House of Assembly: Tuesday, February 14, 2017

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Grant Expenditure

In reply to Mr GARDNER (Morialta) (29 July 2016). (Estimates Committee B)

The Hon. S.C. MULLIGHAN (Lee—Minister for Transport and Infrastructure, Minister for Housing and Urban Development): I have been advised that:

For the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure, for each year of the forward estimates:

BUDGET
Name of Grant Program 2016-17$000
Service SA – Revenue management services 33,510
Subsidies made under the South Australian Transport Subsidy Scheme (SATTS) 11,730
Kangaroo Island Airport Upgrade project 6,500
SA Water – South Road Planning Torrens to Torrens 5,000
Country and Provincial Concessions 4,757
Municipal Services on Aboriginal Lands 2,644
Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program 2,093
Property Interest Report 2,019
Kangaroo Island Road Network Maintenance 2,000
Bridge Renewal Program 1,397
Local Government – Marine Facilities Improvement 1,048
National Transport Commission – national road, rail and intermodal transport reform 492
Great Southern Rail – Overland Rail Services 340
Asset Improvement Program 276
Tall Ships (One and All & Falie) 235
Boating Safety Unit service delivery 215
Australasia Rail Corporation Payment 168
Other Grants 154
KESAB Road Watch Program 78
National Vehicle theft reduction 63
Kangaroo Island Partnership grant 41
Jobs for Youth Program 40
Rail Industry Safety Standards Board 40
Sylvia Birdseye – Women in Engineering 38
Local Government Association Aviation Payment 37
TOTAL GRANTS BUDGET $74,915


Total indicative grants forecast for the forward estimates ($'000) are:

2017-18: $64,713

2018-19: $62,343

2019-20: $60,804

2020-21: $62,324

Note that:

1. Not all grant funding is allocated to a specific grant program. Allocations are made during the financial year as a result of the finalisation of agreements between the department and relevant stakeholders.

2. Budgets for the forward estimates are not allocated to individual grant recipients as the majority of grants are provided / allocated to recipients during the financial year in which the grant is applied for. Budgets are subject to the annual budget process and final Cabinet endorsement.

For the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure, grants paid during 2015-16, greater than $10,000 were:

Name of Grant Recipient Amount of Grant ($) Purpose of Grant Subject to Grant Agreement (Y/N)
Department of the Premier and Cabinet (DPC) – Service SA (SSA) 32,934,000.00 Funds provided to the Government Services Group (DPC) for the services on behalf of the Registrar of Motor Vehicles. Y
Various taxi service providers 10,058,960.03 Taxi subsidies payable to individual with limited mobility SA Transport Subsidy Scheme (SATSS) Y
Provincial City and Regional Bus Operators 4,425,139.62 For passengers eligible to travel at concessional rates Y
Tea Tree Gully Council 3,000,000.00 Footpath Renewal Programme Y
Various community agencies/organisations 2,506,397.72 Provision of Municipal Services Y
Barossa Council 1,968,000.00 For the land and land acquisition and transaction costs including stamp duty for the purchase of the former Angaston rail yards. Y
The Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources (DEWNR) 545,364.00 Land management—for the construction of groundwater wells between Pukatja (Ernabella) and Iwantja (Indulkana), Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands in remote South Australia Y
National Transport Commission 475,000.00 To contribute to the national road, rail and intermodal transport reform agenda Y
Port Pirie Regional Council 350,000.00 Solomtown Boat ramp upgrade Y
Great Southern Rail 315,000.00 To assist with the operation of the Overland Rail service between Adelaide and Melbourne Y
Various councils 284,995.04 Bridge Renewal Programme Y
City of Prospect 218,520.00 Contribution to car park works N
Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPC)—Service SA (SSA) 210,000.00 Intra-government transfer—For the provision of Recreational and Boating transactions at Service SA centres N
District Council of Mount Remarkable 180,000.00 For the construction of a Boating Launching Facility at Weeroona Island (Port Flinders) for the completion of site preparation Y
Australasia Railway Corporation (ARRC) – Northern Territory Government 150,000.00 Annual Grant to assist with Australasia Railway Corporation to provide services to the community. N
Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF) 128,713.29 Lincoln Cove Marina Y
Keep South Australia Beautiful Incorporated (KESAB) 80,000.00 Delivery of the Road watch program Y
Coorong District Council 75,691.50 Construction of single lane boat ramp at Wellington East Y
Wattle Range Council 75,255.00 Resurface and formalise parking and traffic movements within the Beachport boat ramp and trailer park Y
Rail Industry Safety and Standards Board 75,000.00 Annual Payment to the Rail Industry Safety and Standards Board to provide Rail Safety Standards to the community. Y
Yorke Peninsula Council 71,908.00 Provision of Municipal Services Y
Adelaide Hills Council 70,301.53 Cost share arrangement with council to undertake drainage infrastructure project
City of Victor Harbor 50,650.00 Lay -by berth and additional parking facilities at the Encounter Bay boat ramp Y
Department of Premier and Cabinet 49,350.00 Contribution to Traineeship program Y
Local Government Association Mutual Liability Scheme (LGAMLS) 39,179.00 Contribution to LGAMLS Aerodrome Risk Management Programme for the provision of services to Councils and Outback Areas Y
AECOM Australia 25,000.00 Regional Aviation Study Y
River Murray Boating and Recreational Advisory Group 20,000.00 Develop and design strategies to prevent drowning and enhance river user's experiences. Including Code of conduct, short videos, brochures and signage. Y
TOTAL GRANTS PAID 2015-16 58,382,424.73