House of Assembly Fifty-Fourth Parliament, Second Session (54-2) 54 2 Parliament of South Australia House of Assembly published Estimates Replies Grant Programs Grant Programs In reply to various members. (Estimates Committee A) The Hon. C.L. WINGARD House of Assembly Gibson Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Minister for Recreation Veteran Welbeing Centre The Hon. C.L. WINGARD (Gibson—Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing): I have been advised: Department for Infrastructure and Transport The below table details for each grant program and fund the 2019-20 actual expenditure and budgeted expenditure in the forward estimates: Grant/Fund Purpose 2019-20Actual$'000 2020-21Budget$'000 2021-22Budget$'000 2022-23Budget$'000 2023-24Budget$'000 Black Spot Program (Operating) State and Federal 2,009 5,463 1,646 1,716 1,934 Boating Safety—SABFAC To establish and improve recreational boating facilities in South Australia's coastal and inland waters. 2,930 2,152 2,181 1,217 1,247 Future Mobility Fund Driverless vehicles 1,780 2,029 — — — Kangaroo Island Maintenance Project Upgrade of Local Unsealed Roads on Kangaroo Island 1,722 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,050 Centre for Automotive Research (CASR) Funding provided by DIT and the Motor Accident Commission for continuing operation of CASR within the University of Adelaide. 1,522 932 955 979 1,003 National Transport Commission (NTC) To contribute to the national road, rail and intermodal transport reform agenda 509 643 627 631 647 Mount Gambier Airport Upgrade Redevelopment of Mount Gambier Regional Airport 3,632 404 - - — The Parade/George Street, Norwood Scramble crossing 300 — — — Austral Asia Railway Corporation (AARC) Grant for the operation of the Corporation 150 185 190 195 200 Way2Go Way2Go is an innovative program to get more students safely walking, riding and using public transport for school travel. Way2Go provides schools and councils with resources, strategies and ideas to make school travel safer, greener and more active 324 145 148 151 154 MAC Local Government Initiatives MAC Road Safety Fund—The Corporation of the City of Whyalla 307 119 — — — KESAB Road Watch Program 85 85 87 89 91 Remote Airstrip Upgrade Program (RAUP) State Government co-funding – round 7 539 61 - - — Local Government Association Aviation Payment Contribution to the LGALMS Aerodrome Risk Management Programme 40 41 42 43 44 Bridges Renewal Program Bridges Renewal program 1,143 - - - - Greenways and Bicycle Boulevard Program Bicycle Boulevard improvements 148 202 - - - Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Programme Australian Government initiative to fund infrastructure projects that improve the productivity and safety outcomes of heavy vehicle operations across Australia. 1,229 - - - - State Bicycle Fund To assist with the building and maintenance of bicycle and Active Transport Infrastructure – bike paths, ramps, 'cut throughs', road crossings, bike parking, signs etc. 250 779 - - - Sealing a portion of Lyndoch Road Funding agreement with Light Regional Council 500 - - - - Supporting Regional Aviation Initiative Supports priority infrastructure upgrades at regional airports. 10 - - - - Building Better Regions Fund Supports the commitment to create jobs, drive economic growth and build stronger regional communities into the future. 66 - - - - Circular Economy Market development grant Grants for councils, not-for-profit organisations, research institutes and businesses that produce, manufacture, sell or promote South Australian recycled materials and recycled-content products. 11 - - - - SA Freight Council Promote the welfare and development of the freight industry in South Australia 167 180 170 160 - Land Use Planning Coordinate a community response to a range of planning, infrastructure and transport initiatives. 10 - - - - Administrative Grant to active Community Road Safety Groups (CRSG) All active Community Road Safety Groups are insured by DIT for Public Liability and Accident and Health Insurance. These active Community Road Safety Groups are eligible to invoice for a $500 Administration Grant. 6 - - - - Rural City of Murray Bridge Financial Grant Agreement—Land Purchase 270 - - - - Pichi Richi Railway Station Upgrade level crossing at Quorn from passive to active 652 - - - - Watervale Community Association Building a new community multipurpose facility at the Watervale Soldiers Memorial Recreation Ground 122 - - - - Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources Contribution to Heavy Vehicles Emission Reduction Analysis 27 - - - - TAFE SA Debra Summers Scholarship Award—Commercial Cookery 10 - - - - Greek Orthodox Community An extension to an existing building to accommodate ethnic school and community use 200 - - - - Total 19,000 15,820 8,108 7,244 7,435 *Note that these budgets are subject to change during normal budget processes throughout the year and represent operating related expenditure only. Contractual commitments as at 30 June 2020 are as below: Contractual commitments made at 30 June 2020: 2020/21$000 Boating Safety Unit – SABFAC: City of Salisbury 630 Yorke Peninsula Council 330 Renmark Paringa Council 125 District Council of Loxton Waikerie 195 Future Mobility Fund: Ezymile Pty Ltd 335 Australian Transit Enterprises Pty Ltd 925 Total 2,540 Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing (a), (b) and (d)	Table 1 provides the allocation of grant program/funds for 2019-20 and across the forward estimates for the Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing (ORSR). ORSR controlled grant programs are funded year-on-year by appropriation, the program/fund does not have a running balance. ORSR administered funds have the following balances as at 30 June 2020: Recreation and Sport Fund, $1.5 million Sport and Recreation Fund, $3.3 million Grants paid are funded either via an appropriation or revenue received specifically for the purpose of providing the grant. These revenues form part of the approved annual budget. Carryovers comprised $0.85m from the Sports Vouchers program in 2019-20 to the Active Club Program in 2020-21. Refer to Table 2. TABLE 1: Grant Programs and Funds: Grant program/fund name Purpose of grant program/fund 2019-20 Actual $000 2020-21 Budget $000 2021-22 Budget $000 2022-23 Budget $000 2023-24 Budget $000 Controlled Racing Industry Fund Provides assistance for a variety of purposes to the racing industry in South Australia. Grants are approved by the Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing, Treasurer, Premier, Cabinet or State Budget, where there is no public call for applications. 3,523 3,900 4,100 4,200 - Grassroots Football, Cricket, and Netball Facility Program / Grassroots Sporting Facilities Program*Note expanded to other sports To assist eligible organisations to develop core infrastructure that directly impacts participation through the development of good quality, well designed and utilised facilities. 11,000 15,000 10,000* - - Regional and Districts Facilities Program Provides assistance to eligible applicants to create regionally significant sport and active recreation precincts by developing sporting infrastructure. - 5,000 5,000 - - Community Recreation and Sport Facilities Program Provides assistance to eligible organisations to plan, establish or improve sport and active recreation facilities. 3,628 4,328 4,344 4,435 4,491 Active Club Program Provides assistance to active recreation and sport clubs with minor facilities, and programs and equipment. 3,150 2,495 1,670 1,696 1,722 Sport and Recreation Sustainability Program Provides assistance for the leadership, policies and services provided by South Australian state sport and active recreation organisations and industry representative bodies. 2,752 3,100 3,100 3,257 3,338 Sport and Recreation Development and Inclusion Program Provides assistance to eligible organisations to develop and implement projects that will grow the sport or activity, improve services or address barriers to inclusion. 2,941 3,018 3,030 3,181 3,247 SASI Individual Athlete Program Provides assistance to eligible elite and country athletes who are engaged in an Olympic, Paralympic or Commonwealth Games sport and event. 148 135 135 135 135 State Facility Fund Provides assistance to eligible organisations to plan, establish or improve State sport facilities. 500 - - - - VACSWIM Provides assistance to eligible organisations to provide children aged 5 to 13 years old with opportunities to develop a range of water skills and positive experiences. 455 470 482 494 506 Other Grants Provides assistance for a variety of purposes to a variety of individuals or not for profit organisations that are approved by the Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing, Treasurer, Premier, Cabinet or State Budget, where there is no public call for applications. 2020-21 includes grants related to the State Infrastructure Package. 4,360 62,845 54 56 56 Sports Vouchers Subsidies The program provides an opportunity for primary school aged children from Reception to Year 7 to receive up to a $100 discount on sports or dance membership or registration fees. The purpose is to increase the number of children playing organised sport or participating in dance activities by reducing cost as a barrier. 5,805 8,000 8,200 8,405 8,615 Subsidies—Parks Community Centre Operator Subsidy to YMCA for the operation and management of the Parks Community Centre. 777 850 948 1,074 1,074 Subsidies—SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre Operator Subsidy to YMCA for the operation and management of the SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre 970 1,155 1,184 1,214 1,271 SANFL Payroll Tax Grant Payroll Tax Relief Grant 240 240 240 240 240 Administered Sport & Recreation Fund The Office has responsibility for two Administered funds; both of which are created and governed by legislation. Monies in the funds are transferred to Controlled and applied to sport and recreation activities as prescribed in the relevant legislation and approved by the Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing. 4,300 4,500 4,525 4,551 4,578 Recreation and Sport Fund - - - - - TABLE 2: GRANT COMMITMENTS Grant Beneficiary/Recipient and Purpose 2020-21 $000 2021-22 $000 2022-23 $000 2023-24 $000 Subsidies—Parks Community Centre Operator Subsidy to YMCA for the operation and management of the Parks Community Centre 850 948 1,074 - Subsidies—SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre Operator Subsidy to YMCA for the operation and management of the SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre 1,155 - - - SANFL Payroll Tax Relief Payroll Tax Relief Grant 240 240 240 240 VACSWIM To Enventive Incorporated for VACSWIM Management Office 108 - - - Sport and Recreation Sustainability Program Grants to 64 various grantees, with multi-year grant agreements.Provides assistance for the leadership, policies and services provided by South Australian state sport and active recreation organisations and industry representative bodies. 2,557 - - - Sport and Recreation Development and Inclusion Program Grants to 41 various grantees, with multi-year grant agreements.Provides assistance to eligible organisations to develop and implement projects that will grow the sport or activity, improve services or address barriers to inclusion. 1,532 - - - Note: 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 ORSR 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.