transportmatters transportation planning, design and delivery volume: 7 issue: 4 2014 Speaking at a recent event in Melbourne, Mark Birrell, Chairman of Infrastructure Australia made the point that what we do with infrastructure in Australia can be viewed as part of our national identity and ambition for ourselves. The context of course is the reality of a future Australia double the size of today. If we accept that getting transport right plays a big role in improving our quality of life then 2015 is shaping up as an important year with the release of IA’s 15 year national infrastructure plan, the bedding in of the new government in Victoria, and elections in New South Wales and Queensland. Mark went on to say, “I believe in uncosted dreams, but costed projects, and we should have both”. We’ll leave it up to you how you interpret that in terms of your own state, but there can be no simpler statement of the significance of some of the planning and investment decisions to be made in the coming year. With that as an introduction, we welcome you to our final transportmatters for 2014. It’s been a strong year for GTA with the completion of planning and modelling roles on multi-billion dollar transport projects, plus input on some of the most significant development projects around the country. Our Perth Office opened in September and we provide an update on its early progress in this edition. We also set out some examples of our recent work in each office and provide a wrap on some important policy releases that may affect your community or business. On behalf of the team here at GTA, we thank you for your support in 2014 and look forward to the new year with confidence and energy. Please feel free to contact any of the GTA staff in transportmatters. We’re always available for a chat. Best wishes for the New Year The Specialist GTA Team in this issue 9 transport: now you’re thinking policy 2 message from the MD 4 perth office: projects 5 perth office: industry roles policy matters on the GTA couch: tom courtice (VIC) 6 8 key projects: QLD / NSW / ACT / SA 3 in-focus: GTA now in WA perth office opens Infrastructure as our national identity a taste of things to come? 2014 FINA LIST Melbourne Sydney Brisbane Canberra Adelaide Gold Coast Townsville Perth 03 9851 9600 02 8448 1800 07 3113 5000 02 6263 9400 08 8334 3600 07 5510 4814 07 4722 2765 08 6361 4634 www.gta.com.au transportmatters is an industry briefing note we circulate regularly to clients and partners interested in urban transport issues and trends. It aims to contribute to the discussion on building productive, prosperous and liveable cities through integrated land use and transport planning. about GTA 10 perth skyline 7 key projects: VIC UDIA VIC awards for excellence
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transportmatters transportation planning, design and deliveryvolume: 7 issue: 4 2014
Melbourne
A Level 25, 55 Collins Street PO Box 24055 MELBOURNE VIC 3000 P +613 9851 9600 E [email protected]
Brisbane
A Level 4, 283 Elizabeth Street BRISBANE QLD 4000 GPO Box 115 BRISBANE QLD 4001 P +617 3113 5000 E [email protected]
Adelaide
A Suite 4, Level 1, 136 The Parade PO Box 3421 NORWOOD SA 5067 P +618 8334 3600 E [email protected]
Townsville
A Level 1, 25 Sturt Street PO Box 1064 TOWNSVILLE QLD 4810 P +617 4722 2765 E [email protected]
Sydney
A Level 6, 15 Help Street CHATSWOOD NSW 2067 PO Box 5254 WEST CHATSWOOD NSW 1515 P +612 8448 1800 E [email protected]
Canberra
A Unit 4, Level 1, Sparta Building, 55 Woolley Street PO Box 62 DICKSON ACT 2602 P +612 6243 4826 E [email protected]
Gold Coast
A Level 9, Corporate Centre 2 Box 37, 1 Corporate Court BUNDALL QLD 4217 P +617 5510 4800 F +617 5510 4814 E [email protected]
Perth
A Level 27, 44 St Georges Terrace PERTH WA 6000 P +618 6361 4634 E [email protected]
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Speaking at a recent event in Melbourne, Mark Birrell, Chairman of Infrastructure Australia made the point that what we do with infrastructure in Australia can be viewed as part of our national identity and ambition for ourselves. The context of course is the reality of a future Australia double the size of today. If we accept that getting transport right plays a big role in improving our quality of life then 2015 is shaping up as an important year with the release of IA’s 15 year national infrastructure plan, the bedding in of the new government in Victoria, and elections in New South Wales and Queensland.
Mark went on to say, “I believe in uncosted dreams, but costed projects, and we should have both”. We’ll leave it up to you how you interpret that in terms of your own state, but there can be no simpler statement of the significance of some of the planning and investment decisions to be made in the coming year.
With that as an introduction, we welcome you to our final transportmatters for 2014. It’s been a strong year for GTA with the completion of planning and modelling roles on multi-billion dollar transport projects, plus input on some of the most significant development projects around the country. Our Perth Office opened in September and we provide an update on its early progress in this edition.
We also set out some examples of our recent work in each office and provide a wrap on some important policy releases that may affect your community or business.
On behalf of the team here at GTA, we thank you for your support in 2014 and look forward to the new year with confidence and energy.
Please feel free to contact any of the GTA staff in transportmatters. We’re always available for a chat.
Best wishes for the New Year The Specialist GTA Team
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9 transport: now you’re thinking policy
2 message from the MD
4 perth office: projects
5perth office: industry roles policy matters
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8 key projects: QLD / NSW / ACT / SA
3 in-focus: GTA now in WA perth office opens
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transportmatters is an industry briefing note we circulate regularly to clients and partners interested in urban transport issues and trends. It aims to contribute to the discussion on building productive, prosperous and liveable cities through integrated land use and transport planning.
Apart from ridiculous self-imposed stress levels (that one routinely but unsuccessfully vows never to repeat), the end of year activities do provide an opportunity to pause and reflect on the 12 months that have been, and to plot-out new challenges and changes in business and life.
Earlier this year, we wrote about how delighted we were as a company to have reached our 25th anniversary. It too has provided us with an excellent opportunity to celebrate achievements to date, and more importantly, set new goals and aspirations for tomorrow and the years to come.
As someone who has spent his entire professional career at GTA and watched it grow from a small start-up operation into a sophisticated and sizeable organisation that practices throughout Australia and beyond, I am immensely proud that the business can collaborate with key players who influence the shape and direction of our communities. However, it is what lies ahead that provides even greater excitement for us as a company, and ultimately the value we can provide to our clients and partners, and the community more generally.
By way of example, you may observe that we have recently commenced formal operations in Perth and it is clear that our specific service offering has resonated with clients in Western Australia, including financiers, owners and operators of transport infrastructure, organisations operating in the land-use development industry, and all tiers of government.
We are also continually evolving our services to ensure we remain at the leading edge of all aspects of transport planning and strategy, and our obsession with this objective continues to assist others in achieving their goals.
In all, 2014 has been a fabulous year of reminiscing, shared success and progression.
So with all of that said, we hope you enjoy this reflective edition of transportmatters and we wish you a safe and relaxing holiday period surrounded by family and friends, laughter and love.
Thank you for your continued support during 2014 and we’ll see you in 2015.
Best RegardsMichael Durkin Managing Director
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For 25 years GTA has been providing you with strategic transport planning, modelling and traffic engineering services, and more recently key advisory roles on major transport infrastructure projects. This quarter century milestone is reinforced most recently with the opening of our office in Perth. Our office network now covers Perth plus Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Townsville, Canberra and Adelaide. Importantly, the local knowledge in each office is strengthened with access to the full skills and resources of a connected GTA network around the country, bringing you a wider perspective and experience base to all the traffic and transport projects we deliver.
The Perth office has hit the ground running, already involved in a number of exciting projects around the state for both the public and private sectors. In addition, we have joined with EA, AITPM, Roads Australia, IPWEA and the UDIA, advocating for changes that tackle the issue of sustainable population growth and delivering integrated land use and transport outcomes for Perth.
If you are interested in how GTA may be able to help you, please email me at [email protected] or call me on (08) 6316 4634.
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Alkimos Coastal NodeLocal Structure PlanLandCorpPerth’s NW Corridor is expected to grow substantially over the next 30 years. The Alkimos Coastal Node is located some 40km north of Perth’s CBD and will make a key contribution to accommodating up to 60,000 people in the wider Alkimos Eglinton Area. We have been engaged by LandCorp to provide traffic and transport engineering inputs to the final structure plan for the Alkimos Coastal Node. [email protected]
Mandurah LakelandsTransport AssessmentUrban Capital GroupWe were commissioned to assist in planning a 120 hectare subdivision in the City of Mandurah, working closely with a multi-disciplinary project team to identify potential improvements to the concept plan. We provided the team with specialist transport input, and ensured that the proposed layout was compatible with the commercial, social and environmental goals of the City of Mandurah [email protected]
For over nine years, GTA has been working with McDonald’s Australia project planners, architects and development managers to provide optimal traffic circulation and access strategy advice for various nation-wide restaurant operations. Now GTA seamlessly extends this successful working relationship into Western Australia. [email protected]
Canning and Leach HighwaysTraffic Signal ReviewsMain Roads WA
Kimberleyland RedevelopmentFunctional Layout PlanKimberleyland Holiday Park Pty Ltd
GTA has completed arterial route reviews of sections of the Canning Highway and Leach Highway to make practical recommendations for operational improvements. The reviews provided MRWA with a range of recommendations, including modifications to signal phasing, SCATS operations and minor road works, with the ultimate aim of achieving reduced travel times, less stops and smoother traffic flow along the [email protected]
We prepared a functional layout plan for a new car park and access within the Kimberleyland Holiday Park in Kununurra. The project included undertaking swept path analysis using AutoTurn to ensure that the layout catered for the appropriate design [email protected]
proposed planning and development regulations In November, The Minister for Planning, the Hon John Day, released for consultation the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2014 to amend and replace the existing Town Planning Regulations 1967.
Further information on the proposed regulations are available from the Planning WA website.
source: www.planning.wa.gov.au
land use planning near perth airportThe Western Australian Planning Commission amended the existing State Planning Policy 5.1 (Land Use Planning in the Vicinity of Perth Airport) in November and have made the draft available for public comment until 13 February 2015.
The amendment can be found on the Planning WA website.
source: www.planning.wa.gov.au
planning and transport departments 2013/14 annual reportsThe WA Departments of Planning and Transport recently released their 2013/14 Annual Reports, outlining the achievements and financial performance of both departmens for the period ending 30 June 2014.
The reports are available on the Planning WA and Department of Transport websites.
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WA Transport PanelEngineers Australia is a national forum for the advancement of transport engineering and professional development in Australia, and the goal of the WA Transport Panel is to promote the discipline of Transport Engineering in WA. It has long been our privilege to be associated with Engineers Australia, and we look forward to supporting the WA Transport Panel in working towards good decision-making for Perth and WA.
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WA BranchThe Australian Institute of Traffic Planning and Management (AITPM) is a national industry body geared towards education and development of transport and traffic practitioners Australia-wide. As a Sponsor of the Western Australian branch, we aim to actively contribute to the traffic and transport discussion in WA.
The Urban Development Industry of Australia (UDIA) is Australia’s key membership organisation representing those within the property and urban development industries, with the WA branch representing the industry for over 30 years. As members around the country, we advocate for integrated land use and transport planning.
Roads Australia is a not-for-profit, non-political industry association, seeking to draw attention to the importance of Australia’s road network from an economic and social perspective. As a national member, GTA can now contribute to the discussion in Western Australia.
The Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia (IPWEA) represents individuals and organisations involved in public works engineering and services in Australasia. As members of the WA Division, we can now represent and share our knowledge with other practitioners within our industry.
Tom is an Associate in our Melbourne office, and a key contact in our national Transport Project Delivery team.
“...Due to the long lead time for major projects, it’s vital that we reinforce the importance of independent infrastructure bodies for key investment decisions...“
Victoria’s election result has bucked the trend of multi-term governments in the state for over fifty years. What are the broader implications for transport and infrastructure across Australia?
The Victorian election result highlights the importance of bipartisanship in long term transport planning, and the ongoing need for projects to be planned and assessed independently and transparently. Due to the long lead time for major projects, it’s vital that we reinforce the importance of independent infrastructure bodies for key investment decisions. It’s refreshing to see the commitment by Victoria’s new government for such a body, and we hope that it stands the test of time and moves transport planning away from the political sphere in the longer term.
Apart from the big ticket infrastructure items, what are the key trends or issues in transport planning that are coming across your desk?
Beyond the big projects, a challenge for implementing metropolitan strategies across the country lies in unlocking urban renewal sites in the inner and middle suburbs. The days of traditional Traffic Impact Assessments are coming to an end. In order to develop key inner urban sites, we need a major shift in how transport impacts are assessed and dealt with.
Historically, traffic impacts are required to be mitigated, but the key question is why are we continuing to provide road capacity that encourages more car use in already congested networks, contrary to a wide range of transport and land use policies? How do we move away from the status quo of ‘predict and provide’ for traffic? There is a big difference in the way development traffic impacts are dealt with in the inner city, compared to middle ring or outer areas, and there needs to be a more sophisticated understanding of the relationship between land use and transport outcomes throughout our industry.
The mining boom is winding down, and governments at all levels are facing the need for significant structural adjustments to fiscal policy. How can we ensure that the infrastructure backlog is addressed in the face of an increasingly restricted funding environment?
The reduced investment and revenue from mining areas presents difficult challenges and choices for governments around Australia. As a result, productivity across a wide range of industries and sectors from agriculture to professional services is now sharply in focus. Investing in the right transport infrastructure is needed to boost productivity and improve the overall resilience of our economy to respond to future shocks, but with governments cautious about increasing debt levels, new approaches to infrastructure funding are needed.
It’s good to see a focus on asset recycling (such as the leasing of the Port of Melbourne and the NSW electricity network) which will partly address this, but a range of other measures and innovative approaches are needed such as user charges and value capture. We also need to ensure that these major sell-offs do not result in worse outcomes for consumers (and productivity) in the longer term. This is another area where independent and transparent infrastructure advisory bodies are needed to improve the public’s confidence in the decisions that are made.For more information on our Transport Project Delivery services, call (03) 9851 9600 or email [email protected]
on the GTA couch: tom courtice (VIC)
We sat Tom down on the couch to discuss the implications of changing governments on transport and infrastructure planning and decision-making.
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jacksons creekroad crossing options assessmentMetropolitan Planning AuthorityWe recently completed a key piece of the planning work required to secure the future development of the Lancefield Road and Sunbury South areas around Sunbury, north west of Melbourne. The long term planning for the area includes two new road crossings of Jacksons Creek, but no detailed feasibility study has been prepared to support these connections.
Jacksons Creek is a key constraint in the area, with challenging topography and significant ecological and cultural heritage values. Identifying feasible crossing locations along the Creek is therefore seen as a key task prior to the detailed structure planning for the area.
We undertook a detailed assessment of two study areas along the creek to identify feasible crossing sites. This involved detailed mapping of all physical, cultural and environmental constraints, preparation of conceptual alignment designs and costing, and recommendations based on a robust decision framework prepared in consultation with the MPA, Council, VicRoads, key landholders and local community groups. [email protected]
On 5 December, UDIA Victoria acknowledged the best in Victorian urban development at their annual Awards for Excellence.
Now in its 19th year, the awards cover excellence in environment, urban renewal, high and medium density, as well as residential and masterplanned development.
We’re proud to have assisted on a number of projects that were successfully recognised by the judging panel, and we congratulate our clients and partners on their success.
To learn more about GTA’s role with any of these projects, you can email the GTA project manager via the links.
Further information about the Awards and the award-winners can be found on the UDIA VIC website or December Edition of ‘The Urban’
AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION REVIEW40 VIC PROJECT FEATURE THE WESTERN HIGHWAY 41VIC PROJECT FEATURE THE WESTERN HIGHWAYWWW.ANCR.COM.AU
MAIN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY : Aecom & John HollandCLIENT : VIC RoadsPROJECT END VALUE : $200 MillionLENGTH : 5kmCOMPLETION : End 2011SURVEYOR : Gertzel
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of the existing route, from Melton West to east of Bacchus Marsh.
The project, completed on June 27, 2011, was delivered by an Alliancebetween John Holland, acting as the principal contractor, AECOM,who provided the design and support services and VicRoads, whoacted as the client overseeing the project’s delivery.
The highway development received its’ funding from both theAustralian Federal Government and the Victorian State Government,with the Australian Government providing $160 million as partof the Nation Building Program and the Victorian Governmentcontributing $40 million.
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Marsh, the significant scope of the project also included a rangeof additional highway redevelopments. Some of these were full
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freeway conditions with two lanes each way from Melton West toeast of Bacchus Marsh, a local road overpass of the existing Western
of the John Holland and AECOM Alliance, the extensive range of
Anthonys Cutting Realignment, were able to be completed in both atime and cost effective manner. An example is that during this thatmore than 1.5 million cubic metres of basalt material was moved,
dozers- from D11 to D8 and eight, 631 scrapers, as well as more than
the new stretch of the highway.
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metres long and 32 metres high, were constructed to provide bothMelbourne and Ballarat bound lanes.
were used to build the actual piers. A total of 78 precast matchcast
they reached the completed height of 32 metres. This particular
environment and helped to overcome some of the challenges of
the other contractors, faced a number of onsite challenges. Giventhe fact the project was constructed within a steep terrain of deep
accessed. In addition, the complex geology of the area called for
extensive site investigations and consideration of access limitationsand the surrounding environment.
embedded into their planning processes and practiced throughoutthe delivery of the project. A vigilant environmental managementteam also oversaw the development and implementation of a siteenvironmental plan and a range of initiatives, such as the use ofrecycled materials where possible, were incorporated into theconstruction process.
and committed Alliance team, the Western Highway-AnthonysCutting Realignment now carries more than 30,000 vehiclesbetween Melbourne and Western Victoria, along National Route8. Not only did the project upgrade road safety in the area, but italso improved the overall design of the road, reduced travel timesand demonstrated the effectiveness and consistent success of theAlliance model.
knox private hospital expansion detailed transport adviceHealthscope Pty LtdA Town Planning permit was granted by Knox City Council for the Hospital to construct an additional 60 beds, 10 consulting suites and 137 car parking spaces. Our involvement included ongoing advice in relation to the following:• Car parking provision• Assessment of traffic impacts on the surrounding road network,
including detailed micro-simulation modelling• Design input to the car parking layout• Stakeholder liaison with Council and VicRoads. • Car Parking and Construction ManagementWe are currently involved with the planning associated with a further expansion of the Hospital. Specifically, an amendment to the Knox Planning Scheme is being sought to incorporate a Development Plan Overlay (DPO), which will allow for the Hospital to incorporate a total of 532 beds, 45 consultants and 1,100 car parking [email protected]
bunda street sharewayconcept design (with McGregor Coxall)Roads ACTOn 9 December, the ACT Division of the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) acknowledged the Bunda Street Shareway project at its annual Awards for Excellence. The PIA Awards recognise and acknowledge quality, innovation and excellence in planning, and stimulate public awareness of good planning and its role in the creation of the built environment.
Working with landscape architects McGregor Coxall from 2013, we designed the Shareway, and were appointed by Roads ACT to project manage the works, with the current stage to be completed in early 2015. The first section has recently opened, and although pedestrians have priority over cyclists and motorists, all users are being encouraged to safely negotiate the road space.
This project aims to turn Bunda Street into a more vibrant area that encourages community and business activity and is safer for pedestrians and cyclists. Already the project has been well accepted by users, local businesses, and has now been acknowledged by the planning industry.
In November 2014, Brisbane hosted the Group of Twenty (G20) Leaders’ Summit, the principal forum for international economic cooperation and decision-making. Working with the G20 Taskforce, we provided specialist traffic management planning services for the event, including over 120 final traffic management plans. The tasks involved direct liaison with government officials with the G20 Taskforce to determine appropriate traffic management measures for a number of road and footpath closures across Brisbane CBD and inner suburbs. We also provided key in-house secondments into the G20 taskforce as an event management specialist. We were commissioned to undertake the works from March to November 2014. However, due to the amorphous nature of the event and the number of national and international key stakeholders and security agencies, the scope of work and timetable went through a number of changes. This required us to consolidate our efforts and uphold key project management principles to deliver the required traffic management planning in effectively a three month period. [email protected][email protected]
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prospect bicycle planbicycle plan review & designCity of ProspectThe City of Prospect engaged us to update their 2007 Bicycle Plan and prepare design drawings and documentation for implementation of the identified bicycle treatments on the local street network.
The initial task is a desktop review of the 2007 Plan to identify gaps and opportunities, then prioritisation of the routes for implementation prior to preparing design documentation suitable for construction by Council. We will also be developing a community consultation document to inform residents of the proposed bicycle treatments on the local streets. The project is due to be completed by March 2015 with construction occurring between March and June 2015.
northern beaches hospitaltransport assessment & modellingRoads and Maritime Services The concept plan for the Northern Beaches Hospital was recently approved by the NSW Government, with capacity for 488 beds, and will offer extensive medical services including surgical, paediatric, obstetric, inpatient mental health services and an emergency department.
The site is on one of Sydney’s busiest roads with 80,000 vehicles using Warringah Road daily and expected to rise with the region’s growing population. As part of upgrades put forward by Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) to improve connectivity to the new Hospital, we were engaged to produce Transport Modelling services and a Transport Assessment of this major commuter corridor to support new hospital transport requirements. [email protected]
source: www.planning.nsw.gov.au
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national: overview of project appraisal for public transportAssistant Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, the Hon Jamie Briggs MP, released the final version of the Federal Government’s proposed project appraisal framework, developed by the Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Economics, in consultation with state and territory governments.
The report is available for download from the BITRE website.
national: major transport employment hubsThis information Sheet was released in November, and identifies the 33 largest spatial concentrations of transport industry employment within Australia, located within the five most populous capital cities and encompassing a range of transport hubs across land, sea and air.
The Information Sheet can be found at the BITRE website.
national: government response to productivity commissionIn November The Federal Government released its response to the Productivity Commission’s Inquiry into Public Infrastructure, their investigation into the delivery, financing, selection and assessment of major economic infrastructure.
This response is available from the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development’s official website.
vic: project 10,000 road and rail policyIn the weeks prior to its success in the recent Victorian election, the Victorian Labor Party announced their alternative transport policy ‘Project 10,000”, detailing their plans for road and rail infrastructure throughout Victoria.
A summary of the policy can be found on the Victorian Labor Party website.
qld: 2014 planning and development billIn the largest reform of its kind, the Planning and Development Bill 2014 was introduced to Parliament for review in November, and is proposed to replace the existing Sustainable Planning Act 2009.
The Bill and its accompanying documents can be found on the DSDIP website.
nsw: auditor-general transport reportIn November Grant Hehir, the Auditor-General of NSW, released Volume 7 of his 2014 Report to Parliament, focusing on agencies in the transport industry for the year ended 30 June 2014.
Volume 7 is available from the Audit Office of NSW website.
nsw: rebuilding NSW state infrastructure strategyIn November the NSW Government released “Rebuilding NSW - State Infrastructure Strategy 2014”, their plan to invest $20Billion into infrastructure projects across the state.
The full update is available from the NSW Government website.
nsw: sydney metropolitan strategy a plan for growing sydneyThe NSW Government’s “Sydney Metropolitan Strategy – A Plan for Growing Sydney” was released in December, and outlines their plans to accommodate a growing population to 2031.
The full report is available from the Planning for NSW website.
national: state of the regions reportIn November the Australian Local Government Association released the ‘2014 State of the Regions’ report, examining the role of Infrastructure in the economic growth of regional centres across Australia, including areas in Northern Australia in the wake of the mining and housing booms.
The report can be downloaded from the ALGA website.
At a glance • The Transport, postal and warehousing (TPW) industry is a significant contributor to the national
economy, responsible for 5.1 per cent of value added and 582 400 employed persons. TPW contributes a relatively large share of economic activity in Queensland and Tasmania.
• TPW jobs are concentrated in Australia’s main population centres and ports. The Significant Urban Areas with the most TPW jobs in 2011 were Sydney (91 489 jobs), Melbourne (79 324), Brisbane (50 371), Perth (31 422), Adelaide (20 265), Newcastle-Maitland (7 269) and Gold Coast-Tweed Heads (6 696). The cities with the highest proportion of TPW jobs were Gladstone-Tannum Sands, Port Hedland, Devonport and Broome, where the TPW industry represented 8–9 per cent of total jobs in each city.
• This study uses Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census of Population and Housing data to identify the 33 largest spatial concentrations of TPW employment within Australia. These major transport employment hubs include airports, ports, industrial areas and Central Business Districts (CBDs). All 33 hubs are located in one of the five major capital cities—Sydney has the most representation with ten hubs, followed by Melbourne with nine, Brisbane with eight, and three each in Perth and Adelaide. The three hubs with the most TPW jobs are Sydney Airport-Mascot (16 617), Altona North-Laverton North-Sunshine West-Derrimut in Melbourne’s west (8 514), and Melbourne Airport (8 205).
• The industry mix of the major transport employment hubs provides a useful guide to the different functions they serve. The TPW industry contributes just 3 per cent of jobs in the CBDs, but plays a much more significant role for airports (54 per cent), ports (34 per cent) and ‘other’ hubs (17 per cent).
• This study focuses on the ‘other’ hubs—these are predominantly industrial areas that serve important freight and logistics functions. The main industries in these hubs are TPW, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade and Retail trade, which all play an important role in the supply chain involved in moving goods from producer to consumer. The TPW, Manufacturing and Wholesale trade industries, and the distribution centres of major retailers, tend to co-locate, forming logistics hubs in key industrial areas within Australia’s major cities. The TPW jobs in these hubs mainly relate to Road freight transport (44 per cent).
• The 19 transport employment hubs based on industrial areas have a largely male workforce (72 per cent) and a very high proportion of full-time workers (85 per cent). Relatively few workers have bachelor degree or higher qualifications (17 per cent), while a high proportion have certificate level III or IV qualifications (23 per cent) or no recognised post-school qualification (48 per cent). People employed full-time in these hubs earn slightly (4 per cent) less than the national average weekly full-time income.
• Between 2006 and 2011, the airports had relatively rapid job growth (22.3 per cent), as did the CBDs (14.7 per cent). The industrial area hubs recorded more modest job growth of 6.6 per cent, compared to national job growth of 10.5 per cent. Melbourne CBD-Southbank-Docklands recorded the largest increase in employment amongst the major transport employment hubs, adding 49 300 jobs. Amongst the industrial areas, substantial job gains occurred in Altona North-Laverton North-Sunshine West-Derrimut (4700 jobs added) and Western Sydney Employment Area-Minchinbury (4200), while Wetherill Park-Smithfield-Yennora recorded significant job losses (–3200).
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Canberra
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Gold Coast
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Townsville
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Sydney
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