Department of Transport Annual Report 2010 - 2011

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Significant issues impacting the agency Western Australia’s economic outlook requires the development of long-term strategies for managing the freight task across the State. DoT is developing strategic freight network plans for regional Western Australia and metropolitan Perth, with both scheduled for completion in 2012. The purpose of the strategies is to guide future development of the freight transport network so that it can successfully respond to the needs of Western Australia’s growing economy and population. The strategies will quantify significant future freight demands and long-term transport needs of metropolitan and regional industries and communities. The strategies will also help prioritise appropriate policies, projects and programs to meet long-term freight network requirements to facilitate economic growth and ensure optimal network performance. This will include providing guidance about port developments in the Pilbara and the role of Government in major transport infrastructure investment. Perth’s growing population, together with urban sprawl and underlying car dependence, continues to result in a range of environmental, social and economic consequences including traffic congestion. A transport policy response for a more sustainable transport system characterised by a high quality integrated public transport network and well planned walking and cycling facilities to reduce car dependence is required. An example of this is the extension to CAT bus services provided for in the 2009-10 State Budget. Increasing demand is being placed on DoT in relation to the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) Road Reform Plan, the development of national systems for rail, maritime, and heavy vehicle regulation. DoT continues to develop several national policies including a National Ports Strategy and a National Land Freight Strategy, both of which will impact on the State’s funding applications to Infrastructure Australia for major transport infrastructure projects. 30 DoT is playing an increased role in strategic ports planning and the coordination of ports asset investment programs. Significantly increased North West shipping movements and volumes require a new and integrated management plan with the Commonwealth Government, to effectively enhance safety, mitigate marine pollution and achieve uninterrupted commerce. DoT has introduced the Minister for Transport’s Taxi Action Plan (TAP), which outlines how the metropolitan taxi industry can meet the challenges of substantial increases in demand. The taxi industry is facing a number of challenges as it attempts to meet the demands of a changing society, and future population and economic growth. The TAP addresses issues such as taxi availability and viability, service levels, driver and passenger security, new security measures and further fee regulation. Also, a new policy framework is required for driver training along with new competency and compliance assessment tools. An example of this is the $7.7 million upgrade and installation of security cameras in all taxis provided for in the 2010-11 State Budget. Strategic planning and development of a number of regional maritime facilities is required in response to increased infrastructure demands from the resources sector, maritime support services, recreational users and the tourism industry. A State-wide mooring strategy will reinforce regulations to enable the effective management of moorings in navigable waters under State jurisdiction and address the proliferation of unauthorised moorings. The strategy will address the adverse impact unauthorised moorings are having on public safety and the environment and recommend ways to meet growing demands of industry and the recreational boating community, ensuring equity of access to suitable mooring locations. Changing economic conditions and a growing population have placed demands on DVS. A significant reform including driving program will deliver solutions to address this growing demand, innovative changes to customer service delivery, developing smarter online services to keep pace with technology and introducing a new range of policy initiatives to ensure improved road safety.
Financial targets: Actuals compared to budget targets The following table provides a comparison of the financial targets and outcomes against criteria included in the Resource Agreement between the Chief Executive Officer, the Minister for Transport and the Treasurer. 2010-11 Target $’000 2010-11 Actual $’000 Variation $’000 Total costs of services 312,981 308,138 4,843 Note 1 Net cost of services 126,294 125,094 1,200 Note 2 Total equity 498,414 503,696 5,282 Note 3 Net increase/(decrease) in cash held 10,818 20,887 10,069 Note 4 Approved full time equivalent 1,306 1,304 2 Notes These notes should be read in conjunction with the Explanatory Statement to the Financial Statements. Note 1: Total cost of services The variation is primarily due to: $Million North West Shipping Subsidy (5.4) Recreational Boat Facilities (3.3) Regional Airport Development Scheme (3.1) Grain Freight Subsidy (2.2) Taxi User Subsidy Scheme 2.2 Operational costs 7.1 Note 2: Net cost of services The variation is primarily due to a $4.8 million decrease in expenses partly offset by a $3.6 million decrease in revenue. Note 3: Total equity The variation is primarily due to an increase in the asset revaluation reserve. Note 4: Net increase in cash held The variation is primarily due to the deferral of expenditure on capital projects in 2010-11. 31
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Page 9 and 10: 1,815 23,241 Income by category $18
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