Annual Report 2018–19 2 Austroads Ltd l Annual Report 2018–19 l Overview Overview Contents Austroads is the peak organisation Overview ........................................... 2 of Australasian road transport and Chair’s Report ............................... 5 traffic agencies. Chief Executive’s Report ............... 7 Austroads members are collectively responsible for managing more than 900,000 kilometres of roads valued at more than $250 billion, representing Work Program ............................... 8 the single largest community asset in Australia and New Zealand. Governance ................................... 9 Austroads’ purpose is to support our member organisations to deliver an Activities ........................................ 9 improved Australasian road transport network. One that meets the future needs of the community, industry and economy. A road network that is Structure ..................................... 10 safer for all users and provides vital and reliable connections to places and people. A network that uses resources wisely and is mindful of its impact on Awards ........................................ 11 the environment. World Road Association .............. 13 To succeed in this task, we undertake leading-edge road and transport research which underpins our input to policy development and published NEVDIS .......................................... 14 guidance on the design, construction and management of the road network and its associated infrastructure. Assets Program .............................. 17 We administer the National Exchange of Vehicle and Driver Information Network Program ........................... 33 System (NEVDIS), a unique national system which enables road authorities to interact across state borders and directly supports the transport and Safety Program ............................... 44 automotive industries. Austroads also acquired Transport Certification Australia Ltd (TCA) in January Connected and Automated 2019, recognising the importance of telematics and related intelligent Vehicles Program ............................ 55 technologies in supporting transport reforms now and in the future. Knowledge Sharing ........................ 60 Austroads provides a collective approach that delivers value for money, encourages shared knowledge and drives consistency for road users. Financials and Directors’ Reports .. 67 Members (at 30 June 2019) Abbreviations .................................. 81 • Roads and Maritime Services New South Wales (at 30 June 2019) • Roads Corporation Victoria • Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads • Main Roads Western Australia • Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure South Australia • Department of State Growth Tasmania • Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics Northern Territory • Transport Canberra and City Services Directorate, Australian Capital Austroads Annual Report 2018–19 Territory Published: November 2019 • Commonwealth Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Cities and Austroads publication number: Regional Development AP-C20-19 • Australian Local Government Association ISBN: 978-1-925854-50-3 • New Zealand Transport Agency Address: Level 9, 287 Elizabeth Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia Phone: +61 2 8265 3300 Email: [email protected] Web: www.austroads.com.au Cover photo: Mandurah Railway Line on the Kwinana Freeway, Perth WA. Austroads Ltd l Annual Report 2018–19 l Overview 3 Highlights PUBLICATION DOWNLOADS 2018–19 WORK PROGRAM EXPENDITURE 2018–19 5,473 $423,529 9,742 $764,839 203,253 $4,223,781 89,538 $2,102,289 100,000 $2,956,456 Guides Test Methods Assets Connected and Automated Vehicles Assessing Fitness to Drive Conference Papers Network Corporate Reports Safety AUSTROADS FUNDING CONTRIBUTION SHARES 2018–19 $3,500,000 Work Program Membership $3,000,000 $2,500,000 $2,000,000 $1,500,000 $1,000,000 $500,000 $0 CMWTH NSW Vic Qld NZ WA SA Tas NT ACT ALGA 4 Austroads Ltd l Annual Report 2018–19 l Overview INCOME 2018–19 2018–19 HIGHLIGHTS: $312,000 $37,051 $679,406 $18,877 $10.4 million $14,215,153 research work program expenditure Contributions NEVDIS Interest Special programs and projects 27.2 Other ($37,051) full-time equivalent staff Publications ($18,877) $10,762,213 32 projects completed EXPENDITURE 2018–19 $985,024 $20,937 million 235 $10,470,894 NEVDIS $5,374,810 transactions Work program Corporate 132 NEVDIS publications and Special programs and projects webinars produced Publications $5,553,923 400,000 publications accessed 2.7 million web page views 17,600 webinar participants Austroads Ltd l Annual Report 2018–19 l Overview 5 Chair’s Report On 1 July 2019 Austroads celebrated we start preparing for the next strategic its 30th anniversary, but the history plan which will lead the organisation of the organisation stretches back through to 2024. to the 1930s. Throughout its history, Congratulations are due to each of Austroads has provided a collective the people recognised with Austroads approach that delivers value for money, awards. The awards recognise the encourages shared knowledge and contribution of individuals to the drives consistency for road users. Austroads work program. In particular, I Neil Scales, OBE This year marks the penultimate year acknowledge the work of the people who of our 2016-2020 strategic plan. The received outstanding service awards. plan has successfully provided a clearer • John Spathonis (TMR QLD) This year marks project focus for Austroads and delivered provided an outstanding contribution a sharper and more agile approach. the penultimate to Austroads and its activities over year of our The high level of respect afforded many years. John managed the “ Austroads is due to the value it returns Austroads Technology Program 2016–2020 to its member agencies, which is largely from 2013–2016. John has been driven by the quality of the research the a key contributor to technology strategic plan. organisation commissions, the guidance development and putting research The plan has it produces and its reputation for into practice through the review strong management. These strengths and update of the Guides, national successfully influenced the decision by Ministers at specifications, test methods and the May 2018 Transport Infrastructure Australian Standards. provided a Council meeting to recommend that • Parvez Shah (RMS NSW) has clearer project Transport Certification Australia (TCA) provided an outstanding contribution focus for be folded into Austroads. Austroads’ to Austroads and to Australasian Board members endorsed this decision bridge managers over the last 11 Austroads and at the July 2018 meeting and on 1 years, especially on the topics of January, after thorough legal and bridge design and assessment. delivered a due diligence processes had been Parvez has been the NSW sharper and completed, Austroads acquired TCA. representative on the Austroads The acquisition has enabled a better Bridge Task Force since 2008. From more agile use of resources and allowed both 2011–17 he was the Austroads approach. businesses to capitalise on the different representative on the Standards expertise of staff. I recognise that these Committee revising AS 5100- types of organisational changes can 2017. He has provided high-level be challenging, and congratulate staff engineering and structural inputs for at both organisations for the smooth numerous Austroads projects either transition and the positive spirit brought as project manager or member of to the transition. working groups. The Austroads Board has undergone • Natalie Lockwood (Austroads) significant change over the year was recognised for her outstanding with a number of member agencies contribution to Austroads including undergoing restructures. Ken Kanofski her leadership of the Network (Roads and Maritime Services NSW), Program from June 2016–June Emma Thomas (Transport Canberra 2019, her work for the Safety and City Services), Judith Formston Program as the Program Assistant (Department of Planning, Transport from July 2013–June 2016 and the and Infrastructure, SA) and Anita delivery of Safe System Infrastructure Curnow (VicRoads) resigned from the Workshops, and her work for the Board during the year. We welcomed Assets Program as the Program Brett Gliddon (New Zealand Transport Assistant from July 2009–June Agency) and Tony Braxton-Smith 2012. Natalie was project manager (Department of Planning, Transport and for a number of Austroads projects, Infrastructure, SA). I am looking forward including two significant strategic to working with the Board members as priority projects. 6 Austroads Ltd l Annual Report 2018–19 l Overview Project managers, along with our Information System (NEVDIS) team has Task Force and Working Group also delivered a excellent result both As we turn to representatives, often undertake financially and operationally. NEVDIS 2019–20, we Austroads work in addition to their income is now funding the organisation’s will continue with regular duties. On behalf of the administrative costs, allowing member “ Board I offer thanks for your ongoing contributions to be wholly used in the our important commitment and energy. We recognise research work program. that this can represent a significant task of delivering As we turn to 2019-20, we will additional workload and Austroads is continue with our important task of an improved grateful for your assistance. delivering an improved and sustainable I would also like to thank the Austroads Australasian road transport network,