Road Maintenance

In reply to the Hon. A. KOUTSANTONIS (West Torrens) (24 November 2020). (Estimates Committee A)

The Hon. C.L. WINGARD (Gibson—Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing): I have been advised:

The commentary in the Agency Statements for the variance between the 2020-21 budget and 2019-20 actual states that the $18.3 million increase in expenditure is partially offset by 'reform costs associated with road maintenance and Service SA in 2019-20 of $3.4 million'. This commentary reflects that in 2019-20 reform costs of $3.4 million were incurred, that are not budgeted to also be incurred in 2020-21. The $3.4 million relates to reform costs in 2019-20 rather than savings in 2020-21 related to the regional road maintenance contract.