofAustralianEquivalentstoInternational (c) basisofpreparation (b) changesinaccountingpolicies (d) statementofcompliance (a) f AB 3 ‘iaca Isrmns Dslsr ad rsnain ad AB 3 ‘iaca Instruments: ‘Financial 139 AASB and Presentation’ and Disclosure Instruments: ‘Financial 132 AASB of The Corporation has elected not to restate comparative information for financial instruments within the scope FinancialReportingStandards’.– ‘ImpactsoftheadoptionAustralianequivalentstoInternational in disclosed are 2005 June 30 ended year the for flows cash and performance financial the and impact of the transition to A-IFRS on the Corporation’s financial position as at 1 July The 2004 and date. 30 June that 2005, at as deficit accumulated the against made been have date transaction the at liabilities and (Australian GAAP) to A-IFRS due to changes in the recognition and measurement of the Corporation’s assets Adjustments arising from the transfer from Australian Accounting Standards and other reporting requirements becomes thetransitiondatetoA-IFRSforCorporation. the requirement of A-IFRS had always applied. The first day of the comparative period, if as 1 restated July been has 2004 which effectively 2004 June 30 ended year the to relating information financial comparative to is A-IFRS of to International Financial Reporting Standards”. adoption In accordance with AASB 1, the The adoption of A-IFRS extends 2005. June 30 accounted ended for in accordance year with Accounting Standard the AASB 1 for “First-time Adoption of (A-IFRS) Australian Equivalents Standards Reporting Financial International to equivalents Australian the of requirements reporting financial the adopted Corporation The disclosed inthenotestofinancialstatements. are year next the in effects adjustments material of risk significant significant a with estimates have and statements financial the on that policies accounting of application the in management by made Judgements are estimates of therevision andfuture periodsiftherevision effects bothcurrent andfuture periods. to Revisions basis. ongoing an on recognised in the period in which the reviewedestimate is revised if the revision effects areonly that period or in the period assumptions underlying and Estimates judgements. Actualresults maydiffer from theseestimates. factors other various that are believed to be reasonable under the and circumstance, the results of which form the basis of experience making the historical on based are assumptions associated and estimates The and estimates judgements, make to sources. other fromapparent readily not are requiredthat liabilities and assets of values carrying is about assumptions management policies, accounting of application the In financial statementsfortheyearended30June2005. these in presented information comparative the and 2006 June 30 ended year the for statements financial preparing the in applied been have statement financial the to notes the in disclosed policies accounting The oftheunderlying substance the that transactions orothereventsisreported. ensuring thereby and reliability, of relevance concepts the satisfies Accounting policies are selected and applied in a manner which ensures that the resulting financial information money values,exceptforthevaluationofcertainassetswhichare atstatedvaluation. The financial report has been prepared on the basis of historical costs and does not take account of changing International to equivalents Australian include Financial ReportingStandards (‘A-IFRS’). Standards Accounting Australian Group The Issues Urgent Views. and Consensus Board, Standards Accounting Australian the of pronouncements authoritative Act Management non-current ‘Property Acquisition’ and ‘Compensation Payable to Property Owner’ liabilities as payables in payables as liabilities Owner’ Property to Payable ‘Compensation and Acquisition’ ‘Property non-current Recognition andMeasurement’, aspermittedonthefirsttime adoptionofA-IFRS. o rprig eid edn pir o r n 0 ue 05 te oprto rcgie cret and current recognised Corporation the 2005, June 30 on or to prior ending periods reporting For The financial report has been prepared as a general purpose financial report in accordance with the 94 Asrla Acutn Sadrs Saeet f conig ocps n other and Concepts Accounting of Statement Standards, Accounting Australian 1994, Summary ofsignificantaccountingpolicies NOTE 1 Financial Note 31 Note

page 111 page 112 incomerecognition (f) (e)

assetrecognition –landunderroads (g) NOTE 1( revenuefromworksandrelated otherparties,external revenue (ii) regulatory, licencefees,finesandpenalties (iii) incomefrom governments (i) utilised forroad developmentpurposes. for roadworks, related expenditure is brought to account as an asset and expensed once the properties are valued land under roads and recognised these assets not in has the Corporation ‘Balance uncertainty,the Sheet’. measured Upon this properties of being view acquired In measured. reliably be can roads under land and theincomecanbereliably measured. TheCorporation’s incomeisrecognised asfollows: Income is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Corporation is it where impracticable torestate priorperiodamendmentsduetothenature andcomplexityofthoseamendments. review the during identified amendments dimension infrastructure minor of number large a to corresponding amendments: following the and Sheet’ ‘Balance the in recognised million $9.262 of assets infrastructure of value carrying The financial effect of these amendments to the Corporation’s asset register in 2004–05 is a decrease in the amendments hadalready occurred. the if as report financial the in presented is 2004–05 and 2003–04 for information financial restatedErrors’, and Estimates Accounting in Changes Policies, ‘Accounting – 108 AASB Standard Accounting Australian with accordance In periods. accounting prior of to number relating register a asset Corporation’s in the resulted to review This amendments register. the of accuracy the of verification continuing the of part 2005–06 as in undertaken was records register infrastructure Corporation’s the of review comprehensive A Prior periodamendments Sheet’. Asthisisareclassification ofliabilitiesonly, there isnofinancialimpact. as liabilities provisions‘Balance as the classified in been Propertyhave to liabilities Payable Owner’ ‘Compensation and those classify to Acquisition’ ‘Property non-current appropriate and current 2006, more June 30 ending it year the Accordingly,for considers provisions. now Corporation the liabilities, these with associated payments the of amount and timing the of uncertainty inherent the to Due Sheet’. ‘Balance the uig 050, h ast eauto rsre nlds mvmn ttlig 9.4 mlin relevant million $99.447 totalling movement a includes reserve revaluation asset the 2005–06, During A number of practitioners and members of the valuation profession have expressed concern as to whether to as concern expressed have profession valuation the of members and practitioners of number A • • • • a decrease in accumulated deficit of $9.112 million reflecting prior period recognised depreciation period recognised prior charges associatedwiththeaboveamendments. reflecting million $9.112 of deficit accumulated in decrease a detailed CMLcontrolled assets;and incorrectthe of recognitionabove impact the the of incorrectlyand 2004–05 revaluedand 2002–03 in an increase in the asset revaluation reserve of $55.680 million being the carrying value of road pavement structures freeway of value which were divestedtoCMLin1996–97pursuantthe carrying the being million $61.659 of capital contributed in reduction a an infrastructure register adjustment; control of City Link Limited Melbourne (CML) which were incorrectly brought to account in 2003–04 as an increase in accumulated deficit of $12.395 million being the carrying value of earth works under the continued) Revenue in respect of services or works provided by the Corporation is recognised at the time the service to Trust Fundrevenue are recognised whenreceived bytheCorporation. Act withthe in accordance theCorporation to Transport Act payable penalties and fines fees, licence Regulatory, which therevenue relates isprovided orworkisundertakenandtherevenue isreceivable. Victorian Victorian and Federal Government appropriations and the Victorian Government Better Roads Victoria 2004andrelated regulations are recognised whenreceived by theCorporation. 1983, the Road Safety Act 1986, the Chattel Securities Act Melbourne CityLinkAc 1987, the t 1995; Road Management

non-current physicalandintangibleassets (j) receivables (i) cashassets (h)

acquisitionofassets (iii) a anucd t itnin o su a tnad o te eonto o ln udr od beyond roads under land of recognition the for standard a issue to intention its announced has the Roads’, to non-recognition Under pursuant of ‘Land Finance land – for under Minister 16A roads Direction Victorian in Reporting the accordance by Financial with issued The AASB 2006. 1045. December The 31 Australian after Accounting or Standards on Board ending period reporting first the until asset an as roads under land recognise not to elect to entities permits 1045 AASB roads. under land time of measurement reliable of the regarding period concerns address adequate to parties an interested for enable to exist provisions transitional 31A’, AAS and 29A AAS 27A, AAS to (i) written-off andaprovision fordoubtfuldebtsisraisedwhere somedoubtastocollectionexists. are uncollectable, be to known are which Debts, basis. ongoing an on reviewed is debtors of Collectibility of recognition. date the from days 30 within settlement for due are they as receivable amounts as recognisedare Debtors Cash assetsincludecashinbankandonhand. 31 December2006. (ii) In accordance with the Australian Accounting Standard AASB 1045 – ‘Land Under Roads: Amendments Roads: Under ‘Land – 1045 AASB Standard Accounting Australian the with accordance In Declared road network Assetclassifications • • • • • • h Croain s epnil i acrac wt the with accordance in responsible is Corporation The Non-current physicalassetshavebeenclassifiedintothefollowingclasses: been has recognised intheCorporation’snetwork ‘BalanceSheet’. the of value the network, the with associated risks all accepts and network road declared the over control has Corporation the As network. road Victoria’sdeclared of management date ofacquisition. Assets acquired at no cost, or for nominal consideration, are initially recognised at their fair value at the attributable totheacquisition. directly costs incidental plus acquisition, of date the at undertaken liabilities or up given assets the of The cost method of accounting is used for all acquisitions of assets. Cost is measured as the fair value intangible assetswhichcomprisepurchased anddevelopedcomputersoftware. equipment fixed assets which comprise office fit-outs,furnishings and fittings, computers and other technical service commercial centres by occupied currently property comprise which use commercial in assets being deemedsurplustorequirements after sold or roadworks for required until leased or rented are propertiessold. these being possible, Where to prior access of restoration and consolidation of plans awaiting and land-locked roadworks, properties, and roadworks future after survey final awaiting are for that requirements to surplus acquiredproperties properties comprise which roadworks for acquired properties on buildings Crown andleasedland and buildings freehold garages, patrol and depots storage properties, residential regional, laboratories, offices, comprise which assets improvement leasehold and buildings land, road include and network road declared pavements, earthworks,bridges,trafficcontrol systemsandsoundbarriers Victoria’s encompass which assets infrastructure iaca Mngmn Act Management Financial rnpr Act Transport o te eeomn and development the for NOTE 1(continued) mnae the mandates ,

page 113 page 114 NOTE 1( (vi) constructedassets (v)

divestmentofassets (iv) • continued) Infrastructure assets were independently revalued engineers as by at external 30 June 2006 following remain consistentwiththeirfairvalue. values carrying the ensure to revaluation full a to subject or indexed necessary,are if and, annually assets every three years. During the intervening buildings years, and the land carrying infrastructurevalues of of these value assets arefair assessed the of revaluations formal undertakes Corporation The reserves. Works in progress are valued at construction cost excluding the cost of land under roads and on road any accumulatedamortisationandimpairmentlosses. less cost acquisition original the as determined is Cost basis. cost a on valued are assets Intangible accumulated depreciation andimpairmentlosses. any less cost acquisition original the as determined is Cost basis. cost a on valued are assets Fixed properties inthesamelocationandconditionwithregard toanyknownrestrictions inuse. similar for market active an in prices current on based is valuation The transaction. length arms an in parties willing between exchanged be could assets the which for amounts on based valued are use Land, building, leasehold improvements, properties acquired for roadworks and assets in commercial of expired servicelife. capable of providing the same level of service as the existing assets and written-down to take account are that assets equivalent of cost replacement current the on based valued are assets Infrastructure absence ofamarketvalue,depreciated replacement cost. the in or value, market the as determined is value Fair basis. value fair a on valued are assets fixed than other assets physical non-current of classes all assets, of recognition initial the to Subsequent Valuations all of cost the includes Corporation the materials, direct by labourandothercostsdirectly attributabletotheconstructionofasset. constructed assets physical non-current of cost The recognised inthe‘BalanceSheet.’ capital contributed in decreasecorresponding a and million $231.832 of assets physical non-current of value carrying the in decrease a was 2004–05 in assets of divestment the of effect financial The of assetshasbeenrecognised asatransferofcontributedcapital. the to pursuant Finance for Minister Victorian the by divested assets. In accordance with the Financial Reporting the Direction 2 manage – ‘Contributed or Capital’, issued control not does Corporation the assets, these of divestment the of resultthe a in As Act. described as Project Freeway Mitcham–Frankston the of construction the by affected or for road infrastructure assets were divested from the Corporation to the Crown. These assets are required for asfollows: revaluationdecrementsincrementsvalue, areand fair accounted their at arevalued which assets For as at30June2004and2005. use were independently revalued by the Valuer-General Victoria as at 30 June 2006 following indexation Land, buildings, leasehold improvements, properties acquired for roadworks and assets in commercial indexation asat30June2004and2005. During 2004–05, pursuant to the to pursuant 2004–05, During ‘Operating Statement’ the in revenue as immediately recognised is increment the expense, an as recognisedpreviously to asset of class that, that of respect except in decrement reserve,revaluation a reverses revaluation increment an that asset extent the the to directly credited are increments revaluation Mitcham–Frankston Project Act Project Mitcham–Frankston Financial Management Act Management Financial 2004, certain land and attached and land certain 2004, 1994, the divestment the 1994, impairmentofassets (viii)

depreciation (vii) • • ttmn’ ecp ta, o h etn ta a rdt aac eit i te se rvlain reserve revaluation asset the in exists balance credit a that extent ‘Operating the the to in that, expense except an Statement’, as off written is loss impairment the and amount recoverable the to For assets where their carrying value exceeds their recoverable amount, the carrying value is reduced costs tosell. less value fair and cost replacement depreciated of higher the as The measured is amount. amount recoverable recoverable its exceeds value carrying its whether determine value to tested carrying is the asset impairment, an of of indication an be there Should impairment. of indications any for annually assessed are sale, for held properties and assets financial inventories, than other assets All the previous year. fromremainunchanged and 2005–06 werereviewedduring depreciableassets all of lives useful The lives oftheimprovements, whicheveristheshorter. useful the or leases of period unexpired the over depreciated are improvements property Leasehold The expectedusefullivesofdepreciable assetsare asfollows: do nothavealimitedusefullifetotheCorporation,andtherefore theseassetsare notdepreciated. It has been determined by experts in infrastructure valuations that earthworks and earth mound barriers technical andeconomicdevelopments,depreciation ratesare adjustedaccordingly. and use physical from tear and wear reflect to basis annual an on reviewed are assets depreciable of lives useful remaining Estimated using values. residual depreciated for are allowance assets due with These method use. straight-line the for ready held and completed is asset an time the from assets, constructed or,of respectacquisition Corporation. in of date the the fromdepreciated are assets Depreciableto lives useful their over assets these of cost the write-off to order in depreciated Non-current physical assets other than land, earthworks and earth mound barriers aresystematically barriers mound earth and earthworks land, than other assets Non-currentphysical technical equipment computers Buildings traffic control systems bridges sound barriers road pavement Infrastructure assets intangible assets computer systems plant office machines weighbridges photographic equipment survey equipment furniture, fittingsandfit-outs Fixed assets eauto iceet ad ermns r ofe aant n aohr ihn cas of class a within another one against offset are non-current physicalassets. decrements and increments revaluation the sameclassofassets,adecrement isdebiteddirectly totheassetrevaluation reserve except that, to the extent that a credit balance exists in the asset revaluation reserve Statement’, applicable to ‘Operating the in expenses as immediately recognised are decrements revaluation 5to10years 5to10years 5to13years 5years 40years 5years 8years 10years 5to40years 4years 40years 15to24years 90years 30and90years 60years NOTE 1(continued)

page 115 page 116 (o) employeebenefits (n) (m) (l) (k) NOTE 1( leave (i)

otatr eetos ersn cnrco pyet wthl a scrte b te oprto and Corporation the by securities as withheld provisionsenteredcontractor arrangements representcontractual to pursuant contractors, by made claims payments contractor represent retentions Contractor Contractor retentions andprovisions Commitments andcontingenciesare disclosednetofGST. a receipt orpaymentisrecognised onagross basisinthe‘CashFlowStatement’. Taxation Office is included as part of receivables or payables in the ‘Balance Sheet’. The GST component of an asset or part of an item of expense. The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the Australian the amount of whereGST incurred is except not recoverable, in Tax(GST) which case it is Services recognised as part and of the cost of Goods acquisition of of net recognised are assets and expenses Revenues, Goods andServicesTax days ofrecognition. 30 within paid usually are and unsecured are amounts The unpaid. are which and year financial the of end the to prior Corporation the to provided services and goods for liabilities represent accruals and Creditors Payables commitments havebeendisclosed. Where a notice of compulsory acquisition or formal possession has not occurred at balance date, appropriate wherever practicable,onanindependentvaluation. based, is This Sheet’. ‘Balance the not been in liability a as recognised has is acquisition settlement the date, final balance at and achieved roadworks commencing of purpose the for property a of possession (ii) Superannuation taken has or acquisition compulsory of notice a issued has Corporation the where circumstances In Property acquisitions continued) an expenseasthecontributionsare paidorbecomepayable. Provision has been made for the Corporation’s obligations for employee annual leave and long service that match,ascloselypossible,theestimatedfuture cashpayments. maturity to terms with securities guaranteed Government Commonwealth to attached rates interest employee departures andperiodsofservice.Estimatedfuture paymentshavebeendiscountedusing In determining the liability, consideration has been given to estimated future salary levels, experience of payments to be made by the Corporation cash future in estimated respectof value presentof the services as calculated provided been by has leave employees service long to for balance liability The date. to applywhentheentitlementistaken. The liability for annual leave has been calculated at remuneration rates and related on-costs expected that accumulatednon-vestingleavewillnotbeutilised. indicates taken leave sick future of pattern anticipated the as leave sick non-vesting for made been not has Provision date. balance to employees by rendered services from arising entitlements leave reserve. applicable to the same class of assets, the impairment loss is debited directly to the asset revaluation Commonwealth Superannuation Guarantee (Administration) Act (Administration) Guarantee Superannuation Commonwealth members’annual of fixed percentage the with accordance ona in are schemes accumulation to Contributions determined. actuarially as salary arebased schemes benefit defined to Contributions Scheme. various accumulationschemesincludingtheVicSuper and Scheme, Benefits Retirement Employees State the and Scheme TransportSuperannuation the Scheme, New the Scheme, Revised the being schemes superannuation benefit defined Government The Corporation’s employees are covered for superannuation benefits as members of Victorian of members as benefits superannuation for covered are employees Corporation’s The 1992. Contributions are charged as arecharged Contributions 1992. (t) contributedcapital (s) capitalassetcharge (r) (q) inventories (p)

City Link melbourne (ii)

taken intoaccountatcost. closely aspossible,theestimatedfuture cashpayments. as match, that maturity to terms with securities guaranteed Government Commonwealth to attached rates interest using discounted been have payments future Estimated Corporation. the by made be to payments futureestimated cash presentof the value as calculated been have liabilities These Corporation. the by into (i) agencyactivities Victorian andgovernment Government such properties isrecognised asareduction incontributedcapital. Victorian the by funded originally were which Government, are paid into the Government’s properties Consolidated Fund. An amount equivalent to operational the book value of surplus of sale the from Proceeds nature ofcontributionhavebeendesignatedascontributedcapital. the arein that transfers other and assets net to additions for Government Victorian Appropriationsfromthe amount ofnon-current physicalassetsotherthaninfrastructure assets. provisionCorporation’sthe the in of used assets physical carrying the on calculated is charge The services. non-current the in invested capital of Department, the by determined as cost, opportunity the represents A capital asset charge is imposed by the Victorian Government’s Department of Treasury and Finance which Properties heldforsaleare measured atthelowerofcarryingamountorfairvaluelesscoststosell. months. state a in are properties These Transport.twelve within completed be to expected for is sale the and sale, for marketed actively being are Minister sale, for ready Victorian the by sold be to approved been have Corporation’s the which to requirements surplus as identified properties comprises sale for held Properties Properties heldforsale Consumable value. realisable net or stores havebeenvaluedatthelowerofcostorcurrentcost replacement cost. of lower the at valued been have items saleable of Inventories been have $2,000 of excess in value a with on-site materials maintenance and construction of Stockpiles Incomecollections In accordance with the Melbourne City Link Act, the Victorian Government and City Link Melbourne Melbourne Link City and Government Victorian the Act, Link City Melbourne the with accordance In h Croain diitr te olcin f eti fe, iecs n dte o bhl o the of behalf on duties and licences fees, certain of collection the administers Corporation The iie (M) ae nee it te ebun Ct Ln Cneso De. ne te em of terms the Under Deed. Concession Link City Melbourne the into entered have (CML) Limited arising from the Amendment] Act the with accordance in Government Victorian the of behalf on and Government’ behalf oftheVictorian Transactions relating to the income collections are disclosed in flows Cash Sheet’. ‘Balance the in relating totheincomecollectedare notrecognised liability inthe‘CashFlowStatement’. corresponding a and asset an as recognised are date agencies Income at collected, balance but not remitted and government to Government the Victorian by theTransport Accident Commissionwhichare recognised inthe‘Operating Statement’. Corporation’s expense. Expenses are funded from Victorian Government appropriations and fees paid as the Corporation’s income. Expenses incurred in the collection of this income are recognisedrecognised as the not are collections income These agencies. government certain of behalf on and 2000, the with accordance in Government Victorian The Corporation manages the statutory functions and powers of the of powers and functions statutory the manages Corporation The Melbourne CityLinkAct 2004. These functions and powers include the administration of revenue and assets . Note 30 Road Safety Act Safety Road – ‘Collections on behalf of government agencies’. –‘Collectionsonbehalfofgovernment Note 29 1986, the 1986, Transport Legislation [Miscellaneous Legislation Transport – ‘Transactions administered on Melbourne City Link Act Link City Melbourne NOTE 1(continued) Motor Vehicles Duties Act Duties Vehicles Motor 1995

page 117 page 118 comparatives (v) roundingofamounts (u) NOTE 1(

disclosures. year current with consistency for repositioned and reclassed been have comparatives necessary, Where certain instances,tothenearest dollar. All amountsdisclosedinthefinancial report havebeen rounded tothenearest thousanddollarsor, in continued) The Concession Deed provides for CML to lease certain land and road infrastructure from the Victorian h vle f ocsin oe rcie b te itra Gvrmn hs en icoe a the at disclosed been has Government Victorian the by received notes concession of value The Government during this concession period. At the end of this period, these assets are to be returned be areto assets these period, this of end the At period. concession this during Government as anexpensein concession notes held as at 30 June 2006 of $3.500 million. This revaluation decrement of is recognised value present estimated the in decrease a is rate interest revised this using of effect financial The 2006. June 30 at as held notes concession of value present the estimate to used been has stream Management Limited for a defined payment stream. The interest rate implicit in this proposed payment all concession assign to notes agreement held an negotiate by,to intention and an due outlining Intent to of be Letter issued a signed to, Government the Victorian Government to Transurban Infrastructure Victorian Transurbanthe the and Group2006, May 17 On Deed. Concession the negotiating of time interestdiscount a on based notes reflectingrate commercial the project Link City the of the at return concession issued of presentvalue the estimated Corporation the 2005, June 30 ended year the For Government’. Victorian in revenue as recognised is restatement value present(increaseestimated million The $15.968 million). of $39.222 2006 – June value 30 face the in an increase in the estimated present value of concession notes held by the Victorian Government as at the of effect financial The CML. by purposes taxation for deductible are fees taxation purposes of concession fees payable by CML. The the 2006, determined a July dispute between 20 CML and the On Australian Taxation CML. Office by in respect of purposes the deductibility taxation for for deductible not were notes was based on the concession assumption that issued concession of fees value presentpayable Corporation’sestimated by the CML 2005, to June the 30 Victorian ended Government year the For future profitability levelsandcashflows. The notes. the of respect CML’sin of model financial a on based calculated been has payments these of CML presentvalue estimated by made be to payments future estimated the of value present disclosed in are revenues related and notes arenotrecognised concession the of Details assets. Corporation’s revenues and the revenues as related and notes Theconcession flows. cash and levels profitability financial certain achieving CML of event the in earlier or 2034) January (14 period concession the of issuing of way by fees concession pay to concession notes. obligations These notes are non-interest its bearing promissory notes payable meet by CML at Deed, the end to Concession option the an with exercised accordance have In CML period. concession the during intervals monthly six at fees concession specified Government Victorian the to pay to CML requires Deed Concession The construction (upuntil14January2034). of completion after years 33.5 for network road the operate to right a has CML network. road Link City the of operation and financing construction, the for responsible is CML Deed, Concession the oenet okn pry Ti rgt a nt en eonsd s n diitrd se i the in asset administered an as recognised financial report. been not has right This party. working government jurisdictional cross a and profession accounting the by considered being currently is network road Link City the receive to Government Victorian the of right the recognise to treatment accounting The together withthetransferofCityLinkroad network,totheGovernment. Note 29 Note 29 –‘Transactions administered Government’. onbehalfoftheVictorian ‘Transactions administered Government’. onbehalfoftheVictorian Note 29 Note – ‘Transactions administered on behalf of the ‘Transactionsof – behalf on administered High Court confirmed that the concession igh Court’sHigh is decision g Cut f Australia of Court High

Program Grants AustralianLandTransportFederal Government Development Income from governments TOTAL OTHERINCOME Other income Proceeds from disposalofsurplusland Other income TOTAL REVENUE Interest agencyrecoveries Government Victorian Rental revenue Transport Accident Commissionpremium collectioncommission Transport Accident Commissionroad safetyandotherprogram funding works External Revenue TOTAL REGULATORY, LICENCE ANDOTHERFEES Fines andpenalties Regulatory, licenceandotherfees Regulatory, licenceandotherfees TOTAL INCOMEFROMGOVERNMENTS Trust BetterRoadsVictoria Government Victorian Fundfunding outputappropriations Government Victorian

Income from ordinary activities 418,518 148,772 265,400 832,690 161,246 74,623 16,049 15,207 13,918 10,663 25,808 72,735 37,026 76,211 31,256 1,588 1,096 $’000 2006

NOTE 2 101,300 379,680 217,127 698,107 137,060 67,835 13,786 20,483 38,522 62,873 69,476 17,257 1,641 3,471 4,249 9,942 $’000 2005 991

page 119 page 120 NET GAIN/(LOSS)ONDISPOSAL OFASSETS Written-down valueofdisposedassets Proceeds from disposal ofsurplusland surplus landoriginallyacquired forroadworks: The netresult includesthefollowingnetgain/(loss)on disposalof Net gains/(loss)ondisposalofassets TOTAL OTHEREXPENSES Impairment ofassets Asset register adjustments Written-down valueofdisposedassets Other expenses TOTAL DEPRECIATION/AMORTISATION Buildings andleaseholdimprovements Buildings situatedonproperties acquired forroadworks Sound barriers Intangible assets Fixed assets Traffic signal control systems Bridges Road pavements Depreciation/Amortisation TOTAL SUPPLIES ANDSERVICES Other Bad anddoubtfuldebts Plant hire Compensation payabletoproperty owners Property acquisitionexpenditure Management andoperatingexpenditure Payment tocontractors Supplies andservices TOTAL EMPLOYEEBENEFITS Increase inemployeebenefitsprovisions Salaries andrelated on-costs Employee benefits Expenses from ordinary activities NOTE 3

295,681 189,466 238,759 307,578 209,789 471,270 15,207 26,543 65,533 74,530 20,323 10,011 45,343 15,458 9,058 6,149 5,670 9,058 3,219 5,238 3,687 1,848 6,600 $’000 $’000 2006 2006 730 565 756 535

223,199 263,108 170,843 290,189 188,527 411,818 13,691 11,943 42,523 23,311 47,878 70,090 17,684 13,691 13,786 18,495 4,009 3,569 3,145 4,494 3,664 3,179 $’000 $’000 2005 2005 795 567 749 588 95

TOTAL CASHASSETS Cash atbank agencies and government Cash collectionsonbehalfoftheVictorian Government Cash onhand Cash atbank Cash relating tooperatingactivities TOTAL INVENTORIES Saleable itemsandconsumable stores atcost Stockpile materialsatcost TOTAL RECEIVABLES Provision fordoubtfuldebts Debtors

59,206 58,351 32,802 26,525 1,449 6,176 1,975 6,277 $’000 $’000 $’000 (855) 2006 2006 2006 526 101 Cash assets Receivables

Inventories NOTE 5 NOTE 6 NOTE 4 70,290 14,887 69,601 34,426 19,448 14,978 1,646 2,052 3,698 $’000 $’000 $’000 (689) 2005 2005 2005 91

page 121 page 122 CARRYING AMOUNTAT THEENDOFYEAR Disposals Additions Carrying amountatthebeginningofyear Reconciliation TOTAL PROPERTIES HELDFORSALE At independentvaluation At indexedvaluation Carrying amount Properties heldforsale note 7 (2,326) 2,836 2,836 $’000 2,673 2,489 2,836 $’000 2006 2006

2,673 2,673 $’000 2005

TOTAL LAND,BUILDINGSANDLEASEHOLDIMPROVEMENTS At independentvaluation At replacement cost Leasehold improvements At independentvaluation At indexedvaluation Buildings At independentvaluation At indexedvaluation Land Carrying amount END OFTHEYEAR CARRYING AMOUNT AT THE Depreciation expense resale Transfer from properties heldfor Revaluation increment Register adjustments Disposals Acquisitions of theyear Carrying amountatthebeginning Reconciliation

43,889 43,450 (4,840) 4,869 $’000 Land (575) 2006 37 70

Land, buildingsandleaseholdimprovements Buildings 10,372 16,714 6,624 $’000 (260) 2006 (66) (58) 52 50

improvements Leasehold 12,200 14,330 2,435 $’000 (305) 2006 16,714 43,450 14,330 16,714 43,450 74,494 14,330 $’000 2006

NOTE 8 12,200 10,372 43,889 74,494 13,928 (4,906) 66,461 10,372 43,889 66,461 12,200 $’000 $’000 (565) (633) Total 2006 2005 120 89

page 123 page 124 TOTAL PROPERTIES ACQUIREDFORROADWORKS At independentvaluation At indexedvaluation Buildings At independentvaluation At indexedvaluation Land Carrying amount Depreciation expense Properties incorporatedinto roadworks Transfer toproperties heldforsale Revaluation increment Register adjustments Disposals Acquisitions Carrying amountatthebeginningofyear Reconciliation CARRYING AMOUNT AT THEENDOFYEAR Properties acquired forroadworks NOTE 9 126,287 633,877 784,295 31,596 (4,411) (7,965) 4,766 $’000 Land 2006 145

Buildings 784,295 811,308 784,295 31,583 27,013 27,013 (1,607) (2,082) 27,013 1,525 $’000 $’000 (756) (397) (332) (921) 2006 2006

633,877 665,460 633,877 124,205 665,460 811,308 31,583 31,583 33,121 (6,018) (8,886) $’000 4,434 $’000 2005 Total (756) (252) 2006

At independentvaluation At indexedvaluation Carrying amount TOTAL ASSETSINCOMMERCIALUSE CARRYING AMOUNTAT THEENDOFYEAR Revaluation increment Carrying amountatthebeginningofyear Reconciliation Assets incommercial use 38,900 38,900 $’000 2006

NOTE 10 29,118 29,118 29,118 38,900 9,782 $’000 $’000 2005 2006

page 125 page 126 CARRYING AMOUNTAT THEENDOFYEAR Impairment expense Depreciation expense Disposals Acquisitions Carrying amountatthebeginningofyear Reconciliation TOTAL FIXEDASSETS Accumulated depreciation At cost Office furnitureandfittings Accumulated impairment Accumulated depreciation At cost Computers andothertechnicalequipment Carrying amount Fixed assets NOTE 11 ` (11,736) (14,360) 17,924 23,406 13,795 12,727 12,727 (2,507) (3,687) 3,522 6,188 6,539 $’000 $’000 (730) (173) 2006 2006

(10,465) (15,838) 16,694 25,671 13,795 (2,267) 6,229 $’000 7,566 2005

TOTAL INTANGIBLE ASSETS Accumulated amortisation At cost Software Carrying amount CARRYING AMOUNTAT THEENDOFYEAR Amortisation expense Acquisitions Carrying amountatthebeginningofyear Reconciliation (16,705) 42,507 25,802 Intangible assets $’000 2006

NOTE 12 (11,468) 23,112 34,580 25,802 23,112 (5,238) 7,928 $’000 $’000 2006 2005

page 127 page 128 At indexedvaluation Traffic signalcontrol systems TOTAL BRIDGES Accumulated depreciation At cost At independentvaluation At indexedvaluation Bridges TOTAL SOUNDBARRIER Accumulated depreciation At cost At independentvaluation At indexedvaluation Sound barriers TOTAL EARTHWORKS At cost At independentvaluation At indexedvaluation Earthworks TOTAL ROADPAVEMENT Accumulated depreciation At cost At independentvaluation At indexedvaluation Road pavement Carrying amount TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE ASSETS TOTAL WORKINPROGRESS At cost Work inprogress TOTAL TRAFFICSIGNALCONTROLSYSTEMS Accumulated depreciation At cost At independentvaluation Infrastructure assets NOTE 13 15,372,190 17,795,958 (6,029,950) (1,519,456) 4,372,533 4,453,915 9,534,524 3,022,754 4,426,157 (310,212) 192,284 540,219 408,896 153,608 540,219 116,584 155,720 (26,851) 53,624 17,900 88,295 28,963 $’000 2006

13,873,716 16,813,766 (5,231,425) (1,333,511) 4,540,759 8,773,481 2,751,243 4,018,716 4,576,840 (286,820) 131,190 481,789 379,125 129,516 481,789 133,622 (22,361) 36,081 66,038 26,467 96,791 4,486 $’000 2005

THE YEAR THE ENDOF AMOUNT AT CARRYING (decrement) increment Revaluation capitalised Expenditure expenditure Construction expense Depreciation adjustments Register of theyear at thebeginning Carrying amount Reconciliation

8,773,481 pavement 9,534,524 (238,759) 807,518 192,284 Road $’000 2006

4,576,480 4,426,157 (204,307) 53,624 E works $’000 arth 2006 -

133,622 155,720 barriers 28,964 (3,647) (3,219) Sound $’000 2006

2,751,243 3,022,754 232,115 (45,343) Bridges 88,296 (3,557) $’000 2006

systems 116,584 (10,011) control 12,882 96,791 17,899 (1,641) Traffic signal $’000 2006 664 NOTE 13(continued)

Infrastructure assets (381,067) progress 439,497 481,789 540,219 W ork in $’000 2006

17,795,958 (297,332) 16,813,761 452,379 832,343 (5,198) $’000 Total 2006

page 129 page 130 TOTAL PAYABLES Non-current Current Aggregate carryingamount ofpayables TOTAL NON-CURRENTPAYABLES Prepaid revenue Non-current TOTAL CURRENTPAYABLES agencycollections andgovernment Government Victorian Prepaid revenue Creditors andaccruals Current Payables NOTE 14 193,848 151,646 193,848 197,437 26,525 15,677 3,589 3,589 3,589 $’000 2006

147,508 113,024 147,508 149,057 19,448 15,036 1,549 1,549 1,549 $’000 2005

TOTAL PROVISIONS Compensation payabletoproperty owners Property acquisition liabilities Contractor retentions andprovisions Employee benefits TOTAL PROVISIONS Non-current Current Aggregate carryingamount ofprovisions TOTAL NON-CURRENTPROVISIONS Property acquisition liabilities Contractor retentions andprovisions Long serviceleave Employee benefits Non-current TOTAL CURRENTPROVISIONS Compensation payabletoproperty owners Property acquisitionliabilities Contractor retentions andprovisions Performance andotherentitlements Long serviceleave(i) Annual leave Employee benefits Current 222,434 222,434 147,144 235,045 153,525 235,045 46,046 14,302 12,611 11,194 13,646 67,556 12,611 3,430 3,778 6,381 2,452 $’000 2006 318 318

Provisions NOTE 15 172,861 172,861 103,469 186,927 112,469 186,927 44,980 12,697 14,066 14,066 63,970 3,016 9,000 3,277 8,127 9,916 1,789 $’000 2005 572 572

page 131 page 132 Victorian Government Victorian Book valueofStatelandsoldandproceeds returnedtothe Assets divestedtotheState capitalappropriations Government Victorian Balance atthebeginningofyear CARRYING AMOUNTAT THEENDOFYEAR settlement withoutcost Reductions from re-measurement or benefits Payments orothersacrificesofeconomic Additional provisions recognised Carrying amountatthebeginningofyear Reconciliation BALANCE AT THEENDOFYEAR Contributed capital Provisions (i) Only$4.982millionofthis2005–06balanceisexpectedtobesettledwithinthenext12months. NOTE 15(continued) NOTE 16

Contractor provisions retentions 13,646 (3,521) 7,673 9,916 $’000 (422) 2006 and

acquisition Property 101,959 112,469 153,525 (10,538) (50,365) liability $’000 2006 13,909,215 13,948,782

40,200 Compensation $’000 (633) 2006 payable to

property owners 14,123,883 13,909,215 $’000 (400) 2006 (231,832) 146 572 318 19,500 (2,336) $’000 2005

167,489 (10,960) (54,286) 109,778 122,957

$’000 Total 2006

ACCUMULATED DEFICITAT THEENDOFYEAR Net result Accumulated deficitatthebeginningofyear ACCUMULATED DEFICITAT THEENDOFYEAR Net equitycontributions Total changesinequityrecognised inthe‘OperatingStatement’ Total equityatthebeginningofyear Revaluation increment ofland,buildingsandinfrastructure Balance atthebeginningofyear BALANCE AT THEENDOFYEAR Equity andmovementsinequity Asset revaluation reserve 17,388,693 18,424,264 3,913,291 4,893,549 Accumulated deficit (418,067) (433,813) 980,258 996,004 15,746 39,567 $’000 $’000 $’000 2006 2006 2006

NOTE 17 NOTE 18 NOTE 19 16,967,564 17,388,693 3,175,074 3,913,291 (433,813) (102,420) (331,393) (214,668) 738,217 635,797 $’000 $’000 $’000 2005 2005 2005

page 133 page 134 Interest rateriskexposures NET FINANCIALASSETS(LIABILITIES) Payables Financial liabilities W Loans Pre-payments Receivables Cash assets Financial assets Interest rateriskexposures NET FINANCIALASSETS(LIABILITIES) Payables Financial liabilities W Loans Pre-payments Receivables Cash assets Financial assets is thecarryingamountofsuchassets,netprovision fordoubtfuldebts. The credit risk relating to the Corporation’s financial assets which are recognised in the ‘Balance Sheet’ Credit riskexposures Financial instruments NOTE 20 eighted averageinterest rate eighted averageinterest rate Notes Notes 14 14 5 4 5 4 Floating Floating interest interest 14,887 14,887 14,887 5.27% 5.43% 6,176 6,176 6,176 $’000 $’000 2006 2005 rate rate

(137,392) 149,057 197,437 (76,798) interest interest bearing bearing 58,351 69,601 72,259 60,045 1,389 2,427 $’000 $’000 Non- Non- 2006 2005 101 140 204 91

(131,216) (61,911) 149,057 197,437 58,351 87,146 69,601 14,978 66,221 1,389 6,277 2,427 $’000 $’000 Total Total 2006 2005 140 204

No material losses are anticipated in respect of any of those contingencies and, as a result, the net fair net result,the a as and, contingencies those of any respectof in areanticipated losses material No The amounts. carrying their approximates in Position’ Note 24 disclosed contingencies certain from Financial arise may which liabilities, of financial potential has ‘Statement Corporation liabilities and the assets financial bearing in non-interest and recognised cash Corporation’s the of value fair net The date are setoutbelow. balance at liabilities and Corporation’s assets the financial of values fair net and amounts carrying The sideration fortheassumptionofthosecontingenciesbyanotherparty. con as Corporation the by payable be would which amounts of estimate the is below disclosed value Loans Pre-payments Receivables Cash assets Financial assets NET FINANCIALASSETS(LIABILITIES) Payables Financial liabilities The Corporation’s financial assetsandliabilitiesare not readily tradedonan organised marketinastandardised form. – ‘Contingentliabilitiesandcontingentassets’. NOTES 14 5 4 (131,216) Carrying 197,437 amount 58,351 66,221 1,389 6,277 $’000 2006 204

(131,216) 197,437 Net fair 58,351 66,221 1,389 6,277 value $’000 2006 204 NOTE 20(continued)

Financial instruments Carrying 149,057 (61,911) amount 69,601 14,978 87,146 2,427 $’000 2005 140

149,057 (61,911) Net fair 69,601 14,978 87,146 2,427 value $’000 2005 140 -

page 135 page 136 Responsible persons (24March 2006to6April 2006) (30July2005to12August2005) (7April2006to30June2006) (13August2005to23March 2006) (1July2005to292005) is includedinNote22–‘Executiveremuneration’) bytheCorporation. Officer (excludingtheActingAccountablewhose remuneration Total remuneration paidorpayableduringtheyeartoAccountable Remuneration ofAccountableOfficer • • Accountable Officer: • Responsible Minister: The namesofpersonswhowere responsible persons oftheCorporationduringyearare asfollows: Responsible person’s disclosures andremuneration NOTE 21 MrGLiddle–DeputyChiefExecutive MrDAnderson–ChiefExecutiveOfficer TheHonPBatchelorMP–MinisterforTransport

to $300,000 $290,000 2006

to $279,999 $270,000 2005

TOTAL AMOUNT Total numbers $230,000–$239,999 $220,000–$229,999 $210,000–$219,999 $200,000–$209,999 $190,000–$199,999 $180,000–$189,999 $170,000–$179,999 $160,000–$169,999 $150,000–$159,999 $140,000–$149,999 $130,000–$139,999 $120,000–$129,999 $110,000–$119,999 $100,000–$109,999 Remuneration executives retiring orresigning.of number a and renegotiated and completed being contracts employment of number a by affected been has year the during executives of number the and executives to payable remuneration total The termination and payments leave service long payments. payments, bonus of exclusive is remuneration Base total their and relevant incomebands.Thebaseremuneration ofexecutives isshowninthethird andforthcolumns. Officers) Accountable the and their in below table the in columns Minister two first the in shown are period reporting the the during remuneration than (other executives of numbers The The aboveBalanceSheetshouldberead inconjunctionwiththeaccompanyingnotes. $9,569,138 Total 2006 13 14 12 61 1 1 1 2 3 3 1 4 3 3 $8,581,919 Total 2005 13 14 10 57 2 1 2 3 1 2 4 5 Executive Remuneration $8,923,600 Base 2006 10 21 61 3 4 1 4 2 1 2 4 4 5 NOTE 22 $8,038,748 Base 2005 13 20 57 5 4 3 1 3 2 5

page 137 page 138 TOTAL CONTINGENTASSETS Legal actionsfordamagecausedtoCorporationassets Contingent assets TOTAL CONTINGENTLIABILITIES (in anumberofcases,theCorporationiscontestingassociatedclaims) entities whoassertthattheyare entitledtobecompensatedforaloss Legal claimsbrought against theCorporationbypersonsand (in anumberofcases,theCorporationiscontestingassociatedclaims) Contract claimsagainsttheCorporationforvariationstocontracts Contingent liabilities Due andpayableasat30June Paid asat30June Auditor’s remuneration Contingent liabilitiesandcontingentassets financial report. Corporation’s the of audit Auditor-General’s for Victorian Office the to payable or paid Remuneration NOTE 23 NOTE 24

12,340 9,149 3,191 $’000 $’000 2006 2006 156 174 176 176

15,686 17,448 1,762 $’000 $’000 2005 2005 184 253 184 63

TOTAL CAPITAL EXPENDITURECOMMITMENTS Later thanfiveyears Later thanoneyearbutnotlaterfiveyears oneyear Within Other commitments Later thanfiveyears Later thanoneyearbutnotlaterfiveyears oneyear Within Property acquisitions Later thanfiveyears Later thanoneyearbutnotlaterfiveyears oneyear Within Infrastructure assets Capital expenditure commitments are setoutbelow. and the construction of infrastructure assets contracted at balance date but not recognised as liabilities Commitments for the acquisition of properties required for future roadworks, acquisition of fixed assets Commitments forexpenditure 235,280 497,955 733,235 830,759 53,960 40,749 94,709 2,815 2,815 $’000 2006

NOTE 25 155,951 224,234 391,962 123,203 65,593 72,294 50,909 44,525 44,525 2,690 $’000 2005

page 139 page 140 Later thanfiveyears Later thanoneyearbutnotlaterfiveyears oneyear Within Non-cancellable operatingleasereceivables Later thanfiveyears Later thanoneyearbutnotlaterfiveyears oneyear Within Non-cancellable operatingleases at theexpiryofleaseperiod. terms ofbetween1and40years.Thelesseesdonothaveanoptiontopurchase theleasedassets Operating leasesrelate primarily toproperties acquired forroadworks, (refer to Corporation aslessor–operatingleases Leases period. The Corporationdoesnothaveanoptiontopurchase theleasedassetatexpiryoflease Operating leasesrelate primarilytooperationalproperties withleasetermsofbetween3and98years. Corporation aslessee–operatingexpenses Leases NOTE 26 Note 1(f)(ii)) 11,480 23,039 61,622 16,943 14,192 92,757 5,849 5,710 $’000 $’000 2006 2006

withlease 15,171 23,213

63,386 23,618 12,443 99,447 2,483 5,559 $’000 $’000 2005 2005

Details ofemployeesuperannuationfundsandcontributionsmadebytheCorporationare setoutbelow. TOTAL Other Scheme VicSuper Transport SuperannuationScheme Revised andNewSchemes NET CASHINFLOWSFROMOPERATING ACTIVITIES Increase (decrease) inprovisions Increase (decrease) inpayables (Increase) decrease ininventories (Increase) decrease inreceivables andpre-payments Properties incorporatedintoroadworks Net (gain)/lossondisposalofassets Asset register adjustments Impairment ofassets Depreciation/Amortisation Adjustments fornon-cashrevenue andexpenseitems Net result forthereporting period Contributions for theyear 18,393 3,660 5,668 2,356 6,709 $’000 2006

Contributions for theyear 16,787 3,417 4,282 2,364 6,724 $’000 2005

Contributions outstanding at yearend Superannuation funds Cash flowdisclosures 307,578 392,160 41,240 12,288 15,746 (6,149) $’000 2006 7,316 1,723 6,018 5,670 $’000 2006 116 184 730 68

NOTE 28 NOTE 27 Contributions outstanding at yearend (102,420) 290,189 254,919 42,821 11,675 (1,123) 3,948 5,120 4,009 $’000 2005 $’000 2005 795 122 (95) 48 74

page 141 page 142 Discount forfuture value Face valueofnotes City Linkconcessionnotesreceivable Administered assets TOTAL ADMINISTEREDEXPENSE Net lossonassignmentofCityLinkconcessionnotes City Linkconcessionnotesrevaluation decrement Administered expense TOTAL ADMINISTEREDINCOME TOTAL CITYLINKREVENUE City Linkredevelopment revenue Total CityLinkconcessionnotesrevenue Restatement increment Revaluation increment Fair valueincrement Additional issuednotes City Linkconcessionnotesrevenue Total Government collectionsonbehalfoftheVictorian Other feesandpermits Federal interstateregistrations Driver licences Registration fees Government Collections onbehalfoftheVictorian Administered income NET CASHFLOW Goods andServicesTax paidtotheAustralianTaxation Office Goods andServicesTax collected Cash flows relating toconcessionnotes Cash flows TOTAL ADMINISTEREDLIABILITIES Deferred CityLinkredevelopment revenue Administered Liabilities TOTAL ADMINISTEREDASSETS City Linkreceivables Present valueofconcessionnotesreceivable Transactions administered onbehalfoftheVictorian Government NOTE 29 (462,411) 679,610 682,000 792,965 219,589 219,589 853,506 14,910 25,457 24,222 25,514 63,619 15,968 (9,560) (3,500) (3,500) 60,541 56,335 9,560 6,600 6,600 4,206 $’000 2006

(380,424) 645,352 547,178 765,722 328,739 161,985 166,754 897,177 131,455 131,261 16,902 18,013 27,897 24,318 68,155 10,806 96,346 (4,780) 10,806 (2,695) (2,695) 4,780 $’000 2005 194

Additional issuednotes Face valueatthebeginningofyear Reconciliation ofthefacevalueCityLinkconcessionnotes receivable FACE VALUE AT THEENDOFYEAR Restatement increment PRESENT VALUE AT THEENDOFYEAR Revaluation decrement Restatement increment Fair valueincrement Additional issuednotes Present valueatthebeginning oftheyear Reconciliation ofthepresent valueofCityLinkconcessionnotesreceivable deferred City Linkredevelopment revenue byacorresponding amount. reducingrevenue, as recognised being million $4.206 Tullamarine-Calderin resultedthe project to Redevelopment progress construction the relating of Recognition nil. to Link receivables City revenuebenefit reduced minimum the for million $11.000 the and assignment the for consideration as million $150.985 the of payment 2005-06, During of $10.806million. Link redevelopment revenue deferred City and revenuebenefit) (minimum million $0.194 redevelopmentrevenueof Link City revenuebenefit), minimum and notes of assignment the for (consideration million $161.985 receivablesof 2004-05 in transactions financial The fromresulting agreementsLink these City as note this in disclosed been have • • andtheTransurban Government The Victorian Group entered intothefollowingagreements on9June2005: for halfofthetollrevenue upliftresulting from theredevelopment oftheinterchange. claim enhancement compensable a pursue to free be will Government Victorian the repaid, is benefit revenue Victorian the 2011, is Government required to June repay the minimum revenue 30 benefit together with interest. Inby the event the minimum completed be not redevelopment the the Should of end period. the concession to Link redevelopment City the of completion after months six from period the for determined be will impact revenue total The minimum 2005. July 1 a on paid be with to Government Victorian redevelopment the for million the $11.000 of frombenefit result will which uplift revenue Link City net the in share the Tullamarine and the Calder Freeways. The Deed provides for the between Victorian Government interchangeand CML the to equally of redevelopment the for provides which Deed Tullamarine-CalderRedevelopment 1 July2005and$50.168millionon30June2006. on million $100.817 deductible. instalments, two tax in settled not million, $150.985 are was assignment fees this for concession consideration The the where million $344.476 or fees concession the for deduction tax a receives (CML) Limited Melbourne Link City where million $305.254 of value face aggregate an having Transurbanthe to assign to providesGovernment which the Assignment for of Deed Group notes concession Transactions administered onbehalfoftheVictorian Government NOTE 29(continued) 547,178 682,000 166,754 219,589 39,222 95,600 15,968 14,910 25,457 (3,500) $’000 $’000 2006 2006

page 143 page 144 Transactions administered onbehalfoftheVictorian Government The financialtransactions resulting from thisagreement are yetbetoconfirmed. agencyactivities. and government Government Victorian in disclosed is rate interest revised this using of effect financial The 2006. June 30 at as Government Victorian the by held notes concession the of value present the estimate to used been has stream payment this in implicit rate interest discount The ing byParliamentofamendmentstothe CML. by purposes taxation Enforceability of for this agreement is fees dependent upon all concession outstanding matters being the finalised and the of pass This deductibility million. the $614.254 recognises totalling stream stream payment payment defined a for TIML to Victorian Government, Victorian the the to and (TIML) issued Limited be to due by,and held Management notes concession all assign to Infrastructureagreement an into entered Transurban Government CML, 2006, July 25 On Assignment ofconcessionnotes agencyactivities. andgovernment Government in disclosed is decision this of effect financial The 2006. June 30 at as Government Victorian the by held presentnotes concession of value The impact of this decision has been incorporated into the valuation methodology used to estimate the concession feesare taxdeductible asanongoingcostofoperatingtheCityLink. The of purposes fortaxation Government. concession feespayablebyCMLtotheVictorian ofdeductibility respect in Office Taxation Australian the and (CML) Limited the 2006, July 20 On Deductibility oftheconcessionfees City Linksubsequentevents the likelihoodofsuccessclaimatcertificationdatefinancial report. assess to unable is and Government Victorian the of behalf on claim this defending is Corporation The the claimtoarbitration. referrednow has CML Government. Victorian the of favour in determined has who expert independent an to referred was claim the Deed, Concession the with accordance In area. Docklands the in roads to an alleged material adverse effect in respect of the construction of Wurundjeri Way and certain other relating Deed, Concession Link City Melbourne the to pursuant CML from exists claim outstanding An City Linkcontingentliability The claimremains outstandingatthecertificationdateoffinancial report. Streets. Montague and Lorimer to between Freeway relating Gate West the claim on flow traffic enhancement the improve to compensable works a lodged Government Victorian the 2005, May 20 On that provisions of certaineventsthatparticularlybenefitCityLinkincludingchangestotheadjoining road network. enhancement compensable contains Deed toclaim50percentofadditionalrevenue Government derivedbyCMLasaresultenable theVictorian Concession Link City Melbourne The City Linkcontingentasset NOTE 29(continued) igh Court confirmed the 2004 ruling handed down by the full bench of the Federal Court that the that Court Federal the of bench full the by down handed ruling 2004 the confirmed Court High igh Court of Australian determined a dispute between City Link Melbourne Melbourne Link City between dispute a determined Australian of Court High Note 1(t) Note Melbourne CityLinkAct Note 1(t) Note – Summary of significant accounting policies: Victorian policies: accounting significant of Summary – – Summary of significant accounting policies: accounting significant of Summary – 1995. -

nternational Financial ReportingStandardsImpacts oftheadoptionAustralianequivalentstonternational Total current liabilities Provisions Payables Current liabilities TOTAL ASSETS Total non-current assets Infrastructure assets Intangible assets Fixed assets Assets incommercial use Properties acquired forroadworks Land, buildingsandleaseholdimprovements Property loans Non-current assets Total current assets Pre-payments Properties heldforsale Inventories Receivables Cash assets Current assets TOTAL COLLECTIONSONBEHALFOFGOVERNMENTAGENCIES Motorboat registrations andlicenses(MarineSafetyVictoria) Stamp duty(StateRevenueOffice) (Transport AccidentCommission) Transport AccidentChargeandrelated stampduty agencies Collections onbehalfofgovernment Effect ofA-IFRSonthebalancesheetasat1July2004 Explanatory ollections on behalf of government agencies Collections onbehalfofgovernment

Notes (b),(c) (c) (c) (a) (a)

Superseded 16,223,616 17,258,628 17,153,766 120,207 791,061 219,884 104,862 policies 99,677 24,828 16,969 29,118 68,034 75,243 24,320 1,905 2,575 $’000 140 819

1,254,194 1,814,508 to A-IFRS transition 545,339 Effect of (17,980) (17,885) (15,455) 14,975 (1,646) $’000 $’000 2006 (842) (95) (95) 58

NOTE 31 NOTE 30 16,208,161 17,240,648 17,135,881 1,194,412 1,761,274 553,387 120,207 791,119 219,884 104,767 A-IFRS 13,475 99,677 23,986 15,323 29,118 68,034 75,243 24,320 1,905 2,575 $’000 $’000 2005 140 724

page 145 page 146 Total incomefrom ordinary activities Other income Revenues Regulatory, licence andotherfees Income from governments Income from ordinary activities TOTAL EQUITY Accumulated deficit Asset revaluation reserve Contributed capital Equity NET ASSETS TOTAL LIABILITIES Total non-current liabilities Provisions Payables Non-current liabilities NET RESULT FORTHEREPORTING PERIOD activities Total expenses from ordinary Other expenses Capital assetcharge supervisor grants Municipal claimsandschoolcrossing Depreciation/Amortisation Supplies andservices Employee benefits Expenses from ordinary activities nternational FinancialReportingStandardsImpacts oftheadoptionAustralianequivalentstonternational NOTE 31(continued) Effect ofA-IFRSontheoperatingstatementforyearended 30June2005

Explanatory Explanatory (a),(b) (b),(c) notes (a),(b),(c) (c) notes

Superseded

1,019,937 Superseded 291,139 407,212 188,527 137,060 698,107 14,123,883 (98,037) 921,900 16,985,544 16,985,544 policies 17,768 49,800 65,491 17,257 69,476 3,175,074 (313,413) $’000 273,084 policies 51,589 53,200 1,611 $’000

to A-IFRS transition Effect of to A-IFRS transition (4,383) Effect of (17,980) (17,980) (17,980) 4,606 4,383 $’000 (950) 727 $’000

14,123,883 16,967,564 16,967,564 1,024,320 3,175,074 (102,420) (331,393) 290,189 411,818 188,527 137,060 698,107 921,900 273,084 A-IFRS 18,495 49,800 65,491 17,257 69,476 A-IFRS 51,589 53,200 $’000 1,611 $’000 TOTAL EQUITY Accumulated deficit Asset revaluation reserve Contributed capital Equity NET ASSETS TOTAL LIABILITIES Total non-current liabilities Provisions Payables Non-current liabilities Total current liabilities Provisions Payables Current liabilities TOTAL ASSETS Total non-current assets Infrastructure assets Intangible assets Fixed assets Assets incommercial use Properties acquired forroadworks Land, buildingsandleaseholdimprovements Property loans Non-current assets Total current assets Pre-payments Properties heldforsale Inventories Receivables Cash assets Current assets Effect ofA-IFRSonthebalancesheetasat30June2005 Explanatory (a),(b),(c) (b),(c) notes (a) (c) (c)

Superseded 13,909,215 16,833,645 17,411,056 17,411,056 17,747,040 17,634,156 3,913,291 (411,450) 172,861 147,508 665,402 112,884 335,984 320,369 policies 69,601 34,426 14,066 23,931 15,459 29,118 66,461 15,615 2,427 2,732 3,698 1,549 $’000 140

NOTE 31(continued) to A-IFRS transition Effect of (22,363) (22,363) (22,363) (22,304) (22,363) (19,879) (1,664) $’000 (819) (59) (59) 58

13,909,215 16,813,766 17,388,693 17,724,677 17,611,852 17,388,693 3,913,291 (433,813) 172,861 147,508 665,460 112,825 335,984 320,369 A-IFRS 69,601 34,426 14,066 23,112 13,795 29,118 66,461 15,615 2,427 2,673 3,698 1,549 $’000 140

page 147 page 148 Statement ofCashFlowspresented undertheCorporation’s supersededpolicies. There are nomaterialdifferences betweentheCashFlowStatementpresented underA-IFRSandthe Effect ofA-IFRSonthecashflowstatementforyearended30 June2005 constructed by the Corporation. Under A-IFRS, capitalised overheads have been written-off as an expense and of expense a corresponding reduction madeagainstthecarryingvaluesofconstructedassets. an as written-off exclusion been have overheads capitalised the A-IFRS, Under Corporation. the requires by constructed Equipment’ and assets of cost total the of part as overheads corporate certain Plant of capitalisation the for allowed policies accounting ‘Property, – Corporation’sThe assets. superseded 116 of value carrying the from costs overhead general other and administration AASB Standard Accounting Australian (c) Capitalisationofoverheads made againstthecarryingvalueofrelated assets. been assessed for impairment and identified impairments written-off as an expense and a corresponding reduction did not its require the assessment of of impairments of higher assets. In the accordance with A-IFRS, is policies the Corporation’saccounting Corporation’ssuperseded whichThe sell. assets to have amount, costs less recoverable value fair its toand cost replacement exceed depreciated is not asset does an value of carrying value the that carrying ensure the to exist, tested impairment be of indicators Should sale. for held properties financial inventories, and than assets other Corporation, the of assets all to applies Standard This year. each impairment of indicators for assessed be requiresto Assets’ assets of ‘Impairment – 136 StandardAASB Accounting Australian (b) Impairmentofassets The write-downhasbeenrecognised asanexpense. been measured at the lower an of their carrying amounts or their at fair value resulting in sale a write-down of the assets value. for held assets corporation’shas the sale of for value held non-currentthe assets non-current A-IFRS, with accordance In value. cost indexed valued policies accounting superseded Corporation’s The sell. to costs less value fair and amount carrying their of lower the Assets at measured be to sale ‘Non-current for held assets non-currentrequires – 5 AASB Standard Accounting Australian (a) Non-current assetsheldforsale Explanatory Notes NOTE 31(continued) l fr ae n Dsotne Operations’ Discontinued and Sale for Held

Melbourne 17August2006 Melbourne Roads Corporation Chief Executive David Anderson particulars includedinthefinancialstatementstobemisleadingorinaccurate. At thedateofsigningfinancialstatements,weare notaware ofanycircumstances whichwould render any position oftheCorporationat30June2006. financial statements,presents fairlythefinancialtransactionsduringyearended30June2006and ‘Statement ofRecognisedIncomeandExpenses’,‘CashFlowStatement’‘Notes’toformingpartthe We furtherstatethat,inouropinion,theinformationsetout‘OperatingStatement’,‘BalanceSheet’, Australian AccountingStandards andothermandatoryprofessional reporting requirements. with StandingDirection 4.2ofthe We certifythattheattachedfinancialstatementsforRoadsCorporationhavebeenprepared inaccordance Accountable Office’s andChiefFinanceAccountingOffice’s declaration ACCOUNTABLE OFFICER’SDECLARATION

Financial ManagementAct ACCOUNT 1994, applicableFinancialReportingDirections, ABLE OFFICER’SDECLARA Melbourne 17August2006 Melbourne Roads Corporation Director Finance Mark Dale

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Other mandatory disclosures

154 VicRoads functions and objectives under the Transport Act 1983 155 Report on cultural diversity 156 Report on women 156 Report on young people 157 Report on indigenous affairs 158 Application and operation of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 160 Compliance with the Whistleblowers Protections Act 2001 160 Compliance with the Building Act 1993 160 Compliance with competitive neutrality 161 Implementation of the Victorian Industry Participation Policy 161 Disclosure of major contracts 161 Consultancies 161 Workforce data page 154 k. j. i. h. g. f. e. d. c. b. a. The RoadsCorporationhasthefollowingfunctions: Functions under section16ofthe objectives and functions following the has VicRoads objecti fun VicRoads to road traffic applicable regulations supervise and develop to within thecommunity practices those of adoption the practices promote to and prevention accident road specify to strategies andpractices management traffic implement and develop to safety educationandtrainingprograms road administer and promote develop, to and to develop and implement road safety strategies, and systemsinconnectionwithtransport procedures licensing and registration provide to issue ofvehiclemassanddimensionpermits the for requirements and guidelines establish to reserves people usingthatroad roadside maintain of enjoyment or use the roadfor any to adjacent and provide to construction orrepair orover bridgesorculverts under roads on travel for limits speed maximum determine to and culvert or bridge road, any for oftraffic to determine load limits and advisory speed limits the purposes management andcontrol for facilities other traffic and signals traffic operate install, and erect, maintain construct, design, purchase, to other roads in of construction and upgrading assist maintenance, the to municipalities, with conjunction in declared road network to maintain, upgrade, vary and extend the State’s ctions and ves Transport Act 1983. c. b. k. j. i. h. g. f. e. d. m. l. a. objects: must have regard to the achievement of the following In the exercise of its functions, the Roads Corporation Objectives to achieve the efficient and safe movement of movement safe and efficient the achieve to policy to operatewithinGovernment environment the of enhancement the to regard due with and ways which are most beneficial to the community the to related matter any performance ofitsfunctions,powersorduties. into research oslain n priiain n decision in employee participation making and and effective of consultation process staff a through between organisations and relations harmonious management maintain to levels intheCorporation appropriate to making decision delegate to and to maintain an effective decentralised organisation beginning atthecontemplativestage other changes through a process of consultation and technological appropriate implementing by organisation dynamic and efficient an achieve to enrichment job and development career for opportunities of work satisfying range broadest a the ensures which environment maintain and establish to to improve productivity people andgoods of movement vehicular efficient the facilitate network to road principal State’s the improve to procedures andsystems to improve and simplify registration and licensing safety strategiesandpractices road of awarenesscommunity’s the improve to road traffic o netgt ad o rmt ad undertake and promote to and investigate to to competeforworkontheopenmarket to make use of available transport resources in resources transport available of use make to l. to develop and train all personnel to carry out available in 10 languages other than english. their duties and responsibilities effectively and ¶ VicRoads undertook research to determine efficiently, to interact with the public in a helpful the reception of its child restraint messages by and courteous manner and to enhance their work families of children in culturally and linguistically skills diverse (CALD) communities. As a result, a DVD m. to maintain a high level of motivation, highlighting the importance of child restraints performance, team work and safe working was developed and translated into five languages practices and to develop a sense of commitment for use by CALD communities and professional to the organisation with employment conditions in organisations such as the Royal Children’s keeping with community standards Hospital Peer Presenters, local government and community groups. n. to facilitate accountability at all levels within the ¶ VicRoads undertook a range of multicultural Corporation by maintaining suitable information communications in relation to the Young Driver and reporting systems Safety and Graduated Licensing Discussion o. to manage its assets effectively, including real Paper including: estate, to protect future options and to provide ß providing an information brochure in eight for the planning, design, construction and languages other than english regarding how management of new infrastructure and facilities to submit a response to the Paper as required ß calling for submissions on the Paper in five p. to minimise interference to the community arising ethnic media outlets from the construction and maintenance activities of the Corporation ß explaining the Paper at a multicultural youth and transport forum arranged by the Centre for q. to provide mechanisms and full information to Multicultural Youth Issues. enable effective and timely participation by the community in decision making about facilities, services and road works. Registration and licensing ¶ VicRoads employs a culturally diverse range of Report on people in its customer service centres and call centres to help deliver a high level of service to cultural diversity CALD communities. ¶ Learner permit and driver licence tests are VicRoads has policies and guidelines on Equal provided in 19 languages and the boat operator Opportunity Employment, harassment and investigation licence test in eight languages other than english. of misconduct by employees that discourage racism ¶ Learner permit and licence applicants may request and promote tolerance and harmony in the workplace. the assistance of interpreters. In 2005–06, 4,350 VicRoads supports cultural diversity through a range interpreter assisted tests were undertaken in 64 of initiatives including the following.

languages. page 155 ¶ Telephone services through VicRoads Call Centres Road safety are offered in languages other than english ¶ The Novice Driver Kit is available in eight through the Victorian Interpreter and languages other than english. Translating Services. ¶ Material from the Starting Out Safely early ¶ VicRoads recognises 22 countries that have childhood road safety education program is similar licence testing requirements for the available in five languages other than english. purposes of gaining a Victorian driver licence. ¶ Chapter summaries from the Victorian Older ¶ VicRoads undertakes a range of activities to Drivers’ Handbook are available in six languages assist CALD communities to understand Victorian other than english. learner permit and licence requirements. For ¶ Printed material and posters on child restraints are example, in 2005–06: page 156

n h dmgahc o te rjc ae. For area. project the of demographics the on are projects depending english, than other languages in provided road regarding bulletins Information Major projects ß ß ß ß ß okn arneet, hr tcnlg can across Victoria. technology where staffconnectwhereverareworkingandsupportthey arrangements, working remote and working arrangements working flexible part-time hours, include These women. family to of benefit range a has particular of are that staff forprovisions it work friendly However, women. for VicRoads does not have specific community programs women Report on ¶ ¶ ¶ eight languagesotherthanenglish: in provided were following the 2005–06 in example,

Main Road(StAlbans)BypassPlanningStudy. an informationbrochure regarding the Stagecoach Boulevard, SouthMorang) a letterregarding acommunityinformation Bypass the Craigieburn an informationbrochure regarding (between CentenaryDrive,MillParkand evening onthePlentyRoadduplicationproject

information sessionswere provided tothe migrants attheStAlbansMulticulturalCentre community intheOakleigharea aspartof the Australia/JapanSociety’s English ‘Learn assist Horn ofAfricaimmigrants. assist Horn Sudanese, CookIslanderandCambodian a DVDwasproduced inthe Dinkalanguageto information wasprovided to newlyarrived information sessionswere provided to permittestingwas information andlearner Samoan communityinBroadmeadows; international studentsatMonashand international Swinburne universitiesandtheRoyal Swinburne provided toyoungmembersoftheJapanese Melbourne InstituteofTechnologyMelbourne (RMIT) program for EmploymentintheHospitalityIndustry’ communities inOakleigh;andvarious community groups inDandenong

¶ Employment to supportyoungpeopleincludingthefollowing: In 2005–06 VicRoads undertook a number of initiatives young people Report on ¶ ß ß ß ¶ Road safety ¶ ¶

over 70percentofallgraduatesacceptedinto hasretainedrunning since1994andVicRoads established positions.Theprogram hasbeen in different before partsofVicRoads obtaining anddevelopmentrotationssix-month learning 2005 academicyear. Graduatesundertakethree, Employed 55newgraduatesattheendof to gainthispractice. disadvantaged youngpeoplewith opportunities hours ofsuperviseddrivingpractice andprovide System. Theprograms promote obtaining120 municipalities aspartoftheGraduated Licensing Piloted youngdriverprograms intwo Licensing DiscussionPaperincluding: relation totheYoung DriverSafetyandGraduated Undertook arangeofyouthcommunicationsin twenty secondaryanduniversitystudents. Provided workexperience opportunities forover provides 20placesforYES trainees. Employment Scheme(YES).EachyearVicRoads Government’sSupported theVictorian Youth the program.

making issuesfrom thePaperavailableto distribution ofthePapertoallVictorian three consultationforumsfor youthto universities, Local Learning andEmployment universities, LocalLearning licensing system seek theircontributiontothegraduated includingBeatMagazine,Impress Magazine, ForteMagazineandMX. TAC website,Youth Centralwebsiteand youththrough the advertisementsinarangeofyouthpress Networks, AdultCommunityEducation secondary schools,TAFE institutes, organisations andyouthnetworkproviders arrive alive! website,

¶ Introduced online practice learner permit test ¶ working with indigenous stakeholders to conduct questions on VicRoads website as part of its Aboriginal Cultural Heritage investigations on commitment to novice driver education. In road project sites to determine the likely impacts 2005–06 there were approximately 500,000 of projects and the appropriate measures for visitors to the online practice questions. managing them ¶ Supported the local community program Fit to ¶ employing indigenous monitors during earthworks Drive that uses youth development principles to on road projects to ensure the effective explore young driver safety issues and reduce management of Aboriginal Cultural Heritage risky driving behaviours. ¶ developing and releasing new Aboriginal and ¶ Funded more than 350 Keys Please sessions Cultural Heritage Agreement templates and at schools and community settings with around protocols to ensure indigenous input into road 21,000 young people participating (around 30 per projects, strengthen relationships with indigenous cent of Year 10 students statewide). Keys Please stakeholders and manage Aboriginal cultural promotes parent/learner partnerships to achieve heritage in a consistent and effective way. 120 hours supervised driving practice during the Agreements in 2005–06 included: learner phase. ß Project Specific Agreement Template – ¶ Included the used car safety ratings booklet Wurundjeri Tribe Land Compensation and with the publication Getting there from Ls to Ps Cultural Heritage Council and promoted it through The L Site to provide ß Project Specific Agreement Template – information to young people on the safety ratings Victorian Boonerwrung Elders Land Council of used vehicles. ß Project Specific Agreement – Deer Park Bypass Report on ß Project Specific Agreement – Goulburn Valley Highway (Arcadia section) indigenous ß Project Specific Agreement – affairs Geelong Bypass. In 2005–06 VicRoads continued to contribute to improved outcomes for indigenous people through a range of initiatives including:

¶ engaging an Indigenous Employment Coordinator to develop and implement VicRoads Indigenous Employment Strategy

¶ employing eight indigenous trainees including six in regional Victoria, in customer service and business support roles page 157 ¶ developing a trial pilot course for VicRoads staff to increase awareness of issues impacting on indigenous Australians and encourage positive engagement with indigenous people as colleagues, stakeholders and customers ¶ participating in the Wimmera Indigenous Resource Management Partnership ¶ assisting indigenous youth in VicRoads Eastern Region to prepare for learner permit testing page 158 follows: of Freedom as made were Decisions 214 requests. (FOI) Information received VicRoads 2005–06 In FOI Decisions Information Freedom of Mark Miller, ManagerLegalServices Authorised OfficerReviews Franca Chick,Freedom ofInformationOffice Authorised OfficerRequests David Anderson,ChiefExecutive Principal Officer Officers VicRoads TOTAL Other/Noresponse from applicant DealtwithoutsideFOI Nodocumentexists/Nolocated Requestwithdrawnbyapplicant Transferred toanotheragency Inprocess Accessdenied Accessgrantedinpart Accessgrantedinfull 101 214 37 13 48 10 0 3 1 1

¶ ¶ ¶ the under documents to access Freedom ofInformationAct for request A documents How toaccess 1. requires certaininformationtobepublished: the of (1)(a) 7 Section Published information Freedom ofInformationrequests shouldbesentto: Level 5,60DenmarkStreet Freedom ofInformationOfficer VicRoads Ms FrancaChick from 1July2006. identified. necessary toenablethedocumentsbe provide suchinformationasisreasonably or evidenceofreceipt ofsocialsecuritypayments) social securitycard, evidenceofunemployment, or evidenceofhardship (forexample,copyofa be accompaniedbya$21.50applicationfee* be inwriting hs s n nrae rm 2.0 n i effective is and $21.00 from increase an is This Kew Victoria Australia3101 Kew Victoria ¶ ¶ ¶ documents: of categories following the possesses VicRoads are maintainedinthepossessionofagency. A statement of the categories of documents that ‘Corporate this the chapter(pages18to 31). Governance’ in throughout particular in located and document is information This policy in,ortheadministrationof,agency. government the administration in relation to the formulation of the outside persons and bodies representationor by,with, consultation for exists functions and particulars of any affectingarrangement that powers those in other involved are that public the of members and agency powers decision the the making practicable, as of far as functions indicating, and organisation saeet etn ot atclr o the of particulars out setting statement A construction and maintenance commercial operations administration andmanagement

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¶ contracts ¶ road safety information relating to road user ¶ emergency services safety, the safe road environment and vehicle safety ¶ environment and conservation ¶ road system management information ¶ financial management regarding road assets, which include roads, ¶ human resource management bridges, roadsides and traffic management ¶ information management and systems ¶ road project information such as the Geelong ¶ municipal Bypass Environmental Effects Statement. ¶ policy and planning To receive publications or for further ¶ procurement management information contact the Manager, Business Information Centre, telephone ¶ projects (03) 9854 2447, ¶ property management email [email protected] ¶ public transport or [email protected]. ¶ registration and licensing 4. A statement listing the literature available by way ¶ research and development of subscription services or free mailing lists. ¶ road safety For advice on subscription services and free ¶ statutory planning mailing lists, contact the Manager, Business ¶ strategic planning Information Centre, telephone (03) 9854 2447, email [email protected]. ¶ technical ¶ traffic management 5. A statement of the procedure to be followed by a person when a request for access to a document ¶ transport safety is made to the agency. ¶ works delivery This information is provided on page 158. 3. A statement of the material that has been prepared by the agency under this Part for publication or 6. A statement designating by name the officer or for inspection by members of the public, and the officers responsible within each agency for the places at which a person may inspect or obtain initial receipt of, and action upon, requests for that material. access to a document. VicRoads produces a wide range of publications This information is provided on page 158. and information sheets covering the scope of its 7. A statement listing all boards, councils, services to the Victorian public. These include: committees and other bodies constituted by two ¶ Annual Report or more persons, that are a part of, or that have been established for the purpose of advising the ¶ Corporate Plan agency, and whose meetings are open to the ¶ strategy documents, such as arrive alive! public, or the minutes of whose meetings are Victoria’s Road Safety Strategy 2002–2007 available for public inspection.

(only the summary version is available in page 159 hard copy) The role and membership of the VicRoads Advisory Board are outlined on pages 18 to 19 ¶ heavy vehicle information describing changes to transport laws, accreditation schemes and of this report. There are also a significant number vehicle operating and access conditions of councils, committees and groups that provide advice and stakeholder and community input ¶ registration and licensing information such to VicRoads and/or the Minister for Transport. as Getting there from Ls to Ps (in a range of Notable among these are the Victorian Road community languages) Freight Advisory Council, Victorian Motorcycle ¶ traffic and transport integration information Advisory Council, Victorian Bicycle Advisory on bicycles, motorcycles, heavy vehicles Council and the Victorian Road Based Public Transport Advisory Council (refer to page 11 for further information). page 160 8.

Whistleblowers with the Compliance fodd y t N dslsrs ee ae during made were 2005–06. disclosures No it. by afforded to explain the provisions of the Act staff, and the protection for program induction corporate VicRoads of part as conducted been have sessions Act. Awareness the under disclosures making for procedures Act Protection Whistleblowers the of requirements the with complied has VicRoads 2001 Protection Act Opening hours:MondaytoFriday, 3101 Kew Victoria Ground Floor, 60DenmarkStreet HeadOffice VicRoads BusinessInformationCentreVicRoads are asfollows: opening of hours and address The use. public for available is that library a maintains VicRoads opening ofthelibraryorreading room. fact including details of the address and hours of that is available for public use, a statement of that roomreading or library a maintains agency the If the public. of representativesmembers to areopen and not 9:00 amto5:00pm. etns r gnrly tedd y nominated by attended generally are Meetings 2001 with respect to respect with 2001

s are ot n codne ih the with accordance in out carried is All new work and redevelopment of existing properties of the Owned Publicly for Buildings and the Standards building and Finance maintenance the provisions for on Minister Guidelines the with complies VicRoads 1993 Building Act with the Compliance and anysubsequentreforms. Competition’, the on Restrictions for Legislative of Review Timetable Government Government ‘Victorian Victorian Policy’, of Statement A Neutrality: the requirements of the policy statement ‘Competitive VicRoads commercial business activities comply with neutrality competitive with Compliance ¶ ¶ ¶ ¶ audits of: various on programsbased maintenance annual and These include routine and ad hoc condition. building inspections serviceable and safe a in maintained buildings are its ensure to mechanisms has VicRoads requirements. 1993, relevant building regulations and other statutory stormwater andtradewastesystems. essential services hazardous materialsincluding asbestos building standard andcondition Building Act 1993.

ulig Act Building ¶ improvements to the way roadside and on-road maintenance is handled, including the response Implementation to incidents of the Victorian ¶ improved and safer construction techniques. Industry Disclosure of Participation major contracts Details of all VicRoads contracts are provided Policy (VIPP) at www.vicroads.vic.gov.au. These details include full disclosure of contracts valued at more than Contracts commenced $10 million. During 2005–06 VicRoads commenced 40 contracts with a total value of $694.8 million to which the VIPP applied. There were 20 metropolitan contracts valued Consultancies at $314.5 million and 20 regional contracts valued at There were no consultancy arrangements where the $380.3 million. cost of engagement exceeded $100,000. The commitments by contractors under VIPP included There were two consultancies under $100,000, at a an overall level of local content of 99 per cent of the total cost of $3,700. total value of the contracts and the creation of 120 full time equivalent jobs. Benefits to the Victorian economy in terms of increases in skills and technology transfer include: Workforce data ¶ skill enhancement, including training in specialist areas such as environmental management, traffic Employee numbers control, road and bridge construction and the operation of major items of plant 2001–02 2002–03 2003–04 2004–05 2005–06 ¶ development of new systems and processes to 2,284 2,311 2,384 2,516 2,709 ensure more efficient and safer work practices, including the use of Global Positioning Systems for earthworks on major road projects. Employee categories Contracts completed Employee category 2001–02 2002–03 2003–04 2004–05 2005–06 Executive Officers 62 63 67 65 67 During 2005–06 VicRoads completed 53 contracts with a total value of $135.9 million to which the VIPP Engineers/Professional 862 904 971 1,089 1,201 applied. There were 6 metropolitan contracts valued page 161 Administrative 850 856 884 897 975 at $30.5 million and 47 regional contracts valued at $105.4 million. Technical 185 171 158 139 128 The outcomes reported by contractors under VIPP Field/Trade-related 325 317 304 326 338 included an overall level of local content of 99 per Total 2,284 2,311 2,384 2,516 2,709 cent of the total value of the contracts and the creation of 90 full time equivalent jobs. Benefits to the Victorian economy in terms of increases in skills and technology transfer included:

¶ training in specialist areas such as shoulder stabilisation, retaining wall construction and working in the vicinity of railways

Appendices

164 Appendix 1 Membership of Advisory Councils 167 Appendix 2 VicRoads offices 170 Appendix 3 Road safety infrastructure projects 2005–06 176 Appendix 4 Road development projects 2005–06 180 Appendix 5 Projects to make existing roads operate better 2005–06 182 Appendix 6 Public transport projects 2005–06 184 Appendix 7 Bicycle projects 2005–06 186 Appendix 8 Pedestrian projects 2005–06 188 Appendix 9 Freight efficiency projects 2005–06 page 164 Victorian BicycleAdvisoryCouncil Victorian Membership of Advisory Councils Assistant CommissionerNoelAshby Rosemarie Spiedel Graham Bradshaw Richard O’Byrne Stephen Roddis David Anderson RobertBeattie Ken McNamara Rudy Novotny Debi Hamilton Yolande Field Sarah Davies Harry Barber Cheryle Blair Roger Smith Susie Strain Linda Ivett Peter Daly Gary Veith

Community member, Western Victoria Community member, SouthWestern Victoria Bicycle IndustriesAustralia Bicycle Victoria ARRB Group VicRoads VicRoads (Chairperson) Cycle SportVictoria Victoria Police Retail CycleTraders Australia Royal AutomobileClubofVictoria Ltd(RACV) Parks Victoria Local Government Victorian Association LocalGovernance Municipal AssociationofVictoria Department ofInfrastructure Community member, Victoria Eastern Community member, NorthEastVictoria Community member, Victoria Northern

Victorian MotorcycleVictorian AdvisoryCouncil Samantha Cockfield Stuart Strickland Cameron Cuthill Roger Northam Bob Nordlinger Michael Czajka Marcus Wigan Moira Stewart Bruce Corben Peter Dunphy Ray Newland Neil O’Keefe Detlef Lamp Hollie Black Ted Vincent Linda Ivett Rob Smith Peter Daly Jeff Millar Barwon CommunityRoadSafetyCouncil Honda AustraliaMPE Royal AutomobileClubofVictoria Ltd(RACV) Australian ScooterFederation Victorian Motorcycle Council Harley OwnersGroup Transport Accident Commission(TAC) Oxford Systematics Womens Motorcycle International Association Federal ChamberofAutomotiveIndustries Victoria Police Monash UniversityAccidentResearch Centre Victorian AutomobileChamber ofCommerce Independent Independent -C/oBMWAustralia Motorcycle Riders’AssociationofAustraliaInc. VicRoads VicRoads O’Keefe SolutionsPtyLtd(Chairperson)

page 165 Appendix 1 page 166

Appendix 1 (continued) Victorian RoadBasedPublicTransportVictorian RoadFreightVictorian AdvisoryCouncil Advisory Council Supt. KevinSheridan Prof. Graham Currie Catherine Wilkinson Delysia Westwood Patricia Malowney Supt. PeterKeogh John Clarebrough Anthony Feneley David Anderson David Anderson David Purchase John Hennessy Lance Williams Dr KenOgden Dennis Cliche Trevor Martin Sarah Davies John Stanley Louise Sales David Willett John Picone Chris Trikilis Ted Vincent Ted Vincent Tim Clifford Bill Noonan Pam Usher Jim Hinton Peter Daly Phil Altieri Lorna Pitt Lorna Phil Lovel Jim Betts Victorian FarmersFederation Victorian Transport Association Transport Workers’ Union(VIC) Royal AutomobileClubofVictoria Ltd(RACV) Pacific National WorkSafe Department ofInfrastructure Victoria Police Livestock Transporters AssociationofVictoria (LTAV) VicRoads VicRoads (Chairperson) Department of Civil Engineering,MonashUniversity Royal AutomobileClubofVictoria Ltd(RACV) Department ofSustainability and Environment Environment Victoria Inc. Department ofInfrastructure Yarra Trams Public Transport UsersAssociation Croydon BusServices Bus AssociationVictoria Victorian Association LocalGovernance Transport Workers’ Union Community representative Victorian Taxi Association Victoria Police City ofStonnington Rail, Tram & Bus Union VicRoads VicRoads (Chairperson) Corporation Port ofMelbourne Municipal AssociationofVictoria Victorian AutomobileChamber ofCommerce (VACC) SCA HygieneAustralasiaP/L

VicRoads offices The telephone number for all regional offices and customer service centres is 13 11 71. Appendix 2

Head office Customer services 60 Denmark Street, Kew, 3101 centres Metropolitan Ararat regional offices Shop 2, 56 High Street, Ararat, 3377 North West Region Bairnsdale 535 Princes Highway, Bairnsdale, 3875 499 Ballarat Road, Sunshine, 3020

South East Region Ballarat 88 Learmonth Road, Wendouree, 3355 12 Lakeside Drive, Burwood East, 3151 Benalla Country regional 50–52 Clarke Street, Benalla, 3672 offices Bendigo Eastern Region 57 Lansell Street, Bendigo, 3550 120 Kay Street, Traralgon, 3844 Broadmeadows North Eastern Region Corner Pearcedale Parade and Johnstone Street, 50–52 Clarke Street, Benalla, 3672 Broadmeadows, 3047

Northern Region Burwood East 57 Lansell Street, Bendigo, 3550 12 Lakeside Drive, Burwood East, 3151

South Western Region Camberwell 180 Fyans Street, South Geelong, 3220 3 Prospect Hill Road, Camberwell, 3124 page 167 Western Region Carlton 88 Learmonth Road, Wendouree, 3355 459 Lygon Street, Carlton, 3053

Cobram Moira Shire Offices, 44 Station Street, Cobram, 3644 page 168 Watsonia, 3087 NepeanStreetCorner andMedburyAvenue, ShoppingCentreShop 13,DiamondVillage Greensborough 180 FyansStreet, SouthGeelong, 3220 Geelong 71 HartnettDrive,Seaford, 3198 Frankston 5 MundarraRoad,Echuca,3564 Echuca Dromana, 3936 Shop 11, Dromana Central, 143 Point Nepean Road, Dromana 72–74 Greens Road,DandenongSouth,3175 Dandenong Colac West, 3250 Colac AutoCentre, PrincesHighway, Colac Leongatha, 3953 Anderson Street (SouthGippslandHighway), Leongatha 2 BeauchampStreet, Kyneton,3444 Kyneton 14 O’CallaghansParade,Horsham,3400 Horsham Hoppers Crossing, 3029 52–64 OldGeelongRoad(SpotlightCentre), Hoppers Crossing Riley Street, Hamilton,3300 Hamilton

1 EskayRoad,SouthOakleigh,3167 Oakleigh South 87 PrincesDrive,Morwell,3840 Morwell 109-111 OrangeAvenue, Mildura,3500 Mildura Melton Shire Office,232HighStreet, Melton,3337 Melton Maryborough, 3465 Central GoldfieldsShire Office,NeillStreet, Maryborough 6–8 HandleyStreet, Wangaratta, 3677 Wangaratta 70 NyahRoad,SwanHill,3585 Swan Hill 499 BallaratRoad,Sunshine,3020 Sunshine Sunbury, 3429 Hume Shire Office,36Macedon Street, Sunbury 231–239 CorioStreet, Shepparton, 3630 Shepparton 5 Crawford Street, Seymour, 3660 Seymour 28 PrincesHighway, Sale,3850 Sale 114A Percy Street, Portland,3305 Portland

Warragul Northern City Projects 5/131 North Road, Warragul, 3820 814 Cooper Street, Somerton, 3062 Telephone: (03) 9303 6100 Warrnambool 29 Jamieson Street, Warrnambool, 3280 South Eastern Projects 40 Belgrave-Hallam Road, Hallam, 3803 Appendix 2 Wodonga Telephone: (03) 9703 5999 82–86 Elgin Street, Wodonga, 3690 Tullamarine–Calder Freeway Project offices Interchange Project Albury Wodonga National Mailbox 210, 100 Bulla Road, Strathmore, 3041 Telephone: 1300 857 923 Highway Project 429 Swift Street, Albury, New South Wales, 2640 Western Projects Telephone: (02) 6042 3100 10 Wallace Avenue, Point Cook, 3030 Telephone: (03) 9373 4000 Calder Corridor Project 2 Beauchamp Street, Kyneton, 3444 Telephone: (03) 5422 0799

Deer Park Bypass 2–8 Lake Street, Caroline Springs, 3023 Telephone: (03) 9361 4900

Eastern Projects Unit 12, 613 Maroondah Highway, Mitcham, 3132 Telephone: (03) 9872 7000

Geelong Bypass Project 444 Princes Highway, Corio, 3214 Telephone: (03) 5274 6800

Goulburn Valley Highway Project Shepparton office: 190 Benalla Road,

Shepparton, 3630 page 169 Telephone: (03) 5832 0900

Inner Urban Projects 60 Denmark Street, Kew 3101 Telephone: 1800 776 622 page 170 Regional projects projects 2005–06 Road safetyinfrastructure Echuca-Mitiamo Rd-Shoulder Sealing -WharparillaRdtoMilgateRd,BamawmExtension Drysdale-St Leonards Rd-runoff road crash treatment -StLeonards Drummond St-ModifyRoundabout -Eyre St-Ballarat Drouin-Warragul Rd- run off road crashtreatment -Drouin toWarragul Doveton St-ModifyRoundaboutHowittBallarat Daylesford-Trentham Rd-runoff road crashtreatment -Daylesford toTrentham Daylesford-Ballarat Rd-runoff road crashtreatment -NewlyntoBallarat Dandenong Valley HwyatBerginsRoad-runoff road crashtreatment -Rowville Dana St-SpeedManagementTreatments - AscotStBallarat Dana St-Provide RightTurn Lane-Lyons St-Ballarat Colac-Lavers HillRd-MiscellaneousRoadworksColactoLavers Hill Churchill-Traralgon Rd-runoff road crashtreatment -Churchill Chisholm St-ChannelisationNicholsonBallarat Calder Hwy-runoff road crashtreatment -Marong toBridgewater Calder HwySec2-Hazard ReductionWorks -BendigotoMarong Calder Hwy-Hazard ReductionWorks -RavenswoodtoKangaroo Flat Calder Hwy-Delineation/SignageImprovements -betweenSunraysiaHwytoMallee Broadford-Flowerdale Rd-ShoulderSealingHumeFwytoElliottsBroadford Broadford-Flowerdale Rd-Delineation/SignageImprovements -Broadford toFlowerdale Bright-Tawonga Rd-NewSigning&DelineationGermantown/Tawonga South Bogong HighPlainsRd-Delineation/SignageImprovements -Bogong Bendigo-Maryborough Rd-FullyControl RightTurn -HighStMaryborough Bellarine Hwy-ChannelisationTwitt St-Moolap Ballarat-Burrumbeet Rd-SafetyBarrierInstallationBallarattoBurrumbeet Ballarat-Buninyong Rd-SignalRemodelBarklyStBallarat Ballan-Daylesford Rd-runoff road crashtreatment -BallantoDaylesford Rd-runoffBacchus Marsh-Gisborne road crashtreatment -BacchusMarsh Projects highlightedinpalebluewere inprogress at30June2006. Proje cts withouthighlightingwere completedin2005-06.

Epping-Kilmore Rd - run off road crash treatment - Epping To Merriang

Epping-Kilmore Rd (46.70km to 61.90km) Hazard Removal - Wallan East to South of Kilmore

Epping-Kilmore Rd Sec 2 - Channelisation - Wandong-Broadford Rd - Wandong

Eyre St - New Roundabout - Poplar Ave/ Russell St - Ballarat Appendix 3 Fisken St - Channelisation - Travener St - Bacchus Marsh

Forest Rd - Shoulder Sealing - south of Heales Rd - Lara

French St - Signage installation/linemarking - Kennedy St - Hamilton

Geelong-Bacchus Marsh Rd - Miscellaneous Roadworks - Little River-Ripley Rd/Buftons Rd - Balliang

Geelong-Bacchus Marsh Rd - run off road crash treatment - Plantation Rd to Buftons Rd

Geelong-Ballan Rd - run off road crash treatment - North of Anakie

Glenelg Hwy - Shoulder Sealing - West of Coleraine

Glenelg Hwy - run off road crash treatment - Smythesdale

Goulburn Valley Highway - Safety Barrier Installation - Yea to Cathkin

Great Alpine Rd - Delineation/Signage Improvements - in the vicinity of Omeo

Great Alpine Rd Sec 2 - Delineation/Signage Improvements - Harrietville

Great Alpine Rd Sec 2 - Delineation/Signage Improvements - Hotham Heights

Great Ocean Rd Sec 2 - Delineation Improvements - Apollo Bay to Allansford

Great Ocean Rd Sec 2 - Pavement Rehabilitation - Maits Rest

Great Ocean Rd Sec 2 - Pavement Rehabilitation - West of Red Johanna Rd - Johanna Heights

Great Ocean Rd - run off road crash treatment - Torquay to Apollo Bay

Harkaway Rd - Shoulder Sealing - Sth of Boundary Rd - Harkaway

Healesville-Kinglake Rd - Delineation/Signage Improvements - Healesville to Kinglake

Katamatite-Shepparton Rd - Shoulder Sealing - Congupna to Katamatite

Kilfeera Rd - Shoulder Sealing - east of Bostock Rd - Molyullah

Korumburra-Warragul Rd - Delineation/Signage Improvements - Korumburra to Warragul

Korumburra-Warragul Rd - Delineation/Signage Improvements - Warragul to Korumburra

Kyabram-Rochester Rd - Hazard Removal - South of Kyabram

Lake Mountain Rd - Safety Barrier Installation - Northeast of Marysville-Woods Point Rd page 171 Lancefield-Tooborac Rd - Hazard Reduction Works - Lancefield to Tooborac

Lang Lang-Poowong Rd - Delineation/Signage Improvements - South Gippsland Hwy intersection to Poowong

Laverock Rd - Channelisation - Churchill St - Warrnambool

Licola Rd - Delineation/Signage Improvements - Heyfield to Licola

Lockington Rd - run off road treatment - Lockington to Kotta

Loddon Valley Hwy - Intersection Improvements - Hopkins Ave - Eaglehawk

Loddon Valley Hwy Sec 1 - Hazard Reduction Works - South of Kerang page 172

Road safety infrastructure projects 2005-06 Regional projects (continued) Maroondah LinkHwy-ShoulderSealingCathkintoYarck Maroondah Hwy-runoff road crashtreatment -BlackSpurtonorthofBuxton Main NeerimRd-ShoulderSealingOldSaletoBloomfieldrunoff road crashtreatment Macedon-Woodend Rd-Hazard Removal-NorthofWoodend Loddon Valley Hwy-runoff road crash treatment -DurhamOx Omeo HwySec1-Delineation/Signage Improvements - northofOmeotoBigRiverfloodway Old GeelongRdatDunlop/ Kilmur Rd-runoff road crashtreatment -Laverton Hwy-runoffNorthern road crashtreatment -Tooborac toHeathcote Hwy-runoffNorthern road crashtreatment -RochestertoEchuca Hwy-runoffNorthern road crashtreatment -PyalongtoTooborac Hwy-runoffNorthern road crashtreatment -Kilmore toPyalong HwySec2-FullyControlNorthern RightTurn -PakenhamStEchuca HwySec1-HazardNorthern ReductionWorks -Wallan toKilmore Hwy-runoffNorthern road crashtreatment -NorthofHeathcote GrampiansRd-Signage/Delineation ImprovementsNorthern - Halls Gap Nixon St-NewRoundaboutMaudeShepparton Myrtleford-Yackandandah Rd-ShoulderSealingBackCreek RdtoDederang-Bruarong -TrenthamMyrniong toBarrysReef Rd-SafetyBarrierInstallationMyrniong Murray Valley Hwy-SafetyBarrierInstallationBonegillaRdtoKiewaValley Hwy Mount Buffalo RdSec1-NewSigning&DelineationMountBuffalo Mortlake-Ararat Rd-FullyControlled RightTurn -Ararat-PomonalRdArarat Moe-Willowgrove Rd-runoff road crashtreatment -MoetoWillowGrove Moe-Glengarry Rd-runoff road crashtreatment -Yallourn North Midland Hwy-runoff road crashtreatment -Tatura-Undera RdtoEchuca-Mooroopna Rd Midland HwySec2-SignalRemodelMacartherStBallarat Midland HwySec2-ChannelisationFulcherStDaylesford Midland Hwy-SafetyBarrierInstallationElainetoBuninyong Midland Hwy-SafetyBarrierInstallationBetweenCreswick andDaylesford Midland Hwy-runoff road crashtreatment -CastlemainetoHarcourt Meredith-Steiglitz Road-NewSigning&DelineationCoopersBridge Melba Hwy-runoff road crashtreatment -WillsRdtoHealesville-Kinglake Melba Hwy-SafetyBarrierInstallationCastellatoYea McIvor Hwy-Hazard ReductionWorks -HeathcotetoAxedale Marysville-Woods PointRd-Delineation/SignageImprovements -MarysvilletoCambarville Marysville Rd-ShoulderSealingAcheron Way -MarysvilleWoods PointRd Princes Hwy East Sec 4 - Signage installation/linemarking - Grant St - Bairnsdale Princes HwyEastSec4-Signageinstallation/linemarkingGrantStBairnsdale Princes HwyEastSec4-Signageinstallation/linemarkingForgeCreek St-Bairnsdale Rd/Victoria Princes HwyEastSec1-IntersectionImprovements -HuntingdaleRd/AthertonOakleighEast Princes HwyEast-runoff road crashtreatmenttoTraralgon -Darnum Pakenham St-NewRoundaboutNishEchuca Winchelsea-Deans MarshRd-Improve Delineation-WinchelseatoDeansMarsh Wimmera HwySec3-ShoulderSealingMarong Wiltshire La-ModifyRoundaboutWhitelawAv -Ballarat Whittlesea-Yea Rd -ShoulderSealingKinglakeWest toFlowerdale Western Hwy-Improve Freeways Operation-Ballarat-BurrumbeetRdtoeastofLangiKal Warburton-Woods PointRd-Delineation/SignageImprovements -Warburton toCumberlandJunction Wallan-Whittlesea Rd-Delineation/SignageImprovements -WyndhamStWallan Walhalla Rd-Delineation/SignageImprovements -Tyres-Thomson Valley RdtoWalhalla St-NewRoundaboutEdwardVictoria St-Ballarat Tyers-Thomson Valley Rd-Delineation/SignageImprovements -Tyers toThomsonValley Tongala Rd-Channelisation -SouthofTongala Tenth St-NewRoundabout -PineStMildura Sunraysia Highway-SafetyBarrierInstallationNorthWest ofAvoca Strzlecki Hwy-ShoulderSealingrunoff road crashtreatment -MorwelltoLeongatha Stawell-Avoca St-Stawell RdSec1-ModifyRoundaboutBarnes Smythe St-NewRoundaboutChurch St-Benalla Robinvale-Sea LakeRdSec1-ShoulderSealing-/HappyValley Rd-Robinvale Red Cliffs -ColignanRdSafetyBarrierInstallationSouthEastofRedCliffs Princes HwyWest -runoff road crashtreatment -Winchelsea-DeansMarshRdBirregurra Princes HwyWest -runoff road crashtreatment -Timboon-ColacRdtoCobden-Stoneyford Rd Princes HwyWest -runoff road crashtreatment -Cobden-Stoneyford RdtoWire Lane Princes HwyWest, CapeOtwayRd-runoff road crashtreatment -Inverleigh-WinchelseaRd Princes HwyWest Sec6-NewSigning&DelineationEttrick-Tyrendarra Rd-Tyrendarra Princes HwyWest Sec1-RealignmentBarklyStMaribyrnong Princes HwyEastSec4-Signageinstallation/linemarking)ForgeCreek St-Bairnsdale Rd/Victoria

page 173 Appendix 3 page 174 Metropolitan projects Banksia St-Signageinstallation/linemarkingCapeHeidelberg Aughtie Drive-Lighting/DelineationImprovements -AlbertPark Arthurs SeatRd-Delineation/SignageImprovements -ArthursSeattoRedHill Maroondah Hwy-SignalInstallationMt DandenongRd-Ringwood Maroondah Hwy-NewIntersectionSignals -Metropolitan Av toSpringvaleRd-Nunawading Maroondah Hwy-IntersectionImprovements -RingwoodSt/Wantirna Rd-Ringwood Maroondah Hwy-FullyControl RightTurn -NelsonRdtoGoodallDrLilydale Lysterfield Rd-ShoulderSealingNapoleonto Wellington Rd- Lysterfield Lygon St-Electronic Variable SpeedLimitSigns-BrunswickRdtoAlbion St -Brunswick Lilydale-Montrose Rd-FullyControl RightTurn -HullRdMtEvelyn Kooyong Rd-SignalInstallationInkermanCaulfieldNorth King St-Signageinstallation/linemarkingWest Melbourne James CookDr-NewRoundaboutJohnEdgcombeWay -EndeavourHills Hume Hwy-IntersectionImprovements -Gaffney St/MurrayRd-Coburg Heidelberg-Kinglake Rd-Delineation/SignageImprovements -DiamondCreek Heatherton RdSec3-IntersectionImprovements -HannaDr/JohnFawknerDvEndeavour Hills Rd-runoffHeatherton RdatView road crashtreatment -NoblePark Hallam Rd-FullyControl RightTurn -PoundRdHallam Gembrook Rd-Delineation/SignageImprovements -Gembrook Frankston Fwy-runoff road crashtreatment -ChelseaHeightstoFrankston Ferntree GullyRoad-FullyControl RightTurn -Watsons Rd-WheelersHill Ferntree GullyRd-FullyControl RightTurn -HuntingdaleRdOakleigh Ferntree GullyRd-FullyControl RightTurn -FosterRd/Gardner Rd-NottingHill Eramosa RdWest -ShoulderSealingMoorooduc HwytoCoolartRd-Moorooduc Docklands Hwy-FullyControlled RightTurn -SomervilleRdYarraville Docklands Hwy-Delineation/SignageImprovements -Docklands Rd-Delineation/SignageImprovementsDeans Marsh-Lorne -MarshtoLorne Rd-NewIntersectionSignalsBridgewaterCraigieburn Craigieburn Churchill ParkDr-ShoulderSealingPoliceRdtoBadenPowellEndeavourHills Canterbury Rd-CarriagewayDuplicationBayswatertoDorsetNorth Canadian BayRd-SkidResistanceTreatment -Walkers RdtoHamersley Ct-MtEliza Campbellfield-Greensborough Rd-SignalModificationBalankaPlaceBundoora Burke Rd-SkidResistanceTreatments -CanterburyRd/RathminesRdCamberwell Braeside-Dandenong Rd(Greens Rd)-FullyControl RightTurn -KitchenRdDandenongSouth Bell -Signageinstallation/linemarkingBarrow St-Coburg Belgrave-Hallam Rd-runoff road crashtreatment -Wellington RdtoHeatherton-Narre Warren East Maroondah Hwy Sec 1 - Fully Control Right Turn - Surrey Rd - Blackburn

Moorooduc Hwy at Bentons Rd - run off road crash treatment - Mornington

Morris St - Channelisation - John St - Tootgarook

Mount Dandenong Rd - Signal Remodel - Main St - Croydon

Mount Dandenong Rd at Bona St / Eastfield St - run off road crash treatment - Ringwood East

Mount Dandenong Rd at Mirabel Ave - run off road crash treatment - Ringwood East

Murray Rd - Signage installation/linemarking - Gilbert Rd - Preston Appendix 3

Napperby St - Modify Roundabout - Victoria St - Brunswick West

Nepean Highway - New Intersection Signals - Station Rd - Cheltenham

Nepean Hwy - Fully Control Right Turn - Karen St/Bay Rd - Cheltenham

Nepean Hwy - Fully Control Right Turn - Wooralla Dve/Mt Eliza Way - Mt Eliza

Nepean Hwy Sec 1 - Fully Control Right Turn - Wells St - Frankston

Old Warburton Rd - Delineation/Signage Improvements - Wesburn to Warburton

Pearcedale Rd - Shoulder Sealing - Browns Rd to North Rd - Cranbourne

Point Nepean Rd - New Intersection Signals - Napier St to Lyons St - Rye

Princes Hwy East - Signal Installation - Clayton Rd - Clayton

Princes Hwy East Sec 1 - Fully Control Right Turn - Hawthorn Rd - Armadale

Prospect Hill Rd - New Roundabout - Byron St - Canterbury

Ringwood-Warrandyte Rd - Delineation/Signage Improvements - Ringwood to Warrandyte

Robinson Rd - Shoulder Sealing - King Rd - Narre Warren

Rosebud-Flinders Rd - Delineation/Signage Improvements - Rosebud to Flinders

Seaford Rd - Channelisation - Ti-Tree Crescent - Seaford

South Gippsland Hwy - run off road crash treatment - Western Port Rd - Lang Lang

South Gippsland Hwy - run off road crash treatment - Baxter-Tooradin Rd - Tooradin

Springvale Rd - Fully Control Right Turn - Waverley Rd - Glen Waverley

Springvale Rd - Traffic Signals - Mitcham Rd - Donvale

Thompson Rd - Road Widening - Western Port Hwy to Evans Rd - Lyndhurst

Thompsons Rd at Evans Rd - run off road crash treatment - Cranbourne

Vears Rd - Channelisation - Rowen St - Glen Iris

Victor Cr - Speed Management Treatments - Princes Hwy to Narre Warren Nth Rd - Narre Warren

Victoria St - Intersection Improvements - Burnley St - Richmond page 175

Warrigal Highway - Skid Resistance Treatment - Batesford Rd - Chadstone

Warrigal Road - Fully Control Right Turn - Riversdale Rd - Burwood

Waverley Rd - Fully Control Right Turn - Stephensons Rd - Glen Waverley

Wedge St - New Roundabout - Howard St - Epping

Wellington Rd - Carriageway Duplication - Taylors La to Napoleon Rd - Rowville

Wellington Rd - run off road crash treatment - Belgrave-Hallam Rd to Aura Vale Rd - Narre Warren East

Western Port Hwy - run off road crash treatment - Drouin South

Whittlesea-Yea Rd - run off road crash treatment - Whittlesea To Kinglake West

Yarra Rd - Fully Control Right Turn - Plymouth Rd - Croydon Hills page 176 Major Victorian roadMajor Victorian links projects 2005–06 Road development Road improvements Regional projects Tullamarine -CalderFreeway Interchange -RoadRealignment(EssendonNorth) Pakenham Bypass Hume Highway-Donnybrook RdInterchange -GradeSeparation(Beveridge,Craigieburn) Geelong Bypass Bypass Craigieburn Calder HighwayUpgrade-KynetontoFaraday Calder HighwaySec2-FaradaytoRavenswood Albury/Wodonga Bypass-BandianaLink(Wodonga) Casterton DartmoorRd-RoadWidening -GlenelgShire Buninyong-Mt Mercer Rd-RoadWideningGrenville Budgeree Rd-RoadwideningSouthEastofBoolarra Broadford-Wandong RdatStottsintersection -Provide LeftTurn Lane(s)-Clonbinane Bolgers Rd-BridgeConstructionDevonNorth Bendigo InnerBox- Beloka Rd-PavementRehabilitationBenambra Bayside Rd-RoadRealignmentCorioQuay Bass HwySec1-CarriagewayDuplicationSouthofGrantville Township -Stage5 Bass HwySec1-CarriagewayDuplicationTheGurdies toGrantville-Stage4 Avondale Rd-PavementRehabilitationShelley Andersons Lane-PavementRehabilitationNarbethong Amphitheatre Rd-RoadWideningChute Albert RiverRd-PavementRehabilitationStaceysBridge Projects highlightedinpalebluewere inprogress at30June2006. Proje cts withouthighlightingwere completedin2005-06.

Eurambeen -Streatham Rd-RoadWideningStreatham Ethel Rd-PavementRehabilitationSwanpool Cooriemungle Rd-PavementRehabilitationSimpson Cliff Street -GradeseperationnearportentrancePortland Christies AlbertRiverRd-RoadWideningHiawatha South GippslandHwySec3-RoadRealignmentLochtoBena Bruthen)-RoadRealignmentBuchanRdtoPrincesHighwayBruthen Princes HwyEast(Via Princes HwyEast-OvertakingLanesCannRivertoGenoa Portland-Nelson Rd-ShoulderSealingPortlandtotheSouthAustralianBorder Rd-RoadReconstructionMarysville Old Melbourne HwySec1-RoadRealignmentPyalong Northern Midland HwySec4-RoadWideningMooroopna Melrose Drive-CarriagewayDuplicationWodonga Main LeadRd-PavementRehabilitation Loch Valley Rd-RoadReconstructionNoojee Lima Rd-RoadReconstructionSwanpool Lardners Track -RoadWideningGellibrand Grubbed Rd-RoadWideningGlenelgShire Gladstone Street /BalaclavaRdConnection(Precinct Drive)-Newroad construction-Maryborough Gladstone Street -NewIntersectionSignalsMaryborough Gellibrand EastRd-RoadWidening Federation Trail -shared path-MillersRoad,Brooklyn andtheWerribee River, Werribee

page 177 Appendix 4 page 178 Bridge improvements Regional projects Benalla-Tocumwal Rd-BridgeReplacementKatamatite Barwon HeadsRd-BridgeReplacement-River Wimmera HwySec2-BridgeStrengthening -Marnoo Warburton Hwy-BridgeStrengthening -Woori Yallock Princes HwyWest Sec6-BridgeReplacementNearHeywood HwySec2-BridgeStrengtheningNorthern -Heathcote Murray RiverCrossing -Robinvale Murray RiverCrossing -Echuca Murray RiverCrossing -Cobram(Barooga) Midland HwySec4-BridgeStrengthening -Stanhope Midland HwySec4-BridgeStrengthening -Stanhope Midland HwySec4-BridgeStrengthening -Stanhope Lyons HotspurRd-Crawford RiverBridge-Strengthening Loch Valley Rd-BridgeStrengthening -Latrobe RiverBridge-Noojee Koo-Wee-Rup-Longwarry Rd-BridgeReplacementBayles Hamilton PortFairyRd-BridgeRehabilitationScottsCreek Great OceanRdSec1-BridgeRehabilitationCarisbrook Bridge Great OceanRdSec1-BridgeRehabilitationCumberlandRiver Grampians Rd-BridgeReplacementDelley’s bridgeover FyansCreek -HallsGap Glenelg HwySec1-BridgeStrengthening -Streatham Gisborne-Kilmore Rd-BridgeReplacementRailOverpassRiddellsCreek Coleraine -BalmoralRd-BridgeRehabilitationKonongwootongCreek Hwy-BridgeReplacementLockwood Calder Alternative Buninyong-Mt Mercer Rd-BridgeWideningMtMercer Buchan Rd-BridgeStrengthening -LadyTorr Creek Buchan Rd-BridgeStrengthening -TiTree Creek No2-BuchanSouth Buchan Rd-BridgeStrengthening -TiTree Creek No1-BuchanSouth Broadford-Flowerdale Rd-BridgeStrengthening -Tyaak Broadford-Flowerdale Rd-BridgeReplacementFlowerdale Bendigo-Maryborough Rd-BridgeStrengthening -Shelbourne Outer metropolitan projects

Anderson Street - Duplication - Cobden Crescent to Swansea Rd - Lilydale

Berwick-Cranbourne Rd - Carriageway Duplication - Greaves Rd to Pound Rd - Berwick

Edgars Rd - Carriageway Duplication & Extension - Kingsway Drive to Cooper Street - Epping Appendix 4

Greensborough Hwy - Bridgeworks & widening - Metropolitan Ring Rd to Diamond Creek Rd - Greensborough

Cheltenham Rd - Third Lane Widening - Springvale Rd to Chandler Rd - Keysborough

Cranbourne- Frankston Rd - Duplication - Scott Street to Hall Rd (Sladen St) - Cranbourne

Cranbourne-Frankston Rd - Carriageway Duplication - Warrandyte Rd to Centre Rd - Langwarrin

Ferntree Gully Rd - Third Lane Widening - Cootamundra Drive to Jells Rd - Wheelers Hill

Gembrook–Launching Place Rd pavement rehabilitation, Warwick Rd to Boundary Rd - Gembrook

Hallam Rd - Carriageway Duplication - Hallam Bypass to James Cook Drive - Narre Warren North

Kings Rd - Duplication - Melton Highway to Taylors Rd - Sydenham

Mickleham Rd - Duplication - Alanbrae Terrace to Barrymore Rd - Greenvale

Middleborough Rd Level Crossing - Grade Separation Planning and Development - Box Hill

Monash Freeway - Noise Barriers Retrofitting - Stephensons Rd to Stanley Ave - Mount Waverley

Palmers Rd - Dunnings Rd to Princes Freeway - Rd Construction - Truganina

Plenty Rd - Centenary Drive to north of Bethany Crt - Carriageway Duplication - Mill Park to South Morang

Plenty Rd - Duplication - Bethany Court to Stagecoach Boulevard Carriageway Duplication - Mill Park

Somerton Rd - Carriageway Duplication - Somerton

South Rd - New Rd Construction - Warrigal Rd to Old Dandenong Rd - Heatherton

Sunbury Rd (Macedon Street) ) - Carriageway Duplication - Evans Street to Horne Street - Sunbury

Taylors Rd - Bypass/New Rd - Grade Separation, Sydenham Rd to East Esplanade - St Albans

Thompsons Rd - Manningham Rd to Foote St, Templestowe - Rd Widening - Templestowe

Thompsons Rd Sec 1 - Road Widening - Dandenong Valley Hwy to Western Port Hwy - Carrum Downs

Thompsons Rd widening - Western Port Highway to Evans Rd - Lyndhurst

Wellington Rd - Road Widening - Springvale Rd to Stud Rd - Mulgrave to Rowville page 179

Other metropolitan projects

Flinders Street Overpass (delivered on behalf of the Department of Infrastructure) page 180 Regional projects operate better2005–06 Projects tomakeexistingroads Princes HwyWest Sec3-RouteChoiceTraveller Information-NorthofSparksRoad,Norlane Princes HwyWest -RouteChoiceTraveller Information-Corio,Belmont,Waurn PondsandLorne Princes HwyWest Sec3-Provide LeftTurn Lane(s)-MyersSt/LaTrobe Tce Intersection-Geelong Newtown-Whittington Road-ModifyRoundaboutCarrSt/FyansSt/RlwyCrossing Projects highlightedinpalebluewere inprogress at30June2006. Proje cts withouthighlightingwere completedin2005-06.

Metropolitan projects Eastern Fwy-RampMeteringSignalsAtBurkeRd Eastern Calder Fwy-RampMeteringSignalsatKeilorParkDv Bell St-QueuelengthdetectorsHightoSt.GeorgesRdPreston Management Works inc.boomgates West GateFwy-InstallOtherITSDevicesTodd RdtoWilliamstownRd,Spotswood.Incident Warranwood Road-ModifyRoundaboutWarranwood Rd/Plymouth RdRingwood Various remodels andoperationalimprovements madeasidentifiedorondemand(70sites) Monash FwyRampSignalMetering-Wellington RdInboundOnRamp Monash FwyRampSignalMetering-JacksonsRdInboundOn Monash FwyRampSignalMetering-ForsterInboundOn RdOutboundOnRamp Monash FwyRampSignalMetering-Blackburn Installation OfIncidentDetectionSystemontheremaining partsoftheCalderFwy

page 181 Appendix 5 page 182 Metropolitan projects Regional projects projects 2005–06 Public transport Warrigal Road -SmartBusRedRouteImproved PublicTransport Priority Huntingdale Road-Improved PublicTransport SignalPriority-Waverley Rd,MtWaverley Pde (West-TransitHoddle Hwy(Southbound)&Victoria bournd) Lanes Pde (Eastbound)-TransitHoddle Hwy(Northbound)&Victoria Lanes High St-raiseddividingstrip,Northcote Flinders St/Swanston-Tram Platformstops Flemington Rd/RoyalParadeElizabethSt-dynamic“GiveWay toTrams” signs,Parkville Elizabeth St-raiseddividingstrip Fwy-outboundPMemergency laneasbus Eastern Cranbourne-Narre Warren Rd-BusBayWorks -Narre Warren South Rd/WesternHwy, Rd-BusMovementAssistance -Cornwall Cornwall Sunshine Collins St/Exhibition-Tram Platformstops Collins St/Elizabeth-Tram Platformstops Clarendon -red St,SouthMelbourne pavementattramstops Clarendon -raiseddividingstrip St,SouthMelbourne Canterbury Road-Improved PublicTransport SignalPriority-CanterburyRd/BlancheDv Canterbury RdBusMovementAssistance-/RochesterRd, Bridge Rd-raiseddividingstrip Bourke St/Swanston-Tram Platformstops Bourke St/Elizabeth-Tram Platformstops Bell Street -BusMovementAssistanceBellSt/NicholsonStreet, Coburg Banksia StBridgetoNorthland-RedOrbitalprioritytreatments Princes HwyWest -BusBayWorks -West ofPigdonsRd Pall Mall-BusMovementAssistanceCharingCross, Bendigo Projects highlightedinpalebluewere inprogress at30June2006. Proje cts withouthighlightingwere completedin2005-06.

Keilor Plains Station - Park & Ride Facility

Laverton Station - Park & Ride Facility

Maroondah Highway - Bus Bay Works - Healesville & Coldstream Monash Fwy - Park & Ride Information Facility - Gardiner Station

North Road - Improved Public Transport Signal Priority - Near Austin St Hughesdale Appendix 6

Peel St / Dudley St - dynamic “Give Way to Trams” signs

Princess St - Improved Public Transport Signal Priority - Willsmere Rd Kew

Route 503 & 506 St Georges Rd/Miller St Fitzroy Nth. - Bus movement assistance

Royal Pde - raised dividing strip

Spencer St - raised dividing strip

Spencer St / Collins St - Tram Platform stops

St. Georges Rd / Merri Pde - dynamic “Give Way to Trams” signs

Sydney Rd - raised dividing strip

Sydney Rd, Brunswick - red pavement at tram stops

Tram Priority signal remodels or reprograms (35 sites)

Various remodels and operational improvements made as identified or on demand (26 sites)

Victoria Street Improved Public Transport Signal Priority - Hoddle St to Burnley St

William St - raised dividing strip page 183 page 184 Regional projects Bicycle projects 2005–06 Murray Valley Highway-On-RoadBicycle Lanes-BridgeoverYarrawonga Channel,Bike Path Milton Street -On-RoadBicycleLanesBikeFacilitieson road -StewartStreet toLonsdaleStreet Mckenzie St-On-RoadBicycle Lanes-Wonthaggi Loddon Valley Hwy-On-Road BicycleLanes-BrightSttoDarlingEaglehawk Loddon Valley Hwy-On-Road BicycleLanes-LongGully Latrobe Road(Morwell-Yallourn NorthRoa-On-RoadBicycleLanesMorwell Korumburra-Wonthaggi Road-On-RoadBicycleLanesBassHwy-Wentworth St-Wonthaggi Alexandra Parade King Street On-RoadBicycleLanes-BikeFacilitiesOnRoadKingStreet, Street Victoria and Kay Street (Stage2)-On-RoadBicycleLanesMabelStTo GrubbAve -Traralgon John FieldDrive-On-RoadBicycleLanesNewborough Hurd StreetSttoTownsend -BicycleFacilitiesFern St-Portland StreetHorn -Off-Road BicyclePath-Leongathatownship Holmes Road-On-RoadBicycleLanesMorwell High St(Seymour)-Off-Road BicyclePath-Seymour Great OceanRoad-BicycleFacilitiesCawoodSttoNelsonApolloBay Grampians Road-Off-Road BicyclePath-Centre ofTown toSilverSprings Road Gladstone Street -On-RoadBicycleLanesMaryborough Franklin Street -BicycleFacilitiesTraralgon Fifteenth Street -Off-Road BicyclePath-Walnut toOntarioAve -Mildura around FawthorpLagon Fawthorp Lagoon-Off-Road BicyclePath-BikeFacilitiesoff road Portland,sealingofgravelpath Davidson Street (Stage3)-Off-Road BicyclePath-PettitStTo ParkLane -Traralgon Phillipson St-OvensRiverBikePath College Street (Phillipson-OvensRiver)-On-RoadBicycleLanesCollegeSt Calder HwySec2-On-RoadBicycleLanesCedartoShamrock St-GoldenSquare StreetBendigo-Eaglehawk Rd-On-RoadBicycleLanesArnold/Bridge toLoddonValley Highway-Bendigo Ballarat Maryborough Road-On-RoadBicycleLanesWendouree Ballarat BurrumbeetRoad(SturtStreet) -On-RoadBicycleLanesBallarat Albert Street -On-RoadBicycleLanesTatura Projects highlightedinpalebluewere inprogress at30June2006. Proje cts withouthighlightingwere completedin2005-06.

Metropolitan projects Pigdons Road-On-RoadBicycleLanesBikeFacilitiesOnroad linemarkingbetweenDeakinUniversity Park Lane-On-RoadBicycleLanesDuncanCameron Reserve-Tralgon Crk-Traralgon One MileCreek Reserve,Wangaratta -Off-Road BicyclePath-Wangaratta UrbanArea One MileCreek BikePath-Off-Road BicyclePath-Wangaratta UrbanArea Newark Avenue -BicycleFacilitiesNewborough Yarra BlvdSec1-BicycleFacilities -southofWiltshire Drive Warburton Hwy-OtherBicycleFacilitiesMillgrove St HelenaRd/Bridge-On-Road BicycleLanes-Greensborough, Eltham Point NepeanRoad-On-RoadBicycle Lanes-OceanBeachRdtoNationalPark Point NepeanRoad-On-RoadBicycleLanesKangerong Av To MccullochSt Mount DandenongRd-On-RoadBicycleLanesRingwood Mount DandenongRd-On-RoadBicycleLanesBetweenMaroondah HwyandEastfield Road F18 BicyclePath-Off-Road BicyclePath-BuckinghamDrivetoBellStHeidelberg Doncaster Rd-On-RoadBicycleLanesBalwynNorth Chandler Hwy-BicycleFacilitiesHeidelbergRdtoYarra River, Alphington Chandler Highway-On-RoadBicycleLanesPrincesStTo Yarra River Canterbury Rd-On-RoadBicycleLanesCanterbury, Camberwell Boundary Road/Glenroy Road-On-RoadBicycleLanesPascoeVale, Glenroy Belmore Rd-On-RoadBicycleLanesBalwyn Whittlesea -KinglakeRoadOff-Road BicyclePath-Whittlesea-KinglakeRdKinglakeBike Whittlesea -KinglakeRoadOff-Road BicyclePath-Whittlesea-KinglakeRdKinglakeWest BikePath Nth GeelongStation Weddell Street -On-RoadBicycleLanesBikeFacilitiesWeddell Street, StandVictoria MidlandHwyto St/Hopkins Rd Simpsons Street -On-RoadBicycleLanesBikeFacilitiesonroad -SimpsonsStreet/Otway Street/Flaxman Shell Road-On-RoadBicycleLanesBikeFacilitiesOnbetweenGrubbandJohnDoryDrive Ranfurly Way -Off-Road BicyclePath-Walnut toOntarioAve -Mildura Ramsay Boulevard -Off-Road BicyclePath-RamsayBlvdVenus St-BayInverloch Queens ParadeRd Queens ParkRd-Off-Road BicyclePath-BikeFacilitiesoff road -betweenrecreation pathand Queens ParkRd-On-RoadBicycleLanesBikeFacilitiesRuthvenStreet toOranaRoad Roadhouse, Winchelsea Princes HwyWest -Off-Road BicyclePath-BikeFacilitiesoff road -pathfrom AustinStreet tothe Road and Thornhill

page 185 Appendix 7 page 186 Regional projects Pedestrian projects 2005–06 Ranfurly Way -PedestrianSignalsMerbein Princes HwyWest Sec6-PedestrianSignalsRegentStreet, PortFairy Princes HwyEastSec4-PedestrianSignalsRosedaleTownship HwySec2-PedestrianSignalsRochester Northern Great OceanRdSec1-PedestrianSignalsLorne Great OceanRdSec1-PedestrianRefugesAireys Inlet Gisborne-Kilmore Rd-PedestrianSignalsRiddellsCreek Disability DiscriminationAct(DDA)Compliance-(96sites) Bendigo-Redesdale Rd-PedestrianSignalsRailwayPlace,Bendigo Benalla-Yarrawonga Rd-PedestrianSignalsMoira Rd-PedestrianSignalsBacchusMarsh Bacchus Marsh-Gisborne Ararat-Pomonal Rd-PedestrianRefugesArarat Projects highlightedinpalebluewere inprogress at30June2006. Proje cts withouthighlightingwere completedin2005-06.

Metropolitan projects

Balcombe Rd - Pedestrian Facilities - Black Rock

Ballarto Road near Greenwood Drive - improved signal operation - Carrum Downs

Belmore Road / Greythorn Road - improved signal operation - Balwyn Appendix 8

Blackburn Road - Pedestrian Signals - Syndal

Bridgewater Road/Craigieburn Road - improved signal operation - Cragieburn

Burwood Highway - improved signal operation - near Amaroo Garden Village, Ferntree Gully

Cemetery Road West/College Crescent - improved signal operation - Parkville

Clyde Road Near Centre Road - improved signal operation - Berwick

Davey-Hastings Rd / Baxter Rd Intersection - improved signal operation - Frankston

Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) Compliance - (41 sites)

Fletcher Rd - Pedestrian Signals - between TAFE and Railway Station Carpark

Greensborough Hwy/Elder Street - improved signal operation - Watsonia

Heidelberg Road near The Esplanade - improved signal operation - Ivanhoe

Main Road near Diamond Street - improved signal operation - Eltham

Melville Road/Dawson Street - improved signal operation - Brunswick West

Napoleon Rd - Pedestrian Signals - Knox

Nepean Highway/Station Street - improved signal operation - Moorabbin

North Road near Carolyn Street - improved signal operation - Ormond

North Road near Dalmor Avenue - improved signal operation - Ormond

Pascoe Vale Rd - Pedestrian Signals - Anselm Gr - Glenroy

Pickles Street/Richardson Street - improved signal operation - Albert Park

Plenty Rd - Signal Remodel - Daly PI - Bundoora

Point Nepean Rd - Pedestrian Refuges - Romney Ave - Tootgarook Point Nepean Rd - Pedestrian Signals - Rosebud Princes Highway near Tivendale Road - improved signal operation - Officer Princes Hwy West - Pedestrian Signals - West of Wales St - West Footscray Princes Street/Rathdowne Street - improved signal operation - Carlton page 187 Queens Parade/Gold Street/Michael Street - improved signal operation - Clifton Hill Warburton Hwy - Pedestrian Signals - Warburton Wellington Rd - Pedestrian Facilities - Clayton

Whitehorse Road near Yerrin Street - improved signal operation - Balwyn page 188 Regional projects projects 2005–06 Freight efficiency Midland HwySec5-SignalLinkingActivitiesWyndhamSttoArcher St-Shepparton Breakwater Rd-NewIntersectionSignalsBreakwater Rd-Belmont Bendigo-Redesdale Rd-NewIntersectionSignalsReservoirStrathdale South GippslandHwySec3-ChannelisationIntersectionofKorumburraWarragul Road- Korumburra Projects highlightedinpalebluewere inprogress at30June2006. Proje cts withouthighlightingwere completedin2005-06.

Metropolitan projects

Blackburn Road / Duerdin Street - Improve traffic signal operation - Clayton

Cook Street - Road Widening - Port Melbourne

Dandenong Valley Highway - Truck Facilities Improvement - Nth Of Dandenong Ck - Rowville Appendix 9

Docklands Hwy - Signal Linking Activities - Hughes St - Yarraville

Fairbairn Rd - Road Widening improved turning radius for large vehicles - Boundary Rd, Laverton North

Fitzgerald Rd - New Intersection Signals - Gilbertson Rd - Laverton North

Footscray Road, Maribyrnong River to CityLink, West Melbourne - Improve traffic signal operation

Governor Rd - Provide Right Turn Lane(s) - Braeside

Grieve Parade/Pinnacle Road - Improve traffic signal operation - Altona North

Keilor-Laverton Rd - New Roundabout - Boundary Rd/Mt Derrimut Road, Derrimut

Lower Dandenong Rd/Cheltenham Rd - New Signing & Delineation - Cheltenham, Dandenong- Low Height Bridge

Maroondah Hwy - New Truck Facilities - Inbound South of Ingram Rd Coldstream

Monash Fwy - Install Incident Detection System - Chadstone

Monash Fwy - Signage installation/linemarking - Barkly Ave / Gibdon St - Burnley

Monash Fwy - Signal Linking Activities - Installation Of Queue Loops and Signal Reprogram

Princes Highway - Improve traffic signal operation - Clayton (Westall Bypass to Blackburn Road)

Princes Highway - Improve traffic signal operation - Eumemmerring (Entry to GM Holden near Doveton Dr to Clow Street)

Princes Hwy East - Provide Right Turn Lane(s) - Dandenong

Princes Hwy East - Provide Left Turn Lane(s) - Westall Road - Springvale

Princes Hwy East Sec 1 - Install Incident Detection System - MacRobertson Girls High School in South Melbourne

South Gippsland (Hallam) Fwy - Road Widening - Localised widening of Pound Road, Hallam

South Gippsland Highway - Truck Facilities Improvement - West and East Bound Near Earlston Crt Cranbourne

Southern Link Tollway Fwy - Truck Facilities Improvement - Burnley/Toorak

Todd Rd - Truck Facilities Improvement - Port Melbourne. page 189

Wantirna-Sassafras Road - Provide Left Turn Lane(s) - Croydon-Scoresby Rd

West Gate Freeway (outbound)/Kings Way entry ramp - lane widening & controlled entry onto freeway - South Melbourne

West Gate Fwy - Improve Freeways Operation - Kings Way on-ramp and Montague Street 2. 1. page 190 Standing Direction Direction Financial Reporting Reporting Direction 10. Financial with accordance in disclosure requirements statutory with compliance VicRoads identifies index This directions. ministerial and legislation Victorian relevant with accordance in prepared is report annual VicRoads Disclosure index 2006/01 Circular Premier’s FRD 25 FRD 22 FRD 22 FRD 22 FRD 22 FRD 12 FRD 22 FRD 22 FRD 22 FRD 22 FRD 22 FRD 22 FRD 22 FRD 22 FRD 22 Financial andotherinformation FRD Charter, purposeandstructure FRD 23 FRD 21 Other disclosures innotestothefinancialstatements SD 4.2(b) SD 4.2(b) SD 4.2(b) SD 4.2(c) SD 4.2(d) SD 4.2(c) SD Financial statementsrequired underPart7ofthe Financial Statements 2 4.2 (c) 1 22 women, youngpeopleandindigenousaffairs reportingWhole ofGovernment onresponsiveness toculturaldiversity, Disclosure on the implementation of the Victorian Industry Participation Policy Summary ofenvironmental performance Statement onoccupationalhealthandsafety Details ofconsultanciesunder$100,000 Details ofconsultanciesover$100,000 Disclosure ofmajorcontracts Application andoperationofthe Statement oncompliancewithcompetitiveneutrality Compliance with building and maintenance provisions of the Application andoperationofthe Significant changesinfinancialpositionduringtheyear Operational andbudgetaryobjectivesperformanceagainst Summary offinancial results fortheyear Application ofemploymentandconductprinciples Statement ofworkforce data Organisational structure Nature andrangeofservicesprovided Objectives, functions,powersandduties Manner ofestablishmentandtherelevant Minister Superannuation liabilitiesanddisclosure Responsible person andexecutiveofficerdisclosures Statement ofcashflows Statement offinancialposition Statement offinancialperformance Accountable Officers’declaration Rounding ofamounts Compliance withMinisterialDirections pronouncements Compliance withAustralianaccountingstandards andotherauthoritative Whistleblowers ProtectionsAct Freedom ofInformationAct

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