GAWLER RAIL LINE

In reply to Ms CHAPMAN (Bragg—Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (30 October 2012).

The Hon. A. KOUTSANTONIS (West Torrens—Minister for Transport and Infrastructure, Minister for Mineral Resources and Energy, Minister for Housing and Urban Development): I have been advised:

1. The $42.5 million referred to in the Auditor-General's Report was part of the revenue received in advance. On 7 May 2012, $90 million was paid in total to South Australia for the Gawler Line Modernisation works, which included the advance payment of $42.5 million.

The total revenue received by the state from the Federal Government in between 2009-10 and 2011-12 inclusive equalled $258.3 million. Total expenditure incurred over the same period to 30 June 2012 was $217.3 million, resulting in the amount of revenue unspent of $41 million as at 30 June 2012. The $41 million advised to The Australian on 2 September 2012 was the difference between total revenue received and total expenditure incurred for Gawler Line Modernisation works as at 30 June 2012.

2. There is only one funding agreement for the Gawler Line Modernisation project incorporating electrification, resleepering and station upgrades.