INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS

184 The Hon. R.I. LUCAS (18 February 2009). Can the Deputy Premier advise:

1. What projects are included in the $74 million slippage of infrastructure projects from 2007-08 into future years referred to on page 7 of the Final Budget Outcome document (2007-08); and

2. What is the value of each project?

The Hon. P. HOLLOWAY (Minister for Mineral Resources Development, Minister for Urban Development and Planning, Minister for Small Business): The Treasurer has provided the following information:

The $74 million slippage to which the Honourable Member refers predominantly relates to:

Transport related projects including the South Road and Anzac Highway upgrades ($19 million);

Defence industry related expenditure including Techport Australia ($23 million); and

Information technology related projects in the health portfolio ($11 million).

The remaining slippage amount of $21 million relates to various smaller projects across government.