House of Assembly: Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Contents

Estimates Replies

Grant Programs

In reply to the Hon. V.A. TARZIA (Hartley) (30 June 2023). (Estimates Committee A)

The Hon. A. KOUTSANTONIS (West Torrens—Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Minister for Energy and Mining): I have been advised:

The following table provides the requested information on grant program/funds under my responsibility for the 2023-24 financial year – Controlled:

Note: The Department for Infrastructure and Transport and the Department for Energy and Mining advise that grant programs beyond 2023-24, are subject to approval through the future state budget process. Please note the information provided by the Department for Infrastructure and Transport is as at 12 December 2023, and the information provided by the Department for Energy and Mining is as at 31 June 2023.

Grant program/fund name Purpose of grant program/fund 2023-2024 Estimate $000
Infrastructure and Transport
South Australian Boating Facility Advisory Committee To establish and improve recreational boating facilities in South Australia's coastal and inland waters. 3,225
Heavy Vehicle Safety Productivity Program – Stage 7 Grants from the Commonwealth to local councils in relation to productivity and safety improvement projects on the local government road network. These are administered by the Department for Infrastructure and Transport on behalf of the Commonwealth. 2,182
South Australian Car Club Program Enable clubs to get more South Australians involved. 500
Energy and Mining
Demand Management Trials The Demand Management Trial Program established to advance the use of demand response and distributed energy resources to benefit customers an SA electricity grid. 4,280
EV Charging Network South Australia's Electric Vehicle Public Charging Network aims to leverage a statewide charging network. 7,854
Grid Scale Storage Fund The Grid Scale Storage Fund aims to accelerate the roll-out of grid-scale energy storage infrastructure. 5,308
Renewable Technology Fund South Australia's Renewable Technology Fund aims to catalyse private sector investments in low carbon and renewable energy technologies. 2,575
The Accelerated Discovery Initiative (ADI) To stimulate exploration activity and accelerate mineral discovery through innovation, collaboration, and the execution of various exploration activities. 2,393


The following table provides details, including the value and beneficiary, or any commitments already made to be funded from the program or funds mentioned in the previous answer.

Grant program/fund name Beneficiary/Recipient Committed Value $000
Infrastructure and Transport
South Australia Boating Facility Advisory Committee Port Pirie Regional Council (Pt Davis Boat Ramp Upgrade) 1,230
Yorke Peninsula Council (Marion Bay Boat Ramp Upgrade) 1,995
Heavy Vehicle Safety Productivity Program Yorke Peninsula Council – Gardner Street and Fowler Terrace Upgrades, Price 151
Light Regional Council – Oates, Hatcher and Wilkinson Roads Upgrade, Ward Belt 32
Adelaide Plains Council – Mallala and Old Port Wakefield Roads Roundabout Upgrade, Two Wells 240
District Council of Loxton Waikerie – Loxton Waikerie National Highway Intersection Upgrade Package, Paruna 260
District Council of Loxton Waikerie – Loxton Waikerie Regional Intersection Upgrade Package 682
District Council of Loxton Waikerie – Taplan Road Livestock and Grain Productivity Project, Woodleigh 114
Car Clubs Applications opened in November 2023 with such applications to be assessed in March 2024.
Energy and Mining
Grid Scale Storage Fund Hornsdale Power Reserve 15,000
EV Charging Network RAA Innovation Pty Ltd 12,357
Grid Scale Storage Fund VPP Project 10,000
Renewable Technology Fund Infigen 5,000
Renewable Technology Fund Australian Gas Networks Ltd 4,900
Renewable Technology Fund Hydrogen Utility 4,700
Demand Management Trials Enel X Australia Pty Ltd 2,000
Demand Management Trials Rheem Australia Pty Ltd 1,981
Renewable Technology Fund PA Power Microgrid 1,950
Demand Management Trials Flow Power 1,068
Renewable Technology Fund Delorean/Food Energy 1,000
EV Charging Network Planet Ark Power (Pa Power Eves 1 Pty Ltd) 803
Demand Management Trials Amber Electric Pty Ltd 800
Renewable Technology Fund University Of Adelaide 779
Demand Management Trials University Of Adelaide 675
EV Charging Network Jolt Charge Pty Limited 558
EV Charging Network Jet Charge Pty Ltd 357
EV Charging Network Engie (Ipah Client Solutions Australia Pty Ltd) 354
EV Charging Network Chargefox Pty Ltd 345
The Accelerated Discovery Initiative (ADI) Boart Longyear Pty Ltd 300
The Accelerated Discovery Initiative (ADI) Barton Gold Holdings Pty Ltd 300
The Accelerated Discovery Initiative (ADI) Hale Energy Pty Ltd 300
The Accelerated Discovery Initiative (ADI) Cohiba Minerals Limited 299
The Accelerated Discovery Initiative (ADI) Onesteel Manufacturing Pty Ltd 270
EV Charging Network AGL Energy Services Pty Ltd 268
The Accelerated Discovery Initiative (ADI) Flinders Prospecting Pty Ltd 250
The Accelerated Discovery Initiative (ADI) Marmota Limited 225
EV Charging Network Jet Charge Pty Ltd 219
EV Charging Network Jet Charge Pty Ltd 177
The Accelerated Discovery Initiative (ADI) Havilah Resources Ltd 175
The Accelerated Discovery Initiative (ADI) Flinders Prospecting Pty Ltd 150
The Accelerated Discovery Initiative (ADI) Petratherm Ltd 148
The Accelerated Discovery Initiative (ADI) Sinosteel Uranium SA Pty Ltd 129
The Accelerated Discovery Initiative (ADI) Fortescue Metals Group Ltd 120
The Accelerated Discovery Initiative (ADI) Western Areas Limited 90
EV Charging Network The Corporation of The City Of Adelaide 81
The Accelerated Discovery Initiative (ADI) Coda Minerals 75
The Accelerated Discovery Initiative (ADI) Hillgrove Resources Limited 74
The Accelerated Discovery Initiative (ADI) Lady Alice Mines Unit Trust 73
The Accelerated Discovery Initiative (ADI) Petratherm Ltd 67
The Accelerated Discovery Initiative (ADI) Inception Consulting Engineers 59
The Accelerated Discovery Initiative (ADI) Envirocopper Ltd 30


The following table provides the requested information on grant program/funds under my responsibility for the 2023-24 financial year – Administered:

Grant program/fund name Purpose of grant program/fund 2023-2024 Estimate $000
Infrastructure and Transport
Catchment Management Subsidy Scheme Flood mitigation 106