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In reply to Mr BASHAM (Finniss) (20 June 2025). (Estimates Committee A)
The Hon. A. KOUTSANTONIS (West Torrens—Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Minister for Energy and Mining): The Department for Infrastructure and Transport advise that the following table outlines the grant program/funds for the 2025-2026 financial year—Controlled:
| Grant program/fund name | Purpose of grant program/fund | 2025-2026Estimate$000 |
| Infrastructure and Transport | ||
| Whyalla Airport Upgrade | To upgrade the Whyalla Airport to ensure aviation services can continue following the replacement of Qantas aircrafts. | 11 500 |
| South Australian Transport Subsidy Scheme | Taxi subsidies payable to individuals with limited mobility. | 10 724 |
| Country and Provincial Concessions | For passengers eligible to travel at concessional rates. | 4 794 |
| Kangaroo Island Maintenance Project | To conduct construction works to upgrade specified unsealed roads on Kangaroo Island. | 3 730 |
| 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. | 5 406 |
| Regional Level Crossing Upgrade Program | This program is intended to fund programs to make railway crossings safer in regional areas. | 1 508 |
| South Australian Boating Facility Advisory Committee | To establish and improve recreational boating facilities in South Australia's coastal and inland waters. | 1 310 |
| National Transport Commission | To contribute to the national road, rail and intermodal transport reform agenda. | 681 |
| Car Club Grants | Enable clubs to host bigger and better events and get more South Australians involved. | 500 |
| Grant program/fund name | Purpose of grant program/fund | 2025-2026Estimate$000 |
| Freight SA | To support the South Australian Freight Council. | 459 |
| Overland Rail Subsidy | Subsidy to support the continued running of the Overland train service between Adelaide and Melbourne. | 350 |
| Remote Airstrip Upgrade Program (RAUP) | To fund works on Round 10 of the Remote Airstrip Upgrade Program. | 339 |
| Cost Of Living Package | Cost-of-Living relief through direct financial support to disadvantaged South Australians. | 154 |
| KESAB Road Watch Program | To support delivery of the road watch program. | 91 |
| Rail Industry Safety and Standards Board (RISSB) | Funding for the RISSB. | 49 |
| Local Government Association (LGA) | Contribution to LGA Mutual Liability Scheme Aerodrome Risk Management Programme for the provision of services to councils and outback areas. | 46 |
Note: the Department for Infrastructure and Transport advises that the grant programs beyond 2025-26, are subject to approval through future state budget processes.
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 | Purpose | Value$000 |
| Infrastructure and Transport | |||
| Whyalla Airport Upgrade | Whyalla City Council | To upgrade the Whyalla Airport to ensure aviation services can continue following the replacement of Qantas aircrafts. | 11 500 |
| South Australian Transport Subsidy Scheme | Community | Taxi subsidies payable to individuals with limited mobility | 10 724 |
| Kangaroo Island Maintenance Project | Kangaroo Island Council | The conduct of construction works to upgrade specified unsealed roads. | 3 730 |
| Heavy Vehicle Safety Productivity Program | Multiple councils | 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 DIT on behalf of the Commonwealth. | 3 040 |
| Coorong District Council | Carcuma Road Upgrade – Stage 2B. | 1 783 | |
| Grant program/ fund name | Beneficiary/ Recipient | Purpose | Value$000 |
| Heavy Vehicle Safety Productivity Program – Stage 7 | Light Regional Council | Road Widening, Mudla Wirra Road, Kangaroo Flat. | 1 626 |
| Light Regional Council | Road Widening, Argent Road, Kingsford. | 76 | |
| Bridges Renewal Program – Stage 5 | District Council of Mount Remarkable | Reconstruction and Widening of Appilla Spring Bridge, Appilla. | 1 120 |
| Alexandrina Council | Upgrade of Wickham Hill Road bridge, Kuitpo. | 600 | |
| District Council of Mount Remarkable | Reconstruction of the Port Germein Road bridge, Port Germein. | 298 | |
| District Council of Lower Eyre Peninsula | Construction of Flinders Highway bridge, Hawson. | 235 | |
| 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. | 1 508 |
| South Australian Boating Facility Advisory Committee | Whyalla City Council | Whyalla Boat Ramp. | 575 |
| Car Club Grants | SA Car Clubs | Enable clubs to host bigger and better events and get more South Australians involved. | 500 |
| Overland Rail Subsidy | Great Southern Rail | Subsidy to support the continued running of the Overland train service between Adelaide and Melbourne. | 350 |
| Remote Airstrip Upgrade Program | Council of Lower Eyre—for Port Lincon Airport. | To fund works on Round 10 of the Remote Airstrip Upgrade Program. | 339 |
| 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. | 91 |
| Rail Industry Safety and Standards Board (RISSB) | RISSB | Funding for RISSB. | 49 |
| Local Government Association Grant | Multiple councils | Contribution to Local Government Association Mutual Liability Scheme Aerodrome Risk Management Programme for the provision of services to councils and outback areas. | 46 |
The following table provides the requested information on grant program/funds under my responsibility for the 2025-2026 financial year—Administered:
| Grant program/fund name | Purpose of grant program/fund | 2025-26Estimate$000 |
| Infrastructure and Transport | ||
| Thriving Suburbs | Commonwealth funded grants on-passed to local government entities and incorporated not-for-profit organisations for capital works that enhance liveability, strengthen social cohesion and support local amenity in in urban, suburban and pre-urban communities. | 23 601 |
| Urban Precincts and Partnerships Program | Commonwealth funded grants on-passed to recipients to provide transformative investment in urban precincts that grow economies and support local communities. | 23 103 |
| Growing Regions | Commonwealth funded grants on-passed to local government entities and incorporated not-for-profit organisations for capital works that enhance liveability, bolster social cohesion and support local amenity throughout South Australia's regions. | 11 438 |
| Regional Precincts and Partnerships Program | Commonwealth funded grants on-passed to recipients to provide transformative investment in urban precincts that grow economies and support local communities. | 1 420 |
| Catchment Management Subsidy Scheme | Flood mitigation | 112 |