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1 /(I,,. 052 VicRQads 1994-1995

The Honourable WR Baxter, MLC Minister for Roads and Ports 5th Floor 60 Denmark Street Kew Vic 3101

Dear Minister

VicRoads' Annual Report 1994-1995

I have pleasure in submitting to you, for presentation to Parliament, the Annual Report of the Roads Corporation (VicRoads) for the period 1 July 1994 to 30June1995.

Yours sincerely

COLIN JORDAN CHIEF EXECUTIVE

052 VicRoads l 994-1995 Annual report :VicR.oads Location: BK Barcode: 31010000638256

• VicRoads 1994-95 highlights. Page5

• Improving traffic flow and mobility.

• Report from Chief Executive

Corporate

Mission Staterrent

Advisory Board Members

Corporate Management Group

Senior Organisation Structure

• Managing Victoria's Road System

Major Metropolitan Road Improvements

Major Rural Road Improvements

The Better Roads Victoria Program

Strategic Planning

Federal Funding

Maintaining Roads and Bridges

• Improving Traffic Flow and Mobility

Traffic Management Initiatives

Reforming Regulation

Supporting Government Initiatives

• Enhancing Road Safety

Safer Roads

Safer Road Use

Saler Vehicles

Strategy and Co-ordination

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Vehicle Registration

Licensing

Driver and Vehicle Information

Other Initiatives

Enhancing the Environment

Environment Strategy

Traffic Noise

Air Quality

Enhancing the Landscape

Bicycles

• Managing for Results

People

Qual ity Management

Improving Business Prcre;ses

Benchmarking

Research and Development

Private Sector Partnership

Partnership with Local Government

• Financial Management

• Financial Statements

• Appendices

Legislation

Workforce Data

Freedom of Information

Other Road Organisations

Contracts

Compliance with the Building Act 1993

Prosecutions

Consultants

Office Addresses

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Report from Chief Executive

Mollison Street crossing of the new Kyneton Bypass.

1994-95 was a year of achievement for VicRoads. Many projects completed during the year helped to increase the competitiveness of Victoria's manufacturing and service industries, and improved the safety and efficiency of the state's transport network.

Significant milestones were achieved in upgrading major transport links. Key achievements included the opening of the Kyneton Bypass and Stage 2 of the Ballarat Bypass; there was also significant progress on the Western Ring Road. Eastern Freeway extension. South Eastern Arterial grade separation and Princes East Freeway.

Planning continued for crucial links in the State's transport network. A landmark during the year was the completion of our role in planning and investigation for the Melbourne City Link project. Another highlight was the completion of a study on the Eastern Ring Road between Ringwood and Frankston. Statutory planning for the Woodend Bypass on the Calder Highway was also completed

! The 1994-95 road maintenance effort was sustained ------, at the level determined by the Government's 'Stitch in Time' strategy. However, there is still a substantial backlog of about 570 km of distressed pavements requiring restoration over the coming years to minimise ongoing maintenance costs and achieve appropriate conditions for efficient road transport.

Efforts to reduce the human and financial costs of road crashes continued with the development of a comprehensive road safety strategy, the treatment of accident blackspots, education and awareness programs. and research into ways of further reducing the road toll. The relatively low road ton of 378 deaths recorded in 1994 reflected VicRoads' efforts along with those of many others in the State.

Traffic management improved with the introduction of new hours of clearway operation on Punt Road, Ballarat Road and part of Bell Street. Significant progress was made in preparing for the introduction of the 'Drive Time· system to provide motorists with real time information on travel conditions on the South Eastern Arterial.

The hectic pace of microeconomic reform continues and the imperative remains to seek innovations that will lead to better practice. to undertake tasks cooperatively on a national basis and to harmonise standards across the nation and internationally. I am pleased to report that VicRoads has met these challenges with considerable vigour. VicRoads played a significant role in the national transport reform process. We worked closely with the road transport industry to prepare for the implementation of the National Heavy Vehicle Reform Package beginning on 1 July 1995. This package will reduce the conflicting array of State regulations. restrictions and charges applying to the industry and will lead to improved productivity and lower transport costs for Victorian industry.

Reforms to be introduced include:

• common rules for mass and loading of vehicles

• increased access to the road network for B­Doubles and other heavy vehicles

• common registration and roadworthiness standards

• consistent management of defective vehicles.

During the year responsibility for the regulation of taxis. hire cars. special purpose vehicles and tow trucks was transferred to the Department of Transport.

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To lay the foundations for benchmarking in the luture, Vic Roads has played a lead role in the development of a national performance management framework which includes a role statement and outcomes seen as relevant for measuring the effectiveness of road system investment and management. High level measures that relate to the performance of road networks and authorities have been developed and performance is being progressively reported. The first of these are included in this report.

Some of the most significant achievements for VicRoads in 1994/95 were the improvements in the quality, cost-effectiveness and delivery of its products and services. The organisation achieved considerable cost savings and improved service delivery through outsourcing information technology and plant hire and technical services. We also significantly increased contracting out of road maintenance (from 41% to 64%). In the licensing and registration business we continued accreditation of private companies to conduct I icence training and testing for motorcyclists and heavy vehicle drivers. Trials of the computerised knowledge test for driver licensing were undertaken.

VicR.oads' 1994 - 95 highlights inc.luded:

• the opening of the $31 mill Ion Kyneton Bypass, resulting in significantly shorter travel times for motorists using the Calder HigllWay .. the opening of Stage 2 of the Ballarat Bypass, resulting in major benefits to Ballarat residents and commercial and private travellers. Work on Stage 3 progressed ahead of schedule.

• continued excellent progress on the Eastern Freeway extension and Alexandra Parade upgrading to improve access between the outer eastern and inner suburbs

• completlon of planning and investigations torthe Melbourne City LmK Projilct, which is to be financed, built and operated by the private sector

• continued implementation of the Govern-ment's 'Stitch in Time' Sirategy which is progressively restoring Victoria's deteriorated arterial roads

• enhancing the landscape by plariting of more titan one miliion trees. shrubs and. grasses including 10,000 daffodil bulbs along ihe Kyneton Bypass to complement the local Spring Festival

Business processes were examined as part of a focussed three year quality management program to improve service delivery. Processes such as tralfic signal maintenance, contract management. business planning and executive correspondence were reviewed and refined. The use of desktop applications also helped us to deliver improved results. They have helped move information more efficiently throughout the organisation, improved information sharing and reduced paper hand ling with consequent reductions in time and cost and improvements in decision making

On the more technical side, we have provided focus to our Research and Development program and have commenced the systematic measuring of the effectiveness of our research efforts. Some of the Research and Development resu Its are detailed later in the report.

Staff numbers decreased during the year from 3,270 in June 1994 to 2904 well below our target of 3,020, through natural attrition and as a result of voluntary departure packages and targeted separation. A number of staff transferred to companies that won outsourcing contracts.

• implementation of the first stage of the Clearway Program to lmpro\'e traffic flow along major metropolitan arterial roads

• working with the Australian Grand Prix Corp<lration on traffic works for Albert Park to ensure effective access lo this important venue

• opening of first stage of lhe Springvale By.pass from springvala Road to Heatherton Road and coniinued planning for Westall Road Improvements to relieve congestion and increase capacity

• continued .. implementation of the Better Roads Victoria Program which has seen 126 projects opened to traffic since September 1993

• completion of planning for the Woodend Bypass and continued planning for a future

• freeway through the Black Forest between the Gisborne and Woodend Bypasses and between Woodend and Kyneton

• replacement of five bridges in country Victoria

• involvement in the National Heavy Vehicle Reform Package to lift productivity and lower transport costs for industry

ii increased network access tor B-Double trucks and increased mass limits far trucks carrying export containers to enttance industry competitiveness

We recognise the importance of helping our people adjust to the changes that are occurring in our organisation and to prepare for the future. During the year. more than 2000 staff attended training courses and about 300 staff were assisted to change their jobs.

In addition to our staff development program. we are revitalising the organisation through the external recruitment ol graduates. More than 40 new graduates have joined us and are spending the first 18 months of their careers in a series ol postings throughout the organisation. The past year has seen our management and staff deliver a very large program at a lime of significant organisational change and reduced staff numbers.

I sincerely thank them all for their contribution, loyalty and enthusiasm and look forward to their continued commitment in the coming year.

Colin Jordan Chief Executive

• conUnued commitment to, and improve-ments in. road safety initiatives including treatment of accident blackspots, road safety education programs and research.

• significant productivity improvements in registration and licensing, with vehicle registration productivity increasing by 15.7% and driver. licensing productivity. increasing by13.7%

• the development of a VicRoads Environ-. mental Strategy

• continued focus on monitoring the organisation's performance against agreed

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• lead ageney role in development of hlgh level national performance measures to enable benchmarking and targeting ol pe~ormarice improvements

•· rec(living the Australian tnsiitute of Training· and Development's National Employee Achievement Award for commitment to e)(cellence in training and dewlopment

• 50% reduction in WorkCover claims with associated cost reducing from $1.2 mi.Ilion in 1993-94 to $764,000 in 1994-95

• the certification of the Roads Corporation Enterprise Agreement which will result in estimated productivity savings of $10.3 million a year, and will reward staff for their increased contribution.

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Mission Statement Our Purpose

To serve the community by managing the Victorian road network and its use as an integral part of the overal I transport system.

VicRoads, in partnership with other State and Federal Government agencies. Local Government and the private sector, contributes to the social and economic development of Victoria and Australia th rough its role in the management of the transport system.

Our Aims • To assist economic and regional development

by improving the effectiveness and efficiency of the transport system.

• To assist the efficient movement of people and freight and improve access to services for all transport system users.

• To achieve a substantial reduction in the number and severity of road crashes and the resultant cost of road trauma.

• To be sensitive to the environment through responsible management of the transport network.

• To provide efficient and effective, nationally consistent. customer oriented driver licensing, vehicle registration, revenue collection, and driver and vehicle information services.

Advisory Board Members • Colin Jordan (Chairman)

Chief Executive, VicRoads • John McMillan

Secretary. Department of Transport • JohnWise

Former Executive Officer and Resident Director of HIT/Ansell Australia (Vic & SA Division) Member, VicRoads' Audit Committee

• George Bennett, AM Chief Commissioner, Northern Grampians Shi re Counci I Senior Vice President, Australian Local Government Association Immediate Past President Municipal Association of Victoria

• Commander Bob Johnson, APM Traffic and Operations Support Department, Victoria Police

• Roger Banks Immediate Past President, RACV Board Member, RACV President, Intel Ii gent Transport Systems (Australia) Member. VicRoads' Audit Committee

• Garry Bradd Managing Director. Eastmoor Taxis Ply Ltd Immediate Past President, Victorian Taxi Association

• Bill Noonan Secretary(Treasurer, Transport Workers Union of Australia (Victorian Branch)

• Jim Hinton Grains Councillor, Victorian Farmers Federation Chairman, Agricultural Engineering Committee. Victorian Farmers Federation

• Sue Lightbody VicRoads' staff member

• Ivan Jones VicRoads' staff member

• Greg Day VicRoads' staff member

• Jill Earnshaw Secretary to the Board

l Corporate Management Group Corporate Management Group as at 30June1995

• Colin Jordan· Chief Executive

• David Berry• Deputy Chief Executive and Director. Business Operations

• Kerry Burke· Director, Production Services

• Max Lay" Director, Major Projects

• Rob McOuillen· Di rector. Regional Services

• Miranda Douglas General Manager, Corporate Resources

• Susan Harris General Manager. Human Resources

• Doug Thompson General Manager. Finance

Senior Organisation Structure

David Berry Max Lay ()eput1 Chiei ~xecLtive, Directer Oiroctor Maja: Projg~ Susin~s Operations

Tony Fry G~rrc"dl Manage·

Bill Peyton p,·cject Manager

• David Anderson General Manager, Road Safety

• Peter Balle General Manager, Road System Management

• Tony Fry General Manager. Traffic and Road Use Management

• John Nation General Manager. Registration and Licensing

" Members of the Management Committee

Colin Jordan Chief Executive

Rob McQuillen Oi·ectcr A~yior3I Sni"Gs

Geoff Kloot Regior al Mana~er

hffic & Road Use Mgt Gcuio~ri Valley Higt:,~ay North west Metro

David Anderson Trevor Boyd John Coles General Ma11ago1 rrojGCt MarrayG' Ac~iorral Ma1·3~c1 Road Sa'ety Ballarat Byr.~ss s~ulh l:.lst "''etro

John R Nation Graham Gilpin Norm Butler G<oera: Manager Pr3ject Manager Reg;onal Mar,~ger

l\egistmtion & Li:~nsi.1g Wcsb:m Ring Roac Eastern

Peter Balfe Gary Liddle Bruce Cochrane Gcoera1 Manacsr Pro;ect Ma1ager Reg:onal Mana~e·

R~ad Syslem Managcmort Eastern Projoots Nor.h [3steri

John McNally Alex Evans Bruce Phillips Chd lnforma:ion Otticer •rojer.t Mana~er Regional Manager

Calder Ccrrijor Ncrthsrn

Bob Evans John H. Wilson Manager George Mavroyeni Regiona: Manager Plar-nin~ Investigations Proje:t Mar·ager Weslern

South F.aste·n A~eria

The central role of the Corporate Management Group is to assist the Chief Executive in undertaking duties specified under the relevant Acts. through delegated powers, and by providing advice. This role encompasses:

• monitoring the external environment and identifying significant corporate issues to which VicRoads needs to respond

• developing strategic directions for VicRoads' businesses and establishing medium and long term goals

• providing leadership to the Corporation, particularly in terms of VicRoads' culture, phi I osophies and values

• negotiating internal budgets.

The Management Committee assists the Chief Executive to:

• monitor and co-ordinate the organisation's business performance against agreed targets

• address issues of resource usage to maximise efficient and effective service delivery and ensure the personnel within the organisation are developed to their maximum potential.

Keny Burke Ui~P.r,tr,.r Repmt ;o Produ·~tior Ser•i~es Ghief F.~ecJti·1e

Bill Collins Miranda Douglas Ma1aoer Gerer;il M3n~~e1 oesic·n Depc.r.r•ent Corporate Resources

Bob Meggs Susan Harris Mmmp Ger.era! Manage· -Materials Oepartrnsnt Huma1 RssoJrces

Roger Gamble Doug Thompson Manager General ManagP.: Land :nfo. & S11•vP.y Finan:e

John D. Wilson Mar ager BLilfoy SniCGs

Rex Atkins .~cling Me.naJP.. Plant Ser~ices G·cup

Rod Chapman Manage· lnfcrmatiln S3rvi~

Russell Matthews Colin Kosky ·John Ford Mar ayer Russell Bittner Regb1ai Manager En·ir~n'llental & Cu:un·u11'I~ P:cjecl Manager Scultl Wes:e·n Manager Scrvi~es P·ina;s East Ofl'ce Syslems

Roger Thorp Tim Holden Bruce Chipperfield Peter Robinson Manage·

Mana~:r Mar· ager ,'\egional Services Supper. Mana9P.r Ccntract Se'vGe• Pru~G·tv Sc·vicGs Extsnal Proieets

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Construction in progress at Western Highway/Western Ring Road interchange - June 1995.

VicRoads contributes to the • competitiveness of Victoria's manufacturing and service industries by providing a road • system that links centres of economic activity, ports and airports, by improving traffic flow and mobility and by supporting regulatory reform. More efficient transport links • reduce transport costs, support

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opening in May 1995 of a 3 km length of the Ardeer section constructed by Leighton Constructions contractors Fletcher Constructions and Baulderstone Hornibrook commencing work on the federally funded Airport section, due lo be opened in early 1997 Megri Contractors starting work on the $30 mi 11 ion 3.5 km extension from Plenty Road, Bundoora. to Dalton Road. Thomastown. scheduled to be opened in late 1996 commencement of pre-construction planning on the Thomastown section from Mahoneys Road lo Dalton Road and for lhe Hume Freeway connection to the Western Ring Road from Thomastown to north of Craigiebum.

the State Government's major metropolitan and regional planning initiatives and provide benefits for commercial, business and private travellers.

Major Metropolitan Road Improvements Western Ring Road Substantial progress was achieved on the 29 km

Eastern Freeway and Ringwood Bypass Access between Melbourne's outer eastern and inner suburbs will be improved by the extension of the Eastern Freeway from Doncaster Road to Springvale Road, improvements to Alexandra Parade, and construction of the Ringwood Bypass.

Western Ring Road, with expenditure of nearly $200 • The Tram Road overpass constructed by John Holland Constructions was part opened in June 1995. Work commenced on other overpasses at Elgar Road. Middleborough Road, Blackburn Road and Springvale Road to provide uninterrupted traffic flow over the freeway construction when it commences later in 1995/96.

million on the four sections of the project under construction. The Ring Road will vastly improve access across Melbourne's western and north­western suburbs and link major rural highways providing access to western and northern Victoria. Milestones in 1994/95 included:

• significant progress on the federally funded Maribyrnong section from the Western Highway to Keilor Park Drive being constructed by John Holland Construclions, Transfield­Roche Constructions, Rowe and Thomas, and Transfield and Thiess. The project was on budget and due lo be opened in July 1995

• Decco Constructions commenced the $12 million widening of Alexandra Parade between the Eastern Freeway and Nicholson Street to improve safety and traffic flow at the western terminal of the Eastern Freeway and create a boulevard entrance to lhe city.

• Construclion of the first stage of the Ringwood Bypass from Mount Dandenong Road to Ringwood Street by Roche Brothers started in January 1995, with completion expected in July 1996 at a cost of $33 million.

South Eastern Arterial Work continued on the $90 million Better Roads Victoria upgrading of the South Eastern Arterial from Toorak Road lo Warrigal Road to reduce congestion and delays to more than 100,000 vehicles a day travelling between the cfty and the major industrial and residential areas of the south eastern suburbs.

• A $70 million design and construct contract was awarded to Leighton Contractors for the 3. 6 km project from north of Toorak Road to High Street which will be completed by late 1996. The project includes widening lo six

lanes and construction of overpasses al Toorak, Tooronga and Burke Roads lo provide tu 11 freeway conditions.

• Akron Roads commenced work on the widening to six lanes from High Street to Warrigal Road, to be completed by the end of 1995 at a cost of $15 million.

Eastern Ring Road A strategic transport planning study to determine the feasibility of developing the Eastern section of a Metropolitan Ring Road, generally along the Scoresby reservation between Ringwood and Frankston. was completed in October 1994. An Environment Effects Statement (EES) will be prepared by the Department of Transport.

Support for the City Links Project During the year, VicRoads completed planning investigations and the EES for the City Link projects which will link the West Gate and Tullamarine Freeways, the West Gate Freeway and South Eastern Arterial, and provide additional lanes on the South Eastern Arterial and the Tullamarine Freeway. To be financed, built and operated by the private sector. the projects will provide Melbourne with enormous transportation, economic and lifestyle benefits. The EES was placed on exhibition in August 1994 and considered by a panel appointed by the Minister for Planning. The Melbourne City Link Authority was established to taci I itate the project's implementation.

Major Rural Road Improvements Calder Highway Work continued on duplication ol the Calder Highway between Melbourne and Bendigo.

• The $31 million Kyneton Bypass constructed by Cooks Construction was opened in April 1995, significantly improving the safety and traffic flow on the highway and the amenity in Kyneton township. The Bypass carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, including 700 trucks.

• Abi Group Contractors commenced earthworks on the lirst 9 km of the $63 mi 11 ion Diggers Rest to Gisborne dtJplication. This firsi seclion is due to be opened in Autumn 1996.

• VicRoads worked with a communily liaison • A 3 km section from Moe River to Yarragon and a 5 km section between Trafalgar East and Moe were opened to traffic in July 1994. Construction commenced on the remaining section between Yarragon and Trafalgar East, a distance ol 10 km.

group on plans tor future upgrading of the Calder Highway between the Woodend and Kyneton Bypasses. Planning investigations • also continued for a future freeway lhrough the Black Forest between the Gisborne and Woodend Bypasses. Statutory pJann i ng was completed tor the Woodend Bypass .

Princes Highway East Significant progress was made on the $47 million dupl icalion of the Princes Highway East between Moe River and Moe. the final link in the duplication between Melbourne and Traralgon. This section of the highway carries about 1 S,000 vehicles a day and has a significant accident hislory.

Work commenced on the $15 million Better Roads Victoria project at Rosedale, involving 5 km of highway duplication and intersection improvements and duplication and widening of the existing narrow bridges across lhe Latrobe River and ils floodplain. The project is on track tor completion in early 1997, 12 months ahead of the original scheduled completion date.

• Looking east towards Ballarat from Burrumbeet on the Ballarat Bypass.

• Bu.ilt to freeway standards the Kyneton Bypass has improved safety and traffic flow on the Calder Highway.

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Western Highway A new section ol the lederally funded Western Highway bypass of Ballarat was opened during the year and work commenced on the remaining ~lions to complete the duplication of the highway be!Ween Melbourne and the Sunraysia Highway at Ballarat.

• The second stage of the bypass constructed by Baulderstone Hornibrook at a cost of $22 million was opened to traflic in December 1994, completing the 26 km single carriageway bypass and resulting in signilicant reductions in highway travel time, improved road safely, and substantial reducti ons in heavy commercial traffic through the city ol Ballaral.

• Work on the next stage to duplicate the carriageway lrom Woodmans Hill to Gillies Street progressed ahead of schedule. It is due lo be opened in late 1995.

• A $17 million contract was awarded in March 1995.to John Holland Constructions for the second stage of the duplication between Gillies Street and the Sunraysia Highway, scheduled for completion in late 1996.

A planning investigation was undertaken for the future re-alignment 01 the Western Freeway between Melton and Bacchus Marsh. The 4 km realignment will remove steep grades and dangerous curves at Djerriwarrh Creek and Anthonys Cutting.

• VicRoads upgraded the Hume Freeway ta the NSW border to freeway standards over the last 25 years.

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Goulburn Valley Highway • As part of a strategy for upgrading the Goulburn Valley Highway, a planning study was started to determine the alignment of a future bypass of Shepparton. A discussion paper was released outlining a number o1 possible broad corridors within which a bypass might be located.

The Better Roads Victoria Program The Better Roads Victoria Program {funded from the Better Roads Victoria Trust Account) was established

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by the State Government in 1993, financed by the • lhree cents per lilre fuel levy. The levy raised $164.9 million in 1994-95. Since the program started, 224 pro jecls have been approved by the Treasurer including 43 projects in the metropolitan area and 181 projects in rural areas. The total value of projects • approved to the end of 1994/95 amounted to $572 million. Significant achievements in the 1994/95 program iocluded:

• duplication of 3 km of the Bellarine Highway between Wall ington and the Drysdale-Ocean Grove Road at a cost o1 $2.3 million, reducing congestion and improving access to the popular tourist destinations on the Bellarine Peninsula

• replacement of the Hamilton Highway bridge over the Woady Yaloak River at a cost of $2.36 million. The new bridge replaces a structure built in 1880, which will be retained but closed to vehicular traffic

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a new steel truss bridge was completed across the Thomson River on the Walhalla Road. It reflects the style of original timber bridges at this site and recaptures the atmosphere of pioneering days. The bridge improves access to the his1oric gold mining town of Walhal la for residents and for growing tourist traffic realignment of over 2 km o1 the Maroondah Highway at Taggerty with a new intersection built at the Taggerty-Thornton Road at a cost or $1.5 million. The project included replacement ol the bridges over the Acheron and little Rivers upgrading of seclions of the G real Ocean Road between Ang lesea and Urquharts Bluff (3.8 km) and between Browns and Skenes Creeks (3 km). east ot Apollo Bay, at a total cost of $3.19 million. seven rural overtaking lanes to reduce travel times and improve safety were completed in 1994/95. These included the: • Midland Highway north ot Elaine and near

Dayiesford • South Gippsland Highway near Lang Lang • Princes Highway East near Stratford • Princes Highway West near Swallows

Lagoon • Bass Highway near Grantville • Melba Highway near Glenburn.

-·---Strategic Planning Integrated Transport Planning

Federal Funding Direct federal funding was provided through the National Highways Program for the following roads: VicRoads continued to work with other government

agencies to ensure that road improvements are planned in an integrated framework. It contributed to a • Hume Highway from the Western Ring Road to

the New South Wales border number of strategic plann ing studies being undert.aken by the Department of Transport and the • Western Highway from the Western Ring Road

to the South Australian border Department of Planning and Development to develop an integrated transport strategy for Melbourne and a • Goulburn Valley Highway from the Hume

Highway to the New South Wales border development framework for Victoria.

Rural Road Management Strategy The 'Linking Victoria' study was announced by the Minister tor Roads and Ports in November 1994. The study is being undertaken by VicRoads to provide a strategic framework 1or managing and developing Victoria's 18,000 km rural arterial road network over the next decade, with a clear focus on support for regional development, economic growth, safer travel and tourism. The strategy is being developed in consultation with industry and rural users to ensure that needs are clearly defined. Eight discussion papers were released for public comment in February 1995 dealing with issues related to:

• freight

• primary production

• regional development

• manufacturing

• environment

• private travel

• tourism

• road salety .

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Sturt Highway from the New South Wales border to the South Australian border Western Ring Road from the Hume Highway to the Western Highway (Airport section currently under construction).

The Victorian Government submitted a forward strategy report for National Highways to the Federal Government in January 1995 re-iterating the claim for an increase in Victoria's share of National Highway funding from $135.5 million in 1994-95 to $223 million in 1995-96 to rellect the proportion of national road travel on Victorian roads. The strategy presented justification for the funding of lreeway connections on the Hume and Western Highways linking in to the Western Ring Road, the duplication of the Goulburn Valley Highway to Shepparton and major reconstruction works on the Western Highway. It also argu0d that the remainder of Melbourne's Ring Road should be included in the National Highway Network.

Maintaining Roads and Bridges Restoring Road Conditions Throughout 1994-95. VicRoads continued an extensive maintenance program to ensure acceptable, efficient and safe road and bridge conditions in Victoria. A well maintained road system reduces vehicle operating costs and ensures future generations are not burdened with an unnecessary backlog of repair and reconstruction.

During the year, about 2,260 km (10.2 per cent) ol the network was resurfaced including 350 km (1.6 per cent) which was reconstructed. The treatment rates achieved reflect an ongoing commitment to the State Government's 'Stitch in Time' strategy, which focuses on cost-effective preventiv0 maintenance and targeted pavement rehabil itation to achieve cond itions appropriate to road usage. A total of $139 million was allocated to pavement maintenance. including $13.9 million of rehabilitation funding 1rom the Better Roads Victoria Program.

The 1994 survey of arterial road conditions indicated a slight slowing in the rate of deterioration re5ulting from the increased maintenance effort during the past two years. Future programs will need to address a significant backlog of poor pavement conditions, particularly in Melbourne.

• Replacement of Acheron River Bridge on the Maroondah Highway at Taggerly_

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Bridge Maintenance and Replacement A strategy tor the future management of arterial road bridges was developed during the year in conjunction with local government. The 'Victoria's Bridges' strategy to be released in 1995-96 will provide a performance based framework for prioritising bridge rehabilitation and replacement supported by a statewide bridge condition monitoring program.

Bridge maintenance and replacement expenditure in 1994-95 was increased to $20.7 million compared with an average level of $9.5 mi 11 ion over the previous five years. This increase. made possible by the Better Roads Victoria Program, enabled an expanded maintenance program, replacement of five bridges and major works on a further fifteen. Major bridge replacements included the Nepean Highway bridge over the Patterson River, the Maroondah Highway bridges over the Acheron River and Little River (referred to previously), and a timber bridge on the Jamieson-Licola Forest Road.

• Modern freeway design with wide median, flat batter slopes and protection from obstacles provides greater safety and substantial reduction in accident costs.

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Victoria's Share of Total 30 Federal Road Funds

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Victoria's 27% revenue contribution

89190 9(W1 Q1192 9V93 93194 ~· 9619• 961117 Q7198 98199

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• Expenditure on bridge maintenance and replacement was substantially increased in 1994-95.

Road System Management Program Performance 1994·95 Program Objectives: To contribute to economic and regional development by improving accessibility, reducing travel costs, and providing road users with safe, reliable and efficient road conditions. -·--·-----Program Outputs 1994·95 1994-95

estimate actual • Road System Development

Strategic road links - progress towards completion %

Western Ring Rd Ardeer Section 70 Western Ring Rd Plenty Rd

to Dalton Road 28 Calder Hwy Diggers Rest

toGisbome 42 Calder Hwy Kyneton Bypass 100 Princes Hwy East Moe River lo Moe 67 Ringwood Bypass· Ringwood SI

to Ml Dandenong Rd 58 Springvale Bypass - Heatherton Rd to Springvale Rd 100

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• National Highway Management Length of National Hwy maintained (km} 1000 Number of bridges maintained 285 278 Major projects - progress towards completion Ballarat Bypass complete single carriageway bypass, Woodmans Hill to Burmml>eet 100 100 Ballarat Bypass duplication, Woodmans Hill to Sunraysia Hwy 53 434 Western Ring Rd-Airport section 38 228 Western Ring Rd- Maribyrnong section 91 886

• Road System Maintenance Length of road maintained (km) 22180 22180 Number of bridges maintained 2760 2720 Resealing (% of spray sealed network exct. Nat Hwys) 9 8.6 Rehabilitation (% of Network excl. Nat Hwys) 16

• Tfie trend, over the past few years, of generally increasing road roughness, is starting to be reversed.

Linking Melbourne Principal Road Network Strategy

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ree\lo"ay ~rn Rir.~ Road - Mahoneys Rd to Plenty Ad

• a&"tem Freeway and Ringwood Bypass Scoresby transport corridor

Q Dmgley route 0 Prin~s Freeway· Hallam Bypass 'll> Pnnces Freeway - Pakenham Bypass (l) South GippslaM Highway -Cranbourne Bypass G Mornington Peninsula Freeway - Frankston to Mt. Martha (9 Morninoton Peninsula Freeway - Rosebud to Rye <D Eastern Freeway - Doncaster Rd to Springvale Rd G Western Ring Road - Tultamarine Fwy to Princes Fwy West

Roughness Trends % Networi< with Roughness Greater than 110 Counts per km

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+ National Hwyi; - flur<IJ

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Delivering results

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Improving Traffic Flow and Mobility

New technology is being used for trip information signing along the South Eastern Arterial.

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VicRoads continues to research and implement ways of improving traffic flow on existing roads. Traffic improvement works on arterial roads, a review of clearway times and zones, and use of new driver information technology are part of a co-ordinated VicRoads program aimed at making the existing road network safer and more efficient.

VicRoads aims to reduce the annual $2 bi 11 ion cost of traffic congestion in Melbourne and other major centres through these and other initiatives.

Traffic Management Initiatives Implementation started on the Principal Traffic Routes Program, a rolling program of low-cost traffic improvements along major metropolitan and provincial city arterial roads. The program aims to reduce travel time, improve travel reliability, contribute to business efficiency, and improve the management of existing road space for all road users. During 1994-95, plans were finalised for 76 km of metropolitan arterial roads which have been targeted for improvement by July 1997.

A program which addresses kerblane management was developed to improve transport efficiency on major routes and increase motorists' compliance with clearway parking restrictions. The program will ensure that clear.111ays are continuous. have consistent hours and that signage is improved. New hours of clearway operation were introduced on Punt Road, Ballarat Road and part of Bell Street.

Signi1icant progress was made on 'Drive Time', a project to provide motorists with real time travel conditions and travel time information on the South Eastern Arterial. An Australian first. 'Drive Time· involves specially designed travel time signs, variable message signs and a telephone infolTTiation system that will enable motorists to make informed decisions about their travel routes.

The 24 hour Traffic Control Centre continued to co­ordinate responses to traffic incidents. a major contribution to minimising traffic congestion in the metropolitan area. Incident detection and camera surveillance systems have now been installed on 40 per cent of the metropolitan 1reeway network and help phones on 95 per cent. Other achievements included:

• further installation of help phones on rural freeways

• completion of incident response plans for 55 per cent of the metropolitan freeway network and all of the Central Activities District (CAD)

• implementation of further tow away zones in the CAD and on some inner suburban roads

• administration of the accident allocation system for the metropolitan area

• operation of the Statewide emergency freeway breakdown service

• establishment of a system to monitor and report on incident management performance.

Reforming Regulation VicRoads is committed to regulatory reform to reduce costs imposed on Victorian industry and the public and to improve the transport industry's productivity and safety record. The organisation played a key role in the revision and development of regulations attecting private and commercial drivers and owners.

Heavy Vehicle Reform Package Trucks, semi-trailers and other heavy vehicles are integral to Australian transport, and yet because they travel interstate. have been subject to a con1using array o1 state regulations, restrictions and charges. VicRoads played a significant role in preparing for the implementation of the Heavy Vehicle Reform Package developed to harmonise state-by-state restrictions and charges by adopting national rules and standards. The reforms. to be introduced on 1 July 1995 were to include:

• common rules for mass and loading of vehicles

• increased access to the road network for B­Doubles and other heavy vehicles

• common registration and roadworthiness standards

• consistent management of defective vehicles.

Increased Network Access A review was undertaken of all major structures on freeways, highways and main roads to assess their capacity for B-Doubles. Twenty-live metre, 62.5 tonne 'tri tri' B-Doubles were allowed increased access to all suitable 1reeways, highways and main roads without the need for a permit by the end of June 1995. In addition, the review assisted in the identification and prioritisation of bridges that required strengthening or replacement. Preliminary estimates of the benefits of usage of B-Double trucks ;ire of the order of $20 million per annum.

Travel restrictions for oversize and overmass vehicles such as low loaders, mobile cranes and wide agricultural machines were rationalised to enable improved access to the road network by the end of June 1995.

A permit scheme was introduced in February 1995 al lowing 45 tonne export containers to be transported by road to rural rail freight terminals as part of the inter-modal connection with the ports.

Tow Truck Reform VicRoads undertook a major review of the tow truck industry during the year. As a result legislation was amended in the Autumn Session of Parliamen1 to provide 1or

• removal of regulatory barriers for trade towing through introduction of 'as of right' licensing

• increased customer protection through the introduction of a 48-hour cooling off period for panel repair agreements

• introduction of an Accident Towing Driver Authority, from 1 October 1995, which must be held by an operator or anyone accompanying an operator before they can attend an accident scene

• improved operator accountability through increasing existing penalties to match potential gains from illegal operations. requirement for operators to check towing authorisations prior to proceeding with repair work and provision for a demerit points system for tow truck drivers and operators.

The review also recommended the establishment of a Tow Truck Operations Group within VicRoads dedicated to the management and administration of tow truck operations in Victoria. Such a group has subsequently been established within the Department of Transport.

Freight Advisory Council The Victorian Road Freight Advisory Council is a broadly based forum which advises the Minister for Roads and Ports and VicRoads' Chief Executive on the development, planning, regulation and operation of road 1reight services in Victoria. During the year, it provided input on a number of issues including

• the 45 tonne scheme for export containers • a strategy to expand the network of B-Double

routes avai I able to industry • the recent trial of 25 metre long B-Doubles • noise generated from the use of truck engine

brakes particularly in residential areas • road industry taxation and charges

• enforcement issues around Melbourne's wharves

• incidence and impact of trucks hitting bridges • the Heavy Vehicle Reform Package.

The Council also conducted Regional Road Freight Transport Forums in Melbourne, Shepparton, Traralgon and BaUarat to increase awareness of its role and allow operators to raise issues of concern.

Quality Assured Bus Maintenance Program A Quality Assured Bus Maintenance Program was developed in consultation with the Bus Proprietors' Association to increase bus safety for both operators and the community. Twenty bus companies had gained accreditation under the program by the end of June 1995.

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Loading Zone Changes More efficient and effective use and enforcement of loading zones will result from new regulations which came into effect on 15 May 1995. The new regulations also support the needs of small businesses by allowing clearly defined delivery and courier vehicles to use loading zones.

• Traffic Control and Communication Centre.

• Increased access to the road network was allowed for B-Doubles and other heavy vehicles.

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Delivering results

- ----- - --------------------- ----- ---· ·------Traffic and Road Use Management Program Performance 1994·95 Program Objectives: To ensure the efficient and orderly movement ot road users and freight.

Program Outputs

Principal Traftic Routes, agreed

action plans (route km)

Clearways added/upgraded

(lane km) Signals maintained

No. of Urban Freeways with

dynamic variable message

signing installed (treatment of

significant length of freeway)

Principal Bike Network completed

(km)

Quality Maintenance System

Companies Accredited (number)

1994·95 1994·95 estimate actual

50

300 2800

100

25

76

33 2760

46

20

The output as at 30 June 1995 of clearways added/upgraded was significantly lower than target due to lack ot agreement being reached with municipalities on changes to be made.

Traffic System Performance Monitoring An ongoing traffic monitoring project was established to improve assessment ot the priority and effectiveness of Traffic and Road Use Management programs. The data was used to determine AUSTROADS travel time indicators for a representative sample o1 500 km of freeways and arterial roads.

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80

60

40

20

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• Over-height vehicle warning system to minimise damage to bridges.

• Freeway travel speeds were measured as part of the A USTROADS National Performance Indicators Project.

FREEWAY TRAVEL SPEEDS March 1995 Collection

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Supporting Government Initiatives VicRoads contributes to Victoria's economic development by fostering close working relationships with the private sector and other government agencies. We worked with the Australian Grand Prix Corporation and Melbourne Parks and Waterways to maximise the benefits of the Grand Prix 10 the State by:

• ensuring good access to and around the race track site during the event

• providing for efficient traffic access for freight and commuter traffic during the redevelopment of Albert Park.

A major project was the design and construction of associated roadworks linking the new Lakeside Drive to Queens Road, Albert Road and Fitzroy Street. The works were completed within very tight timelines requiring a high level of commitment from the contractors as wel I as a number of special isl VicRoads operations areas. The new works were opened to traffic in late May 1995.

VicRoads worked with Crown Casino management and other government agencies to ensure good traffic access to and around the casino development. The key features of the traffic plan that was developed were the provision of on and off ramps between Kingsway and Whiteman Street. the duplication of Whiteman Street, the extension of Power Street, and direct access from Southbank Boulevard under Queensbridge Square into the casino carpark.

• Help phones on freeways are convenient for travellers, but also help safety.

• Modified road link at Albert Park.

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Delivering results

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Improving the road shottlder and edge lining provides motorists with enhanced safety.

Warning signage alerts truck drivers to a local hazard.

Despite significant improve­ments in the past few years, road crashes are estimated to cost Victoria more than $1 billion a year.

VicRoads is committed to reducing the human and economic costs of road trauma and plays a central role in road safety along with its partners. the Victoria Police and the Transport Accident Commission (TAC). By strategic use of research. education and road vehicle engineering, supported by promotion and enforcement of legislation, the partnership has proven effective in maintaining a downward trend in the road loll.

In 1994, 378 people died in road accidents, a decrease of 57 or 13 per cent on the comparatively low level of lhe previous year. A fealu re of the 1994 road loll was lhe 21 per cent decrease in rural fatalities. Melbourne fatalities decreased by 6 per cent. Road safely initiatives such as increased random breath testing, the treatment of accident blackspots and increased road safety advertising contributed to the overall decrease.

VicRoads organised workshops aimed at improving knowledge of rural road safety issues in which local Members of Parliament and a large number of organisations took part. The workshops resulted in development of regional action plans to continue improvement in rural road safety

VicRoads' Road Safety Program was organised lo focus on safer roads, safer road use, safer veh ides and safety management.

Safer Roads Road safety treatments continued to be used to reduce the chance of injury at accident blackspots, with special attention given lo improving country roads. Some $6.6 million was spent on treating 95 blackspols or roads with high accident rates. For every dollar spent, there is on average a five dollar return in reduced accident costs. The total expected benefits of these treatments over their estimated life of 10-20 years is $64 million, with a predicted saving of 1300 casualty accidents.

A quality control approach to safety has been introduced when developing and undertaking road projects. Safety audits are performed on new projects to build in safety from the start. A safety audit is a formal examination of the project by an independent appropriately qualified person or team who report on the project's potential accident performance. The audil process examines a number of factors including the proposed or actual physical form of the road, curves, crests, intersections, property access and hazards such as poles, trees, embankments or barriers. II assesses their arrangement to provide sight distance and guidance lo drivers from the point of view of established safety standards and to minimise the risk of injury lo vehicle occupants in the event that a vehicle runs off the road. Audits have resulted in changes lo design standards and processes and also in alterations to some construction work before jobs are completed.

An audit also may be undertaken at the planning or design stages, or during construction before opening to traffic. Existing roads may be audited to identify potential hazards for treatment. During the year safety audits were reported on 74 projects at all stages of development and route audits on 20 major highway sections having below average accident pertormance. Additional maintenance work, relating mainly to linemarking, road reflectors and guardrails, has been ·identified during route audits. Processes for identifying and scheduling maintenance work have been listed tor improvement in some regions.

Safer Road Use In conjunction with the Victoria Police. the TAC and other government agencies, VicRoads continued lo work on the major issues such as drink-driving,

SafeDrive VicRoads completed development of SafeDrive, a road safely awareness seminar !or older drivers. It also:

speeding, and fatigue. Several significant new issues • provided topical road safely advice to older drivers in relevant publications were tackled or the approach changed and imp roved

as a result of research and program evaluation. These • convened an AUSTROADS project to create national uniform fitness lo drive guidelines started a study of fatal crashes involving older drivers.

included:

Drugs and Driving A working party formed to examine road safety issues associated with drugs and driving reported ils findings and recommendations to the Parliamentary Road Safety Committee which is conducting a detailed inquiry into 'The Effects of Drugs (Olher than Alcohol) on Road Safety'. Vic Roads worked closely with the Australian Road Transport Industry to provide information for long distance truck drivers about the potential harm of drug abuse, and wilh medical practitioners and pharmacists about lhe potential of prescription drugs lo affect driving ability. Information obtained has been included in the submission lo the inquiry.

Traffic Safety Education During the year there were major changes to road safety education. VicRoads adopted a different role in that ii concentrated on the production of road safety information with delivery of these materials becoming the rnsponsibi lily of lhe Di recto rate of Schools Education (DSE). The Curriculum Standards Framework produced by lhe Victorian Board of Studies includes Traffic Safety Education (TSE) to be taught at all levels from prep lo Year 10 for the first time. VicRoads is helping the DSE lo develop course advice.

An education plan to deliver traffic safety education to all Victorian school children was developed by a working party of representatives from VicRoads, the Victorian Board of Studies. DSE, TAC, and Council of Adult Education. The Traffic Safety Education Plan will be delivered through the school system and community agencies respectively. It includes the introduction of the latest CD-ROM and other computer technology.

• Pedestrian Safety Pedestrian safety programs continued in conjunction with municipalities and schools in the Melbourne metropolitan area. They included Sale Routes to Schools programs for primary schoolchildren and Walk With Care for elderly people.

Community Road Safety VicRoads continued lo support the 20 Community Road Safety Councils localed throughout Victoria. These Councils delivered programs co-ordinated wilh the activities of the main agencies. A legal May Be Lethal' campaign was introduced in Melbourne's eastern suburbs as an initiative of the Outer Eastern Community Road Safety Council. It aims to educate pharmacists and the general community about the eftects of some prescription and 'over the counter' drugs on driving performance. The Barwon Community Road Safety Council trialled the use of public breath testing machines in clubs and hotels. With RACV assistance, free child restraint checks were conducted by many Community Road Safety Councils, approved restraint fillers. Community Health Centres and local shopping centres.

Safer Vehicles VicRoads commissioned research into the safety performance of vehicles lo inform consumers about safety features and maintained the safety of existing vehicles through the management of the State Roadworthiness Scheme. Details of these activities are given below.

Driver Protection Ratings A revised version of the Driver Protection Ratings brochure was published during the year, providing motorists with safety ratings tor popular vehicles manuiactured between 1982 and 1992. The ratings are calculated from lhe analysis of data from 220,000 real life crashes that occurred in Victoria and New South Wales from 1987 lo 1992. The analysis was undertaken by the Monash Accident Research Centre.

• Students being instructed in aspects of Traffic Safety Education.

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Delivering results

Vehicle Roadwor1hlness During the year the administration of the roadworthiness scheme was completely overhauled. The resu It is that

• testing of buses is now undertaken by 20 private sector Licensed Bus Testers operating from 300 accredited sites. In the previous year there were only three bus testing facilities in Victoria

• brake performance tests were required for the first time for 4,000 licensed passenger vehicles similar to the system which is in place for 4,000 licensed taxis

• self funded training seminars were conducted for and attended by 1,278 Licensed Vehicle Testers (LVTs) and staff

• the administration of the LVTs Scheme became substantially self-funding compared with the need for a subsidy of about $600,000 in the previous year.

• Motorcyclists undertaking a training cottrse to improve road handling skills.

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VicRoads also continued to monitor the Licensed Vehicle Testers Scheme. A total of 286 investigations were finalised during the year leading to:

• 30 bonds being issued (compared with pro­rata 15for1993-94)

• 93 licences being suspended (compared with pro rata 108 for 1993-94)

• 18 licences cancelled (compared with pro rata 27for1993-94)

• 143 prosecutions (compared with pro-rata 162 for 1993-94)

• 2 cases found but not proven (compared with pro rata 12 for 1993-94).

It is concluded that the scheme is achieving its objectives of ensuring that vehicles are generally given an appropriate i nspecli on when ownership is transferred. It is also concluded that the systems that are in place to audit the periormance of Licensed Vehicle Testers are effective in discouraging malpractice, thereby protecting consumers. It is estimated that less than 3 per cent of road crashes in Victoria have vehicle defects as their primary cause. This figure is in I ine with the best of the other states in Australia.

Strategy and C o-o rd i nation Evaluation of road safety programs in recent years has shown the benefit of co-ordinated efforts. During the year, a number of difficult issues have been addressed by development of co-ordinated plans, including:

Motorcycle Safety VicRoads. the Victoria Police and the TAC worked closely with the motorcycle ind us try and motorcyclists to produce a new safety strategy. The action plan includes projects on training, licensing and registration, helmets and protective gear. information about the risks and enforcement and promotion

Improving Information A computer system has been developed to automatically analyse and plot road crash data on a map by linking a digital map of the road network and the Victorian Accident Database held at VicRoads. These maps enable priority to be determined for road safety improvements at local, reg ion al or State level.

Previously, a typical map including the analysis wou Id have taken one person one week to produce. This can now be done on average in 15 minutes. Almost 200 maps were produced in 1994-95 for use in developing highway strategies. identifying roads for safety auditing, idenlifyi ng blackspols for treatment and, by the Police, for selecting roads for enforcement of speed limits in rural areas.

A study measuring travel patterns by motorists in metropolitan Melbourne, five major country towns and on five key highways was completed. thereby enabling VicRoads to identify those driver groups al highest risk and develop appropriate counter­measures.

Road Safety Management Apart from co-ordination of the Community Road Safety Councils which has been described previously, there was continued and regular consultation and co­ordination with road safety agencies and organisations during the year, through the New Countermeasures and Initiatives Consultative Committee. VicRoads is actively involved in national road safety issues through consultation and co· operation with the National Road Transport Commission, National Road Trauma Advisory Council, AUSTROADS and the Federal Office of Road Safety.

Road Safety Program Performance 1994·95 Program Obiectives: The goal of the Road Safety Program is to achieve a sustainable reduction in the number and severity of road crashes, and the resultant cost of road trauma.

Program Outputs

• Road Safety Strategies & Co-Ordination Annual fatalities Serious casualties Fatalities per 100 million km Fatalities per 100,000 population Serious injuries per 100 million km

• Safer Roads Expenditure on 'BlackspoVBlacklink' treatments ($million) Number of sites treated Expected BCR of 'Blackspot/Blacklink' programs

• Safer Vehicles Per cent of fatal accidents in which mechanical defects are a causative factor Deaths per fatal accident Serious casualties per serious casualty accident

• Sale Road Users Pedestrian fatalities per 100,000 population Motorcyclists fatalities per 10,000 motorbikes Truck fatalities per 100 million kilometres

1994-95 estimate

425 6320

0.95 9.6

13.1

11.5 216

10

2.0 1.1 1.1

1.8 7.1 1.7

1994-95 actual

380 6300

0.86 8.3

13.1

6.2· 95 9.6*

1.0 1.1 1.1

1.6 4.9 1.7

• Reflects cessation of Federal Accident Blackspot Program and lower level at TAC involvement in these activities

• Victorian road safety performance is compared to the Australian average in theAUSTROADS National Perfonnance Indicators Project.

AUSTROADS National Perfonnance Indicators - Road Safety

Fatalities Per 100 Million Vehicle • km

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Delivering results

Improving Front-line Services

• Customer undertaking computerised licence test.

• Further improvement in customer service at Registration & Licensing offices.

VicRoads' customer focus ensures delivery of effective and efficient driver licensing, vehicle registration, revenue collection and driver and vehicle inform­ation services.

There were significant improvements in productivity with the number of registration and licensing transactions increasing from 5.4 million to 5.8 million. During the same period. staff numbers decreased by 44.

Registration and Licensing offices continued to improve customer service. There is wide-sprnad use of computerised queuing systems to record the waiting and service lime for customers. All offices have adopted similar business hours which assists customers. A number of VicRoads' municipal agencies have increased the range of services to customers.

Vehicle Registration Dealer Certification The Dealer Certification Scheme was expanded to include second hand vehicles and motor boats. About 115,000 vehicles were registered under the scheme during the year, generating revenue of $1.5 million. The scheme is a prime example of good co-operation between the organisation and the private sector. It enables VicRoads to save administration costs and motor vehicle dealers to offer better service to their customers by providing number plates on the spot when a vehicle is purchased.

Nationa I Initiatives Preparatory work was undertaken to implement the Heavy Vehicle Reform Package. This package will provide nationally consistent registration charges lor vehicles over 4 .5 tonnes under which heavy vehicles wil I be charged in proportion to the amount of road wear they cause. The new charges will be introduced in Victoria from 1January1996.

VicRoads continued to assist the National Road Transport Commission develop nationally consistent regulations and business rules for registration of vehicles.

Licensing Legislation Changes Three. significant changes were made during the year to legislation relating to driver I icensi ng:

• the requirement lor a driver convicted of drink driving offences to display 'P' plates on regaining a licence was removed

• drink driving offences over 10 years old will no longer be considered as prior convictions

• the minimum time a learner permit must be held before a licence test has been reduced.

National Licensing A number of licensing initiatives were developed as part of the Heavy Vehicle Reform Package, including the introduction of a new licence classification system, the extension of the national heavy vehicle licensing scheme and other measures aimed at eliminating multiple licence holders. This will reduce opportunities for heavy vehicle drivers lo avoid penalties by attributing convictions and demerit points to different licences.

Driver Assessment Accreditation ol private companies to conduct licence training and testing for motorcyclists and drivers of heavy vehicles proceeded successfu I ly. More than 33 per cent of all heavy vehicle licence tests and nearly 60 per cent of motorcycle licence and learner permit tests were conducted by these companies during the year. The transition to off-road testing tor motorcycle licences was almost complete, with 84 per cent of tests conducted off road.

Computerised Licence Testing Trials of a computerised knowledge test were completed after extensive field tests at Geel ong and Camberwell. The test is a world leader in its field and is avail ab le in 15 languages as well as English. Al I Registration and Licensing ottices are expected to have the new test in place by February 1996.

-,;.----A modified practical driver licence test (Programmed Observation Licence Assessment - POLA) has been introduced throughout the State. The test is designed to overcome major inconsistencies and to ensure fairer licence assessment for all probationary licence applicants.

Driver and Vehicle Information Vehicle Securities Register The Vehicle Securities Register (VSR). a system where financiers register their financial interest over motor vehicles, motor cycles and trailers continued to be maintained. A total al 107,600 VSR certificates were bought during the year, an increase ol 6.5 per cent on the previous 12 months. These certilicates enable a prospective purchaser to determine whether a vehicle is subject to a financial encumbrance or whether it has been reported stolen. MOTORLINK, an on-line product which provides access to VicRoads' data bases, was extended to financiers and the motor car trade.

NE VD IS Progress was made on the development of the National Exchange of Vehicle and Driver Information System (NEVDIS). This important transport reform initiative Which will include all states will provide immediate access to current data on any vehicle or driver from anywhere in Australia. It is expected to be operational in 1997.

Other Initiatives Customer Survey VicRoads conducted a survey at all 38 Registration and Licensing offices to assess customer satisfaction levels and develop a series of benchmarks against which service quality can be measured. A total of 5,000 customers were surveyed, with results showing our staff are rated highly, particularly in the areas of efficiency; knowledge and courtesy. Statewide satisfaction levels ranged between 94-97 per cent for efficiency, 97-98 per cent tor knowledge and 95-100 per cent. tor courtesy. Time taken to be served received an overall satisfaction rating of 94 per cent.

• The annual unit cost of servicing vehicle registrations and driver licences in each State was compared in the AUSTROADS National Performance Indicators Project.

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One Stop Shop Program Outputs Service for Bendigo customers was improved following the opening of a new oflice complex. A • feature is single service points for registration and licensing customers to maximise efficiency and reduce waiting times.

Kiosk Technology • A 1easibility study ol kiosk technology as a way of improving customer service was undertaken. Kiosks are ATM-type machines which allow customers to perlorm transactions using interactive media and • touch screen technology. Stand alone service delivery kiosks will be installed at strategic locations throughout the metropolitan area in 1995-96 as part of a pi lot project.

Registration and Licensing Program Performance 1994·95 Program Objectives

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To provide efficient and effective customer oriented services for registration of vehicles, licensing of • drivers and the collection of revenue.

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Vehicle Registrations Registration Renewal New Registration Secondhand Registration Registration Transfer Boat Registrations Registration Renewal New Registration Registration Transfer Licence Testing Permit/Licence Booking Written Tests Practical Drive Tests Practical Skill Tests Driver Licensing Learner Permit First Issue Licence Licence Renewal Duplicate Licence Regulation Functions Unregistered Vehicle Permit Mass & Dimension Permit Taxi Licence Log Book Roadworthy Certificate Book Driver Certificate Vehicle Securities Register Customer Enquiries Account Enquiries On-line Enquiries (Motorlink) Certificates Number Plate Issues

Annual cost of servicing Vehicle Registrations & Driver Licences divided by the average

$ number on the registers.

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1994-95 Actuals

3,137,900 170,300 124,300 771,900

109,600 8,400

11,000

278,900 218,900 119,800 18,200

92.600 111,500 470,200 59,400

65,800 16,765 3,600

25,600 1,000

15,200

730,200 19,600 87,100

107,600 434,400

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Noise barriers along the Maribyrnong Section of the Western Ring Road near Furlong Road.

The strategy commits the organisation to the following key directions:

A wide range of environmental issues are associated with roads and road transport. Some like traffic noise and air quality are the subject of community •

• continuing to observe and apply the principles ofESD reviewing traffic noise policy for roads and ensuring best practice in reducing noise and air pollution problems

debate. Others like the protection of roadside flora and • fauna are of strong interest to particular community groups.

protecting roadside flora and fauna by developing and implementing regionally-based roadside management strategies

VicRoads is committed to managing the road system • and its use in an environmentally responsible manner • at al I times. It recognises protection of the environment as a benefit, not a cost, and addresses environmental concerns in all phases of road

investigating the environmental e11ects of all significant projects consulting with the community

management.

E nvi ro nme nt Strategy An environment strategy was developed speci1ically to fit within the framework ol the concepts of

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ensuring that environmental standards are observed and that environmental objectives are achieved by contractors making the best practical use of ·environmentally lriendly' road materials adopting environmentally sensitive design standards, construction techn iques and operational systems

• Ecologically Sustainable Development (ESD) lo working with local government on municipal roadside management plans. support the goal ol 'development that improves the

total quality of life, both now and in the future, i~ a way that maintains the ecological processes on which I i1e depends'.

The strategy developed in conjunction with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources recognises that environmental performance must be incorporated into all phases of road management. 11

explains how environmental issues are managed in the planning, design, construction and operation ol roads; outlines the environmental obligations VicRoads has under law; and sets out the strategies the organisation voluntarily adopts.

The strategy is due to be released in August 1995.

Traffic Noise Traffic noise was monitored at more than 150 sites near major road and freeway work during the year. Measurements were made as part of planning studies to gain information on current noise levels for developing proposals. Monitoring was also undertaken near recently opened roads to assess compliance with traffic noise objectives and the performance of noise reduction barriers. In 1995-96, a series of long term monitoring sites will be established around Melbourne to determine trends in noise levels associated with tralfic growth and changes to the permitted noise levels of motor vehicles. Substantial noise protection was installed along the Kyneton and Ballarat Bypasses and on the Western Ring Road.

Air Quality An air qua I ity study was undertaken as part of the EES for the Southern and Western Bypasses. The area investigated was 162 square kilo metres of inner Melbourne suburbs. The key findings were:

• total emission rates from vehicles in the Melbourne region are expected to decrease over the next several years with the introduction of stricter Australian Design Rules for controlling vehicle emissions, resulting in improved air quality

• there will be a redistribution of vehicles and emissions wilhin the study region. However, all areas are expected to remain within EPA limits

• pollution revels from vehicles are higher both on and adjacent to roads, decreasing rapidly within a short distance from the road.

Enhancing the Landscape More than a million trees, shrubs and grasses were planted during the year, with an emphasis on using indigenous species and local seed sources. Altention was also given lo creating a 'sense of place' in the landscape, as with the planting of 10,000 daffodil bulbs along the Kyneton Bypass to complement the town's Spring daffodil teslival. lnlerchanges along !he Calder Freeway have been marked by fo1mal plantings of exotics.

Grasslands of state significance were identified in the EES for the Western Ring Road. Those unable to be preserved were salvaged and used as nursery stock for planting along the route. In other areas, batters were steepened and areas originally planned as right of way were fenced off from lhe freeway to increase the viability of existing grasslands. These areas wern returned to the local community.

A oonservation plan is being prepared for the historic swing bridge over the Latrobe River at Sale. The plan aims to protect the swing bridge's heritage values and return it to working condition. A landscape plan is also being prepared.

Bicycles VicRoads continued to support cycling and the needs of cyclists. Construction of on and off-road facililies proceeded on Melbourne's Principal Bicycle Network. Bicyc le access through SI Kilda Junction was completed. Wida kerbside lanes were provided in areas where maintenance or resurfacing was being undertaken. An oil-road bike path lrom Broadmeadows to Laverton North is under construction along the Western Ring Road, with some sections already in use. The $3.7 million Yarra­Gardiners Creek path will connect two of the most used paths .in Melbourne and provide access to the cily from the soulh easlern suburbs. The project is due for completion in September 1995. Funds were provided to metropolitan and regional councils to construct on and off-road facilities.

The State Bicycle Committee released the 'Victoria for Bikes' strategy in October 1994, setting out the direclions for cycling in Victoria over the next lhree years. Nine key strategies were identified with strong emphasis on the development of a Victorian Bicycle Network. and the tourism and economic bene1its of cycling .. The Committee continued the program of forums to determine the needs ol cyclisls in regional Victoria. Through funding tram VicRoads, it sponsored the annual Victoria Police 'Safe Cycle' campaign and a pilot 'Ride to Campus' program at Swinburne University. The Commiltee also sponsored a 'Let's Share the Road' campaign di reeled at cyclists and motorists and involving the Victoria Police, RACV, Bicycle Victoria and Food Plus stores.

Tree planting ahmg tJ1e Kyneton Bypass.

Construction of the new Yarra River Bridge on the Yarra·Gardiners· Creek bike path.

Delivering results

Managing for

•

Results

Springboard Program Discussion Group.

Achievements during the year included: VicRoads is corn mitted to achieving world's best practice • by maximising its performance

completion of the second Executive Development Program in conjunction wilh the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology delivery of 105 courses at the West Gate Training Centre, in which a total ol 1,789 staff took part

in areas such as cost, quality and timeliness. We are irnprov- • ing our performance through an integrated approach encom- • passing:

delivery of 29 training courses in rural Victoria, involving a total of 328 staff.

• • • • • • •

people quality management improving business processes benchmarking research and development private sector partnership partnership with local government.

People Staff Development VicRoads recognises that a skilled and motivated workforce is essential to achieving our business objectives. It aims to be a 'learning organisation' where staff skills are developed, there are opportunities to participale and contribute to lhe business, new ideas are welcomed and valued, and ideas and experiences are shared with others.

VicRoads was granted the Australian Institute of Training and Development's National Employee Achievement Award for commitment to excellence in !raining and development.

One highlight in the technical training area was an extensive training program which accompanied the completion and release of Road Design Guidelines dealing wilh Horizontal and Vertical Alignment, and Design Review. The guidelines will improve technical slandards in the road and bridge design fields.

Employee Relations A signilicant breaklhrough was achieved when the Roads Corporation Enterprise Agreement was cerlified by the Australian Industrial Relations Commission in May 1995. Estimated productivity savings are $10.3 million a year. Operating for 18 months, the agreement: Investment in training, excluding the cost of staff

time, represented 1.7 per cent of the payroll, reflecting the organisation's commitment to improving • comm its staff and unions to the Corporate Plan

1994-97 individuals' skills and crealing a multi-skilled workforce. • increases llexibility in the spread of working

hours and use of the workforce • commits slaff and unions to reviews of the

organisation's reward system and other conditions of employment

• provides a pay increase of 4 per cent from 1 April 1995 and two furlher increases 011.5 per cent after six and 12 months, subject to stall and unions meeting their commitments.

Equal Employment Opportunity Initiatives implemented during the year included:

• an audit to assess and document the language, I iteracy and communication skills of staff in the metropolitan area in conjunction with the Adult Migranl Education Service

• two 'Eng I ish in the workplace' courses • the introduction of the 'Springboard Program',

an inlernational personal development program for women in non-managerial positions

• extending the school holiday child care program to staff from other Transport agencies

• a review of Equal Employment Opporlunity policies and procedures.

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Occupatlonal Health and Safety The organisation is committed to reducing the human and financial costs associated with occupational injury and to improving the level of contractor safety on ils projects. The number of WorkCover claims reduced by more than 50 per cenl from 207 in 1993-94 to 99 in 1994-95, with associated costs reducing from $1.2 million to $764.000 per year. Occupational health and safety requirements in the contractor tender evaluation process were enlorced and there was increased auditing of contractors' salety managemenl systems .

Quality Management VicRoads is committed to developing best practice performance in the quality and delivery of ils products and services.

Business processes were examined as part of a three year program to improve all key business activities. More than 110 significant process reviews were started as part of the drive to improve business outcomes. More than 20 process improvements have been implemented covering both business operations and technical procedures including a number of activities which are described herein.

Quality assurance systems continued to be implemenled, refined and improved. They are generally designed to align with the requirements of the appropriate I nternationaf Qua I ity Assurance Standards series, ISO 9000. Qualily assurance requirements are included in all types of contracts. Contractor testing of construction works continued lo play a major part in lhe quality approach to contract administration .. The majority of contractors have responded to the cha I lenge ol increased responsibi I ity associated with quality assurance contracts and are delivering many of the expected benefits.

Smal I subcontractors and suppliers have been encouraged to improve the quality of their products and services through VicRoads' sponsorship of a pilot Australian Quality Council program, 'Small Business Growth through Quality'.

• Program and Resource Management System (PARMS) combines the major functions of Financials, Task Management, Supply and Human Resources/Payroll into a single integrated system.

improving Business Processes Business Planning Business area planning in VicRoads is a significant managemenl process that translates Government strategies and policies into a budget and set of financial allocations for the delivery ol projects and services. A major review of this process was undertaken during the year.

The subsequent improvements to the process significanlly reduced the resource inputs and the time la ken to prepare straleg ic and business plans compared with previous years.

Contract Packaging Contracts have continued to be packaged into larger

Use of Desktop Applications Throughout the year the use of desktop compuler applications has reshaped many business processes.

Lotus Noles has been adopted as a major component of the desklop computer environment because ol its flexibility and ease of use. It has assisted in moving information more quickly throughout the organisation, reduced paper handling and improved information sharing. Lotus Notes was used extensively throughout the organisalion for a wide range of applications including:

• • • business area planning administration of Better Roads Program Corporate Management Group and

sizes, resulting in fewer resources being required to • Management Committee meeting processes asset tracking and inventories

manage larger contracts compared with the resources • quality procedures and work instructions project management required to manage a larger number ol smaller •

contracts. The inclusion of design works into the • contract tracking contracts has provided incentives for innovative • service level agreements solutions and lower costs. • knowledge bases for technical and specialised

areas Executive Correspondence • VicRoads reviewed the process tor handling •

materials surveillance and audit concrete and asphall mix design.

correspondence received by lhe Minister for Roads and Ports and the Chief Executive. In 1994-95, significant improvements were achieved, wilh dramatic reductions in turnaround times and the number of items outstanding.

The increased utilisation of Local Area Network-based electronic maiL document managemenl and calendar facilities has saved $1 mill ion a year in reduced licence and mainframe computing costs.

Standardised computer hardware and systems, and re-organisation of computer support resources and training has resulted in estimated savings of $400,000 a year.

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Delivering results

Program and Resource Management System (PARMS) During the year, this system successfully completed its first full financial year or operation. PARMS was introduced to combine the major functions of Financials, Task Management, Supply and Human Resources/Payroll into a single inlegrated system. It replaces numerous independent systems and provides single point data entry and management information for all levels of the organisation. Major benefits include:

• improved and timely management reporting

• simplified system administration

• consolidated balance sheet

• improved and timely end of month/year reporting and control

• improved cash managemenvcontrol

• introduction of standard costing to provide up to date program expenditure

• improved credit control

• implementation of elecllonic funds transfer

• centralised purchasing

• centralised human resource/payroll functions .

• Geographic Information System applications enhance productivity.

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Traffic Signal Maintenance Improvements by the Traffic System Operations Group in the efficiency of maintaining traffic signals resulted in the average cost of maintaining a set ol traffic signals reducing from $4,132 in 1993/94 to $4,035 in 1994/95, representing a productivity saving of $250,000 per annum.

Benchmarking VicRoads led an AUSTROADS project to develop and implement a rigorous set of national performance measures for the Australian road system and road authorities. Eleven performance measures covering road safety, the environment and registration and licensing transactions for 1993-94 were due to be published by August 1995. Data for a 1urther 11 measures for 1994-95 in the areas of travel times, road construction costs, road maintenance, traffic noise, user satisfaction and economic effectiveness of road investment are due to be published in early 1996. These benchmarks are enabling the organisation to compare its performance with that of all other State road ageocies and will provioo a basis for targeting improvement ~tivtlies.

VicRoads' Finance Department participated in the 1994-95 Financial Best Practices Benchmarking Survey conducted by the Australian Quali ty Council. The survey of 150 companies nationwide comprising both pub I ic and private industry compares the performance levels of key financial processes. The resu Its indicate that VicRoads performance is competitive with the resu Its of similar sized organisations.

Additional benchmark information for state road authorities will be provided by the results of an AUSTROADS project that commenced during the year. This project will compare detailed performance indicators of key corpora te processes such as Finance, Occupational Health and Safety, and Human Resources. The resu Its of this study are expected to be compiled and reported by September 1995.

Research and Development VicRoads encourages research and development in all its activities. and in 1994-95 developed a list o1 priority areas for special locus for research and development over the next three years. These include reducing the accident involvement of young and novice drivers. reducing and managing traffic congestion, improving the salety features of the roadside, and increasing the e1ficiency of registration and licensing activities. Outcomes o1 research in these priority areas are expected over the next tew years.

A total of $1.3 million was allor.ated to 33 projects in 1994-95. Some of the results fro·m projects completed in 1994-95, are listed below.

• Trials confirmed road traffic noise is reduced more effectively by using open graded asphalt than exposed aggregate concrete surfacing.

• A new computer program was developed to predict roadside traffic noise levels when noise fences are erected.

• The level of exposure of road users (pedestrians. car drivers, truck drivers, in city, in country) to traffic conditions was measured. providing the opportunity to investigate the risk of accident as distinct from analysing accidents alter they have happened.

• There is no apparent reduction in road accidents involving wildlife when guidepost reflectors direct car headlights into roadside areas to warn animals of approaching vehicles.

• Methods of reducing cracking and distortion of roads lounded on expansive clay soils, using vertical moisture/Toot barriers, were developed.

• National trials of sprayed sealing methods for roads were completed, indicating that improved aggregate spreading equipment would produce better sealing at lower cost. Development oi improved equipment has started, and results will be used to formulate national design methods.

• A pilot study demonstrated the feasibility of using a Geographic Information System lo assess alternative routes for overdimensional and overmass permit vehicles.

Private Sector Partnership VicRoads 1ecognises that operating effectively and delivering better products and services to customers depends on building partnerships and alliances. Opportunities were sought for private sector involvement in service delivery where there were benefi ts to the community

A number of services were outsourced during 1994-95 resulting in cost savings, improvements in service delivery and staff reductions.

• Information Technology functions were outsourced to Integrated Systems Solutions Corporation (ISSC) in November 1994. Savings ol $4.8 million over four years are expected

• Plant Hire and Technical Services was outsourced in November 1994 to AH Plant. The l ive-year contract is expected to yield savings of a total of $5 million, with hire rate savings of $0.7 millioo a year

• Legal Services WclS outsourced to Phillips Fox In August 1994 for three years at a highly competitive fee structure. The contract provides access to the wide range of legal specialisations required by VicRoads.

The use of contractors for road maintenance increased from 41 per cent in 1993-94 to 64 per cent in 1994-95.

The number of bituminous surfacing crews was

Partnership with Local Government Local Government has a significant role in the management of the State's road system in partnership with VicRoads. Local Government in some cases also provides registration and licensing serv ices as VicRoads' agent.

VicRoads continued to build upon its relationship with Local Government by implementing a revamped program of municipal visits to strengthen relationships at a senior level. All municipalities will be visited with in two years compared to the previous seven year timeframe to ensure that VicRoads meets with Commissioners and senior officers from all municipalities early in the change process currently underway in Local Government.

Benchmarking of main road mainte11anoe activities undertaken by Local Government was introduced into VicRoads' program development process to foster greater efficiencies in the expenditure of road maintenance funds.

Corporate Services Program VicRoads is responsible for managing activities in the Corporate Services Program.

Corporate Services Program Performance 1994-95 Program Objectives:

reduced lrom nine to five. with the amount of • contracted work increasing. VicRoads' bituminous surfacing crews significantly increased efficiency with

to provide accurate, timely and informative advice and replies to priority correspondence received by the Chief Executive and the Minister for Roads and Ports a productivity increase of approximately 25 per cent

per person.

Other services outsourced were: • to provide accurate and timely property

information to existing and prospective property owners

• annual road condition surveys with estimated • savings ol $70,000 ·

to provide the maximum return in the most efficient manner trom the sale of Co1poratlon property. •

•

•

vehicle registration mail, transfers and registration refund processing with estimated savings ol $478,COO appointment ol accred~ed private providers of motorcycle and heavy vehicle licence testing services with estimated savings of $285,000 repairs of specialised electronic traffic signal equipment with estimated savings of $300,000.

Program Outputs

Property 0 isposal Gross Sale Value ($'000)

Property Enquiries Answered (No.)

1994-95 1994·95 estimate actual

9,000 9,600

141 ,000 125,000

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Funding VicRoads is primarily funded from the Federal and State annual budgets and has some revenue sources of its own resulting from fee for service charges. In 1994-95 the initial level of funds available was budgeted al $851.9 million and were expecled lo be sourced as set out below.

Source of Revenue Original Actual % change Appropriation

$m

Federal Recurrent appropriations 108.5 Federal Works & Services appropriations 141.4 State Recurrent appropriations 252.5 State Works and Services appropriations 33.5 Better Roads Victoria program 200.0 VicRoads General Fund revenue 67.3 External and Agency Works funds 38.5

841.7

Other funds VDP/TSP Departure Packages Natural Disaster Relief - Local Roads 2.5 Victorian Taxi Directorate

Operating Revenue Received 844.2

Table 1 During the course of the year VicRoads funding was varied in a number of areas resulting in an overall decrease of $1 .0 million. The major variations in funding levels were in the following sources:

$m

109.5 -+0.9% 145.4 +2.8% 2466 -2.3% 33.5

1850 -7.5% 71 .5 +6.2% 33.6 -12.7%

825.1 -1.9%

4.9 4.1 +64.0%

14.6

848.7 ·+0.5%

•

• Federal Recurrenl funds increased $1.0 million • due 10 an additional distribution to Victoria of lnlerstate Road Transport maintenance funds

VicRoads drawdowns lrom the Better Roads Victoria Trust Fund achieved a revised target of $185 milliori following the transfer of $15 million allocated for "City Link' projects previously under the control of VicRoads to the newly established City Link Authority VicRoads revenue received for externally funded works reduced as a consequence of the sale of VicRoads' plant business in November 1994 •

•

Federal Works and Services funds increased by $4.0 mill ion from two sources: • a supplementary allocation of $1 .5 million for the National Highways Program (Western Ring Road - Broadmeadows Section) from lhe Australian Land Transporl Development Fund, and

•

•

The State Government reimbursed $4.9 million incurred on voluntary departure and targeted separation packages

• the provision ol a $2.5 million Transport • Infrastructure Grant for road/rail works associated with lhe new standard gauge line to Geelong

The State Governmenl reimbursed $4.1 million spent on the repair and rehabi I itation of flood damaged local roads; and The newly established Victorian Taxi Directorate reimbursed VicRoads $14.6 million for expenditure incurred on its behalf over part of the year.

Slale Recurrent appropriations decreased $5.9 million as a result of: • a $9.4 million reduction in the State Government capital charge, offset by • supplementary grants totalling $3.5 million provided for the costs of outsourcing VicRoads plant and information technology services

The table on page 31 indicales the reducing significance of Federal grants from a peak in 1992-93.

Table 2: Composition of VicRoads Funding Sources

I I

I -~ i *

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200

OLL:;;;;;;;._ ... _

90/91 91/92 92193 93/94 94195 L - TAC • VicRoads • Better Roads D Federal CJ State

Under current Australian Land Transport Development Fund legislation, tied Federal grants are restricted to the National Highways network. The balance ol lhe funds made available for roads by the Federal Government, other than Interstate Road Transport maintenance funding, are untied "identified roads" Financial Assislance Grants. The level of these grants are reducing over a three year period and wi II cease after 1996-97. whereupon they will be replaced by State Appropriations

Slate Appropriations suppo1t the operation of the State roads network and registration and licensing activities. The above table indicates the level of State contribution had declined over the 5 years lo 1992-93 .

This trend was reversed in 1993-94 with the comrrencement of the Better Roads Victoria Program financed by the Better Roads Fuel Levy. A Special Appropr iation of $185.0 million was received by VicRoads in 1994-95 from the Better Roads Victoria Trust Fund to finance expenditures on essential construction and maintenance programs in country and urban Victoria.

The Better Roads Victoria Program will continue in 1995-96.

The Transport Accident Commission has committed a further $1 O million to accident blackspot works over the two years 1994-95 - 1995-96. VicRoads received $5.3 million lrom the TAC for blackspot works in 1994-95.

_J Revenue Collected for other Agencies VicRoads performs the role of revenue collector for the Consolidated Fund, for Vehicle Registiations, Driver Licences, Stamp Duly and other related charges. VicRoads also acts as .an Agent in the collection of Transport Accident Commission Premiums and Federal Interstate Registrations.

Motor Vehicle Registration Fees Motor Registration fees are paid under the provisions of the Road Safety Act 1986. Fees on motor vehicles classified for Registration purposes as Private '{:( (that is, registered solely for private domestic or pleasure purposes) were abolished in 1989-90. They were re­introduced from 1 September 1991 at the rate ol $70 and subsequently increased to $140 per vehicle from 1 January 1993. There are exemptions for Commonwealth Health Benefits Card Holders, including pensioners.

From 1 April 1994, a simplified structure of motor registration fees was introduced. The tee ol $140 now applies to all vehicles under 3 tonnes tare weight, (unless trey are sub ject to a concession) and irrespective of whether the vehicle is used privately or for business purposes. Motorcycles and private trailers under 3 tonnes pay $28 to cover the costs of registration.

A new system of uniform national heavy vehicle registration rates (for vehicles over 3 tonnes) will be introduced. effective from 1January1996.

Motor Vehicle Stamp Duty Stamp Duty is payable wheneve< a motor vehicle or trailer is either registered for the first time in Victoria or the registration is transferred between two parties. The duty is levied on the market value ol the vehicle (approx. 4% of markel value ii vehicle previously registered).

.Sellers and buyers of motor vehicles are each obliged under the legislation to declare the value of cars sold.

Amendments to the Roads Safety (Vehicles) Regulations 1988 in April 1994, resulted in Stamp Duly being payable on motor vehicles acquired by State and Local Government departrnenls on or alter 1 April 1994.

Driver Licence Fees On 1 January 1991, the previous $57 six year licence was replaced with a ten year licence at a fee of $110. The fee has been increased on several occasions since January 1991, and is now $133. Provision was also made for the issue or renewal of drivers' licences for 3 year periods, where the applicant could show that he or she was subject to undue hardship. The current fee for a 3 year licence is $39.

Other Revenue This item consists of various fees collected under the Road Safety Act, the Transport Act and a range of miscellaneous fees and charges administered by the Roads Corporation including the following ifems: lransler lees. recreational vehicle registrations, vehicle exami ner I icences, learner permits , personalised plates. interest. taxi licence issue instalments and mass l im~ increase permits.

Mass Limit Increase Permit Fees will be abolished from 1 January 1996, with fhe introduction of uniform National Heavy Vehicle Registration Fees which incorporate road user charges.

Also Included under this classification are boat registrations, State land sales and consideration from the sale of VicRoads Plant Division.

TAC Premiums Compulsory third party Transport Accident Commission Premiums are collected in conjunction with Registration renewals. Premiums are subject to an annual review, normally in line with CPI movements. All reg istered molor vehicles are required to pay TAC premiums (with the exception of trailers).

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Financial Management

Federal Interstate Registrations Federal Interstate Registrations relate to transport industry operators operaling inlerstate only. New vehicle registrations are slamp duty exempt and Mass Umil permits are not re!juired by federally registered vehicles as road user charges are reflected in registration payments.

Federal registrations adopt National Heavy Vehicle Registration (NHVR) fees from 1/7/95. With the introduction of NHVR registration fees in Victoria from 1/1/96, it is expected that a significant number of Federal operators will convert to the Stale registration scheme.

The graph below reflects the composition of consolidated and agency collections over the last five years.

Finan cia I R esu Its for the Year The Operating Deficit before abnormal items for the year was $55.6 million compared to $55 million fOf

• Liabilities increased by $47.9 milllon during • the financial year. The main reason for this increase was the increase in unfunded employee liabilities of $40.7 million and an increase in creditors of $6.5 million.

Financial Management Improvements and Initiatives The PARMS System

•

The Program and Resource Management System • (PARMS) achieved a major milestone in 1994-95 by successfully completing its first full financial year ol operation. PARMS was introduced to combine the major functions of Financials, Task Management, Supply and Human Resources/Payroll into a single • integrated system. It replaces numerous independent systems, and provides single point data entry and management informatio n for all leve ls of the organisation.

The major benefits of PARMS realised to date are: •

ability to incorporate and standardise the costing and charge out practices across the organisation enhancing inter company accounting, project costing and control, and providing a better basis to benchmark results improved creditor and supplier records and control, facilitating better cash management, timely payment of accounts, and abi lily to utilise facilities such as electronic fund transfer (EFT) centralised purchasing with electronic requisitioning and authorisation resulting in reduced stock levels by taking advantage of the vendor held stock ordering ability of the system significant improvements in the maintenance of Human Resource/Payroll records given the ability lo centrally update award and payrates with single entry together with the abi lity to review employee and transaction history on­line

the previous year. Comparative results for the last five • improved and timely management reporting including links to the VicRoads Execut iv~

Information Systems and Geographical Information System

improved time and attendance recording and costing including retrospective pay processing.

financial years are shown in the table below:

Operating Deficit (before Abnormal Items)

1995 1994 1993 1992 1991

$m $m Sm $m $m

55.6 55.0 39.9 19.3 70 0

Statement of Financial Position

•

Significant changes in VicRoads financial position for • the year are:

• During the period assets decreased by $63.1 million. The main contributing factor was the sale of the Plant and Motor Vehicle fleet, however debts, inventories and propert ies owned also decreased.

•

consistent interface access provided to a wider range of VicRoads users for Financial, Task Management, Supply and Human Resource/Payroll functionality for operational and management information simplified system administration (single cenlral updating of system control tables.

Payment of Suppliers by EFT During the financial year payment of suppliers by EFT increased from 17% to 53%. This involves transfer of funds 1rom VicRoads to a suppliers bank account via a download mechanism. Remittance advices are also sent to suppliers by 1acsimile by downloading information electronically from computer to facsimile.

The major benefits are:

security, authorisation) • a significant improvement to the Chart of

savings on postage, hand I ing and stationery costs of approximately 70 cents per payment reduced bank reconciliation administration costs

Accounts rationalising the number of accounts • and supplier records and providing the facil ity to produce a consol idated balance sheet • more accurate prediction of cash llows

• Total Revenue Collections

benefits to suppliers of not waiting for cheques to be cleared, not having to bank payments and delays in distribution of cheques.

1,500

g ~ 1,000 :i 0

500

0 90/91

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Firtanclal Policies and Procedures During the financial year the oonversion of VicRoads Financial Policies and Procedures to Quality c;onlrol format was completed. These Po licies and Procedures were also converted from hard copy manuals to electronic format and available to users on electronic mail (Lotus Notes).

D Driver Licences D VicRoads

• Registrations

•Other

The major benefils are:-

• all users have access to lhe current version of Policies and Procedures

• changes do not have to be printed, distributed and Ulen inserted in manuals

• changes are instant as we do not have to wait for printing and distribution

• policies and procedures are electronically linked to other relevant data bases.

rnfrastructure Assets The new Accounting Standard AAS29 ''Financial Reporting by Government Departments" comes into operation for the year ending 30/6/97. However, VicRoads Intends to comply with the requirements for the year ending 30/6/96. The Standard is being used to col lect information and develop procedures for bringing infrastructure assets into the Audited Financial Statements.

The inclusion of infrastructure assets will result in more meaningful information being available to assist in optimising lhe allocation ol resources and the identification of asset condition. It will also highlight the importance of collecting information relevant for managing lhe State's road network. The valuation information is essentially derived from existing VicRoads' data systems.

• Summarised Financial Statements Including Infrastructure sooo Slro

Reported Revenue 848,694

Less Reported Expenditure 901,579 318,182 Adjusted tor Capital Expenditure Included In Balance Sheet 583,397 ~~~~~~~~~~

Adjusted Operating Surplus Attributable to Fund Items 265,297 Less Net Loss on Asset Sales 2,713

Less Depreciation of Infrastructure Assets

Adjusted Operating Surplus for the Year

Less Abnormal Items

Adjusted Surplus for the Year

• Summarised Balance Sheet as at 30 June 1995

Assets Reported Total Assets Infrastructure Assets (See Table Below)

Total Assets

Lia bi litles Reported Total Liabilities

$000 $000

262,584 225,395

37,189

7,944

29,245

551,921 21,391 ,793

21,943,714

695,774

When infrastructure assets are recognised as assets, Equity Reported (143,853)

Adjustment 21,391,793 the position descri bed by the balance sheet is Adjusted Equity

significantly improved. Total Equity and Liabilities

• Assets increase by $21,392 million at 30 June 1995. Unaudited Summarised Statements

• Government Equity increases by $21,392 million.

• There was an increase of $45.6 million in assels commissioned in 1994-95 as construction was completed and opened for public use.

• The level of Work in Progress incrnased by $272.6 million over the previous year as more projects commenced during 1994-95.

• $225.4 million was written down as the amount of road network consumed as a result of wear and usage.

• Inf rastru ctu re

T)t)C

1. Land 2- Roads

- Earthworks -Pavements

3. Bridges 4. Traffic Control Signals 5. Works In Progress

Gwent Ri!pl?.ccmenl

Cost Slro

9,395,731

4,743,387 7,714,431 2, 117, 143

157,424 577,200 The following simplified Income and Expense and

Balance Sheet statemenls (unaudited) illustrate the impact of recognising infrastructure assets in the Financial Statements.

24,705,316

Unaudited Summarised Statements

Aro.Jin !let>

Sin>

2,562,995 705,438 45,090

3,313,523

21,247,940

21,943,714

Written Dovm

Current Co:.~ $0X)

9,395.731

4,743,387 5,151,436 1,411,705

112,334 577,200

21 ,391 ,793

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Financial Statements

................. -.·-·------------------Statement of Cash Flows For The Year Ended 30 June 1995 ITEMS NOTES 1995 1994

$000 $000

cash Flows iromOpera!1ng Act1vit1es-- ·-·· · --·-·--·····-··

Receipts OpP.rat1ng fees and Other Funding 32 44,600 73,333 Interest 1,114 388 User Fees 80,389 89,443

······--·--····------------Total Receipts from Operating Activities 126,103 163,164

Payments Wages and Salaries (120.147) (139,991) Voluntary Departure Payments to Staff (4,895) (19590} Goods and Services (692,279) (566,377)

---------------- ........... Tolat Payments lrom Operating Act1v;11es (817,321) (725.958)

Net Cash Flows used in Operating Aclivilies 10(b) (692,907) (562,794) Cash Flows from Investing Activities Receipts from sale of assets 5 54,386 20,995 Paymems for purchases of non-current assets (33,762) (34,995)

---------····· Met Cash Flow from Investment Activities 20,624 (14,DDO)

Cash Flows from Government Receipts from Appropriatwn 31 Recurrent 356,117 299.442 Works and Services 178,928 197,580 Funding for Bener Roads 185,000 40.700 Funding for Voluntary Departure Package 4,911 19,590 Contributed Capi1al 34,995

Total Inflows from Government 724,956 592.307

Payments to Consolidated Fund Asset Sale Proceeds (50,385) (11,070)

-------·----·. Net Cash Flow from Government 674,571 581,237

Cash flows lrom Agency Operalions 81 Collections on behalf of Government and Agencies 1,380.372 1,322871 Disbursements of Collections {1,37~,747) (1,321,769)

Nat Cash Flows from Agency Operations 625 1.102

Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash Held 2,913 5545 Cash At Beginning Of Year 14,655 9,110

····---······-············· .... Gash At End Of Year 10.1,

11(a) 17,588 14,655

The accompa11ying notes form part of these financial statements

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Notes to and forming part of the financial statements of the Roads Corporation for the financial year ended 30 June 1995.

1. Form and Content of Financial Statements (a) The financial statements of the Roads

Corporation have been prepared in accordance with the Financial Management Act 1994, the Directions of the Minister for Finance, Australian Accounting Standards and mandatory professional pronouncements where applicable.

The Corporation has rounded off amounts in these statements to the nearest one thousand dollars.

(bl Restatement of Prior Year Balances Prior year balances have been restated in accordance with current year accounting classification in cases where classifications or accounting treatments differ from that of prior years.

(c) A supplementary set of financial statements has been prepared which include the capitalisation of the road infrastructure. These financial statements have not been submitted for audit and are included in the summary of Financial Results section of the Annual Report for mformation purposes Financial Statements from 1995-96 Hnancial year and onwards will include capitalisation infrastructure.

2. Statement of Significant Accounting Policies 2.1 General These financial statements have been drawn up on the going concern basis and the accrual basis in accordance with the historical cost convention except where otherwise stated.

2.2 Operating Expenditure (a) Except for property acQuisition. expenditure on

roads, bridges. and traffic facilities is expensed in the year in which it is incurred.

(b) Expe11dilure on the acquisition of properties acquired for roadworks is capitalised unti I such time as formal possession of the properties takes place for the purpose of commencing construction of the roadway.

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2.3 Properties Acquired for Roadworks (a) Property Liabilities and Commilmellts

In circumstances where· -

o properties are !he subject of compulsory acquisition. or "it the Corporation has taken possession of the properties for the purpose of commencement of roadworks. and final settlement has not been achieved at balance date,

the acquisition 1s included as a I iabi I ity based. wherever practicable. on a full independent valuation which includes acquisition costs (Refer Nole 8.2). When roadworks are commenced the property 1s expensed in the Operating Statement. Where a notice of acquisition or formal possession has not occurred at balance date appropriate commitments have been disclosed in Note 12 (Ii) (a)

Included also is compensation payable to property owners in respect Qf financial loss on properties affected by planning reservations

(b) Properties not incorporated into roadworks It is the Corporation's policy to revalue all its properties acquired for roadworks every five years The Valuer General's last full valuation was carried out as at 30 June 1993.

On a yearly basis. the Valuer General applies an index to all properties and any increase or decrease in value has been updated to the property values.

(c) Residual Land - Isolated Fragments Followmg the completion of roadworks, the Corporation retains many small and isolated fragments of land representing residual property adjoining the road reservations.

The fragments, although not part of the road reservation. have no apparent market value and have not been included as assets in the financial statements of the Corporation.

If at some future date an adjoining property owner desires to purchase any such fragment of land, the revenue from the sale of the property will be brought to account at that time.

2.4 Land and Baiiciings in Sen1ic!:! In the 1992/93 Financial Year; al! Land and Bu1ldmgs in Service were revalued by !he Valuer General, with valuation date as at 30/6/93. The mett1od ol valuatio11 was on a kerbside basis exceµt for Reg iona1 Offices which required a full valuatirin. Purchases since 1 July 1993 are shown at cost.

2.5 fixed Assets Fixed Assets have been included at cost It 1s the Corporation's policy that all fixed assels are sub1ect to an annual physicai stock!ake and fixed assets acquired al a value less than $1.000 per item are expensed. Computer software purchases ccsting in excess of $100,000 are Cdpitalised.

2.6 Disisosal of Surplus Assets In accordance with Section 66( 4)(b) ol lhe Transport Act 1983 the net p1oceeds arising from the disposal of certam assets of the Corporation are paitJ into the Consolidated Fund

2. 7 Depreciatian and Amor·Usatlan (a) Depreciation is charged on all fixed assets,

excluding land, in order to write off the cost of these assets over their usetui lives.

All fixed assets are depreciated using the straight line method with due allowance for residual values.

A full year's depreciation is charged agamst the value of assets except for current year additions. improvements and disposals where depreciation commences or ceases in !he month 1 n which the asset is purchased or sold.

(b) Expendilure on improvements to ieasehold properties has been amortised over the unexpired period oi each lease.

2.8 Inventories (a} Inventories of stores and o:her materials have

been valued at average cost Traffic facilities hardware has been valued at weighted average cost

(b} Stockpiles of construction and maintenance materials "on site' with a value in excess of $2,000 have been taken into account at cost.

(c) Inventories of saleable items and consumable stores have been valued at the lower of cost or net realisable value.

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2.9 Doubtful Debts Estimated doubtful debts are based on the examination and assessment of each individual debt.

2.10 Provisions for Employee Enlltlements The Corporation has recognised and brought to account employee entitlements accruing 1or annual leave, long service leave. and superannuation as follows:

(a) Annual Leave The liability lor accrued annual leave and leave loading has been calculated using the actual leave outstanding for each employee at 30 June 1995

(b) Long Service Leave The provision for long service leave has been calculated in accordance with the requirements of AAS30. The liability for I ong service leave has been determined for all employees and includes all pre conditional entitlements adjusted by the probability factor of attaining the full legal entitlement The I iabi I ity of employees with less than 15 years service is inflated by the estimated increase in the remuneration rates over the remaining period. The inflated liability is 1hen discounted back to present value using an appropriate national government guaranteed security rate. The amount estimated to be payable in the next 12 months is shown as a current liability.

(c) Superannuatmn

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Roads Corporation employees contribute to one of the fol lowing superannuation schemes: the State Superannuation Scheme. the State Employees Retirement Beneffls (SERB) Scheme. the Transport Superannuation Scheme or the Melbourne Water Corporation Superannuation Fund

In respect of the State Superannuation Scheme. the Corporation contributes lo the cost of entitlements paid on the retirement, death or incapacity ot the contributor The Corporation maintains a provision for the estimated employer portion of the unfunded superannuation entitlements payable to contributors which has been provided by the Victorian Superannuation Board Likewise the unfunded superannuation entitlement in respect of the employment service of the Transport Scheme members and the existing contributors and pensions of the SERB Scheme has been provided by the Victorian

·-------------·-·········. -----· -Superannua11on Board and has been taken up as a provision in the accounts.

Superannuation entitlements estimated to be payable in the next 12 months are shown as a current liability.

In so far as the Transport Superannuation Scheme (excluding service relating to their members who had prior membership of the SERB Scheme) and the Melbourne Waler Corporation Superannuation Fund are concerned the Corporation meets its ongoing I iabilities under each scheme by making progressive payments to each scheme in

accordance with agreed contribution rates. Refer Note 8 4.

2.11 Retentions and Provisions Other provisions covering quarry restoration and precast formwork are calculated on the basis of costs applicable at 30 June each year.

2.12 Collections on behalf of the Government of Victoria and Agencies The Corporation collects revenue as an agent !or the Government of Victoria and other Government Agencies which does not constitute revenue of the Corporation.

Collections not remitted to the Government of Victoria and other Government Agencies at balance date are included 1n the balance sheet as both assets and liabilities Refer Note 8 1.

2.13 Contributed Capital In accordance with the requirements of the Financial Management Act 1994, and in the light of Statements of Accounting Concepts, all Works and Services appropriations are now recorded as revenue. This treatment replaces the requirements of the now repealed Annual Reporting Act 1983 requiring Works and Services appropriations used for asset acquisitions to be treated as contributed capital. The impact of this change has been a transfer of $86.604 million from Contributed Capital to the Accumulated Deficit and an increase in revenue of $33.762 million in 1994-95

When the Roads Corporation was formed on 1 July 1989 the net assets of $675.585 million was retained as initial start up capital. Profit from sale of assets transferred to the Consolidated Fund is processed through the Operating Statement with balance of funds transferred being treated as a redemption of this start up capital.

2.14 Revenue Recognition

Revenue in respect of services or works provided by the Corporation is recognised at the point of service delivery. Government appropriation revenue is recognised when received by the Corporation.

3. Operating Revenue 3.1 Government Appropriations

1995 1994 $000 $000

Recurrent Approprialions --356.117 -29!f 442 Works and Services Appropnations Funding from Better Roads Trust Fund Funding for Voluntary Departure Package

Jess transfer to contributed capital

178,928

185,000

4,911 724,956

Government appropriations deemed to be revenue

232.575

40.700

19,590 -· 592,307

34,995

of the Corporation _...,7_24.;.:';.;.95.;_6 _ __;;5.;...57...::';.;.31_2

Recurrent appropriations comprise $109.529 million ($59 318 million for 1993-94) from Federal sources for the maintenance of interstate road transport routes and untied Financial Assistance Grants. with the balance of $246 588 million ($240.124 million tor 1993-94) being the State Government's contribution towards Roads Corporation recurrent expenditures.

Works and Services appropriations comprise $145.428 million ($199.076 million for 1993-94) from the Federal Government as tied grants under the Australian Land Transport Development (ALTO) program.

The remaining $33 5 million ($33 5 million for 1993-94) of Works and Services appropriation is for State Government funded capital expenditures.

In 1994-95 the Corporation's operating revenue also included a $185.0 million special appropriation from the Better Roads Trust Fund to finance expenditure on Better Roads Victoria Program road construction and maintenance projects. This program commenced in 1993-94 and is funded by an increase in the petroleum products franchise fee for motor spirit and diesel fuel equivalent lo three cents per litre.

3.2 Operating fees and Other Funding During the year the Corporation received operating fees and other funding as follows:-

1995 1994 $000 sooo

Transport Accident Commission Fees 12,381 12,558 Funding for Road Safety 5,543 43,035 Natural Disaster Relief 4.054 13.801 Taxi Directorate 14,633 state Boating Council 450 476 Other - Recoveries 7,539 2.288

----------Total 44,600 72,158

3.3 Regulator,. licence and other revenue

1995 1994 $000 $000

Regulatory, I 1cence and other fees 40,057 36,845 External works 26,082 37,276 Rental revenue 8,929 8.463 Advertising Revenue 968 1,245 Interest l114 388 Fines and Penalties 1,988 2.184

Total 79, 138 86,401

4.0perating Expenses Road Network Management Programs The Roads Corporation delivers its road network services through six major programs.

1995 $000

Road Safety 26,571 Road System Management 598, 419 Traffic & Road Use Management 64,279 Registration & Licensing 61.424 Corporate Services 3,695 Program Support Services 147.191 Access & Mobility Economic Development Environment Enhancement Customer Services

Total 901,579

1994' $000

76,546

2,310 149,895 270,403 221,840

1,056 47,822

769,872

The Program Support total includes External Works of $26 447 million ($37159mill ion1993-94)

• VicRoads program structure was restructured in 1994-95 and comparable figures for 1993·94 are not available for road system management. traffic and road use management and registration and licensing programs

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Operating Expenses 1995 1994 $000 $000

Salaries and related expenditure·· 17 4,280 198.412 Management & Operating expenditure 60,499 81,971 Audit Fees 286 275 Bad Debts 736 304 Taxi Directorate 14,304 20,995 School crossing supervisors 5,151 4,896 Planning & Environment 8.449 5,114 Contract payments 318.329 219.782 Materials 47.255 58,291 Municipal claims 112,999 96,735 Plant Hire 24,232 11,866 C-Onsullants 9,660 6,301 Capital Charge (Note 1) 17,957 Service Relocations tS,533 7.360 VDP Expenditure 4,895 19,590 Properties AcQulfed/Fixed Assets 12,193 23,126 Depreciation (i) 9,402 13,538 Increase (decrease) in Pmvis1ons for employee enl1tteme11ts 34,283 (11,1 15) Fixed assets written off 422 Properties lncorporaled into Roadworks (Ji) 31 ,136 13,308 Property Register Adjustments (Ii i) (1,299)

Total 901,579 769,872

Note 1: A capital charge applies to all government departments from the 1994-95 financial year in order to distribute part of the centrally-funded annual cost of capital. The charge for 1994-95 has been calculated as 8% of State funded capital outlays less a credit of 8% for the proceeds of the disposal of assets over and above those already included 1n forward estimates.

(i) Depreciation and Amortisation 1995 $000

Buildings in Service 1,094 Leased Assets 16 Plant and Motor Vehicles 2,353 Buildings Situated on Land Acquired for Roadworks 714 Equipment 5,225

Total 9,402

{ii) Properties Incorporated into Roadworks

1994 $000 9B4

16 5,501

567 6,470

13,538

Properties, capitalised in accordance with the policy outl ined in Note 2 2(b), are expensed upon the commencement of construction works. During 1994-95, $31 .136 million (1993-94, $13.308 million) was expensed.

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(iii) Property Register Adjustments k3 a result of the continuing verification of the accuracy of the register to the electronic map base a number of adjustments were made to the Property Register and the Financial Statements. These adjustmen1s related to·

• some properties which were purchased or transferred to the Corporation in previous years but not recorded in the register; • other properties which were sold in previous years but not removed from the register; and • dup Ii cate properties were included in the register.

Consequently it was necessary not only to adjust the Property Register but also the revenue and expense statement lo correct prior year transactions which would have affected the operating deficits tor those years. The adjustment for 1994-95 has been included as an abnormal item The adjustments relate to:

1995 t994 sooo $000

Properties removed from ---·-·-···· the register 13,970 1,365 Less properties added to tile register 6,026 2.664

Total 7,944 {1,299)

5.1 Profit/Loss On Disposal Of Non-Current Assets Included in the Operating Surplus (Deficit) is the profit (loss) on disposal of Non-Current Assets. The proceeds from these disposals are paid to the Consolidated Fund. Refer Note 2.13.

1995 1994 $000 $000

(a) Proceeds from sale 8.710 11,070 Book value of assets sold 4.724 9230 Profit on disposal 3,986 1,840

(b) Outsourced Plant Services Proceeds from sale 42,000 Reduction employee entitlements 1,774 Less-Selling Expenses (2,033) -Employee entitlements paid (1.428) Book value of Assets Sold (39,035)

Profit on disposal 1,278

Total Profit on Disposal 5,264 1,840

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Financial Statements

5.2 Profit/loss On Disposal of Non· Current Assets Included in the Operating Surplus (Deficit) is the profit (loss) on disposal of Non-Current Assets The proceeds from these disposals are retained by the Corporation

Proceeds from sale Book value of assets sold

1995 sooo

3,675 6,388

1994 $000

-----g]62 10,873

--··---Profll/(Loss) on disposal (2,7131 {1,011) _-...:,...;._.....:.. _ _,:....;.....--'

6. Abnormal Item -Superannuation

1995 $000

Effect of lump sum payment in respeci of cc;mmuted pensions Leg 1slahve changes affecting the level of benefits Changes 1n acluanal assumptions Transfer of rnemtxn Ill the NewSctieme Changes in Funded Slalus

Total

7. Equity

1994 $000

72,200

2,100 27,000

10,700 300

112,SOO

7 .1 Contributed Capital Note 1995 1994

Balance at 1 July Capital Funding Transler to Accumulaled Surplus (Deficit) Proceeds pa1rl to the Consolidated Fund

$000 $000 -~76TT2:1a9~~7=36~,424

213 ((86,604))

{45,121)

34,995

(9,230)

Balance at 30 June 630,464 762,189 ----'----....:....-

7 .2 Asset Revaluation Reserve

Balaoce al 1 July Movements for tll3 year - Properties acquired for roadworl<s

1995 1994 $000 $000

186.322 191,620

5,837 (5.2re)

·---· ·----· . Balance at 30June 192,159 186 ,322 ----'----....:..._-

8. Liabilities 8.1 Government of Victoria anti Agencies The Corporation collects revenue such as stamp duty, vehicle registration fees, drivers I icence fees and the Transport Accident Charge, on behalf of the Govern­ment of Victoria and other Government Agencies.

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B.11ance at 1 July Plus total revenue collac!lons (see below·)

Less total amount paid

1~ 1994 $000 $000

8J68 7N/J

1, 422,372 1,333,842 -1. 430,540 . ----:;]40J6S

1,421,7 4 7 1,332,7 40

Balanc;e at 30 June __ B....;,,_79_3 _ __ 8....;..,_16_8

*Revenue collections on behalf of Government and Other Agencies comprise·-

1995 1994 $000 $000

Transport Accident Charge_ .. and related Stamp Duty 707, 799 703,640 Stamp duty 190,081 157,416 Reg1strat1on 1ees 369,14£ 360,558 Drivers' licences 64.114 S2,038 Federal interstate reg1strat1ons 11,376 9,250 Other licence fees, permits etc 23,861 23,238 Motor boat reg1Stra11ons 5,287 4,862 Four Wheel Onve Levy 5 1,869 Trust Fund 219 Asset Sales 50,484 10,971

--- · ·---Total 1,422,372 1,333,842

8.2 Liabilities - Property Th is amount represents the value of propartles acquired for road purposes (including acquisition costs) where a Notice of Acquisition has been formally served on the property owner or the Corporation has taken formal possession although final settlement had not been achieved at 30 June. Refer Note 2.3(a)

Amounts have been based on valuation data prepared by external and internal valuers

Current Not later than one year

1995 $000

22,678

1994 $000

27,846

Total 22,678 27,845

8.3 Planning and Environment Act Liabilities This amount represents compensation payable in respect of financial loss by owners of properties affected by planning reservations. Refer Note 2.3(a)

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1995 Non

Current Current Total $000 $00) $(XXl

Superannuation 35,988 444,858 480,846 Annual Leave & Leave Loading 9,260 9,260 Long Service Leave 6,192 37,172 43,364

Total 51,440 482,030 533,470

The above provision for superannuation covers lhree schemes as follows:

1995 1994 $000 $000

State Superannuation Scheme 445,800 419,500 Transport Superannuation Fund 13,174 8,205 State Employees Retirement Benefits (SERB) Scheme 21,872 22.298

Total 480,846 450,003

Roads Corporation employees contribute to one of the following superannuation schemes; the State Superannuation Scheme, the State Employees Reliremenl Benefits (SERB) Scheme, the Transport Superannuation Scheme or the Melbourne Water Corporation Superannuation Fund

In accordance with Note 2.1 O(c) the Corporation made payments during 1994·95 to the State Superannuation Scheme $25 284 million, Transporl Superannuation Fund $4.619 million, SERB $1.374 million and to Melbourne Water Corporalion Superannuation Fund $0 027 million These amounts ara included as management and operating expenses Jn the revenue and expense statement.

Contributi.ons paid were in accordance with the rates set by the relevant funds

8.5 Retentions and Provisions These items represent Retanlioos. Security Deposits and amounls provided for precast lormwork and fulure site works. iocludiog environmental restoration works at lhe Quames and Pits operated by the Corporation fo llowing completion of quarrying operations

Current Non-Current

Total

1995 1994 sooo $000

·--1.010--·-923 948 495

1,958 1,418

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1994 Non

Current Current Total $00) $00) $000

32,000 418,003 450,003

9,980 9,980 6,558 26,232 32,790

48,538 444,235 492,773

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Financial Statements

9. Assets 9.1 Cash at Bank, In Hand and Deposits

1995 1994

·-~$000- $000 Cash at Bank 17,485 14,550-Cash in Hand 84 106

Total 17,569 14,655

9.2 Debtors and Prepaymenu 1995 1994 $000 $000

Debtors 7,243···-··--8.354 Less estimated doubttul debts 428 300

6,815 8,054' Prepayments 2,009 2,833

Total 8,824 10,887

9.3 Inventories

Stockpile matenals Traffic facilmes Saleable rlems and consumable S1ores Stores and other materials

Total

1995 $000

1,892 292

1,655 1,094

1994 $00)

2:468-2.892

2.757 1.4~

. ·------·---4,933 9,610

9.4 Advances, Deposits and Retentions 1995 1994 $000 $000

Current 78 99 Non-Current 539 805

9.6 Land and Buildings in Service This item refers to those assets which are in service e g. offices and laboratories. regional residential propefties, storage sites. depots and patrol garages and includes freehold buildings, buildings on Crown Land, buildings on leased land, leasehold improvements and others.

As mentioned in Note 2 4, Land and buildings in

service are shown as 30 June 1993 valuations except for purchases since 1993-94 which are shown at cost

land Al Valuation 30 June 1993 At Cost

Buildings Al Valuation 30 June 1993 At Cost

less Acrumulated DepreciatJon

Total

1995 1994 $000 $000 ... ___

19,751 20.894 372 372

20.123 "2U66

41,110 41,830 2,003 1,172

43,113 43,002

(2.034) (965) 41 .079 42,037 . ·-~-~~-----

61 ,202 63,303

9.7 Properties Acquired for Roadworks At 30 June 1995 the Corporation owned properties which are required for future roadworks, situated 1n a planning scheme for luture roadworks, surplus to requirements and awaiting fi nal survey alter roadworks, or land-locked awaiting plans of consolidation and restoration of access before being sold Refer Note 2.3.

Where possible, these properties are rented or leased until required for roadworks or sold alter being deemed surplus to requirements

Total 617 904 As mentioned in Note 2.3(b) the value of all properties acquired for roadworks have been updated to 30 June ---- ---- 1995 indexed values based on advice from the Valuer-General of movements in property values since the last

full valuation carried out in 1993. 9.5 Property Loans Represents outstanding principal due under terms contlacts 1elati ng to the sale of land and associated improvements.

Total

1995 filXJ 248

248

1994 tmJ 262

~62

Balance at 1 July • Land at Valuation • Buildings al Valuation

Add • Acquisillons

Less • Incorporated into roadworks

(Refer Note 4 (1i)) • Revaluation (Increment) /decrement

(Refer Note 7 2) • Disposals • Register Adjustments • Depreciation

Balance at 30 June • At 1995 Valuation

Made up as follows • Land at valuation Buildings at valuation

1995 $000 -------··

421,128 26.4B2

31,137

(5,837) 4,955 7.945

714

412.849 23,520

1994 $000 $000 $000 ------------

434,594 447,610 23.090 457,684

27.673 17237

475,283 474,921

13,affi

5,298 9,448

(1.299) 38,9n4 556 27,311

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435,369 447,610

421.128 436,369 26,482 447,610

9.8 Leased Assets Acquired for Roadworks

1995 1994 $000 $(ro

LeaseOOld building 96 ··- .. --1-1i

Less .6£cUITlltated amort1satKJn 16 16

Total 80 96

In the course of acquiring properties for future roadworks the Corporation purchased a leasehold building which is secured until the year 2000. The capitalised lease value is amortised over the lease period commencing 1986-87. The property is let providing income to offset the amortisation charges until such times as it is required for roadworks.

9.9 Fixed Assets 1995 1994 $000 $000

Plant and Motor Vehicles (1) 3,390 79,615" Less Acrumulaled Depreciation 1,719 37.060

Total Plaet and Motor Vahlcles 1,671 42,615

E(1J1pment 41,315 42,702 Less AccLmJlabl<l Dcproc1at1on 20.007 17,569 liltal Equ1 pment 20,408 25,133

Total 22,079 67,748

(1) On 8th November 1994, Plant Assels with a written down value of $38.397 million were sold to Australian Highway Plant Services Ltd.

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10.Statement of Cash Flows (a) Reconciliation of Cash

For ire purpose of the statement of cash flows, the Corporation considers cash to include cash m hand, in banks and investments at call. Cash at the end of the reporting period as shown in the statement of cash flows is reconciled to the related items in !he balance sheet as follows -

1995 1994 $000 sooo

Cash at Bank 17,485 14.550 Cash m Hand 84 105

----Total 17,569 14,655

(b} Reconciliation of net cash used in operating activi1ies to the operating result is as follows -

1995 1994 $00) sooo

Net Surplus {Dehciij (Revenue&~ SlaleflVlfll) (63.542) 57,288 Add Back Oepreciatioo and Amort1sat1on 9,402 13,538 Payment to the Consolidated Fl.Kid 5,264 Employee Entitlements - increase/(decrease) in provision 30,820 (123,415) Fixed Assets written off 423 Proport1es Incorporated into Roadworks Property Register Adjustments Government Revenues loss on Disposal of Non Current Asse!:i Decrease in Inventories Increase (Decrease) in Creditors (Increase) Decrease in Debtors

Net Cash used in Operating

Activities

31.136 13.308

7,944 (1,299) (724,956) (557,312)

(2,552) 1.011 4,677 4,428

6.536 24,631

2,364 4,605

(692,907) (562,794)

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11. Remuneration and Retirement Benems (i) Directors

The names of persons who were directors at any time during the year are:

a Cohn Jordan

(ii) Remuneration of Directors The number of directors whose income trom the Corporation was within the followlng bands·

No $150,000- $160,000 1

(iii) Remuneration o1 Executive Officers The number of executive officers whose Income lrom the Corporation exceeded $100,000 was within the 1ollowing bands

No. $100,000-$110,000 8 $110,001-$120,000 2 $130,001-$140,000 $140,001 - $150,000

The total remuneration of these executives was $1 .322 million

(iv) Ol11er Transactions of Directors and Oirector­Related Entities Nil.

12. Other Matters (i) Contingent Liabilities

(a) Legal The Roads Corporation has examined its records to provide an estimate of possible material exposures resulting from various legal actions and other contingencies The estimate of such contingent liabilities as at 30 June 1995 was $4.8 million (1994-$4 3 mill ion)

(ii) Commitments (a) Forward Contracts

The outstanding commitment as at 30 June is

Roal!, Bndge and

(b) Operating Leases For non-cancellable leases with a lease term in excess of one year, lease commitments aggregated as at 30 June are as follows

1995 1994 WXl $(nl

Not tater th.1n ooe year 1a.010-- - s.495 La!er lhan one year and not later than two years 15.589 2,836 Later than two years and not later than five years 33.313 2,957 Later than five years 2,B66 3,052

69.838 14,340

Total C.mmitments 290,682 162,233

Statutory Statement By Accountable Officer and Chief Finance and Accounting Oflicer In our opinion -(a) the accompanying financial statements of the

Roads Corporation present fairly the 1inancial transactions o1 the Corporation for the year ended 30 June 1995 and the financial position of the Corporation as at the date,

(b) the financial statements of the Corporation have been prepared m accordance with the Financial Management Act 1994 and the Directions of the Minister for Finance, and

(c) at the date of signing these statements we are not aware o! any circumstances which would render any particulars included in these financial statements to be misleading or inaccurate.

Colin Jordan Chief Executive

Douglas G Thompson General Manager Finance

Ancillary Works 210,871 125,193 Dated at Melbourne on 26September1995 Land Acquisition -formal possession not taken as at 30 June (Refer Notes 2 3(a) 9,973 22,700

220,844 147 ,893

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Audit Scope The accompanying financial statements of Roads Corporation (trading as VicRoads) for the year ended 30 June 1995, comprising an operating statement, balance sheet, st.atement of cash flows and notes to the financial statements, have been audited The Chief Executive Officer or the Roads Corporation ts responsible for the preparation and presentalion of these finaocial S1alements and the information they contain. An independent audit of the financial statements has been carried out in order to express an opinion on them as required by the Audit Act 1994.

The audit has been conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards to provide reasonable assurance as to whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The audit procedures included an examination, on a test basis, of evidence supporting the amounts and other disclosures in the financial statements, and the evaluation of accounting policies and signilicant accounting estimates. These procedures have been undertaken to form an opinion as to whether, in all material respects, the financial statements are presented fairly in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and other mandatory professional reporting requirements and comply with the requirements of the Financial Management Act 1994, so as to present a view which is consistent with my understanding of the financial position of the Roads Corporation and the results of its operations and its cash flows

The audit opinion expressed on the financial statements has been formed on the above basis.

As indicated 1n note 1 to the financial statements, the Corporation has included in its annual report supplementary financial statements incorporating the capitalisation of the road infras1ructure. These financial statements have not been submitted for audit. Accordingly, an audit opinion is not expressed thereon

Audit Opinion In my opinion, the financial slatements present fairly the financial position of too Roads Corporation as at 30 June 1995 and the results o1 its operations and its cash flows for the year ended on that date in accordarn? with Australian Acx:ounhng Standards and other mandatory professional reporting requirements and comply with the requirements of the Financial Management Act1994.

MELBOURNE 2619/1995

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/.~~ C A BARAGWANATH

Auditor-General

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Delivering results

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Legislation The Roads Corporation has responsibililies under the Road Safety Act 1986 and parts of the Transport Act 1983 and the Chattel Securities Act 1987.

The Road Safely Act deals with registration of motor vehicles, licensing of drivers. general motoring and drink driving ollences and parking and traffic

• •

enable agencies to be charged fees in connection wilh !heir accreditation 1or the purposes of drink-driving education programs extend the period within which a vehicle owner served wilh a parking infringement notice may supply the name and address of the person who was in charge of the vehicle at the relevant time

infringements. Regulations under the Road Safety Act • facilitate the use on driver licences of digitised images instead of photographs are the:

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Road Safety (Traffic) Regulations, which deal with traffic rules for al I road users Road Safety (Vehicles) Regulations, which set out registration procedures for motor vehicles and prescribe vehicle standards Road Safety (Procedures) Regulations, which deal w~h driver licensing procedures, breath and blood tests, speed detection eQuipmen~ hours of driving for drivers of heavy vehicles and infringements.

The Transport Act establishes the Corporation as a legal entity and gives it powers and functions in respect of road users, parts of the road transport industry and maintenance of the State declared road network. Regulations made under the Transport Act are the:

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Transport (Roads and Property) Regulations, which deal with matters relating to the use and management of the declared road system. Transport (Passenger Vehicles) Regulations, which provide for the operation of licensed commercial passenger veh lcles.

The Chattel Securities Act establishes a register of security interests in motor vehicles to protect buyers against undisclosed prior interesls. The Chattel Securities Regulations provide administrative mechanisms for the operation of the Vehicle Securities Register.

Amendments The Road Safety Act and the Transport Act were amended during 1994-95

The Road Safety Act was amended to:

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introduce a zero blood alcohol requirement for taxi drivers while driving or in charge of taxi­cabs provide that a person must provide one or more further samples of breath analysis 1or blood alcohol testing purposes where tile 1irst sample is insufficient to be analysed

• make miscellaneous amendments relating to: • powers of transport officers • VicRoads' licence or permit suspension

powers arising out of illness or infirmity • enabling regulations to be made to specify

the date on which demerit points are incurred

• compliance wilh conditions by holders of overseas or interstate licences, rights of appeal where police have forbidden a person to drive

• enabling separate assessment reports for drug and alcohol usage to be provided by persons convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs

• requiring a person who holds a full licence solely because of a restoration order under section 50(4) of the Act to carry that licence at all limes.

The Transport Act was amended to improve the operation of the provisions relating to tow trucks and to transler responsibility for the administration of matters relating to tow trucks from VicRoads to the Department of Transport The Act was also amended to transfer responsibility for the regulation of restricted hire vehicles, hire cars and special purpose vehicles from VicRoads to the Victorian Taxi Directorate.

Workforce Data Staff Numbers

Executive Engineers/ Officers Professionals

1993-94

57 531

1994-95

53

Males

2637

2300

521

females

633

61}4

Technical Admin Field Total

388 1402 892 3270

Tola\

3270

2904

1325 659 2904

_J Freedom of Information Compliance with the Building During the year, VicRoads received 115 requests for Act 1993 information under the Freedom of Information Act Building Works Number

Nit with decisions as follows: • Buildings certified for approval

Access granted in full 53 /ll:J:zSS granted in part 37 N:1:;fSS denied 10 In process 15

VicRoads Officers Principal Officer: Colin Jordan, Chief Executive

Aulhorised Officers: Susan Morden, Freedom of Information Officer (July 94-September 94); David Holmes, Freedom of Information Officer (October 94 -); John Connell, Internal Review Olticer (July 94-May 95).

Other Road Organisations As a member of AUSTROADS, the national association of Australian roads and traffic author!ties,

• Works in construction and the subject of mandatory inspections Nil

• Occupancy Permits issued Nil

Mainte11ance Number • Notices issued for rectification

ol sub standard buildings requiring urgent attention Ni I

• lnvolvi ng major expenditure and urgent attention Nil

Conformity Number • Number of buildings conforming

with standards 7

• Brought into conformity this year Nil Note {i) (ii)

Note:

VicRoads is significantly involved in the development ( i) of national initiatives aimed at harmonising regulations and increasing efficiency in the transport industry and in transport authorities.

A lilt service upgrade was completed this year at 60 Denmark Street Kew improving lift services, emergency systems and controls.

VicRoads' Deputy Chie1 Executive. Mr David Berry, has reen appointed AUSTROADS Program Manager for the 'Roads in the Community' study. AUSTROADS commissioned the study to review the state and performance of services provided by Australian roads to better understand the role of roads in meeting community needs.

The General Manager, Road Safety manages the Road Use Management Program. one of AUSTROADS' major program arnas. which rs assisting the National Road Transport Commission to develop national regulations for registration, licensing and heavy vehicle management.

(ii) A Fire Audit report has been completed at 60 Denmark Street Kew. Fire Services systems will be upgraded in 1995-96.

Prosecutions During 1994-95. VicRoads' Transport Safety Service Officers submitted 1,635 offence reports with 1,107 ol the 1, 109 charges laid being successful in Court. The proven cases resulted in the Magistrates' Court of Victoria imposing finaocial penalties of $728,403. In addition a total of 6,705 penalty notices were issued. the infringement penalties being $1,731,040. Combined monetary penalties from Court fines and penalty notices were $2,459,443.

Consultants

The Manager Pavement Technology chairs the AUSTROADS Pavement Research Group. VicRoads' officers are also involved as project managers and team members in the development of many AUSTROADS initiatives ranging from national performance measures to rood safety audits.

Consultancies, as defined by the Office of Public Sector Management guidelines, costing in excess of $50,000 are detailed below.

Contracts

• Oeloitte Touche Tohmatsu Development of a strategy for the replacement of the Driver Licensing System

Two hundred and thirty one contracts were awarded • Samuelson Talbot Execution of advertising r.ampaigns including

engagement of public relations consultants. during the year al a total value of about $455 million.

There were 11 consultancies costing less than $50,000ata total sum of$247,140.

$258.500

$140,000

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Delivering results

Office Addresses Goulburn Valley Highway Project Registration and Licensing Offices Co lac Leongatha Warragul

VicRoads' Head Office Bill Peylon, Projecl Manager Telephone cal I queuing numbers for lhese offices are: Greg Campion John Matthews Christine Waite

60 Denmark St, Kew 3101 166 Benal la Rd, Shepparton 3630 • Registralion 131171 48 Rae Street Anderson St (Slh Gippsland Hwy) 151 Queen Street

Tel: (03) 9854 2666 Tel: (058) 32 0900 • Licensing 131173 Colac 3250 Leongatha 3953 Warragul

Regions Princes East Projects The Office Manager or Supervisor is I isled below: Dandenong Maryborough Warrnambool

South Western Region Russel I Bittner, Project Manager, Ararat

Eric Howe Mark Robertson John Medley

Colin Kosky, Regional Manager 5 Mccrorey St, Trafalgar 3824 Irene White

16 Princes Highway c/o Shire Offices 29 Jamieson Street 63 McKillop St, Geelong 3220 Tel: (056) 33 2477

Shop 2, 56 High Slreel Doveton 3177 Neill Street Warrnambool 3280

Tel: (052) 25 2525 South Eastern Arterial Project Ararat 3377 Dromana Maryborough 3465

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Western Region George Mavroyeni, Project Manager Bairnsdale

Erro I La'Brooy (Manager, Frankston Office) Mellon Patrick Daniels

John Wilson, Regional Manager Cnr Carroll Crescent & Tooronga Rd, Glen Iris 3147 Bev Dunstan

Shop 11 Dromana Central Lucy Cambareri (Manager, Braybrook Office) 11 Riverside Avenue 1315 Sturt St, Ballarat 3350 Tel (03) 98221799

535 Princes Highway 143 Nepean Highway c/o Mellon Shire Office Werribee 3030

Tel: (053) 33 8777 Dromana 3936 High Slreet Western Ring Road Project Bai rnsda!e 3875 Melton 3337 Wodonga

Eastern Region Graham Gilpin. Project Manager Ballarat

Echuca Bruce Ronald Norm Butler, Regional Manager 1/144 Melrose Drive. Tullamarine 3043

Jim Kierce Colin Hayes Mildura 82-86 Elgin Street

120 Kay St, Traralgon 3844 Tel: (03) 9338 4055 Learmonth Road

5 Mundarra Road Richard Barker Wodonga 3690 Tel: (051) 72 2666 Road Management Sub-Offices Wendouree 3355

Echuca 3564 109-111 Orange Avenue Mildura 3500

North Eastern Region Bai rnsdale Office Ferntree Gully

Bruce Cochrane, Regional Manager Joe Gwizdek, Manager Benalla John Archer Morwell Allan Jamieson

50-52 Clarke St, Benalla 3672 535 Princes Hwy 50-52 Clarke Street

Cnr Burwood Hwy/Selman Ave Michael Kearns Tel: (057) 611888 Tel: (051) 52 3344

Benalla 3672 Ferntree Gully 3156 87 Princes Highway

Morwell 3840 Northern Region Horsham Office

Bendigo Frankston

Bruce Phillips, Regional Manager Graham Freestone Errol La'Brooy Oakleigh South 57 Lansell St. Bendigo 3550 14 O'Cal lagflans Pde David Francis 71 Hartn.ett Drive Lyn Monaghan Tel: (054) 34 5000 Tel: (053) 81 9450 5 7 Lan sell Street Seaford 3198 1 Eskay Road

Bendigo 3550 Metropolitan South East Region Mildura Office Geelong

South Oakleigh 3157

John Coles, Regional Manager Vacant Blackburn Howard Cockburn Portland 360 Whitehorse Rd, Nunawading 3131 109-111 Orange Ave Mike Forshaw Fyans Street Ross Colley

20 Albert Street Tel: (03) 9875 6000 Tel: (050) 21 3662

Blackburn 3130 South Geelong 3220 25c Gawler Street

Metropolitan North West Region Warrnambool Office Glen Waverley Portland 3305

Geoff Kloot, Regional Manager Alan Harman, Manager Braybrook Trevor McDonald Sale 8th Fl r, North Building 29 Jamieson St Lucy Cambareri 55 Coleman Parade Trevor Gartung 598 Lygon St, Carlton South 3053 Tel: (055) 619 255 11 Evans Street Glen Waverley 3150 28 Princes Highway

Braybrook 3019 Tel: (03) 9854 2666 G reensborough

Sale 3850

Project Offices Broadmeadows George Armento Seymour John Ghel ler

Ballarat Bypass Project Cnr Pearcedale Pde & Johnstone Street Diamond Village Shopping Cenlre Alan Jackson

Trevor Boyd, Project Manager Broadmeadows 3047 Nepean Street 5 Crawford Street

Old Creswick Rd, Wendouree 3353 Watsonia 3087 Seymour 3660 Tel: (053) 38 17 44 Camberwell Hamilton Shepparton Calder Corridor Projects

Vacant Peter McCluskey Frank Rossignuolo Alex Evans, Project Manager

3 Prospect Hill Road Riley Street 231-239 Corio Street 2 Beauchamp St Kyneton 3444

Camberwell 3124 Hamilton 3300 Shepparton 3630 Tel: (054) 22 6080 Carlton Horsham Swan Hill Eastern Freeway Projects

Nick Constance David Lavithis Alex Seamons Gary Liddle, Project Manager

459 Lygon Street Baker Street 70 Nyah Road 2 Frederick St, Doncaster 3108

Carlton 3053 Horsham 3400 Swan Hill 3585 Tel: (03) 9840 3100 Cobram Kyneton Wangaratta

Kelly Eddy Cristiana Zovi Roberlo Paino c/o Shire Offices 2 Beauchamp Street 5-8 Handley Slreet 44 Station Street Kyneton 3444 Wangaratta 3677 Cobram 3644

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