TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE

327 Dr McFETRIDGE (Morphett) (21 October 2008).

1. Why was commonwealth revenue $11.753 million less than budgeted for in 2007-08?

2. Is the $248.930 million in commonwealth revenue for 2008-09 guaranteed for transport infrastructure services?

3. Which projects received less commonwealth funding than was budgeted for in 2007-08 and 2008-09?

The Hon. P.F. CONLON (Elder—Minister for Transport, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Energy): I provide the following information:

I note that the figures quoted in this question relate to Program 2—Transport Infrastructure Services only.

1. The 2007-08 Estimated Result was $11.753 million less than the 2007-08 Original Budget due to expenditure on Australian Government funded investing projects being carried over to future years.

2. Yes.

3. Port River Expressway—Stages 2 and 3, road and rail bridges and the National Black Spot Program.