Estimates Committee B - Answers to Questions: Friday, July 03, 2009

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GRANT EXPENDITURE

In reply to various members (1 July 2009).

The Hon. M.F. O'BRIEN (Napier—Minister for Employment, Training and Further Education, Minister for Road Safety, Minister for Science and Information Economy):

2008-09

Policy and Planning Division & Safety & Regulation Division/DTEI

Name of Grant Recipient Amount of Grant Purpose of Grant Subject to Grant Agreement (Y/N)
Great Southern Railway 1,402,025 To assist with the refurbishment and operation of the Overland rail service between Adelaide and Melbourne. Y
Councils only 445,300 State Black Spot Program-Cycling Projects Grants to improve the safety and extent of bicycle networks (with particular focus ob safety) on Local Roads by facilitating the installation of bicycle lanes, off road shared use paths and safe road crossings. Y
Local Government Association Mutual Liability Scheme. 200,000 The SA Government contributes to the risk management scheme that conducts annual safety inspections of regional, rural and remote aerodromes in SA. The government's contribution funds annual safety inspections of remote aerodromes in the unincorporated areas of the State to ensure that the aerodromes are safe for the air services provided. Remote aerodromes mainly provide access for the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Y
National Transport Commission 133,333 To contribute to the national road, rail and intermodal transport reform agenda. Y
Anangu Pitjantjatjara Services; Outback Areas Community Development Trust; Oak Valley Incorporated 63,563 The Remote Aerodrome Safety Program (RASP) is a national program aimed at assisting the upgrade of aerodromes in remote and isolated communities to facilitate the delivery of essential goods and non-commercial air services including health care. Y
Councils, not for profit entity, Community groups, Sporting groups, cultural groups, etc. 61,109 Community Road Safety Grants for initiatives to assist with promoting and educating the community on road safety. Y
Westwing Aviation 31,500 To provide a weekly air service to communities and stations along the Birdsville and Strzelecki tracks for passengers and the delivery of mail. The Remote Air Services Subsidy (RASS) scheme is an Australian Government Program. Y