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Grant Programs
In reply to Mr BATTY (Bragg) (21 June 2024). (Estimates Committee A)
The Hon. A. KOUTSANTONIS (West Torrens—Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Minister for Energy and Mining): I have been advised by the Department for Infrastructure and Transport, the Department for Energy and Mining and the Office of Hydrogen Power South Australia that the following table outlines the grant program/funds for the 2024-25 financial year—Controlled:
| Grant program/fund name | Purpose of grant program/fund | 2024-2025 Estimate $000 |
| Department for Infrastructure and Transport | ||
| SA Jetties Renewal Program | To assist councils to address immediate and critical concerns regarding the condition and sustainability of a number of state jetties. | 5 000 |
| Kangaroo Island Maintenance Project | The conduct of construction works to upgrade specified unsealed roads. | 3 639 |
| Regional Level Crossing Upgrade Program | The program is intended to fund programs to make railway crossings safer in regional areas. | 3 000 |
| Heavy Vehicle Safety Productivity Program Stage 7 & Bridge Renewal Program Stage 5 | Grants from the Commonwealth to local councils in relation to productivity and safety improvement projects on the local government road network and Bridge Renewal Program. These are administered by DIT on behalf of the Commonwealth. | 2 013 |
| South Australian Boating Facility Advisory Committee | To establish and improve recreational boating facilities in South Australia's coastal and inland waters. | 1 278 |
| National Transport Commission–National Road, Rail and Intermodal Transport | To contribute to the national road, rail and intermodal transport reform agenda. | 664 |
| Car Club Grants | Enable clubs to host bigger and better events and get more South Australians involved. | 500 |
| Freight SA: Strategy and Grant | To advise on freight enhancement opportunities and develop a freight and supply chain strategy based on the principles developed in the national action plan by the Transport and Infrastructure Council. | 454 |
| KESAB Road Watch Program | Delivery of the Road Watch Program | 91 |
| Cost of Living Package | Cost-of-Living relief through direct financial support to disadvantaged South Australian | 75 |
| Rail Industry Safety and Standards Board (RISSB) | Funding for RISSB | 48 |
| Local Government Association (LGA) Grant | Contribution to LGA Mutual Liability Scheme Aerodrome Risk Management Programme for the provision of services to councils and outback areas. | 45 |
| Department for Energy and Mining and Office of Hydrogen Power South Australia | ||
| Remote Areas Energy Supply | Funding for the independent operators as per the deed of grant | 41,037 |
| Grid Scale Storage Fund | The Grid Scale Storage Fund aims to accelerate the roll-out of grid-scale energy storage infrastructure and address the intermittency of South Australia's electricity supplies. The Fund will target projects that help address some of the key challenges that are having cost impacts on South Australia's power system, now and into the future. | 15,000 |
| EV Charging Network | South Australia's Electric Vehicle Public Charging Network aims to leverage private sector investment to accelerate the roll out of a statewide charging network, targeting more than 50 preferred service locations to deliver approximately 500 rapid and fast charging stations. | 12,357 |
| Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) | South Australia's funding commitment to the AEMC as per COAG Agreement. | 11,357 |
| Grid Scale Storage Fund | Phase 3A—expansion of an additional 3,000 home energy systems in South Australia's Virtual Power Plant, the next step in achieving the full 50,000 Powerwall Virtual Power Plant (VPP). | 10,000 |
| Renewable Technology Fund | South Australia's Renewable Technology Fund aims to catalyse private sector investments in low carbon and renewable energy technologies, to collaborate with the national Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) and Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) and also to fast-track South Australia's energy transformation and improve electricity market competition. Investment guidelines issued via the fund called for projects in three key areas of renewable and clean energy technologies: projects to firm renewable generation, storing energy in bulk and bioenergy. | 5,000 |
| Demand Management Trials | The Demand Management Trial Program established to advance the use of demand response and distributed energy resources to benefit customers on the SA electricity grid. | 2,433 |
| Hornsdale Power Reserve | Deed for the demonstration of technology from an expanded Hornsdale Power Reserve. | 1,855 |
| Rural Business Support Landowner Information Service | To continue and expand operation of a free and independent landowner information service for landowners seeking information on mineral resource regulatory requirements including exploration and mining production activities | 1,538 |
| Minerals, resources and heavy engineering | To address issues facing the minerals, resources and heavy engineering sectors, including:• Supporting (including by providing advice) the development and delivery by government and/or industry of projects to increase the availability and productivity of the workforce, including learning and development and training projects.• Identifying gaps in, and issues with, the skills of the resources industry workforce, and developing solutions.• Working with business and government to translate policy and navigate government programs, and facilitating business access to coordinate and support solutions; and• Identifying and connecting industry to funded organisational development programs. | 1,200 |
| Mining And Petroleum Engineering Scholarship Programme | To fund the 2021 to 2026 Mining and Petroleum Engineering Scholarship Programme with the long-term objective of helping to arrest a forecast skill shortage in the resources sector. Awarding up to 10 by 2- year Scholarships in each of 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025. | 1,100 |
| HILT CRC | Establish a Heavy Industry Low Carbon Transition Co-operative Research Centre (HILT CRC) being led by the University of Adelaide. | 1,000 |
| The Accelerated Discovery Initiative (ADI) | To stimulate exploration activity and accelerate mineral discovery through innovation, collaboration, and the execution of various exploration activities. | 545 |
| University of Adelaide | To contribute to meeting the cost incurred by the University of Adelaide in employing a person to hold the position of South Australian State Chair of Petroleum Geoscience for the term ending 30 June 2026. The University may only apply the Funding towards meeting the salary payable to the position and related direct on-costs. | 347 |
| Roxby Downs Council | As per the requirements under the Roxby Downs (Indenture Ratification) Act 1982 this is the State Government contribution to the municipal deficit funding. | 300 |
| SA Hydrogen Hubs(OHPSA) | To support the ongoing operations of South Australian Hydrogen Hubs Incorporated under the brand of South Australian Hub-to-Hub (SA-H2HTM) Hydrogen Technology Cluster to Accelerate the growth of the hydrogen industry ecosystem in South Australia. | 300 |
| Future Fuels CRC | For DEM to provide funding to the Future Fuels CRC to support the research activities being undertaken in South Australia, under the CRCs three research programs: 1. Future Fuel Technologies, Systems and Markets2. Social Acceptance, Public Safety and Security of Supply3. Network Lifecycle Management. | 105 |
| Net Zero Homes—Skills Training (Course Bundle) | To provide access to the Net Zero Homes course energy efficient home design and construction e-learning resources for the Victorian construction industry | 100 |
| SACOME | To enhance the Resourceful SA campaign and include the state government's endorsement of mining in South Australia by enabling additional and broader broadcast of messages | 100 |
| Hydrogen generation by subsurface iron mineral transformations | Hydrogen generation by subsurface iron mineral transformations—to elucidate key factors responsible for natural hydrogen generation in Australian subsurface environments. Significance Large amounts of this valuable resource are produced naturally with estimates of production rates of this 'gold' hydrogen at least 100 times the annual demand for this critical resource. Expected Outcomes Based on improved understanding of the source of natural hydrogen, predictive tools will be developed that will assist in assessing the viability in Australia of hydrogen exploration and engineered retrieval. Benefits Ready access to naturally produced hydrogen could enable Australia to replace hydrogen that is currently generated via the use of unabated hydrocarbons. | 60 |
Note: The Department for Infrastructure and Transport, the Department for Energy and Mining and the Office of Hydrogen Power South Australia advise that grant programs beyond 2023-2024 are subject to approval through the future State Budget process.
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 in 2024-25.
| Grant program/ fund name | Beneficiary/ Recipient | Purpose | Committed Value $000 |
| Department for Infrastructure and Transport | |||
| SA Jetties Renewal Program | Multiple Councils | To assist councils to address immediate and critical concerns regarding the condition and sustainability of a number of state jetties. | 5 000 |
| Kangaroo Island Maintenance Project | Kangaroo Island Council | The conduct of construction works to upgrade specified unsealed roads. | 3 639 |
| Regional Level Crossing Upgrade Program | Australian Rail Track Corporation, Northern Areas Council and Flinders Ranges Council | The program is intended to fund programs to make railway crossings safer in regional areas. | 3 000 |
| Bridge Renewal Program | Northern Areas Council | Andrews Road Bridges renewal, Andrews | 78 |
| Northern Areas Council | Pine Creek Bridge upgrade, Appila-Laura Road, Laura | 1 907 | |
| South Australian Boating Facility Advisory Committee | Yorke Peninsula Council | Marion Boat Ramp Upgrade | 1 000 |
| Whyalla City Council | Whyalla Boat Ramp | 278 | |
| National Transport Commission–National Road, Rail and Intermodal Transport | National Transport Commission | To contribute to the national road, rail and intermodal transport reform agenda. | 664 |
| Car Club Grants | SA Car Clubs | Enable clubs to host bigger and better events and get more South Australians involved. | 500 |
| Freight SA: Strategy and Grant | SA Freight Council Inc | To advise on freight enhancement opportunities and develop a freight and supply chain strategy based on the principles developed in the national action plan by the Transport and Infrastructure Council. | 250 |
| Keep South Australia Beautiful (KESAB) Road Watch Program | Not-For-Profit (NFP)—KESAB | Delivery of the Road Watch Program | 90 |
| Rail Industry Safety and Standards Board (RISSB) | RISSB | Funding for RISSB | 48 |
| Local Government Association Grant | Local Governments | Contribution to Local Government Association Mutual Liability Scheme Aerodrome Risk Management Programme for the provision of services to councils and outback areas. | 44 |
| Grant program/fund name | Beneficiary/Recipient | Committed Value2024-25 ($000) |
| Department for Energy and Mining and Office of Hydrogen Power South Australia | ||
| Remote Areas Energy Supply | District Council of Coober Pedy | 5,249 |
| Andamooka Power House | 1,075 | |
| Dalform Pty Ltd | 260 | |
| Grid Scale Storage Fund | Hornsdale Power Reserve Pty Ltd | 3,308 |
| VPP Project Trust | 2,000 | |
| Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) | AEMC | 2,776 |
| EV Charging Network | RAA Innovation Pty Ltd | 1,721 |
| Jet Charge Pty Ltd | 235 | |
| Jolt Charge Pty Limited | 132 | |
| Demand Management Trial | Greensync Pty Ltd | 1,583 |
| Rural Business Support Landowner Information Service | Rural Business Support Service | 415 |
| Minerals, resources and heavy engineering | Mineral Resources & Heavy Engineering Skills Centre Inc | 300 |
| Roxby Downs Council | Roxby Downs Council | 300 |
| Mining And Petroleum Engineering Scholarship Programme | Playford Memorial Trust | 220 |
| The Accelerated Discovery Initiative (ADI) | Roma Resources SA Pty Ltd | 140 |
| Indiana Resources Limited | 105 | |
| HILT CRC | Hilt CRC Limited | 100 |
| SACOME | SA Chamber of Mines & Energy Inc | 100 |
| SA Hydrogen Hubs(OHPSA) | South Australian Hydrogen Hubs Incorporated | 100 |
| Net Zero Homes–Skills Training (Course Bundle) | Pointsbuild Pty Ltd | 60 |
| Renewable Technology Fund | Lake Bonney Bess Pty Limited | 50 |
| Hydrogen generation by subsurface iron mineral transformations | University of New South Wales (UNSW) | 20 |
| Future Fuels CRC | Future Fuel CRC Ltd | 15 |
The following table provides the requested information on grant program/funds for the 2024-25 financial year–Administered:
| Grant program/fund name | Purpose of grant program/fund | 2024-25 Estimate $000 |
| Department for Infrastructure and Transport | ||
| Catchment Management Subsidy Scheme | Flood mitigation | 109 |