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ContentsIntroduction 3SummaryTables 13
Total Infrastructure Payments 152017‑18CapitalWorksandEstimatedCapitalExpenditure 162018‑19CapitalWorksandEstimatedCapitalExpenditure 17Capital Works Summary 18Grants Summary 19Repairs and Maintenance Summary 21
ProgramDetailsbyAgency 23Auditor‑General’sOffice 24Northern Territory Electoral Commission 24Ombudsman’sOffice 24Department of the Chief Minister 25DepartmentoftheLegislativeAssembly 25NorthernTerritoryPolice,FireandEmergencyServices 26DepartmentofTrade,BusinessandInnovation 27Department of Treasury and Finance 27DepartmentofInfrastructure,PlanningandLogistics 28LandDevelopmentCorporation 33DepartmentoftheAttorney‑GeneralandJustice 34DepartmentofHealth 35TopEndHealthService 36CentralAustraliaHealthService 37DepartmentofHousingandCommunityDevelopment 38OfficeoftheCommissionerforPublicEmployment 40Department of Primary Industry and Resources 40DepartmentofEnvironmentandNaturalResources 41Department of Tourism and Culture 42Territory Wildlife Parks 44DepartmentofCorporateandInformationServices 44AboriginalAreasProtectionAuthority 45DepartmentofEducation 45Territory Families 47
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IntroductionBudget Paper No. 4 details the Northern Territory’s infrastructure program for 2018-19, including major and minor capital works, capital grants, repairs and maintenance and infrastructure-related expensesforallTerritorybudgetsectoragencies.
The2018‑19infrastructureprogramsupportstheTerritoryGovernment’sprioritiestocreatemorejobs,attractmorepeopleandinvestingenerationalchange.Totalinfrastructurepaymentswillbe$1.45billionin2018‑19,andthisinvestmentremainshigherthantheaverageannualinfrastructurespendoverthepast10years.
The2018‑19infrastructureprogramprovidesasubstantialinvestmentinremoteIndigenoushousing,reflectingtheGovernment’scommitmentaspartofthe$1.1billion10‑yearRemoteHousingInvestmentPackage.ThepackageaimstoworkcloselywithcommunitiestoidentifytheirhousingneedsandensuretheworkbenefitsAboriginalbusinesses,leadingtolocaljobcreationandworkforcedevelopment.In2018‑19,theCommonwealthhaspartneredwiththeTerritorytoexpandthepackageandhasagreedtofund$550millionoverfiveyearsasamatchingcontributiontofurtherimprovehousingconditionsinremotecommunities.
TheTerritoryGovernmentiscommittedtoimplementingtherecommendationsoftheRoyalCommissionintotheProtectionandDetentionofChildrenintheNorthernTerritoryandhasprovided$70millionin2018‑19foranewyouthjusticetrainingcentreinthegreaterDarwinarea.Additionalfundingof$1.4millionhasalsobeenprovidedtoprogressoptionsforthedevelopmentofayouthjusticetrainingfacilityinAliceSprings.
The2018‑19infrastructureprogramcontinuestoprovidesignificantinvestmentinroads,airstrips,bargelandingsandtransportaccessupgrades($543.8million)aswellasinvestingineconomicandcommunityinfrastructuretocontinuerevitalisingthecentralbusinessdistricts(CBDs)inDarwinandAliceSpringsandcontinueheadworksinfrastructuretosupportresidentialandcommerciallandrelease($173.3million).The2018‑19infrastructureprogramalsosupportsGovernment’sTurbochargingTourismstimuluspackagethatincludes$52.5millionincapitalworksprojectsfornewtourisminfrastructuretoenhancevisitors’experiences.
Additionally,the2018‑19programprovidesnewgrantfundingof$10millionperannumforanongoinginvestmentinundergroundingpowerinDarwinsuburbs,forimprovedreliabilityofsupplyduring cyclones and thunderstorms.
Furtherinvestmentin2018‑19toimproveandmaintainelectricity,waterandseweragesupplyservicesisprovidedbyTerritoryGenerationandPowerandWaterCorporation,andincludes$155 million in capital works and $79 million in repairs and maintenance.
Total infrastructure program and paymentsThetotal2018‑19infrastructurepaymentsareestimatedtobe$1.45billion,comprising$1.22billioninbudgetsectorpaymentsand$234millioninpaymentsbygovernmentownedcorporations.Thetotalvalueofthe2018‑19capitalworksprogramis$1.89billion.
Thelevelofcashallocatedtogeneralgovernmentcapitalworks(excludingthegovernmentownedcorporations)hasdecreasedin2017‑18from$967millioninthepublishedbudgetto$747million.ThislargelyreflectstherevisedtimingofexpenditureforCommonwealthroadprogramsandtherevisedtimingofpaymentsfortheshipliftfacility,toalignwithexpectedmilestones.In2018‑19,$863millionisallocatedtothecapitalworksprogram,includingadditionalCommonwealthfundingforremoteIndigenoushousing,tomatchtheTerritoryGovernment’sRemoteHousingInvestmentPackage.
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Therepairsandmaintenanceprogramdecreasesin2018‑19to$201millionfollowingsignificantinvestmentin2017‑18throughgovernmenteconomicstimulusprograms.Anumberofadditionalcapitalandrepairsandmaintenancegrantswerealsoprovidedin2017‑18,largelytoundertakeurgent works in town camps.
Table1setsoutthebudgetedandestimatedinfrastructurepaymentsfor2017‑18andthebudgeted payments for 2018-19.
Table 1: Total infrastructure payments2017-18 Budget 2017‑18Estimate 2018-19 Budget
Program Cash Program Cash Program Cash
$M $M $M $M $M $M
BUDGET SECTOR
Capital works 1873 967 2 057 747 1 892 863
Grants 219 249 147
Repairs and maintenance 297 276 201
Infrastructure-related payments 3 9 4
TOTAL BUDGET SECTOR 1 486 1 281 1 215
GOVERNMENT OWNED CORPORATIONS
Capital works 185 180 155
Repairs and maintenance 82 80 79
TOTAL GOVERNMENT OWNED CORPORATIONS 267 260 234
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PAYMENTS 1 753 1 541 1 449
Capital works for the budget sectorSeveralnewprojectswereaddedtothecapitalworksprogramin2017‑18,increasingthetotalvalueoftheprogramto$2.06billion.TheseprojectsincludesealingGunnPointRoadandotherroad upgrades to support project Sea Dragon, and facility upgrades at Berrimah Farm.
Thecapitalworksprogramin2018‑19at$1.89billionremainsabovelong‑termaveragelevelsandincludesanumberofmajorprojectscontinuingfrom2017‑18.Theseprojects,whichincludetheArnhemHighwayupgrade,BarnesonBoulevardextensionandthePalmerstonpolicestation,areexpectedtobesignificantlyprogressedin2018‑19.Newprojectscommencingin2018‑19mainlyfocusonfulfillingGovernment’selectioncommitmentsandinvestinginpriorityprojectstosupportchildrenandfamilies,enhancecommunitysafety,improvetheamenityofremotecommunitiesandsupport jobs.
Turbocharging TourismThe2018Budgetprovides$103.6millionovertwoyearsfortheTurbochargingTourismstimuluspackagetoattractmorevisitorstotheTerritoryandcreatemorejobs.Thepackageincludes$52.5millionincapitalworksprojectsfornewtourisminfrastructuretoenhancevisitors’experiences.
Capitalworksprojectsprovidedaspartofthestimuluspackageinclude:
• anewadventurecyclingtracklinkingtheAliceSpringsDesertParktoGlenHeleninWestMacDonnellNationalPark($11.9million)
• anewadventurehubatLitchfieldNationalPark,openingnewswimmingareas,campgrounds,picnicareasandfour‑wheeldrivetracks($11.3million)
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• anewmultipurposevisitorandeventcentrewithall‑seasonsmallconferenceandeventcapacityintheGeorgeBrownDarwinBotanicGardens($9.8milliontotal,$5millionin2018‑19)
• anewfive‑daywalkingtrackinCentralAustralia($5.6million)
• newvisitorexperiencesinTennantCreekincludinggoldrushandoremininginterpretativedisplays($5.5million)
• new52kilometremulti‑daywalkingtrailslinkingNitmilukNationalParktoanew120kilometreManyallalukmountainbiketrailnetwork($5.4million)
• restorationoftheHermannsburghistoricalprecinctinCentralAustralia($3million).
ProjectsbyfunctionalcategoryTable2summarisescapitalworksprojectsbyfunctionalcategory.Overone‑thirdofthe2018‑19capitalworksprogramsupportshousingandrelatedworks,withafurther28.7percentinvestedinroadsandtransportprojects.Themajorityoftheseworksareinremotecommunitiesinrecognitionofthesignificantbacklogofcriticalinfrastructureyettobedevelopedtosupportahighlydispersedpopulation,comparedtoothermoreestablishedjurisdictions.Around55percentofthetotalprogramisallocatedtonewandupgradedinfrastructureinremotecommunities.
The2018‑19infrastructureprogramcontinuestheTerritoryGovernment’ssignificantinvestmentinremotehousingaspartoftheRemoteHousingInvestmentPackage.TheCommonwealthhasalsopartneredwiththeTerritoryGovernmentin2018‑19toprovideafurther$110millionperannumforfiveyearsforremoteIndigenoushousingtomatchtheTerritoryGovernment’sinvestment.
The2018‑19programalsoprovidesasignificantinvestmentinroadandtransportassets,withafocusonimprovingaccesstoremotecommunitiesandsupportingeconomicdevelopmentbyupgradingroadsandbargelandingstoimproveindustrysupplychainlogistics.
Anumberofcapitalgrantprogramsthatsupportcommunityinfrastructurewillalsobedeliveredin2018‑19,includingtheStrategicLocalGovernmentInfrastructureFund($5.1million),remotecommunicationsconnectivityandcapacity($2.55million)andtheRemoteTelecommunicationsCo‑InvestmentprogramswithTelstra($2million).
Table2:2018‑19majorcapitalworksprojectsbyfunctionalcategory Capital works
$M %
Functional category
Housing and related works 637.8 33.7
Roads and transport 543.8 28.7
Community safety 221.6 11.7
Economic and community infrastructure 173.3 9.2
Lifestyleandenvironment 158.4 8.4
Education 103.8 5.5
Health 53.1 2.8
Total budget sector 1 891.8 100.0
Housing and related worksOverall,$637.8millionisbeinginvestedtoconstructnewandrefurbishexistinghousinginremoteandurbanareas.Afurther$48.4millionisprovidedingrantfundingforhousingandrelatedworks,bringingthetotalinvestmentto$686.2million.
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Table3:Capitalworksprojectsbycategory–housing Total program
$M
Remote Indigenous housing 545.4
Public housing 61.0
Governmentemployeehousing 31.0
Other 0.4
Total 637.8
The2018‑19infrastructureprogramprovidesasubstantialincreaseinhousingandrelatedworksinfrastructure,reflectingtheGovernment’scommitmentaspartofthe$1.1billion10‑yearRemoteHousingInvestmentPackage,including:
• $96.9millionthroughtheHomeBuildNTprogramtoconstructnewhomesinremotecommunitiesincludinghousingforpeoplewhoareelderlyorhaveadisability
• $36.9milliontoeasethepressureofovercrowdinginexistingdwellingsthroughtheprovisionofadditionalrooms,grannyflats,livingandsleepingspaces,shelterandoutdoorcookingareasunder the Room to Breathe program
• $17.4milliontoexpandgovernmentemployeehousingtoincludeaccommodationforlocallyrecruitedremotecommunitygovernmentemployees
• $20 million for repairs and maintenance for remote community houses.
The2018‑19programalsorepresentsthefirstyearofamatchedcontributionfromtheCommonwealth,providinganadditional$550millionoverfiveyearsforremoteIndigenoushousing.
Thepublichousingprogramin2018‑19continuestheannual$20.2millionprogramtorepair,refurbishandupgradedwellingsinurbanareastosupporttherefreshoftheTerritory’sexistinghousingstock,andprovides$9millionforshort‑termpublichousingthroughtransitionalaccommodationfacilities.
The2018‑19housinginfrastructureprogramprovidesatotalof$31millionforgovernmentemployeehousing,including$17.4millionundertheRemoteHousingInvestmentPackagetosupport local recruits. The remaining funding supports other key workers such as teachers, nursesandpolicetodelivergovernmentservicesinregionalandremotecommunitiesthroughtheconstructionofnewandupgradedgovernmentemployeehousing.
Fundingof$5millionisalsoprovidedin2018‑19toupgradeIndigenousessentialservicesinfrastructureinremotecommunities,aspartofanewrollingcapitalprogram.
Roads and transportRoad and transport infrastructure remains a priority on the 2018-19 infrastructure program, with$543.8millionforroads,airstrips,bargelandingsandtransportaccessupgrades,including$58.2millionfornewprojectsand$485.6millionforrevotedworks.Anadditional$5millionisprovidedincapitalgrantsforTiwiIslandroadupgrades,bringingthetotalinvestmentto$548.8 million.
Roadprojectscontinuingfrom2017‑18into2018‑19include:$76.3milliontoupgradetheArnhemHighwayontheAdelaideRiverfloodplain,$49.4milliontoupgradetheKeepRiverPlainsRoadtosupportProjectSeaDragonand$37.5milliontostrengthenandwidentheBuntineHighwayinpartnershipwiththeCommonwealth;$38millioninpartnershipwiththeCommonwealthandCityofDarwinfortheBarnesonBoulevardLink;and$33.8milliontoupgrade
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andsealGunnPointRoadtoatwo‑lanesealedroad.Theseprojectsareexpectedtobesignificantlyprogressed or completed in 2018-19.
Major new projects in 2018-19 include:
• improvingsafetyandconnectivityinandaroundtheCoolalingacommercialprecinctinpartnershipwiththeCommonwealth($12million)
• strengtheningtheremainingbridgesontheTablelandsHighwaytopermanentlyremoveloadrestrictions($9.9million)
• sealingtheCentralArnhemRoadbetweenBulmanandtheairstrip($5million)
• intersectionworksacrosstheTerritorytoimprovesafetythroughsignalisation,pavementstrengtheningandstreetlighting($4.5million)
• continuingtheRoadstoRecoveryProgramwithintheTerritoryontargetedlocalroads($3.2million)
• continuingtosealtheTanamiRoadtowardsYuendumu($2.5million).
Community safetyThe2018‑19infrastructureprogramprovides$221.6million,thelargestinvestmentincommunitysafetyinfrastructure,toexpandandupgradepolice,emergencyservices,correctionsandjusticefacilities.FundingsupportstheimplementationoftherecommendationsoftheRoyalCommissionintotheProtectionandDetentionofChildrenintheNorthernTerritory,including$70millionforayouthjusticetrainingcentre.Capitalgrantsof$7millionbringthetotalcommunitysafetyinvestmentto$228.6million.
Significantprojectsin2018‑19include:
• ayouthjusticetrainingcentreinthegreaterDarwinregion($70million)
• continuedworksforthenewPalmerstonpolicestation($28.2million)
• infrastructuretocontinuetomitigatetheimpactoffloodingacrosstheTerritory($27.7million)
• continuedworkstoconstructmultipurposepolicestationsinManingrida($15.4million)andNgukurr($11.3million)
• continuedworkstoupgradepolicefacilitiesatAlyangulaandAngurugu($12.3million)
• facilitiesforyouthsrequiringaccommodationforbailsupportacrosstheTerritory($13.6million)
• upgradestotheyouthanddomesticviolencecourtinAliceSprings($7million)
• constructionofanewBushfiresNTheadquartersintheDarwinruralarea($4.5million).
Economic and community infrastructureThe2018‑19infrastructureprograminvests$173.3millionineconomicandcommunityinfrastructure,includingprojectstorevitalisetheDarwinandAliceSpringsCBDsandcontinueheadworksinfrastructuretosupportresidentialandcommerciallandrelease.
Major works in 2018-19 include:
• continuingtheCityDealsprojectstoconstructanundergroundcarparkintheDarwinCBD($31.1million),developrevitalisinginfrastructureintheAliceSpringsCBD($19.8million),redevelopStateSquarethroughtheconnectionofwaterfronts,activationoflaneways,andrenewaloftheDarwinCBDthroughtheredevelopment,greeningandshadingofsignificantpedestrianconnections($15.1million)
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• headworksandsubdivisionworksinBerrimahNorth,Borroloola,DarwinWaterfront,LarapintaandPalmerstonEast($27.6million)
• continuingupgradestoBerrimahFarm,includingessentialsiteinfrastructureandfieldlaboratoryfacilities,newofficeaccommodationandextendingtheveterinarylaboratorytoincludeanewmolecularlaboratorywinginpartnershipwiththeCommonwealth($19.4million)
• continuingdesignandinfrastructureworksfortheTruckCentraltransportindustryprecinct($9.2million)
• landscapingworksandplaygroundatMyillyPoint($3million).
Anadditional$29.7millionisprovidedincapitalgrants,includingpublicinfrastructuretosupporttheDarwinluxuryhotelproject($10million)andanongoinginvestmentinundergroundingpowerinDarwinsuburbstoimprovereliabilityofsupplyduringcyclonesandthunderstorms($10millionperannum),bringingthetotaleconomicandcommunityinfrastructureinvestmentto$203million.
LifestyleandenvironmentArecord$158.4millionisprovidedforlifestyleandenvironmentworksin2018‑19,toconstructnewandupgradeexistingsporting,recreationandparkinfrastructurefacilities.TheincreaseisprimarilyaresultoftheTurbochargingTourismstimuluspackage,whichaimstoattractmorevisitorstotheTerritoryandcreatemorelocaljobs.Grantfundingof$12millionforcommunityrecreationalinfrastructureandsupportformarinerangersbringsthetotallifestyleandenvironmentinvestmentto$170.4million.
New projects in 2018-19 include:
• extensionstoartgalleriesinArnhem,KatherineandTennantCreektocreateaNationalIconicArtTrail($30million)
• anadventurecyclingtrackinWestMacDonnellNationalPark($11.9million)
• anadventurehubinLitchfieldNationalPark,openingnewswimmingareas,campgrounds,picnicareasandfour‑wheeldrivetracks($11.3million)
• furtherworkstoenhancerecreationalfishinginfrastructureacrosstheTerritoryaspartofthe$50millionpackage($8.5million)
• upgrades to motorsport infrastructure including the new Motorsports House at Hidden Valley MotorsportsComplex($6.5million)
• multi‑daywalkingtrailsinNitmilukNationalParklinkingwiththemountainbiketrailnetwork($5.4million).
EducationThe2018‑19infrastructureprogramincludes$103.8millionineducationinfrastructuretocontinueupgradingschoolsandeducationfacilitiestomeetdemandgrowthandfacilitateimprovedstudentoutcomes.Acapitalgrantof$2.7milliontonon‑governmentschoolsaspartoftheBuildingBetterSchoolspackagebringsthetotalinvestmentto$106.5million.
Significantprojectsin2018‑19include:
• continuingtoredevelopandexpandDarwinHighSchooltosupportleadingscience,technology,engineering,artandmathematicsubjects,coursesandactivities($18.1million)
• anewmultipurposehallatDarwinMiddleSchooltoprovideflexible‑usespacestosupportsports,music,arts,dramaandprovideindoorspaceforschoolassemblies($15.9million)
• worksatZuccoliforanewgovernmentprimaryschool,includingsiteservicingandsharedoval($15million)
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• continuingthefinalstageofthemasterplantoconstructanadministrationblockandnewclassroomsatAcaciaHillSchool($6.3million)
• continuingtoconstructthenewpreschoolatTennantCreektocaterforupto88enrolmentsandearlychildhoodprograms($6.1million)
• providingtransportableclassroomstosupportenrolmentpeaksacrosstheTerritory($6million).
HealthThe2018‑19programforhealthincludes$53.1milliontoconstructandupgradenewandexistinghospitalandhealthfacilities.Thedecreasefrom2017‑18reflectsanumberofhighvalueprojectsthatwerecompleted(suchasconstructionofthePalmerstonRegionalHospital)orarenearingcompletion(variousupgradesatAliceSpringsHospitalandRoyalDarwinHospital,includingthemultistoreycarpark).
Major projects for 2018-19 include:
• continuingworksforvariousupgradesatRoyalDarwinHospital,includingthepositronemissiontomography(PET)scannerandmultistoreycarpark($17.3million)
• continuingtorefurbishandexpandtheNightcliffrenalfacilityfrom28to32chairs($8.9million)
• newandcontinuingworksforvariousupgradesatAliceSpringsHospital,includingfireprotectionandasbestosremediation($8.8million)
• continuingfireremediationworksatGoveDistrictHospital($5.8million)
• constructionofahydrotherapypoolatPalmerstonRegionalHospital($2.7million).
Minor new works and capital grantsMinor new works of $108.2 million are included in the 2018-19 infrastructure program, comprising $86.4millioninnewprojectsand$21.8millionofrevotedworks.Minornewworksareprojectsupto$500000invalueandprovideagencieswiththeflexibilitytoundertakeconstructionprojectstoimprovetheserviceabilityofassets.
Capitalgrantsareprovidedtofundtheconstructionorupgradeofsignificantassetsthatareownedbyentitiesoutsidethebudgetsector.Majorcapitalgrantstotal$104.7millionin2018‑19,includingessentialservicesandhousinginfrastructuretoremotecommunities($48.4million),lifestyleandenvironmentinvestment($12million),workstocommenceundergroundingpowerinDarwinsuburbs($10million),andworkstosupporttheDarwinluxuryhotelproject($10million).
Repairs and maintenanceThe2018‑19budgetsectorinfrastructurepaymentsforrepairsandmaintenanceis$200.6million,comparedto$276.2millionin2017‑18,reflectingthe2017‑18economicstimulusprogram.In2018‑19,thesignificantrepairsandmaintenanceallocationsare:
• Territoryroads($52.5million)
• schoolsandeducationfacilities($30.1million)
• hospitalandhealthfacilities($26.4million)
• publicandgovernmentemployeehousing($23.6million)
• nationalnetworkroads($16.9million)
• sport,parkandartfacilities($10.6million).
The2018‑19infrastructurepaymentsalsoprovide$42.4millioninrepairsandmaintenancegrantsforIndigenousessentialservices($16.8million),Indigenoushousing($16.6million)andurgentinfrastructureworksintowncamps($9million).
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GovernmentownedcorporationsPowerandWaterCorporationandTerritoryGeneration,asgovernmentownedcorporations,determinetheirowncapitalinvestmentprogramtoensurecurrentservicestandardsforsupplyreliabilityaremet.Theremaininggovernmentownedcorporation,JacanaEnergy,doesnothaveamajorcapitalinvestmentprogramasitsprimarybusinessiselectricityretailingtocustomers.
Thecorporations’combinedprojectedcapitalinvestmentfor2018‑19is$155million,withafurther$79millioncommittedforrepairsandmaintenance.
InformationpresentedinthisBudgetPaperTotal infrastructure payments–themainsummarytableshowspaymentsfortheinfrastructureprogram across boththebudgetandgovernmentownedcorporationssectors,includestheoriginalbudgetandrevisedestimatefor2017‑18andbudgetedpaymentsfor2018‑19,consistentwithotherbudgetpapers.Thisistheprimaryinfrastructurebudgettable,withsubsequenttablesillustratingincreasinglydisaggregatedinformationthatformspartoftheoveralltotal.
Capital projects and estimated capital expenditure–summarytablesforbudgetsectorcapitalworksforboth2017‑18and2018‑19arecategorisedintothreesectionsrelatingtothoseagenciesthat manage and fund their capital works program:
• DepartmentofInfrastructure,PlanningandLogistics
• LandDevelopmentCorporation
• DepartmentofHousingandCommunityDevelopment.
Thetablesprovideinformationonthefollowingcomponents:
• revotein–estimatedvalueofcapitalworksthatcontinuefromthepreviousyear
• minornewworks–projectsofacapitalnature,withanestimatedcostof$500000orless
• majornewworks–capitalprojectswithanestimatedcostgreaterthan$500000
• totalcapitalworks–totalstheabovecomponents
• cash–theamountofcapitalworkscashallocatedtotheprogram
• revoteout–thebalanceoftotalcapitalworksnotcompletedattheendoftheyear.Thisisthedifferencebetweenthetotalcapitalworksandthecashcolumns.
Capital works summary–providesalistofallagencieswithcapitalprojects(majorandminor)andthetotalvalueofthecapitalworksprojectsattributedtothem.Informationisprovidedforboth2017-18 and 2018-19.
Grants summary–providesalistofcapitalgrants,andrepairsandmaintenancegrantsmadetootherentitiestofundtherecipient’sinfrastructurecosts.
Repairs and maintenance summary–providestherepairsandmaintenanceprogramforeachagency,including2017‑18and2018‑19repairsandmaintenanceexpensesdirectlyrecordedbyeach agency.
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Program details by agency–providesdetailsofeachagency’s2018‑19infrastructureprogram,including the agency’s capital projects and repairs and maintenance. Each major capital project islisted,withonlythetotalprogramlevelidentifiedforminorcapitalprojects.Revotedandnewworks are separately presented within each agency. The start date for new works is included, and providestheindicativetimingforprojectcommencement.Arrangementsmayvaryduetochangesincircumstancesduringtheyear,whichcanrequirearearrangementofpriorities.Capitalgrantsprovidedbyagenciestootherentitiesarealsoidentifiedintheagencysection.Estimatedcostswithinmajorrepairsandmaintenancecategoriesaredisclosed,whererelevant.
Glossary–providesaguidetofurtherexplainmoretechnicalorspecificterminologyusedinthisbudget paper.
Whereappropriate,summarytableshavebeenroundedtoonedecimalplace.
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Total Infrastructure Payments
2017-18 2017-18 2018-19
Budget Estimate Budget
Program Cash Program Cash Program Cash
$M $M $M $M $M $M
BUDGET SECTOR
Capital works 1 873 967 2 057 747 1 892 863
Northern Territory funded1 550 450 380
Externally funded2,3 417 297 483
Grants
Capital grants 161 179 105
Repairs and maintenance grants 58 70 42
Total grants 219 249 147
Repairs and maintenance 297 276 201
Infrastructure-related payments 3 9 4
TOTAL BUDGET SECTOR 1 486 1 281 1 215
GOVERNMENT OWNED CORPORATIONS
Capital works 185 180 155
Repairs and maintenance 82 80 79
TOTAL GOVERNMENT OWNED CORPORATIONS 267 260 234
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PAYMENTS 1 753 1 541 1 449
1Thereductionin2017‑18reflectstherevisedtimingoffundingfortheconstructionoftheshipliftfacilityinlinewithexpectedmilestones.2Thereductionin2017‑18isinlinewiththerevisedtimingofCommonwealth‑fundedprojects.3IncludesCommonwealthandCityofDarwin.
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2017‑18CapitalWorksandEstimatedCapitalExpenditure
BUDGETSECTOR–CAPITALWORKSRevote
In
Minor New
Works
Major New
Works
Total Capital Works Cash
Revote Out
$M $M $M $M $M $M
Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics
Infrastructuredevelopment 363.0 72.9 352.9 788.8 338.9 449.9
Nationalnetwork 74.5 7.8 4.3 86.5 30.8 55.8
Territory roads 350.9 14.3 215.7 580.9 165.9 415.1
Total Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics 788.4 95.0 572.9 1 456.3 535.5 920.8
Land Development Corporation
LandDevelopmentCorporation 0.2 0.3 34.5 34.9 13.8 21.2
Total Land Development Corporation 0.2 0.3 34.5 34.9 13.8 21.2
Department of Housing and Community Development
Public housing 7.8 30.4 41.2 79.5 66.1 13.3
Governmentemployeehousing 12.6 5.1 15.9 33.6 15.7 17.9
Indigenous housing 232.2 0.0 220.2 452.4 116.3 336.1
Total Department of Housing and Community Development
252.6 35.5 277.3 565.5 198.2 367.3
TOTAL BUDGET SECTOR – CAPITAL WORKS 1 041.2 130.8 884.7 2 056.7 747.4 1 309.3
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2018‑19CapitalWorksandEstimatedCapitalExpenditure
BUDGETSECTOR–CAPITALWORKSRevote
In
Minor New
Works
Major New
Works
Total Capital Works Cash
Revote Out
$M $M $M $M $M $M
Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics
Infrastructuredevelopment 449.9 53.1 207.5 710.5 289.0 421.5
Nationalnetwork 55.8 3.4 0.0 59.2 44.7 14.6
Territory roads 415.1 7.9 40.2 463.2 202.2 261.0
Total Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics 920.8 64.4 247.7 1 232.9 535.8 697.1
Land Development Corporation
LandDevelopmentCorporation 21.2 0.4 0.0 21.6 7.7 13.8
Total Land Development Corporation 21.2 0.4 0.0 21.6 7.7 13.8
Department of Housing and Community Development
Public housing 13.3 18.4 29.2 61.0 30.0 31.0
Governmentemployeehousing 17.9 3.1 10.0 31.0 13.9 17.1
Indigenous housing 336.1 0.0 209.3 545.4 275.2 270.2
Total Department of Housing and Community Development
367.3 21.5 248.5 637.3 319.1 318.3
TOTAL BUDGET SECTOR – CAPITAL WORKS 1 309.3 86.4 496.2 1 891.8 862.6 1 029.2
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Capital Works SummaryBUDGETSECTOR–CAPITALWORKSBYAGENCY
2017-18Estimate
2018-19Budget
$000 $000
Department of the Chief Minister 637 4469
DepartmentoftheLegislativeAssembly 1 285 500
NorthernTerritoryPolice,FireandEmergencyServices 96906 79956
DepartmentofTrade,BusinessandInnovation 500 500
Department of Treasury and Finance 100 100
DepartmentofInfrastructure,PlanningandLogistics
Infrastructuredevelopment 193127 176266
Nationalnetwork 86543 59234
Territory roads 580935 463197
LandDevelopmentCorporation 34931 21566
DepartmentoftheAttorney‑GeneralandJustice 18216 18 000
Department of Health 14 859 11 028
TopEndHealthService 137525 29943
CentralAustraliaHealthService 32016 12134
DepartmentofHousingandCommunityDevelopment 569581 637786
Department of Primary Industry and Resources 34919 36619
DepartmentofEnvironmentandNaturalResources 803 5 250
Department of Tourism and Culture 96029 137611
Territory Wildlife Parks 732 761
DepartmentofCorporateandInformationServices 3164 2384
DepartmentofEducation 125 152 103030
Territory Families 28739 91461
TOTAL BUDGET SECTOR CAPITAL WORKS 2 056 698 1 891 795
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Grants SummaryBUDGETSECTOR–GRANTS
2017-18Estimate
2018-19 Budget
$000 $000
CAPITAL GRANTS
Department of Trade, Business and Innovation
Immediateworksgrantsforrepairsandupgradestocommunityfacilities 27 000
HomeImprovementScheme 11706
HomeRenovationGrants 5 700
PublicinfrastructuretosupporttheDarwinluxuryhotelproject 810 10 000
Security systems assistance grants 1 000 4 000
Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics
City of Palmerston roads 1 000
Regional Economic Infrastructure Fund 9 210
Tiwi Island road upgrades 5 000
Underground power in Darwin suburbs 5 000 10 000
Department of Housing and Community Development
Essentialservicestooutstations 6002 6134
Homelands capital projects 2 000
HousingandinfrastructureinvestmentinArlparraandElliott 8 180 16347
Incentivefundingforsocialhousingheadleasing 4 000 6000
Indigenousessentialservices 17716 17893
Landadministrationandtownshipleasing 600 2 000
Laramba water supply upgrade 7 000
Remote infrastructure works 8 582
Smartwatermeterandservicereplacement 2 000
StrategicLocalGovernmentInfrastructureFund 5 000 5 107
Urgent infrastructure works in town camps 11 500
Department of Primary Industry and Resources
Recreationalfishinginfrastructure 467
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
PurchaseofequipmentforAboriginalrangergroups 1 900 1960
Department of Tourism and Culture
AliceSpringssportinginfrastructure 6200
Marrara Hockey Stadium surface replacement 600
Remote Community Sports Infrastructure Program 5 000 5 000
TourismDemandDriverInfrastructureProgram 775
UpgradevariousmotorsportfacilitiesacrosstheTerritory 3105 1 505
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BUDGETSECTOR–GRANTS2017-18Estimate
2018-19 Budget
$000 $000
UpgradestoPurkissReservesportingfacilities 5 000
Urbanandregionalovalslightsprogram 3500 3500
Department of Corporate and Information Services
Remotecommunicationsconnectivityandcapacity 500 2 550
RemoteTelecommunicationsCo‑Investmentprograms(withTelstra) 5 000 2 000
Department of Education
BuildingBetterSchools–non‑governmentschools 2 700 2 700
CapitalSubsidyScheme–non‑governmentschools 3000
ChildrenandSchoolingProgram(IndigenousAdvancementStrategy) 4 000
Territory Families
Alice Springs Women’s Shelter 3000 3000
MountTheoyouthdiversionfacility 450
TOTAL CAPITAL GRANTS 179 203 104 696
REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE GRANTS
Department of Housing and Community Development
Indigenousessentialservices 16407 16755
Indigenous housing 46342 16623
Streetlight repairs and maintenance subsidy 2196
Urgent infrastructure works in town camps 5 000 9 000
TOTAL REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE GRANTS 69 945 42 378
TOTAL BUDGET SECTOR GRANTS 249 148 147 074
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Repairs and Maintenance SummaryBUDGETSECTOR–REPAIRSANDMAINTENANCE
2017-18Estimate
2018-19Budget
$000 $000
Auditor‑General’sOffice 2 2
Northern Territory Electoral Commission 6 6
Ombudsman’sOffice 4 4
Department of the Chief Minister 368 325
DepartmentoftheLegislativeAssembly 3256 1 990
NorthernTerritoryPolice,FireandEmergencyServices 16520 9300
DepartmentofTrade,BusinessandInnovation 600 600
Department of Treasury and Finance 19 19
DepartmentofInfrastructure,PlanningandLogistics
Transport assets 15861 8164
Nationalnetwork 19937 16937
Territory roads 71167 52539
LandDevelopmentCorporation 350 350
DepartmentoftheAttorney‑GeneralandJustice 6500 3975
Department of Health 1659 517
TopEndHealthService 28 590 20456
CentralAustraliaHealthService 9655 5431
DepartmentofHousingandCommunityDevelopment 43370 32853
OfficeoftheCommissionerforPublicEmployment 10 10
Department of Primary Industry and Resources 5623 3814
DepartmentofEnvironmentandNaturalResources 1 171 946
Department of Tourism and Culture 18560 10 040
Territory Wildlife Parks 1677 597
DepartmentofCorporateandInformationServices 330 290
AboriginalAreasProtectionAuthority 8 8
DepartmentofEducation 28 288 30103
Territory Families 2682 1357
TOTAL BUDGET SECTOR REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 276 213 200 633
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2018-19 Budget
Auditor‑General’sOfficeProgram
$000
CAPITAL WORKS
REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 2
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 2
Northern Territory Electoral CommissionProgram
$000
CAPITAL WORKS
REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 6
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 6
Ombudsman’sOfficeProgram
$000
CAPITAL WORKS
REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 4
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 4
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Department of the Chief MinisterStart date
Program $000
CAPITAL WORKS 4 469
REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 325
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 4 794
Capital works
Revoted works from 2017-18 154
Minor new works 154
New works in 2018-19 4 315
Minor new works 715
Darwin
GovernmentHouseupgrades Q4, 2018 3600
Total capital works 4 469
Total repairs and maintenance 325
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 4 794
DepartmentoftheLegislativeAssemblyProgram
$000
CAPITAL WORKS 500
REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 1 990
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 2 490
Capital works
Revoted works from 2017-18 281
Minor new works 281
New works in 2018-19 219
Minor new works 219
Total capital works 500
Total repairs and maintenance 1 990
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 2 490
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2018-19 Budget
NorthernTerritoryPolice,FireandEmergencyServicesProgram
$000
CAPITAL WORKS 79 956
REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 9 300
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 89 256
Capital works
Revoted works from 2017-18 77 586
Minor new works 1 419
Katherine
ConstructamultipurposepolicecomplexinNgukurr,includingresidentialhousingandvisitingofficerquarters,multi‑functionroom/courthouse,associatedboatandstoragesheds,communicationstowerandbackupgenerator1
11300
ConstructthenewKatherinefirestationco‑locatedwithStJohnAmbulance 7 050
East Arnhem
UpgradepolicefacilitiesatAlyangulatoincludekennellingfacilitiesfordrugdetectordogs,boatshedandstationrenovations.Constructanewpermanentpolicepostincludingamulti‑functionareaatAngurugu1
12 258
Top End Rural
ConstructamultipurposepolicecomplexinManingrida,includingresidentialhousingandvisitingofficerquarters,multi‑functionroom/courthouse,associatedboatandstoragesheds,communicationstowerandbackupgenerator1
15 400
Palmerston and Litchfield
ConstructthenewPalmerstonpolicestationincludingawatchhouse,regionalemergencyoperationscentreandcommunityhall
28 174
Darwin
PeterMcAulayCentre–extensionoftheexistingForensicScienceBranchbuildingtofacilitatein‑houseanalysisofdriversamplesrelatingtorandomdrugtests
1 985
New works in 2018-19 2 370
Minor new works 2370
Total capital works 79 956
Total repairs and maintenance 9 300
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 89 256
1Commonwealthfundingprovidedfortheseprojects.
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DepartmentofTrade,BusinessandInnovationProgram
$000
CAPITAL WORKS 500
GRANTS 14 000
REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 600
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 15 100
Capital works
New works in 2018-19 500
Minor new works 500
Total capital works 500
Grants
PublicinfrastructuretosupporttheDarwinluxuryhotelproject 10 000
Security systems assistance grants 4 000
Total grants 14 000
Total repairs and maintenance 600
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 15 100
Department of Treasury and FinanceProgram
$000
CAPITAL WORKS 100
REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 19
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 119
Capital works
Revoted works from 2017-18 2
Minor new works 2
New works in 2018-19 98
Minor new works 98
Total capital works 100
Total repairs and maintenance 19
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 119
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DepartmentofInfrastructure,PlanningandLogisticsProgram
$000
CAPITAL WORKS 698 697
GRANTS 15 000
REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 77 640
INFRASTRUCTURE-RELATED 3 580
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 794 917
Capital works
Revoted works from 2017-18 618 393
Infrastructure development – revoted works 147 539
Minor new works 4053
Central Australia
CityDealsprojectforthedevelopmentofrevitalisinginfrastructureintheAlice Springs CBD
19 800
HeadworksandsubdivisionworkstosupportthereleaseofresidentiallandinLarapinta
738
Katherine
Newinfrastructuretomitigateflooding 10 084
Subdivisionworkstosupportthereleaseof35residentiallotsinBorroloola 3498
East Arnhem
Cyclonerectificationworks–MilingimbiSchoolrebuild,RaminginingSchoolrebuildandvariousworks
1310
Milingimbiaerodromesealwideningfrom18mto30mtoallowcode3aircrafttoland safely1
2 250
Transportaccess–Galiwin’kuandRamingining–improvebargelandingsandgoodshandlingfacilities
1 847
Transportaccess–Gapuwiyak–improvethebargelandingandgoodshandlingfacilities
1 948
UpgradetheElchoIslandaerodrometomeetCivilAviationSafetyAuthoritystandards1
910
Top End Rural
BathurstIslandaerodromereconstructionandextensionto1600mtomeetCivilAviationSafetyAuthoritystandards1
4636
Transportaccess–Maningrida–improvethebargelandingandgoodshandlingfacilities
1 794
Upgrade barge landing and hardstand at Wadeye 780
Palmerston and Litchfield
Headworks to support Palmerston East 7618
Newinfrastructuretomitigateflooding 3400
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Program $000
Darwin
CityDealsprojectfortheredevelopmentofStateSquare,connectingthewaterfrontsandactivatinglaneways
15 100
City Deals project to construct an underground car park 31100
HeadworkstosupportdevelopmentinaccordancewiththeBerrimahNorthArea Plan
3950
HeavyVehicleSafetyandProductivityProgramround5–hardstandforroadtrainsandnewtestfacilityforheavyvehicles2
8 450
LudmillaCreekandKulaluktrunkdrainsextension 3200
Newinfrastructuretomitigateflooding 14 172
StokesHillWharfrestoration 491
Waterfront headworks and landscaping 3943
Across regions
Headworksinfrastructureandsubdivisiondesignstosupportthedevelopmentof land
1 878
RegionalAviationAccessProgram–undertakeupgradeworkstoaddresscriticalissues across a number of aerodromes1
589
National network – revoted works 55 786
Minor new works 898
Central Australia
ImprovesafetyattheintersectionoftheStuartHighwayandTanamiRoadthroughprotectedturninglanesandimprovedlinemarking
400
Barkly
ImprovedrainageontheStuartHighwaynearTennantCreek 1 050
ProvideentrystatementsalongtheStuartHighwayintoTennantCreek 1 880
Katherine
Constructnewhigh‑levelbridgesoverLittleHorseCreekandBigHorseCreekundertheNationalHighwayUpgradeProgram1
27 859
Palmerston and Litchfield
ProvidebetterheavyvehicleaccessintoPinelandsthroughanintersectionupgradeatMcKinnonRoad
5675
Across regions
SafetyandfatiguemanagementaspartoftheNorthernTerritoryRoadsPackage2 9 752
Strengthening and widening as part of the Northern Territory Roads Package2 8 272
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2018-19 Budget
Program $000
Territory roads – revoted works 415 068
Minor new works 2349
Central Australia
ContinuetoupgradeandsealMaryvaleRoad 1 400
ImproveOutbackWayroads–upgradeandsealvarioussectionsofthePlenty Highway and Tjukaruru Road1
7 010
NorthernAustraliaRoadsProgram–continuetoextendthesealofthePlenty Highway1
23800
NorthernAustraliaRoadsProgram–continuetoextendthesealonTjukaruru Road1
8 420
Barkly
BeefRoadsProgram–selectedstrengtheningandwideningontheTablelands Highway1
24263
BeefRoadsProgram–selectedupgradestoimprovethecattlesupplychainontheBarkly Stock Route1
11846
SandoverHighwayupgrade–extendthesealtotheUtopiahealthclinic,stage1 3200
StrengtheningsixbridgesontheTablelandsHighway1 2156
Katherine
NorthernAustraliaRoadsProgram–selectedstrengtheningandwideningandextendingthesealontheBuntineHighwaytowardstheWesternAustraliaborder1
37542
NorthernAustraliaRoadsProgram–upgradetheKeepRiverPlainsRoadtosupportProjectSeaDragonandtheOrdagriculturalirrigationdevelopment1
49 445
SealselectedsectionsoftheLajamanuaccessroadbetweenKalkarindjiand Lajamanu
2962
UpgradeandsealselectedsectionsoftheRoperHighwaybetweenFizzerCreekand Ngukurr
2 515
UpgradetheRobinsonandCalvertstreamcrossingsonWollogorangRoadtoimprovefloodimmunityandroadsafety
4342
Top End Rural
HeavyVehicleSafetyandProductivityProgramround5–providesafetruckparking at South Alligator Roadhouse on the Arnhem Highway1
1380
ProvidesealedaccesstotheProjectSeaDragonfacilityatPointCeylon 14773
Strategiceconomicdevelopmentroads–improvingthefloodimmunityofPortKeatsRoadatYellowCreekcrossing
409
Upgrade and seal Gunn Point Road to a two-lane sealed road 33800
UpgradeKambolgieCreekcrossingonGimbatRoadinKakadutoimprovefloodimmunity1
4608
Palmerston and Litchfield
CompletethesealingofLitchfieldParkRoad 11671
ConstructanewhighlevelbridgeovertheLowerFinnissRiver1 12693
HowardSpringsNaturePark–carparkandroadupgrades 637
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Start dateProgram
$000
Darwin
BarnesonBoulevardLink,stage1–constructanew,thirdmajorarteriallinkfromtheTigerBrennanDrive/DinahBeachRoadintersectionintotheCBDtosupportbetterdistributionofcommutertrafficintotheCBD3
37996
LandscapingandlightingontheStuartHighwaytoprovideanentrystatementatBagot Road
2 885
Across regions
BlackSpotProgramforroadsafetyprojectsattargetedlocationsonTerritoryandlocalgovernmentroads2
874
Continuationofthecyclepathprogramtosupportactivetransport 2496
ContinuingworksonthreepriorityprojectsontheregionalroadnetworkaspartoftheRegionalRoadsProductivityPackage:RoperHighway,BuntineHighwayandArnhem Link Road1
14309
Fundingtosupportcommunityinitiativesonlocalroads 4 000
LiftandsealaselectedsectionofroadbetweenRaminginingandCentralArnhem Road
4962
NorthernAustraliaRoadsProgram–upgradetheArnhemHighwayontheAdelaideRiverfloodplaintoprovideall‑weatheraccess1
76280
RoadstoRecoveryProgramwithintheTerritoryontargetedlocalroads2 3834
Strengthenandwidenpavementonsecondaryandlocalroads 1906
StrengthenandwidenselectedsectionsoftheTerritoryruralarterialroadnetwork 4305
New works in 2018-19 80 304
Infrastructure development – new works 28 727
Minor new works 13127
East Arnhem
ImprovesecurityforaircraftparkedattheElchoIslandaerodromeandpreventaccesstovolatilesubstances
Q1, 2019 1 000
MarineinfrastructureworksatGove Q2, 2019 1600
Darwin
Myilly Point landscaping and playground Q4, 2018 3000
Across regions
Designandconceptdevelopmentservicesforfutureprojects Q3,2018 4 000
Headworksinfrastructureandsubdivisiondesignstosupportthedevelopmentof land
Q2, 2019 2 000
HeadworkstosupportdevelopmentinaccordancewiththeBerrimahNorthArea Plan
Q3,2018 4 000
National network – new works 3 448
Minor new works 3448
Territory roads – new works 48 129
Minor new works 7 914
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2018-19 Budget
Start dateProgram
$000
Central Australia
ContinuesealingtheTanamiRoadtowardsYuendumu Q3,2018 2 500
Barkly
Strengthen the remaining bridges on the Tablelands Highway to permanently removeloadrestrictions1
Q3,2018 9 915
East Arnhem
Seal the Central Arnhem Road between Bulman and the airstrip Q2, 2019 5 000
Palmerston and Litchfield
ImprovesafetyandconnectivityinandaroundtheCoolalingacommercialprecinct1 Q4, 2018 12 000
Darwin
UpgradeandextendRichardsonDrivetofacilitatesafeaccesstoLudmillaPrimarySchool
Q2, 2019 2 100
Across regions
BlackSpotProgramforroadsafetyprojectsattargetedlocationsonTerritoryandlocalgovernmentroads2
Q3,2018 1 000
Intersectionworkstoimprovesafetythroughsignalisation,pavementstrengtheningandstreetlighting
Q4, 2018 4 500
RoadstoRecoveryProgramwithintheTerritoryontargetedlocalroads2 Q4, 2018 3200
Total capital works 698 697
Grants
Tiwi Island road upgrades 5 000
Underground power in Darwin suburbs 10 000
Total grants 15 000
Repairs and maintenance
Transport assets 8164
Nationalnetwork 16937
Territory roads 52539
Total repairs and maintenance 77 640
Infrastructure-related
Strategicinfrastructure‑relatedstudies,investigations,masterplanning,projectdevelopmentandconsultancycostsrelatingtothedevelopmentoftheTerritory’sinfrastructureprogramsandeconomicdevelopment
3580
Total infrastructure-related 3 580
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 794 917
1JointfundingbetweentheTerritoryandCommonwealthgovernments.2Commonwealthfundingprovidedfortheseprojects.3JointfundingbetweentheTerritoryandCommonwealthgovernmentsandCityofDarwin.
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LandDevelopmentCorporationProgram
$000
CAPITAL WORKS 21 566
REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 350
INFRASTRUCTURE-RELATED 1 226
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 23 142
Capital works
Revoted works from 2017-18 21 156
Palmerston and Litchfield
DefenceSupportHub–developmentofafurtherstage 4 000
DevelopmentworkstocreatetheMarineServiceArea,stage1 8 000
Darwin
TransportIndustryPrecinct–TruckCentraldesignandinfrastructureworks 9156
New works in 2018-19 410
Minor new works 410
Total capital works 21 566
Total repairs and maintenance 350
Infrastructure-related
Strategicassetplanningstudies,investigations,masterplanning,projectdevelopmentandconsultancycostsforlanddevelopment
1226
Total infrastructure-related 1 226
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 23 142
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2018-19 Budget
DepartmentoftheAttorney‑GeneralandJusticeProgram
$000
CAPITAL WORKS 18 000
REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 3 975
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 21 975
Capital works
Revoted works from 2017-18 11 506
Minor new works 306
Central Australia
AliceSpringsCorrectionalCentrefenceupgrade 4 200
UpgradetheyouthanddomesticviolencecourtinAliceSprings 7 000
New works in 2018-19 6 494
Minor new works 6494
Total capital works 18 000
Total repairs and maintenance 3 975
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 21 975
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Department of HealthProgram
$000
CAPITAL WORKS 11 028
REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 517
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 11 545
Capital works
Revoted works from 2017-18 10 604
Minor new works 26
Katherine
RelocatetheambulancecentreinKatherineoutofthefloodzone 478
Darwin
RefurbishandexpandtheNightcliffrenalfacilityfrom28to32chairs 8 900
Across regions
Renal‑readyroomsinremotecommunities 1 200
New works in 2018-19 424
Minor new works 424
Total capital works 11 028
Total repairs and maintenance 517
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 11 545
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2018-19 Budget
TopEndHealthServiceProgram
$000
CAPITAL WORKS 29 943
REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 20 456
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 50 399
Capital works
Revoted works from 2017-18 27 734
Minor new works 1691
Katherine
IncreaseclinicalconsultingspaceatBorroloolaHealthCentre 349
East Arnhem
GoveDistrictHospital–fireremediationworks 5776
Palmerston and Litchfield
Hydrotherapy pool for Palmerston Regional Hospital 2650
Darwin
Royal Darwin Hospital
ConstructamultistoreycarparkattheRoyalDarwinHospitalcampus 2 590
ExtensionofAlanWalkerCancerCentrefor12chemotherapychairs 309
PET scanner and cyclotron infrastructure works and purchase of major equipment1
8 700
Remedial repair of spalling concrete on the main ward block to ensure the structural integrity remains sound and increases the life of the facility
2353
Stagedrefurbishmentofthemaintowerbuilding,includingoutpatientsclinics,allied health and public access areas such as the hospital courtyard, entrance and foyer
2 702
UpgradefiredoorsandframestomeetAustralianstandards 614
New works in 2018-19 2 209
Minor new works 2 209
Total capital works 29 943
Total repairs and maintenance 20 456
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 50 399
1JointfundingbetweentheTerritoryandCommonwealthgovernments.
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The Infrastructure Program
CentralAustraliaHealthServiceStart date
Program $000
CAPITAL WORKS 12 134
REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 5 431
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 17 565
Capital works
Revoted works from 2017-18 10 892
Minor new works 2335
Central Australia
Alice Springs Hospital
Fireprotection,air‑conditioningandremediation 3633
Pathologyandpublicservicesbuildingasbestosremovalandrelatedrelocationworks
1 585
Refurbish old emergency department to create oncology and cardiology clinic space
482
Stormrectificationworkstoselectedbuildings 2246
Across regions
Remotehealthservicesupgrades 611
New works in 2018-19 1 242
Minor new works 392
Central Australia
AsbestosremediationworksontheAliceSpringsHospitalcampusand FlynnDriveCommunityHealthCentre
Q4, 2018 850
Total capital works 12 134
Total repairs and maintenance 5 431
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 17 565
38 Program Details by Agency
2018-19 Budget
DepartmentofHousingandCommunityDevelopmentProgram
$000
CAPITAL WORKS 637 786
GRANTS 95 859
REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 32 853
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 766 498
Capital works
Revoted works from 2017-18 367 395
Public housing – revoted works 13 348
Barkly
ConstructnewdwellingsinElliott 119
Across regions
Construct new dwellings across all regions 567
Rejuvenationofcommunityhallsinseniors’complexes 500
Rolling program to refresh the Territory’s public housing stock 11662
Transitionalhousing 500
Government employee housing – revoted works 17 874
Across regions
Additionalteacherhousinginremotelocations1 9 072
Constructnewhousinginremotelocations 196
RemoteHousingInvestmentPackage–governmentemployeehousing 7 400
Upgradeexistingdwellingsinremotelocations 1206
Indigenous housing and infrastructure – revoted works 336 112
Central Australia
RoomtoBreathe–SantaTeresa 1 000
East Arnhem
RemoteIndigenoushousing–cyclonerectificationworks 41 415
Across regions
LandservicingfortheRemoteHousingInvestmentPackage 39192
RemoteHousingInvestmentPackage–HomeBuildNT 46900
RemoteHousingInvestmentPackage–RoomtoBreathe 16901
Remote Indigenous housing2 190 704
Other – revoted works 61
Minor new works 61
New works in 2018-19 270 391
Public housing – new works 47 641
Minor new works 18 441
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The Infrastructure Program
Start dateProgram
$000
Across regions
Rolling program to refresh the Territory’s public housing stock Q3,2018 20 200
Transitionalaccommodationfacilities1 Q3,2018 9 000
Government employee housing – new works 13 086
Minor new works 3086
Across regions
RemoteHousingInvestmentPackage–governmentemployeehousing Q3,2018 10 000
Indigenous housing and infrastructure – new works 209 280
Across regions
Indigenousessentialservices–rollingcapitalprogram Q3,2018 5 000
LandservicingfortheRemoteHousingInvestmentPackage Q3,2018 24 280
RemoteHousingInvestmentPackage–HomeBuildNT Q3,2018 50 000
RemoteHousingInvestmentPackage–RoomtoBreathe Q3,2018 20 000
Remote Indigenous housing1 Q3,2018 110 000
Other – new works 384
Minor new works 384
Total capital works 637 786
Grants
Essentialservicestooutstations 6134
HousingandinfrastructureinvestmentinArlparraandElliott 16347
Incentivefundingforsocialhousingheadleasing 6000
Indigenousessentialservices 17893
Landadministrationandtownshipleasingmeasure 2 000
Repairsandmaintenance–Indigenousessentialservices 16755
Repairsandmaintenance–Indigenoushousing 16623
Repairsandmaintenance–urgentinfrastructureworksintowncamps 9 000
StrategicLocalGovernmentInfrastructureFund 5 107
Total grants 95 859
Repairs and maintenance
Public housing 17606
Governmentemployeehousing 6000
RemoteHousingInvestmentPackage3 8 759
Remote training centres 320
Officeaccommodation 168
Total repairs and maintenance 32 853
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 766 498
1Commonwealthfundingprovidedfortheseprojects.2JointfundingbetweentheTerritoryandCommonwealthgovernments.3$11.24milliontransferredtocurrentgrantsforpaymentstohomelands.
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2018-19 Budget
OfficeoftheCommissionerforPublicEmploymentProgram
$000
CAPITAL WORKS
REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 10
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 10
Department of Primary Industry and ResourcesStart date
Program $000
CAPITAL WORKS 36 619
REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 3 814
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 40 433
Capital works
Revoted works from 2017-18 26 586
Minor new works 51
Central Australia
Replacethechiller,boilerandductingsystemintheAridZoneResearchInstitutemainadministrationbuilding
470
Darwin
BerrimahFarm–upgradeessentialsiteinfrastructureandfieldlaboratoryfacilities,newofficeaccommodationandextendtheveterinarylaboratorytoincludeanewmolecular laboratory wing1
19 405
Across regions
EnhancerecreationalfishinginfrastructureacrosstheTerritory,includingupgradingboatrampinfrastructureinDinahBeach,ChannelIsland,DundeeBeach,Nightcliffand Shady Camp
6660
New works in 2018-19 10 033
Minor new works 1533
Across regions
EnhancerecreationalfishinginfrastructureacrosstheTerritory Q4, 2018 8 500
Total capital works 36 619
Total repairs and maintenance 3 814
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 40 433
1JointfundingbetweentheTerritoryandCommonwealthgovernments.
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The Infrastructure Program
DepartmentofEnvironmentandNaturalResourcesStart date
Program $000
CAPITAL WORKS 5 250
GRANTS 1 960
REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 946
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 8 156
Capital works
Revoted works from 2017-18 289
Minor new works 289
New works in 2018-19 4 961
Minor new works 461
Palmerston and Litchfield
ConstructanewBushfiresNTheadquartersatLivingstoneintheDarwinruralareatoimproveefficiencyandeffectivenessoffiremanagementoperations,andaccessibilityforruralvolunteersandcommunitymembers
Q4, 2018 4 500
Total capital works 5 250
Grants
PurchaseofequipmentforAboriginalrangergroups 1960
Total grants 1 960
Total repairs and maintenance 946
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 8 156
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2018-19 Budget
Department of Tourism and CultureStart date
Program $000
CAPITAL WORKS 137 611
GRANTS 10 005
REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 10 040
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 157 656
Capital works
Revoted works from 2017-18 47 982
Minor new works 1 897
Central Australia
NewexhibitforvisitorsandstudentsofthemegafaunafromtheAlcootafossilcollectioninAliceSprings
300
UpgradevisitorfacilitiesinWestMacDonnellNationalPark 265
Barkly
Newvisitorexperiencesincludinggoldrushandoremininginterpretativedisplaysin Tennant Creek
5 450
Katherine
NitmilukNationalParkinfrastructureupgradestosupportbusinessventuresandenhancevisitorexperiences
450
Palmerston and Litchfield
UpgradeSurpriseCreekFallscampgroundandvisitorfacilitiesinLitchfieldNationalPark
909
Darwin
Indoor netball stadium in Marrara1 11164
RedevelopmentofWarrenPark,Marraraforrugbyleague 17868
Stagedupgradeandreplacementofheating,ventilatingandairconditioningsystemat the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
705
TIO Stadium refurbishment and upgrade 2 200
UpgradewaterreticulationinfrastructureandfuelbundattheHiddenValleyMotorsportsComplex
4324
Across regions
UpgradestovariousmotorsportinfrastructureacrosstheTerritory 2 450
New works in 2018-19 89 629
Minor new works 7 082
Central Australia
CentralAustralia–newfive‑daywalkingtrack Q2, 2019 5600
Hermannsburg historical precinct upgrades Q4, 2018 3000
WestMacDonnellNationalPark–newadventurecyclingtrack Q2, 2019 11 900
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The Infrastructure Program
Start dateProgram
$000
Barkly
NationalIconicArtTrail–TennantCreekartgalleryextension Q2, 2019 10 000
Katherine
NationalIconicArtTrail–KatherineArtGalleryextension Q2, 2019 10 000
NitmilukNationalPark–newmulti‑daywalkingtrailslinkingwiththemountainbiketrail network
Q4, 2018 5 400
NitmilukNationalParkinfrastructureupgradestosupportbusinessventuresandenhancevisitorexperiences
Q2, 2019 2 520
East Arnhem
NationalIconicArtTrail–Arnhemartgalleryextensions Q2, 2019 10 000
Palmerston and Litchfield
LitchfieldNationalPark–EastReynoldsnewadventurehub,openingnewswimming areas, campgrounds, picnic areas and 4WD tracks
Q1, 2019 11300
Darwin
GeorgeBrownDarwinBotanicGardens–newmultipurposevisitorandeventcentrewithall‑seasonsmallconferenceandeventcapacity
Q4, 2018 5 000
Stagedupgradeandreplacementofheating,ventilatingandairconditioningsystemat the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
Q3,2018 1327
Across regions
Upgrades to motorsport infrastructure including new Motorsports House at HiddenValleyMotorsportsComplex
Q4, 2018 6500
Total capital works 137 611
Grants
Remote Community Sports Infrastructure Program 5 000
UpgradevariousmotorsportfacilitiesacrosstheTerritory 1 505
Urbanandregionalovalslightsprogram 3500
Total grants 10 005
Total repairs and maintenance 10 040
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 157 656
1JointfundingbetweentheTerritoryandCommonwealthgovernments.
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2018-19 Budget
Territory Wildlife ParksProgram
$000
CAPITAL WORKS 761
REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 597
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 1 358
Capital works
Revoted works from 2017-18 238
Minor new works 238
New works in 2018-19 523
Minor new works 523
Total capital works 761
Total repairs and maintenance 597
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 1 358
DepartmentofCorporateandInformationServicesProgram
$000
CAPITAL WORKS 2 384
GRANTS 4 550
REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 290
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 7 224
Capital works
Revoted works from 2017-18 2 099
Minor new works 10
Darwin
Fisheries–off‑siteleasedaccommodationfitout 2 089
New works in 2018-19 285
Minor new works 285
Total capital works 2 384
Grants
Remotecommunicationsconnectivityandcapacity 2 550
RemoteTelecommunicationsCo‑Investmentprograms(withTelstra) 2 000
Total grants 4 550
Total repairs and maintenance 290
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 7 224
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AboriginalAreasProtectionAuthorityProgram
$000
CAPITAL WORKS
REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 8
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 8
DepartmentofEducationProgram
$000
CAPITAL WORKS 103 030
GRANTS 2 700
REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 30 103
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 135 833
Capital works
Revoted works from 2017-18 67 779
Minor new works 5 249
Central Australia
AcaciaHillSchoolfinalstageofmasterplantoconstructadministrationblockandnew classrooms
6300
BraitlingPrimarySchool–stage2ofthemasterplantocompletethenewearlychildhood precinct with re-purposed areas for a community centre connected to outdoor play areas and a new café to replace the old canteen
2315
Barkly
Construct a new preschool at Tennant Creek catering for up to 88 enrolments, integratedwithfacilitiesfortheonsiteFamiliesasFirstTeachersprogram
6080
East Arnhem
AnguruguSchool–buildanewpreschoolontheprimaryschoolsiteinconjunctionwithreplacingthekitchen,canteenandablutionsdestroyedbyfire1
469
RaminginingSchool–buildamultipurposehall/emergencyshelterinaccordancewith the Building Code of Australia
698
Top End Rural
GunbalanyaSchool–newtransportablebuilding,roofforoutdoorbasketballarea,replaceflooringinearlychildhoodbuilding2
206
Palmerston and Litchfield
GirraweenPrimarySchool–twogenerallearningareasincludingmechanicalservicesandveranda3
285
TaminminCollege–stage2Science,Technology,Engineering,ArtandMathematicsbuilding refurbishment of science and art block
2 812
Zuccolischool–newgovernmentprimaryschoolincludingsiteservicingandsharedoval
8 985
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Start dateProgram
$000
Darwin
AnulaPrimarySchoolstudentablutionsrefresh 780
DarwinHighSchoolredevelopmentandexpansion–stage1oftheBullockyPointeducationprecinctprojectstosupportleadingscience,technology,engineering,artandmathematicsubjects,coursesandactivities
18 100
LudmillaPrimarySchool–stage1masterplanofaredevelopmenttocreatecontemporarylearningenvironmentsincludingavibrantintegratedearlychildhood facility
3689
ReplaceairconditioningsystematNightcliffMiddleSchool 1350
Sanderson Middle School canteen upgrade 423
Across regions
Infrastructuretosupporttheteachingandlearningofeyehealthandpreventionoftrachoma in primary school children in remote schools
1138
Infrastructure upgrades to schools 2 900
Newtransportableclassroomstoprovidebetterlearningenvironmentsforstudentsand teachers and support enrolment peaks
6000
New works in 2018-19 35 251
Minor new works 13351
Palmerston and Litchfield
Zuccolischool–newgovernmentprimaryschoolincludingsiteservicingandsharedoval
Q1, 2019 6000
Darwin
DarwinMiddleSchoolmultipurposehall–stage2oftheBullockyPointeducationprecinctprojectsprovidingflexible‑usespacestosupportsports,music,arts,dramaandprovideindoorspaceforschoolassemblies
Q4, 2018 15 900
Total capital works 103 030
Grants
BuildingBetterSchools–non‑governmentschools 2 700
Total grants 2 700
Total repairs and maintenance 30 103
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 135 833
1JointfundingbetweentheTerritoryandCommonwealthgovernments.2Fundingprovidedbytheschoolboard.3Fundingcontributionprovidedbytheschoolcouncil.
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The Infrastructure Program
Territory FamiliesStart date
Program $000
CAPITAL WORKS 91 461
GRANTS 3 000
REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 1 357
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 95 818
Capital works
Revoted works from 2017-18 18 578
Minor new works 500
Central Australia
AliceSpringsYouthDetentionCentreupgradestoelectrical,fireandmechanicalservices
250
East Arnhem
Design and construct a new safe house at Galiwin’ku 800
Palmerston and Litchfield
DonDaleYouthDetentionCentreupgradestoelectrical,fireandmechanicalservices
3194
Across regions
Facilitiesformaleandfemaleyouthsrequiringaccommodationforbailsupportacross the Territory
13614
Residentialcarefacilityupgrades 220
New works in 2018-19 72 883
Minor new works 2883
Darwin
YouthJusticeTrainingCentre Q2, 2019 70 000
Total capital works 91 461
Grants
Alice Springs women’s shelter 3000
Total grants 3 000
Total repairs and maintenance 1 357
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 95 818
50 Glossary
2018-19 Budget
GlossaryCapital grants
Capitalgrantsareprovidedtofundtheconstructionorupgradeofsignificantassetsownedbyentitiesoutsidethebudgetsector(grantrecipients).Worksmaybemanagedbyeitherthegrantrecipient,towhichthegrantisprovideddirectly,ortheDepartmentofInfrastructure,PlanningandLogistics,inwhichcasegrantfundsareheldbytheagencyprovidingthegrantandtheassetistransferredtothegrantrecipientoncompletionofconstruction.
Capital worksCapitalworksaredefinedasbuildingandengineeringworksthatcreateanasset,aswellasconstructingorinstallingfacilitiesandfixturesassociatedwith,andforminganintegralpartof,thoseworks.Capitalworksprojectswouldtypicallyincludeconstructingbuildings,roadsandbridges,installinglargeairconditioningplantsorlifts,upgradingorextendingexistingbuildings,andmajorroadworksthatupgradeexistingroads.Afurtherbreakdownisprovided,differentiatingbetweenmajorandminornewworks(seedefinitionsbelow).
Thecapitalworksdefinitionexcludescapitalitems,whicharecapitalpurchaseswherelimitedconstructionorfabricationisrequired,suchasequipmentandvehicles.Repairsandmaintenanceworkisalsoexcludedasthisworkrelatestomaintaininganexistingassetinaworkablecondition,notconstructingorupgradinganasset.
Capital works cash and programCapitalworkscashisthefundingexpectedtobespentonaprojectorprojectsinafinancialyear.Capitalworksprogramisthetotalamountapprovedtodeliveraprojectorprojects.
Goodsandservicestax(GST)ProgramamountsshownareexclusiveofGST.
GovernmentownedcorporationAgovernmentownedcorporationisacorporatisedcommercialentitywithinthetermsoftheGovernment Owned Corporations Act and is not included in the budget sector due to its commercial nature.TerritorygovernmentownedcorporationsarethePowerandWaterCorporation,TerritoryGenerationandJacanaEnergy.
Infrastructure programThe infrastructure program combines capital works, capital grants, repairs and maintenance, and infrastructure‑relatedexpenses.ItrepresentstheTerritoryGovernment’stotalcommitmentstotheconstructionandmaintenanceofassetsacrosstheTerritory(includingbothGovernmentandnon‑governmentownedassets).
Infrastructure‑relatedexpensesInfrastructure‑relatedexpensesareoperationalcoststhatdirectlyrelatetotheinfrastructureprogram,includingstrategicinfrastructure‑relatedstudies,investigations,masterplanning,projectdevelopmentandconsultancycostsnotspecifictoanasset.
Major new worksMajornewworksareconstructionprojectswithanestimatedvaluegreaterthan$500000thatrelatetoimprovementstoorconstructionofanewTerritoryGovernmentasset.
Minor new worksMinornewworksareconstructionprojectswithanestimatedvalueofupto$500000thatrelatetoimprovementstoorconstructionofanewTerritoryGovernmentasset.
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New worksNewworksarethoseprojectsapprovedtostartinthe2018‑19financialyear.Individualnewworksprojectsarerecordedinthisbudgetpaperforprojectsover$500000(majornewworks)withprojectsof$500000orless(minornewworks)recordedinaggregateforeachagency.
Repairs and maintenanceRepairsandmaintenanceworksareundertakentomaintainexistingassetsinworkingcondition.Repairsandmaintenancekeepanassetfunctioningatitscurrentcapacityanddonotenhancetheassetsignificantlyorextenditsusefullife.Thisisincontrasttocapitalworksonexistingassets,whichwillsubstantiallychangeorimprovetheassetthroughexpansionorupgrade.
Repairsandmaintenanceareoperationalexpensesrecordedbyagencies.Repairsandmaintenancegrantsmayalsobeprovidedtoentitiesoutsidethebudgetsectortoenabletheseentitiestomaintain their assets.
RevotedworksRevotedworksarecapitalworksinitiatedinpreviousyearscarriedforwardintothenextyear.
Asconstructionoflargerprojectswilloftenspanmorethanonefinancialyear,theworksnotcompletedattheendofthefinancialyeararerevotedintothenewfinancialyear.Theseincompleteportionsofprojectsarereferredtoasrevotedworksandaredistinctfromnewworks,whicharenew projects included in the infrastructure program in the budget year.
Start dateThecalendaryearquarterthatconstructionisanticipatedtocommencefornewworkswithdesignworkandplanningcompleted.Itshouldbenotedthatthisdateisthebestassessmentconstructionauthoritiesareabletoprovideatbudgettimeandissubjecttochange.Itcanbeaffectedbyanumberoffactorsinthepreparatorystages,whichcanchangethetimeframe,suchasdelaysinobtainingclearances,weatherconditions,designmodificationsandconsultationprocesses.