Infrastructure Projects and Procurement Reforms Andrew Kirkman Chief Executive, Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics 14 September 2016
Infrastructure Projects and Procurement ReformsAndrew Kirkman
Chief Executive, Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics14 September 2016
THE NEW DEPARTMENTInfrastructure, Planning and Logistics
• Combining:– Department of Transport
– Department of Infrastructure
– Department of Lands and Planning (Planning and Development, Building and Advisory Services, and Land Information areas).
• Minister:– The Honourable Nicole Manison MLA
INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 2016-17
Currently $1.7 billion in infrastructure works:
• Repairs and Maintenance
• Minor New Works
• Capital Works
• Works in Progress
MAJOR INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS
• Arlparra Community Development - Roads, headworks and 15 dwellings
• Sealing Mereenie Loop - Upgrade and seal approximately 43 kilometres of Larapinta Drive
• Roper / Wilton River Crossings - Improve flood immunity, safety and reliability for communities
• Palmerston Regional Hospital - Construction of a two level 116 bed hospital
• Pickertaramoor Road - Sealing of road to Port Melville
• Keep River Plains Road – To support agriculture and aquaculture industries
• Two level 116 bed hospital.
• 22 400 m2 of floor area.
• Consists of eight buildings.
• To date, 100% of contracts awarded locally -$72 million released to market.
• Works on target for completion March 2018.
PALMERSTON REGIONAL HOSPITAL
ROPER / WILTON RIVER CROSSINGS
• Construction of two bridges – Roper and Wilton Rivers.
• Reduce road closures.
• Improved access to Arnhem Land including Ngukurr and Numbulwar.
• Wilton crossing - completion late 2016.
• Roper crossing – completion late 2017.
2016-17 KEY WORKS IN PROGRESS
• Wadeye Police Station and Accommodation
• Alice Springs Hospital
• Nhulunbuy Regional Boarding Facilities
• Building Our Economy Program –School and Educational Facilities
• Remote Housing
GALIWINKU HOUSING
• 40 new homes completed and 36 homes repaired.
• 40 additional homes to be “slow built”.
• Providing local training, employment and business opportunities.
2016-17 NEW PROJECTS PLANNED
• Victoria Highway Upgrades - Little and Big Horse Creek.
• 98 New and Replacement Dwellings - 18 communities.
• Police Facilities - Alyangula and Angurugu.
• Pinelands Industrial Precinct Access.
• Taminmin College Science and General Learning Areas.
• Barneson Boulevard Link Stage 1.
BARNESON BOULEVARD
• New road entry into Darwin CBD.
• Better distribution of commuter traffic.
• Design commencing.
• Consultation with impacted property owners and public.
ROCKY BOTTOM CREEK BRIDGE
• Modular, pre-fabricated steel structure.
• Single lane bridge span of 30 metres.
WHOLE OF GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT REFORMS
• All Capital Grants issued will have a Buy Local condition attached.
• 30 percent weighting for Local Content for tender evaluations across all projects, not just construction.
Thank you