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2007-08 Annual Report Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure

for the benefit of all south australians

Department for transport, energy and infrastructure

level 10, roma Mitchell house 136 north terrace adelaide sa 5000

DX171 Po box 1 Walkerville sa 5081

telephone (08) 8204 8214 facsimile (08) 8303 0828 www.dtei.sa.gov.au

Department from transport, energy and infrastructure annual report - Dtei (Print) issn 1448-7357 annual report - Dtei (online) issn 1448-742X

2007 - 08 AnnuAl RepoRt DEparTmEnT for TransporT, EnErgy anD InfrasTrucTurE3

The Honourable patrick conlon mp minister for Transport minister for Infrastructureminister for Energy roma mitchell House 136 north TerraceaDELaIDE sa 5000

Dear minister

I have pleasure in presenting the annual report for the Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure for the year ended 30 June 2008.

The department continues to change to meet the diverse needs of the ministerial portfolios and the government’s strategic directions. The report details the work, achievements and relevant statutory and financial information of the department and provides an insight into the priorities for 2008–09.

The department looks forward to a challenging and exciting year in which it will continue to contribute to the growth and prosperity of south australia.

This report is a submission to parliament and complies with the requirements of the public sector management act 1995, public finance and audit act 1987 and other relevant acts. The report of the commissioner of Highways under the provisions of the Highways act 1926 is also incorporated within this report.

yours sincerely

Jim Hallion

cHIEf EXEcuTIVE

DEparTmEnT for TransporT, EnErgy anD InfrasTrucTurE

28 april 2009

Contents


6 Year in Review

9 Corporate Governance

9 • Legislation

11 • AdministeredItems

12 • BoardsandCommittees

14 organisational Structure

15 Commissioner of Highways

16 Strategic Directions – Achieving the objectives of South Australia’s Strategic plan

17 • Objective1: growing prosperity – Economic Environment

21 • Objective1: growing prosperity – Infrastructure

27 • Objective2: Improving Wellbeing – public safety

30 • Objective3: attaining sustainability – climate change

34 • Objective3: attaining sustainability – Energy

42 • Objective5: BuildingCommunities–WomeninLeadership

52 • Objective6: Expanding opportunity


54 Divisional Summaries

54 • BuildingManagementDivision

56 • EnergyDivision

58 • GovernmentRelationsandReformOffice

61 • LandServicesDivision

63 • OfficeoftheChiefInformationOfficer

65 • OfficeofMajorProjectsandInfrastructure

67 • PolicyandPlanningDivision

69 • PublicTransportDivision

72 • SafetyandRegulationDivision

74 • ServiceSA

76 • TransportServicesDivision

79 • CorporateServicesDivision

81 Corporate Reporting

81 • Fraud

81 • ManagementofHumanResources

90 • OccupationalHealthSafetyandInjury management

94 • ReportingagainsttheCarersRecognitionAct

101 • ContractualArrangements

104 • Consultancies

105 • OverseasTravel

106 • AccountPaymentPerformance

106 • UrbanDesignCharter

107 • RegionalImpactAssessmentStatements

107 • AsbestosManagementReporting

110 • GreeningofGovernmentOperations

115 Reporting Against the Various Acts

115 • ReportsfromtheRegistrarofMotorVehicles

119 • AirTransportAct2002

120 • PassengerTransportAct1994

125 Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2008

Year in review


The Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure’s (DTEI) wide ranging achievements in 2007–08 confirm our strong commitment to benefit the lives of all south australians.

In fact, every day, every south australian benefits from the department’s endeavour to meet the state’s current and future needs in transport, energy and infrastructure.

In line with south australia’s strategic plan, the department is responsible for leading work on specific targets relating to infrastructure development, improved road safety, increased use of public transport, increasing energy efficiency and use of renewable energy.

transport that’s safer, smarter

The department is working to modernise adelaide’s transport network to make sure it delivers on the needs of a modern capital city. state-wide, DTEI has a key role in maintaining the state’s arterial road network, managing south australia’s public transport system, administering transport safety legislation and leading the development of transport policy and planning.

Keytransportachievementsduringtheyearincluded:

• SuccessfulcompletionoftheVictoriaSquaretoCityWestTramlineExtensionandBakewellUnderpassprojects.Bothwerehonouredwithprestigiousindustryawards for excellence in design, construction and execution.

• Thedeliveryof43newair-conditionedbusesforourpublic transport network. costing $81.3 million, these new buses offer greater comfort and improved access for patrons.

• MarineinfrastructureupdatesincludingtherefurbishmentoftheLargsBayjetty,dredgingofthenorth Haven entrance channel and construction of the second replacement ferry for river murray crossings.

energy for a sustainable future

as a department, we have an important role in providing the state with a competitive, sustainable, safe and reliable supply and use of energy. We do this by providing policy


advice on energy issues, energy program delivery and regulatory services.

DTEI has a key role in administering energy safety policy and legislation, providing advice on market frameworks, safety and technical standards, and promoting energy efficiency and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

Keyenergyachievementsduringtheyearincluded:

• Introductionofnewresidentialwaterheaterperformance standards, aimed at increasing the uptake of high-efficiency gas, solar and electric heat pump water heaters.

• Approvalofapproximately2900solarhotwaterrebates and revision of the rebate scheme to focus on helping low income households meet the new hot water standards from 1 July 2008.

• Incollaborationwithotherpublicsectoragencies,improvement of energy efficiency in government buildings by almost nine per cent.

Infrastructure that creates prosperity

The department has an important role in ensuring that south australia has a planned, coordinated and strategic approach to enhancing the capacity of our infrastructure to provide economic and social services.

DTEI has a key role in delivering strategic infrastructure through a range of initiatives including managing more than$1billionworthofbuildingprojects,facilitatingprivatesectordevelopmentprojects,administeringland titles legislation and maintaining the state’s survey infrastructure and support of land boundary definitions.

Keyinfrastructureachievementsduringtheyearincluded:

• Managementofmorethan500majorbuildingconstructionprojectswithacombinedvalueof$1.2 billion including the Willunga primary school redevelopment, the new port Elliot primary school, the AdelaideBotanicGardensAmazonWaterLilyPavilion,theQueenElizabethHospitalredevelopment(stage2)and the forestry sa Headquarters at mount gambier.


• Upgradingofcustomerserviceactivityacrosstheninemetropolitan service sa centres and introduction of OfficeofConsumerandBusinessAffairs’servicesintoall 10 regional service sa centres.

• LaunchoftheRuralPropertyAddressinginitiativethatwill provide unique addresses to more than 50 000 regional properties in south australia by 2011.

looking ahead

During the next 12 months, the department’s work program remains busy with determined effort spread across a wide range of pro-business and community-focused initiatives.

Theseinclude:

• Thestartofa$2billion,decade-longprogramtorevitalise our public transport network. The highly-successful tramline extension will be extended to provide a service running from glenelg through the city, to West Lakes, and to semaphore through port adelaide. The main rail corridors to noarlunga, outer Harbor and gawler will be electrified.

• Ongoingworktoprovideadedicatednorth-southcorridor transit, including the northern Expressway andtheSouthRoad/AnzacHighwayunderpass.

• TheenergylaunchinJanuary2009oftheResidentialEnergy Efficiency scheme which will enable south australian households to lower their energy bills and greenhouse gas emissions.

However, all is not possible without the professional devotion of DTEI staff. I would like to commend the hard work and dedication of DTEI’s 3000-plus staff in delivering these achievements and laying the groundwork for future initiatives.

Throughtheirskillsinprojectmanagement,engineering,policy development and effective administration, they are the essential human support that ensures DTEI’s ongoing ability to benefit all south australians.

Jim Hallion

cHIEf EXEcuTIVE


Corporate Governance

leGISlAtIon

as at 30 June 2008 the department was responsible for administeringthefollowinglegislation:

Minister for transport

• AdelaideRailwayStationDevelopmentAct1984

• AerodromeFeesAct1998

• AirNavigationAct1937

• AirTransport(RouteLicensing–PassengerServices) act 2002

• AustralAsiaRailway(ThirdPartyAccess)Act1999

• CivilAviation(CarriersLiability)Act1962

• GeneralTramwaysAct1884

• GoodsSecuritiesAct1986

• HarborsandNavigationAct1993

• HighwaysAct1926

• MetropolitanAdelaideRoadWideningPlanAct1972

• MileEndUnderpassAct2005

• MobilLubricatingOilRefinery(Indenture)Act1976

• MorphettStreetBridgeAct1964

• MotorVehiclesAct1959

• Non-MetropolitanRailways(Transfer)Act1997

• OilRefinery(HundredofNoarlunga) Indenture act 1958

• PassengerTransportAct1994

• ProofofSunriseandSunsetAct1923

• ProtectionofMarineWaters(PreventionofPollutionfrom ships) act 1987

• RailSafetyAct1996

• RailTransportFacilitationFundAct2001

• Railways(OperationsandAccess)Act1997

• Railways(TransferAgreement)Act1975

• RoadTrafficAct1961


• SouthAustralianPorts(BulkHandlingFacilities) act 1996

• SteamtownPeterborough(VestingofProperty) act 1986

• TarcoolatoAliceSpringsRailwayAgreementAct1974

• TransAdelaide(CorporateStructure)Act1998

• VictoriaSquareAct2005

Minister for Infrastructure

• CommissionerofPublicWorksIncorporationAct1917

• GeographicalNamesAct1991

• GoldenGrove(IndentureRatification)Act1984

• MaritimeServices(Access)Act2000

• NationalSoldierMemorialAct1949

• NorthHavenDevelopmentAct1972

• NorthHaven(MiscellaneousProvisions)Act1986

• PublicEmployeesHousingAct1987

• Roads(OpeningandClosing)Act1991

• SouthAustralianPorts(DisposalofMaritimeAssets)act 2000

• SurveyAct1992

• ValuationofLandAct1971

• WestLakesDevelopmentAct1969

Minister for energy

• AustralianEnergyMarketCommissionEstablishmentact 2004

• ElectricalProductsAct2000

• ElectricityAct1996

• ElectricityTrustofSouthAustralia(TorrensIslandpower station) act 1962

• GasAct1997

• NationalElectricity(SouthAustralia)Act1996

• PetroleumProductsSubsidyAct1965


Attorney-General – Administered by DteI

• BillsofSaleAct1886

• CommunityTitlesAct1996

• LiensonFruitAct1923

• RealPropertyAct1886

• RealProperty(RegistrationofTitles)Act1945

• RegistrationofDeedsAct1935

• StockMortgagesandWoolLiensAct1924

• StrataTitlesAct1988

• WorkersLiensAct1893

treasurer – Administered by DteI

• PetroleumProductsRegulationAct1995Part5

ADMInISteReD IteMS

for the reporting period 1 July 2007 to 30 June 2008 the Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure administeredthefollowingitemsonbehalfofitsMinisters:

• Contractor’sDeposits

• EmergencyServicesLevyReceipts

• ExpiationReceiptsincludingtheVictimsofCrimeLevy

• FirearmLicenceReceipts

• FloodMitigation

• HospitalFund–Contribution

• LandServicesRegulatoryFees

• LincolnCoveMarina

• MajorAdministeredProjects

• Metropolitan(Woodville,HenleyandGrange) Drainage scheme

• MinisterforTransport’sSalary

• MotorAccidentCommissionReceipts

• NaturalGasAuthorityofSouthAustralia


• PassengerTransportResearchandDevelopmentFund

• PhotovoltaicRebateProgram

• RealPropertyActAssuranceFund

• RealPropertyActTrustAccounts

• RegistrationandLicensingCollectionsandDisbursements

• GeneralandSurveyorGeneralStatutoryActRevenues

• RenewableRemotePowerGenerationProgram

• ServiceSACollectionsandDisbursements

• SouthWesternSuburbsDrainageScheme

• StampDutiesReceipts

• UnclaimedSalaryandWages

• ValuerGeneral’sSalary

• WorkersLiensTrustAccount

BoARDS AnD CoMMItteeS

as at 30 June 2008 the Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure provided administrative support to the followingboardsandcommittees:

Minister for transport

• AccidentTowingRosterReviewCommittee

• MotorVehiclesActReviewCommittee

• PassengerTransportStandardsCommittee

• Premier’sTaxiCouncil

• SouthAustralianBoatingFacilityAdvisoryCommittee

• StateAdvisoryCommitteeonAccessibleTransport

• StateCrewingCommittee

• ThirdPartyPremiumsCommittee

• TransAdelaideBoard

• TransAdelaideBoardAuditandRiskCommittee

• TransitplusPtyLtdBoard


Minister for energy

• ConsumerAdvisoryCommittee

• ElectricalTechnicalAdvisoryCommittee

• ElectricityActAssessorsPanel

• ElectricitySupplyIndustryPlanningCouncil

• EnergyConsumersCouncil

• GasTechnicalAdvisoryCommittee

• PowerLineEnvironmentCommittee

Minister for Infrastructure

• EconomicDevelopmentBoard (ProjectsCoordinationBoard)

• GovernmentOfficeAccommodationCommittee

• PortAdelaideContainerTerminalMonitoringPanel

• PublicEmployeesHousingAdvisoryCommittee

• StormwaterManagementAuthorityBoard

• SurveyAdvisoryBoard

Minister for Road Safety

• RoadSafetyAdvisoryCouncil

• StateLevelCrossingStrategyAdvisoryCommittee

Organisational Structure


During 2007-08 the government Information communication and Technology services Division was merged with the office of the chief Information officer, while the Lands and service sa Division became two separate divisions, Land services Division and service sa. The following structure was in place at 30 June 2008.

Hon. Michael WRIGHT MP Minister for

Finance

Office of Major Projects and Infrastructure

GovernmentRelations andReform Office

PublicTransportDivision

BuildingManagement

Division

LandServicesDivision

Safety andRegulation

Division

CorporateServicesDivision

Office of the Chief Information

Officer

Service SA

EnergyDivision

Policy andPlanningDivision

Transport Services Division

Hon. PatrickCONLON MPMinister for Transport

Minister for Energy Minister for

Infrastructure

Jim HallionChief Executive

Hon. CarmelZOLLO MLCMinister for Road Safety


Commissioner Of Highways

as commissioner of Highways I am charged with the duty of carrying the Highways act 1926 into effect. pursuant to section 28 of the act the commissioner has powers to make further and better provision for the construction and maintenance of roads and other works. In discharging these requirements under the act, the commissioner has an obligation to report upon the operation of the act.

under my direction, the department continues to meet the requirements of the act and to meet the policy objectivesofthegovernment.TherequirementsoftheActandtherole,responsibilitiesandobjectivesofthedepartment are intrinsically linked. accordingly, I am pleased to provide the following report of the department as a report satisfying the requirements of the Highways act.

financial matters relating to the Highways fund have been incorporated into the financial statements of the department and the notes to and forming part of the statements.

Jim Hallion

cHIEf EXEcuTIVE

Strategic Directions


ACHIeVInG tHe oBJeCtIVeS oF SoutH AuStRAlIA’S StRAteGIC plAn

This annual report outlines DTEI’s contribution to south australia’s strategic plan (sasp).

Theplanhassixinterrelatedobjectivesforthestate.

1. growing prosperity.

2. Improving wellbeing.

3. attaining sustainability.

4. fostering creativity and innovation.

5.Buildingcommunities.

6. Expanding opportunity.

DTEI has the lead responsibility for specific targets under thefirstthreeobjectivesrelatingtostrategicinfrastructuredevelopment, improved road safety, increasing the use of public transport, energy efficiency and renewable energy. Together with other agencies, it also contributes toward achieving a number of across-government targets related to performance and diversity in the public sector, women in leadership, aboriginal wellbeing and people with disabilities.

released in 2005, the strategic Infrastructure plan for south australia provides a 10 year framework to guide the development of more efficient, competitive and sustainable infrastructure systems, supporting the objectivesofSouthAustralia’sStrategicPlan.


Objective 1: Growing

Prosperity – Economic

Environment

T1.7performance in the public sector – customer and client satisfaction with government services: Increase the satisfaction of south australians with government services by 10 per cent by 2010, maintaining or exceeding that level of satisfaction thereafter.

Key Measure: proportion satisfied with government services.

T1.8performance in the public sector – government decision-making: Become,by2010,thebest-performingjurisdictioninAustraliaintimelinessandtransparency of decisions which impact the business community (and maintain that rating).

Key Measure: productivity commission data.

T1.9 performance in the public sector – administrative efficiency: Increase the ratio of operational to administrative expenditure in state government by 2010, and maintain or better that ratio thereafter. Key Measure: ratio of operational to administrative expenditure.

Targets 1.7 and 1.8 are across-government targets led by the Department of the premier and cabinet. The Department of Treasury and finance has the lead responsibility for T1.9.

DTEI is responsible for delivering a range of services to the rest of government, business and the broader community throughout south australia. although customer satisfaction surveys generally reflect high levels of satisfaction, there is a need to continue to improve service quality. community and business customers generally are looking for improved access to a range of services and DTEI also recognises the need to reduce compliance costs to business.


progress towards the targets

south australian government agencies worked to meet the government’s 25 per cent targeted reduction in red tape by June 2008. DTEI has met its agreed target and identified more than $24 million in annual cost savings to business.

Strategies

DTEIsupportstheachievementofthesetargetsby:

• Providingasingle-entrypointtogovernmenttoensureintegrated service delivery to business and the wider community.

• Redevelopingpropertyandlandinformationsystemsto improve customer service.

• Promotingacitizen-centriccultureandcapabilitiesacross the department to ensure responsive and quality customer service.

• Improvingprocurementprocessestoallowthestate to capture the benefits of innovation by the private sector while, at the same time, preserving high levels of probity.

• Contributingtoacross-governmentpublicsectorreform initiatives and identifying and implementing steps to deliver ongoing improvements to efficiency and organisational effectiveness.

• Ensuringthegovernment’sICTinfrastructuresupportsimproved access and efficiency in the delivery of government services.

• Adoptingleading-edgemodelsofcommunication and consultation with industry stakeholders and community groups.

Achievements in 2007–08:

Significantworkhasincluded:

• ImplementingtheAskJustOncestrategyacrossgovernment. This IcT strategy aims to improve customer service for south australians when


accessing government services. This strategy will change the service delivery experience to one that is based on customer need – not government structure. TheAskJustOnceprojectwillbuildasingle-entry-pointwebsiteforcitizenandbusinessaccesstogovernment services and information.

• IntroducingtheCanadianCommonMeasurement Tool (cmT) into DTEI.

• Developingandimplementingaredtapereductionplan which assisted DTEI to meet its red tape reduction target and deliver significant savings to business.

• ImplementingtheHaveYourSaycustomerfeedbacksystem in four of the metropolitan service sa customer service centres (remainder to be completed by the end of 2008).

• Implementingprocurementreformsthatpreserve high levels of probity but allow the state to capture the benefits of innovation by the private sector. This occurs through government policy frameworks such as the construction procurement policy ProjectImplementationProcess,contractorprequalification and the across-government facilities management arrangements.

• Ensuringqualityengagementpracticeisappliedindepartmentalprojectswherecommunityviewsinformthe decision-making process with clear messages about how the community can be involved in these governmentprojects.

• Undertakingareviewofthepropertymanagementfunctions within the department. The review demonstrated that significant service delivery and efficiency improvements could be realised with the amalgamation of the DTEI property groups into one division. This consolidation will be completed in 2008–09.

• Integratingandautomatingsystems,policiesandprocedures,suchastheBuildingProjectsInformationmanagement system, which enables lead agencies andcontractorstoreadilyaccessprojectinformation.


• Contributingtopublicsectorreformsledbythegovernment reform commission including the development of new regional boundaries and improvements to procurement.

• Contributingtosharedservicesreformincludingnegotiating commercial leases to consolidate accommodation requirements for the government’s shared services sa initiative and associated backfill arrangements to progress achievement of targeted office accommodation savings.

• Creatinganenvironmentthatsupportsandutilisesworkforce flexibility within DTEI by reviewing human resource policies and processes, and streamlining recruitment and employment processes and policies.

• Ensuringthestategovernment’sICTinfrastructuresupports improved access and efficiency in the delivery of government services by developing an IcT planning framework and strategy, and a portfolio-wide ICTprojectgovernanceframework.

Future directions

The department will continue to pursue reforms to contribute towards these targets with a focus in 2008–09 on identifying options for greater efficiency and flexibility in management of the operating budget, targeting new areas for red tape reduction and adopting best practice in the design and review of regulations.

DTEI will also work with other government agencies to extend the suite of services offered through the service sa customer service network.


T1.21 Match the national average in terms of investment in key economic and social infrastructure.

Key Measure: public and private new engineering construction as a percentage of gsp/gDp (baseline 2002–03).

south australia’s expanding resources sector and defence industry, as well as transport and urban developments,havedriventhevalueofmajorprojectsunder development or investigation to a record level of $45 billion in 2007. record levels of business investment are driving increased demand for infrastructure.

The state has committed to a significant infrastructure investment program with total government investment of $2.15 billion in 2008–09 and $10.3 billion over the next four years including a number of public private partnerships. This represents the largest ever infrastructure investment in south australia. In the 2008–09 budget the state government announced a significant $2 billion revitalisation and reform of the public transport system over the next decade. This is in addition to a new $1.7 billion central hospital, a desalination plant, new schools and new prisons, youth detention and forensic mental health facilities.

This target is led by DTEI, but contributors include other government agencies and the private sector.

Objective 1:Growing

Prosperity – Infrastructure


progress towards this target

public and private new engineering construction in south australia as a proportion of gsp/gDp was below the national rate – 3.87 per cent compared to 4.53 per cent in 2006–07 (the latest figures currently available).

The gap between the south australian and national rates narrowed substantially in 2006–07 compared to 2005–06.

Strategies

DTEI is the lead agency for the strategic Infrastructure plan for south australia. The principal purpose of the plan is to guide new infrastructure investment by government and the private sector and improve the management and use of the state’s existing infrastructure.

recognising that responsibility for infrastructure is shared by the three spheres of government and the private sector, DTEI is involved in the following key long-term strategiestoachievethetarget:

• Transport–investingininfrastructuretoexpandthecapacity and efficiency of the state’s freight transport system to meet the expected doubling of the freight task between 2000 and 2020.

• Energy–facilitatingtimelyprivatesectorinvestmentin electricity and gas infrastructure to secure reliable, sustainable and affordable supply capacity.

• Telecommunications–expandingthecapacityandreach of the state government’s broadband network to improve access throughout the state to reliable, high-speed telecommunications infrastructure. This strategy is led by the Department of further Education, Employment, science and Technology with support from the office of the chief Information officer within DTEI.

• Developingandimplementingintegratedandenvironmentally sustainable approaches to infrastructure for a population of two million in south australia. This target is led by planning sa with contribution from DTEI.


• Reforminggovernmentpoliciesandbusinesspracticesto ensure efficient, sustainable and innovative investment in, and use of, infrastructure.

• Workingwithotherjurisdictionstoinfluencethenational agenda regarding infrastructure development in the best interests of south australia.

• Workingwithprivatedevelopersandproviderstoensure efficient, sustainable and innovative investment in, and use of, infrastructure.

Achievements during 2007–08

Significanttransportprojectsfor2007–08included:

• ThetramlineextensiontoCityWest.Sinceitopenedin october 2007, a significant number of people have utilised the new services with patronage along the length of the tram network (glenelg to city West) up more than 15 per cent. The tramline extension won the renowned south australian Institute of architect’s ‘AdelaidePrize’.

• TheBakewellUnderpass,whichreplacedthe 80-year-oldBakewellBridge,improvingaccess for road and rail traffic, pedestrians and cyclists. TheBakewellUnderpassclaimedaCivilContractorfederation ‘Earth award’.

• TheSouthRoad/AnzacHighwayUnderpass. The massive task of taking south road under AnzacHighwaytoremoveoneofAdelaide’sbusiestintersections has reached the half way mark. Thisprojectissignificantandoneofthefirststepsin achieving a free flowing north-south corridor for metropolitan adelaide.

• ThePortRiverExpresswaybridges.Thesedualopening bridges, one of the most innovative and excitingtransportprojectsseeninrecenttimes,servicing road, rail and marine. The new rail bridge carried its first freight train in June 2008. The bridges will help revitalise port adelaide.


• TheNorthernExpressway.Followingacomprehensiveplanning stage, construction of the $564 million northern Expressway will soon begin. an extensive process of engagement with the community and key stakeholdershasensuredtheprojecthasconsideredall social, environmental and economic issues that were raised.

• TheGlenelgTram/SouthRoadOverpass.Extensivecommunity engagement occurred, a preliminary concept was developed, and initial investigations undertaken related to vegetation, engineering, geotechnical issues, patronage and traffic surveys.

• TheupgradeoftheSturtHighway.Theduplicationofthe Daveyston to greenock section was completed. This highway has an important freight transport role and is part of the ausLink national network Link.

• Thecommencementofrailtrackupgradesontheadelaide metropolitan passenger rail network.

other achievements:

• EstablishingtheStormwaterManagementAuthority.This body is responsible for implementation of the stormwater management agreement between state and local government and provides funding towards floodplain mapping, preparation of stormwater management plans and priority stormwater infrastructure works.

• LeadingtheestablishmentoftheProjectManagementnetwork strategy to build public sector capabilities to manageandfacilitatemajorcapitalprojectsintothefuture with the Department of primary Industries and resources of south australia and the Department of Trade and Economic Development. This included delivery of across-government business case training with nearly 100 people receiving training in 2007–08.


a number of private sector energy developments also contributedtothistarget:

• ConstructionofOriginEnergy's126MWopencyclegasturbineprojectadjacenttoQuarantinePowerstation on Torrens Island started in the third quarter of 2007. The plant is scheduled for commissioning in the third quarter of 2008. The expansion is an $80millionprojectandwillbesuppliedbynaturalgas from the sEagas pipeline. It is expected to be completed in time for full operation during the 2008–09 summer.

• CompletionofAGL’s$236millionBrownHill (Hallett 1) Wind farm.

• ProgressionofconstructiononBabcockand Brown’sLakeBonneystage2andTrustPower’ssnowtown Wind farms, comprising around $600 million of investment.

• ConstructiononthePacificHydro’sClements gap Wind farm has begun and agL’s Hallett Hill (Hallett 2) wind farm will start construction in 2008 totalling around $300 million of investment.

Investmentintelecommunicationsincluded:

• UpgradingtheSAGovernmentCentralDataNetworkin a number of segments to improve regional networking and security management for the future. Highlights included the technology refresh of the government’s central Internet gateway, and the review of virtual networking arrangements, security and real time traffic (voice and video) functions.


• Completingfibreconnectionstoselectedgovernmentsites at mount gambier and installing new government network aggregation switches. final network connectivity is pending the connectivity of a new 250kmhigh-speed‘backhaul’linktoBordertownwhich will be completed in 2008–09.

The department has also worked closely with other jurisdictionsunderthedirectionoftheCouncilofaustralian government (coag) and a number of ministerial councils to develop and implement a range of reforms to improve the functioning of infrastructure markets.

Future directions

more than $800 million will be spent on the state’s roads over the next four years. This investment is targeted at meeting the expected growth in the freight task, including upgrade of the metropolitan north-south corridor and development of regional freight networks.

The government has allocated $12 million to upgrade andenhancePABXacrossgovernment,providenewbroadband infrastructure and call centre technology as well as upgrade and replace the central data network infrastructure.

significant infrastructure investment is also proposed for public transport (refer to target T3.6).

ongoing work with other agencies will continue to facilitate timely development of key economic and social infrastructure to underpin expected population and industry growth. The department will also continue to work with the commonwealth and other states and territories on a range of reforms to help address the infrastructure challenges that lie ahead.


T2.9 Road safety:By2010reduceroadfatalitiestolessthan90 persons per year.

Key Measure: number of road fatalities (baseline 2003).

T2.10 Road safety:By2010reduceseriousinjuriestolessthan 1000 persons per year.

Key Measure: Numberofseriousinjuries (baseline 2003).

Transport safety is a key area of focus for the south australian government and DTEI aims to reduce the impact of road, rail and marine trauma on the community.

DTEI continues to develop and implement road, rail and marine transport safety interventions that are targeted to both their location and the various transport users, achieving a balance between safety and other imperatives, including mobility. There is a particular focus on road safety in line with this sasp target which, in turn, reflects national fatality reduction targets.

DTEI’s responsibility is to exercise leadership in developing an evidence-based package of measures relating to the various aspects of transport safety.

Objective 2: Improving

Wellbeing – Public Safety


This includes work to integrate safety principles into alltransportinfrastructureprojects,andimplementinglicensing practices that raise the safety expectations and performance of drivers and riders.

Legislative reform must have a national focus wherever possible and strategies must maximise voluntary compliance and create effective deterrence.

progress towards the targets

The number of fatalities fell to 125 in 2007.

Therewere1361seriousinjuriesonSouthAustralia’sroads in 2007, significantly below the 1468 recorded in 2003, the baseline year.

Strategies

DTEI is involved in the following key long-term strategies toachievethetargets:

• Creatingsaferroadsandmoreforgivingroadsidesthrough targeted upgrade and maintenance works to minimise the impact of human error on road trauma.

• Loweringtravelspeedsforthebenefitandprotectionof all road users through increased education, enforcement and engineering initiatives.

• Improvingthekeysafetybehavioursofallroadusersso as to reduce crashes related to drink and drug driving, lack of restraint use and fatigue.

• ImprovingthecrashworthinessoftheSouthAustralianvehicle fleet by promoting the benefits of vehicles with enhanced safety features.


DuringtheyearDTEIparticipatedin:

• 19LongLifeRoadsprojects.Thisprogramaims to improve the conditions of south australian roads and extend the life of road assets.


• 54BlackSpotprojects.Thefocusforthisprogram isonthecost-effectivetreatmentofhazardous road locations.

• 49ResponsiveRoadSafetyprojects.Thisprogramaims to address road safety issues at specific locations within metropolitan adelaide and rural areas. Works focused on improvements for pedestrians, motorists and cyclists. Infrastructure improvements occurred at intersections and roadsides.

• 20shouldersealingprojectstoreducerunoffroadcrashes and their subsequent severity.

• Newovertakinglanesprojects.Fourlaneswereinstalled, aimed at providing drivers with safer opportunities to pass slower moving vehicles, as well as decreasing the risks associated with overtaking.

• Safetytechnologyprojectscontributingtonationalinitiativesandprojectsthataredirectedatimprovingroad safety such as the development of the road Traffic (Heavy Vehicle Driver fatigue) amendment Bill2008,whichwasintroducedintoParliament in 2008 to enable adoption of the national heavy vehicle driver fatigue reform.

Future directions

road safety remains a priority with $33.6 million on road safety improvements provided in the 2008–09 state budget, including $29.4 million for the shoulder sealing safety program (over four years) and $4.23 million for 2008–09 for the rural road safety program. The Level crossing safety program has also received $13 million (over four years) for level crossing improvements and an ongoing program of education. red light and speed cameras have received an additional $4 million as well as $2 million for a point-to-point speed detection system.

The south australian road safety action plan 2008–2010 outlines four areas containing the priority road safety actions in south australia that are being implemented to achievetheseSASPtargets:SaferRoads;SaferSpeeds;SaferRoadUsers;andSaferVehicles.


T3.6 use of public transport: Increase the use of public transport to 10 per cent of metropolitan weekday passenger vehicle kilometres travelled by 2018.

Key Measure: public transport usage as a proportion of metropolitan weekday passenger vehicle kilometres travelled.

In order to meet this target there is a need to expand and modernise public transport to provide an environmentally friendly, cost-effective and efficient network.

There is also a need to continue innovative service redesign and improved matching of services to people’s access needs.

Byworkingcloselywithcontractors,DTEIhas contributed to the growth in patronage, which has also been supported by marketing campaigns and information provision.

progress towards this target

from a baseline of 6.5 per cent in 2002–03, this target measure has increased to 7.2 per cent in 2005–06 (the latest figures currently available).

as a secondary measure, there is a continuing strong upward trend in the number of public transport boardings across metropolitan adelaide. During 2007–08, total public transport patronage (including initial boardings and transfers) increased by 1.8 per cent on the adelaide metro network.

Strategies

DTEI is involved in the following key long-term strategies toachievethetarget:

• Improvingperformanceonthededicatedrail,tramandO-Bahncorridorsandonthebusnetworkbyincreasing frequency, speed and reliability of services.

Objective 3: Attaining

Sustainability – Climate Change


• Increasingaccessacrossthemetropolitanpublictransport network by facilitating transit oriented development and improving connectivity of services at stations and interchanges.

• Investinginimprovementstocustomeramenity,safetyand security including improved timetable and route information and accessibility for people with disabilities.

• Implementingdemandmanagementinitiatives and behaviour change measures to slow the growth in private vehicle use and increase the use of public transport.

Achievements in 2007–08

• CompletingthetramlineextensiontoCityWest (as reported in T1.21).

• ManagingtheMarionInterchangeproject–planningfor the provision of improved access for public transport to the marion shopping centre and the adjacentcommunityservicesprecinct"TheDomain".

• CompletingtheOaklandsInterchangeprovidinganintegrated public transport hub.

• CommencingrailtrackupgradesontheAdelaidemetropolitan passenger rail network (as reported in T1.21).

• Continuingthebusfleetreplacementprogramwith the purchase of 43 new accessible buses.

• Continuingthemaintenanceofpublictransportinfrastructure to improve customer safety, security and amenity. This included the finalisation of the installation of security cameras in all buses.

• Makingimprovementstopublictransport infrastructure to meet Disability Discrimination act 1992 compliance requirements.


Future directions

The massive investment provided in the 2008–09 state budget for adelaide’s public transport system will provide a fast, clean, frequent and efficient train, tram and bus system. over the next decade this funding will deliver a program of works to assist DTEI to meet the sasp target to grow patronage.

The tramline will be extended to provide a service running from glenelg through the city, to West Lakes and semaphore through port adelaide. It will extend along north Terrace onto port road and travel to the adelaide EntertainmentCentrebeforejoiningtheOuterHarbor rail line. The tramline extensions will connect aamI stadium and the West Lakes and semaphore shopping precincts to light rail.


adelaide’s long-distance dedicated rail corridors will be revolutionised with the electrification of the rail corridors to noarlunga, outer Harbor and gawler and the ensuing purchase of 50 new electric trains. a total of $37 million also will be invested in accelerating the railcar refurbishment program.

In addition to the current bus replacement program, an extra 20 buses a year will be provided in the next four years, resulting in immediate additional services around commuter peak periods. With about 300 extra buses over the next 10 years, DTEI will deliver bus feeder services linking local areas to dedicated rail corridors andhigh-frequencybuscorridors.Busserviceswillhaveincreased by 77 per cent by 2020.

TheO-Bahnalsowillbeupgradedwithplannedstationredevelopments at key interchanges and a review to improve the operation of buses between the Hackney exit and the city via priority lanes and intersection upgrades.

a new modern ticketing system also will be brought into service to complete the revitalisation.

These measures are complemented by changes to south australia’s land use planning system announced in the review of south australia’s planning strategy which will allow for and encourage transit oriented developments. These higher density and well designed neighbourhoods are to be located along adelaide’s enhanced train, tram and bus corridors. These new developments will help reduce adelaide’s reliance on cars and foster greater use of the expanded public transport network.

T3.12Renewable energy: support the development of renewable energy so that it comprises 20 per cent of the state’s electricity production and consumption by 2014. KeyMeasure:Proportionofrenewableelectricitygenerated and consumed.

The government’s priority is to make south australia world-renowned for being clean, green and sustainable. at the same time as boosting community wellbeing and safeguarding future generations, this will contribute to our state’s prosperity. The focus will be on protecting biodiversity, securing sustainable water and energy supplies and minimising waste. Leading the nation in renewable generation represents an important part of this focus.

In south australia there is potential for growth in wind and solar generation and, in the longer term, geothermal energy.

The department is working with the Department of the premier and cabinet and with industry to facilitate the development of initiatives to improve sustainability and increase renewable power sources.


Objective 3: Attaining

Sustainability – Energy


progress towards the target

In 2007–08, the proportion of electricity generated from renewable sources was 9.4 per cent (by consumption) and 8.2 per cent (by production).

progress will be affected by policies at the national level, including the mandatory renewable energy target and a national emissions trading scheme.

as at June 2008, south australia had an estimated 53 per cent of australia’s wind power capacity, 37 per cent of australia’s solar power capacity, and 80 per cent of australia’s geothermal research activity.

Strategies

recognising that responsibility for renewable energy is shared by the state and commonwealth governments and the private sector, DTEI is involved in the following keylongtermstrategiestoachievethetarget:

• Contributingtothedevelopmentofanationalemissions trading scheme aimed at promoting use of lower emission sources of energy.

• Encouragingrenewableelectricitygenerationinsouth australia by promoting research into renewable technologies, facilitating investment in new renewable energyprojects,includinggeothermalenergy,andcontributing to the development of national policy and regulatory arrangements which encourage development of renewable energy.

• Encouragingincreasedconsumptionofrenewableelectricity in south australia, with an initial focus on government agencies and residential consumers, through education and the selective use of incentives.


Activitiestowardsmeetingthetargetincluded:

• Progressionofwindfarms.SouthAustraliacurrentlyhas seven wind farms, totalling 482 mW of generating capacity.Afurthertwowindfarms(LakeBonneystage2 and snowtown) are nearing completion and another

two are commencing construction during 2008. When these are completed, there will be 868 mW of wind generation in the state. at June 2008, more than half of the wind generation capacity in australia was installed in south australia with significantly more capacity planned for construction in future years.

• Approvalofanestimated2900solarhotwaterrebates,saving approximately 7800 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions over the lifetime of the installations.

• PassingoftheElectricity(Feed-inScheme–residential solar systems) amendment act 2008 by parliament. The act came into effect on 1 July 2008 and will ensure householders with solar electricity systems are rewarded for the electricity they generate and feed into the electricity network, at a rate of $0.44/kWh. south australia was the first australian state to legislate for a premium solar feed-in scheme.

• Contributiontothedevelopmentofnationalpoliciesthat support the deployment of renewable technology, including a national Emissions Trading scheme and an extended mandatory renewable Energy Target, through the coag climate change and Water Working group and its subgroups.

• Supportingthepurchaseofelectricityfromgreenpower accredited suppliers by government and contributing to the ongoing improvement of the national greenpower program through the national greenpower steering group.

Future directions

DTEI will continue to encourage an increase in renewable electricity generation in south australia by promoting investment in the development and use of renewable energy sources.



T3.13 energy efficiency – government buildings: Improve the energy efficiency of government buildings by 25 per cent from 2000–01 levels by 2014.

Key Measure: Energy efficiency of government buildings.

Energy efficiency in government buildings is a target because of the significant amount of energy consumed by the public sector and the importance of ensuring the public sector leads by example.

progress towards the target

since 2000–01, the south australian government has achieved an 8.77 per cent overall energy efficiency improvement in its owned and leased buildings. This is approximately 35 per cent of the way towards achieving T3.13.

Onesignificantprojectwhichencompassesthegoalsof this target is forestrysa’s new five-star green rated office at mount gambier. This new $8.8 million facility was projectmanagedbyDTEIandreplacesanoldfunctionallyinefficient facility. as well as improved energy efficiency, nearly 90 per cent of the above ground structure was constructed using sustainable plantation timber (pine and pine products) from local mills.

Strategies

recognising that responsibility for the energy efficiency of government-leased and owned buildings is shared across government and with the private sector, DTEI is involved in the following key long-term strategies to achievethetarget:

• Maximisetheuseofenergyefficientequipment across government.

• Continueimplementationofenergyefficiencyinitiatives in state government office buildings including compliance with minimum energy efficiency requirements and maintaining a preference for a five-star energy rating for new leases.

• Increasetheenergyefficiencyofnewlyoccupiedbuildings by introducing minimum energy performance standards for construction and refurbishment.

• Increaseawarenessofgovernmentemployees about how they can contribute to more efficient use of energy.

• Maximiseenergyefficiencyofexistingbuildings.


Significantworkincluded:

• Progressingthereplacementofcathoderayscreenswith flat screens for all desktop computers.

• ProgressingimplementationofDTEI’sGreenPlan.actions include enabling energy star or power management features on all office equipment (including computers) at all work sites across government.

• Developingaframeworktoensurethatpreferenceis given to government office accommodation that meets, as a minimum, a five-star energy rating for all new or renewed leases.

• Continuingtoworkwithotheragenciestoimplementenergy efficiency measures from within existing budgets and applying the green star office design rating tool to all new government office accommodation buildings.

Future directions

across government, the department will promote increases in energy efficiency of existing buildings, new buildingsandmajorrefurbishmentandequipment.



T3.14 energy efficiency – dwellings: Increase the energy efficiency of dwellings by 10 per cent by 2014.

Key Measure: south australia’s residential energy efficiency index.

The energy efficiency of dwellings is defined as the number of residential dwellings that can have their annual energy needs met by a given quantity of energy - in this caseoneterajoule(TJ)ofenergy.Thisvalueisreferredtoas the Energy Efficiency Index (EEI).

In the base year 2003–04 the EEI for south australian residential dwellings was 18.8. The target is to increase the EEI to 20.7 dwellings per TJ per annum by 2014.

approved measures, such as energy efficiency performance standards for new homes and appliances, are estimated to contribute around 20 per cent of the energy savings needed to attain this target.

The relatively short timeframe for the target means that initiatives to achieve it must deliver significant energy use reductions and achieve rapid penetration in the residential sector. achieving this target will require significant new initiatives directed to a large proportion of south australian households.

In developing initiatives, it will be important to consider the potential costs and benefits to households, the effects of market barriers and the split of incentives between landlords and tenants.

progress against this measure

as at 30 June 2008 the most recent information available was for 2005–06 due to the long lead times in obtaining the data. In 2005–06 the EEI had decreased to 18.3 dwellings per TJ per annum.

The negative movement in the target measure has been influenced by factors such as an increased use of energy for heating and cooling.


Strategies

recognising that responsibility for the energy efficiency of residential dwellings is shared by the public and private sectors, as well as with individual south australians, DTEI is involved in the following key long-term strategies toachievethetarget:

• Ensuringahighlevelofcompliancewithcurrentmandatory energy performance standards for new homes,majorrenovationsandselectedgasandelectrical appliances.

• Promotingtheuseofsolarhotwaterheaters.

• Strengtheningandextendingenergyefficiencyrequirementsfornewdwellingsandmajorrenovations.

• Developingnewinitiativestoincreasetheenergyefficiency of existing dwellings, including performance standards for appliances (such as hot water systems, heating and cooling systems) and education materials for residents.


Progresshasincluded:

• Togetherwithotherjurisdictions,continuingtoimplement minimum energy performance standards and labelling requirements for a range of household appliances and equipment.

• Completingmostofa$9millionprogramplannedoverthe two-year period 2007–09 to replace existing and provide new housing in the government Employee residential property program, including energy and water savings initiatives.

• Undertakingarangeofotheractionstopromoteandencourage energy efficiency in government employee housing. These include documented standards for energy efficient design and equipment, and information sent out to residents to encourage and promote efficient use of energy in residential properties.


Future directions

The minister for Energy announced the policy measure greenhouse gas and flow rate performance standard for Water Heater Installations in Dwellings. This started on 1 July 2008.

The ministerial council on Energy approved a suite of national energy efficiency measures as stage 2 of the national framework for Energy Efficiency. commencing in July 2008, specific measures will contribute to the achievement of this target. These include the phase-out of inefficient incandescent lighting, expanded minimum energy performance standards for appliances and implementation of mandatory disclosure of energy performance of dwellings at the time of sale or lease.

The previously announced residential Energy Efficiency scheme is scheduled to start on 1 January 2009. This will require energy retailers to deliver energy efficiency improvements to households.


T5.1 Boards and committees: Increase the number of women on all state government boards and committees to 50 per cent on average by 2008, and maintain thereafter by ensuring that 50 per cent of women are appointed, on average, each quarter.

Key Measure: percentage of women on all state government boards and committees.

T5.2 Chairs of boards and committees: Increase the number of women chairing state government boards and committees to 50 per cent by 2010.

Key Measure: percentage of women chairing state government boards and committees.

T6.23 Women: Have women comprising half of the public sector employees in the executive levels (including chief executives) by 2014.

Key Measure: Women in executive levels in the public sector.

Objective 5: Building

Communities

Objective 6: Expanding

Opportunity


These across-government targets are led by the office for Women within the attorney-general’s Department (T5.1 and T5.2) and the Department of the premier and cabinet (T6.23) and aim to increase the participation of women in leadership roles across the public sector.

progress by DteI towards the targets

at June 2008, DTEI was responsible for 26 government boards and committees. of the 260 members of these boards and committees, 28.5 per cent were women. at June 2008, seven out of the 26 chairs of these boards and committees were women.

Women comprised 22 per cent of all DTEI executives as at 30 June 2008.

Strategies

In support of these across-government targets DTEI is aiming to build on women’s capacity to take on greater leadership responsibilities and to ensure the department is an employer of first choice for women leaders. This will enable women to more fully contribute to the development of public policy and delivery of services.

DTEI’skeystrategiesinclude:

• Activelymanagingmembershipontheboardsandcommittees for which the department is responsible.

• Providingopportunitiestodeveloppublicandprivatesector women so they are better positioned to become board members or chairs.

• Improvingleadershipcapabilitiesamongstwomen in executive and executive feeder groups within the department.

• Attractingapplicationsfromwomenforexecutivepositions in the department.

• Ensuringexecutivedirectorsdemonstratecommitmentto employing women at executive levels within DTEI.

• Ensuringthedepartmentisanemployerofchoice for women.




• ReviewingmembershiprequirementsofDTEIboardsand committees to ensure they facilitate increased female representation. Targets T5.1 and T5.2 are also incorporated within the terms of reference or charter of boards and committees as they are created or are due for review.

• Encouragingseniorwomentoundertakeappropriatetraining for boards and committees including Women @theBoardandWomenintheChaircoordinatedthrough the office for Women.

• Identifyingandencouragingwomentoregisteronthe premier’s Women’s Directory so they can be considered for membership of appropriate boards and committees.

• RequiringeachDTEIexecutivetocontributetowardsthe advancement of women in leadership positions and including this in their performance agreements.

• DTEIparticipatinginacross-governmentworkinggroups on carers, women in leadership and work-life balance to assist agency collaboration to achieve greater levels of women in leadership roles.

• ReviewingDTEIexecutiverecruitmentprocessestoencourage women to apply for executive positions and ensure that executive directors understand the importance of the targets and the need to provide flexible and inclusive working environments. The department also monitors applications from women for executive positions, selection outcomes and the level of representation of women.

• DevelopingleadershipcapabilitiesofwomenthroughDTEI executive and middle management leadership programs, with executive directors required to consider the nomination of women for these programs. In 2007–08, 20 per cent of participants in the DTEI art of Executive Leadership program and 35 per cent of participants in the fundamentals of Leadership (middle management) program were women.


• Addressingthespecificdevelopmentneedsofwomenin the executive and executive feeder groups in DTEI through performance management processes. managers must ensure that each woman employee has a documented development plan and access to a range of development opportunities.

• Promotingandsupportingflexibleworkingarrangements for employees at all levels by providing information through the DTEI intranet site.

Future directions

DTEI will continue to focus on building the capability of women in executive and executive feeder groups within the department, particularly in the areas of leadership and projectmanagement.Thedepartmentwillalsoactivelyaddress barriers to women being attracted to, recruited into and remaining in executive positions.

The department will also take a more proactive role in identifying women as potential board and committee members, providing targeted training and encouraging them to register on the premier’s Women’s Directory.


T6.1 Aboriginal wellbeing: Improve the overall wellbeing of aboriginal south australians.

Key Measure: Wellbeing of aboriginal south australians.

T6.24 Aboriginal employees: Increase the participation of aboriginal people in the south australian public sector, spread across all classifications and agencies, to two per cent by 2010 and maintain or better those levels through to 2014.

Key Measure: aboriginal people in the south australian public sector.

These two across-government targets are led by the Department of the premier and cabinet and aim to improve the wellbeing of aboriginal south australians by reducing the gap between the outcomes for aboriginal people and those of the rest of the population, particularly in relation to health, life expectancy, employment, school retention rates and imprisonment.

progress by DteI towards the targets

The participation of aboriginal people in the DTEI workforce was 0.93 per cent as at 30 June 2008. This percentage is the same as at June 2007. The department’s employment strategies have ensured thatadditionalAboriginalpeoplehavebeenemployed;however, some aboriginal employees have gained positions in other departments. additional work needs to occur to improve retention if the target of two per cent aboriginal employees is to be reached in DTEI by 2010.


Strategies

DTEI supports the achievement of these targets by improving the social and economic wellbeing of aboriginal SouthAustraliansthroughthefollowingstrategies:

• SupportingAboriginalcommunitiesthroughthedelivery of improved infrastructure.

• SupportingAboriginalcommunitiesthroughimproveddelivery of services.

• ImplementingDTEI’sAboriginalEmployment strategy 2007–10.

• Providingaculturallyinclusiveworkingenvironment for its aboriginal employees.

DTEI acknowledges the importance of developing ongoing relationships with aboriginal communities, groups and individuals based on respect and the recognitionofthepastinjusticesandthedisadvantagedstatus of aboriginal peoples in australian society. The department demonstrates its commitment to reconciliationthrough:

• TheDTEIAboriginalReconciliationPlan2007.

• TheworkoftheDTEIAboriginalReconciliationcommittee, comprising representatives from all divisions, which organises DTEI reconciliation activities.

• ParticipationontheSouthAustralianGovernmentreconciliation reference committee that progresses and reports on reconciliation across government.

• SupportprovidedtoAboriginalandotheremployeesto attend reconciliation activities such as naIDoc celebrations and the apology.


significant work providing improved infrastructure to Aboriginalcommunitiesincluded:

• Assistingwiththemanagementandimprovementoftransport infrastructure in aboriginal lands through the provisionofexpertadviceandprojectmanagementservices, and by undertaking reconstruction and sheeting of roads, installation of warning signs,


realignmentofroadjunctions,roadresealingandthedevelopment of a cyclic grading program. This was formalised in July 2007 with the signing of a five-year memorandum of understanding between the Division of aboriginal affairs and reconciliation (aarD) of the Department of the premier and cabinet and DTEI, which outlines responsibilities in managing road related issues in aboriginal lands across south australia.

• AssistingAARDprepareaplanforupgradingremoteaerodromes on aboriginal lands. DTEI administered the south australian government’s participation in the commonwealth government’s remote aerodrome safety program, which was implemented during the year and resulted in $304 600 being spent on aerodrome works on aboriginal lands. The department also facilitated the inclusion of nine communities within theAnanguPitjantjatjaraYankuntjatjara(APY)landsintwo new weekly scheduled airline services subsidised through the remote air service subsidy scheme to replace services lost after the failure of aboriginal airlines, with new services commencing in December 2007.

• Managingtheconstructionofgovernmentbuildingson aboriginal lands, including a substance misuse facility, housing for government employees and school redevelopments.

• WorkingwithSAHealthtoassessfreightarrangementsfor remote Indigenous communities to ensure these communities receive fresh fruit and vegetables and other perishables in a timely manner and in good condition.

significant work providing improved services to aboriginal communitiesincluded:

• Providingsafe,reliable,affordableandsustainableelectricity supplies to customers in 13 communities in rural and remote south australia, including a number of aboriginal communities, through the remote areas Energy supplies scheme.

• CompletingtheupgradeofADSLbroadbandinfrastructure in the apy lands to service government operational needs and to deliver improved


telecommunication services to the community. Broadbandfibreconnectionstosevenregionalaboriginal health clinics were established and video-telephone systems installed.

• Providinglandtenurehistoryinformationtoassistthecourt system in establishing the basis for native title, and establishing dual naming of south australian sites where aboriginal names exist.

• ProvidinganAboriginalSupportServicesDirectorythrough the service sa website that provides the south australian community with links to aboriginal services and information.

• ProvidingAboriginalculturaleducationprogramsandinformation for DTEI staff working with or providing services to aboriginal communities and people.

DTEI contributed to improved employment outcomes for Aboriginalpeopleby:

• Managingandsupportingregionalbuildingconstruction contractors and suppliers, providing employment opportunities for aboriginal contractors andworkersinmajorconstructionandfacilitiesmanagementprojects.

• Providingculturallyinclusiveworkenvironments by encouraging the development of strong respect and commitment to valuing and responding to aboriginal people and cultures across the department. an aboriginal engagement intranet site was developed as a resource to assist all DTEI employees and managers to access information and online training. DTEI also integrated aboriginal cultural education into the department’s induction and leadership and management programs.

• Identifyingandpromotingeducationandemploymentpathways into DTEI for aboriginal people though the internet and promotional materials. opportunities continued to be identified for aboriginal employment (such as civil construction traineeships in outback areas), with managers required to consider the employment of aboriginal people for individual vacancies through the aboriginal Employment register


coordinated by the Department of further Education, Employment, science and Technology.

• ExtendingtheDTEIAboriginalCadetshipProgram.Three cadets who completed the initial program have been employed and are now part of the department’s graduate program. an electrical engineering cadet was recently appointed, and work has started on identifying a further four aboriginal undergraduate students to be provided with cadetships.

• IntroducingbiannualAboriginalNetworkforumsforaboriginal employees of DTEI, which provide an avenue for consultation on departmental policy and programs, access to learning and development, and opportunities for aboriginal employees to establish support networks.

• EncouragingAboriginalstudentstocompletesecondary schooling by offering 10 awards of a laptop computer with internet access to aboriginal students successfully completing year 10 at schools in metropolitan and country areas.

• Reviewingrecruitmentandretentionpoliciesand practices to support employment and skills development of aboriginal people within the department. aboriginal employees and their families are able to access DTEI’s Employee assistance program and request culturally sensitive counsellors.

• Holdingtworeconciliationeventsin2007inPortaugusta and adelaide with the theme ‘Looking forward, looking back’, which explored the long partnership between the department and aboriginal communities, as well as current initiatives. In 2008 a short documentary of the events was released.

Future directions

The department will build upon the strong foundation provided by its reconciliation plan and aboriginal employment strategy. a focus for DTEI over the coming year will be the implementation of the cultural Inclusion framework for south australia to ensure the delivery of culturally inclusive programs and services to aboriginal south australians.


T6.22 people with disabilities: Double the number of people with disabilities employed by 2014.

Key Measure: number of people with disabilities employed in the public sector.

This across-government target is led by the Department for families and communities and recognises the rights of people with disabilities to have, as far as practical, the same opportunities as other community members to access and participate in all facets of community life, including employment.

progress by DteI towards the target

In June 2007 DTEI was reported as having 65 employees with ongoing disabilities requiring workplace adaptation. at June 2008 this had increased to 73 employees.

The baseline figure for this target was the number of people with disabilities at June 2006 as reported by the commissioner for public Employment. given the significant under reporting of disability by employees, as well as the definition of disability used which is limited to those disabilities requiring workplace modifications, a broader definition of disability from the Disability Discrimination act (DDa) has been adopted. This approach will be implemented across government during 2008–09, which will provide a new baseline figure for this target.

Strategies

DTEI supports this target by improving the employment outcomes for people with disabilities within the departmentby:

• Raisingthelevelofdisabilityawarenessofmanagersand employees through training and information.

• Ensuringinclusiveworkplaces.

• Providingemploymentopportunitiesforpeople with disabilities.


The department also focuses on the six areas set out in thegovernment’sPromotingIndependenceStrategyby:

• Ensuringaccessibilityofitsservicestopeoplewithdisabilities, both as customers and employees.

• Ensuringinformationaboutitsservicesandprogramsis inclusive of people with disabilities.

• Deliveringadviceandservicestopeoplewithdisabilities with awareness and understanding of issues affecting people with disabilities.

• Providingopportunitiesforconsultationwithpeoplewith disabilities in decision-making processes regarding service delivery and in the implementation of complaints and grievance mechanisms.

• Ensuringitisworkingtowardsmeetingtherequirements of the DDa and the Equal opportunity act 1984.

DTEI’s Disability action plan was lodged with the Human rights and Equal opportunity commission in December 2007.Thisplanwasdevelopedinconjunctionwiththestate advisory committee on accessible Transport (sacaT) and sets out DTEI’s commitment to ensure access to all DTEI conveyances, premises, infrastructure and services.



• Recognisingtheimportanceofaccessibilityofservicesfor people with disabilities as both customers and employees across the department. DTEI’s internet environment now uses a third party web service to generate text-only versions of internet pages that can be accessed by users with other technology devices. Hearing-friendly phones are available at customer service centres for customers with hearing impairments.

• Improvingthelevelofdisabilityaccesstogovernmentowned and leased buildings by providing assistance to other government agencies in the preparation of disability access reviews and the programming of associated minor works and, in the case of leased buildings, negotiating with property owners to ensure


this occurs. The Disability checklist for government owned and Leased premises also was revised.

• RevisingDTEI’sGuidelinesforDisabilityAccessinthe pedestrian Environment in line with the Disability standards for accessible public Transport 2002. Thiswillassistprojectmanagerstodeliveraccessibleservices. standards for departmental engineering drawings are currently under review to ensure they reflect these guidelines.

• ContinuingconsultationwithSACAT.Thecommitteeprovides advice on matters relating to the implementation, operation and evaluation of transport services, facilities, infrastructure and initiatives related to accessibility in its broadest context.

• ContinuingcommitmentbyallexecutivedirectorstotheRemovingtheBarriersstatementwhichrecognisesthe rights of people with disabilities. This document aims to promote understanding and awareness throughout the organisation. further to this, disability awareness training has been undertaken by 96 per cent of DTEI staff. This has contributed to improved understanding and awareness of issues affecting people with disabilities.

• PromotionoftheDisabilityEmploymentRegistercoordinated by the Department of the premier and cabinet as a recruitment tool for managers and human resource practitioners within the department.

Future directions

DTEI will continue to work towards the appropriate representation of the requirements of the DDa in its policies and processes. Departmental road design checklists are being reviewed and action will be taken to ensure that the future review of the austroads safety audit checklist reflects the needs of people with disabilities.

During 2008–09 DTEI will conduct a survey of its employees to provide more accurate data to be collected on employees with disabilities. This will support identification of the specific needs of these employees and assist the department to more accurately monitor its progress towards this target.


Divisional Summaries

BuIlDInG MAnAGeMent DIVISIon

Introduction/Functions

TheBuildingManagementDivisionisresponsiblefor providing expert management services to other governmentagenciesrelatedtomajorbuildingconstruction;officeaccommodation;governmentemployeehousing;road,railandmarineproperty;facilitiesmanagement;andassetmanagementpolicy.

Highlights for 2007–08

In addition to the work outlined under south australia’s strategic plan targets T1.7, T1.8, T1.9, T3.13, T6.1 andT6.22,thehighlightsfortheBuildingManagementDivisionincluded:

• Establishingagovernanceframeworkandsettingpriorities for the across-government strategic asset management forum to assist agencies to manage their strategic assets.

• Ensuringhighqualityfacilitiesmanagementservicesto government agencies by administering services with a total annual turnover of $145 million and directly delivering80000jobsvaluedat$80million.

• Coordinatingthedevelopmentandimplementationofstrategies for the management of government office accommodation,employeehousingandpropertyby:


• RestructuringtheGovernmentOfficeaccommodation committee to focus on strategic planning,sustainabilityandthereviewofmajoraccommodation proposals.

• Managingadiverse$1.2billionpropertyportfolio for government.

• Constructingandpurchasinghousesforgovernment employees in regional locations at a cost of $11.3 million.

• Supportingthedeliveryofconstructionprojectsforgovernmentby:

• Managingmorethan300majorbuildingconstructionprojectswithacombinedvalue of $1.2 billion.

• Establishingnewservicedeliveryarrangementstoprovide expert advice and support to agencies on publicprivatepartnershipprojects.


eneRGY DIVISIon


The Energy Division is responsible for providing policy advice on market frameworks and undertaking safety and technical regulation for south australia’s energy industry which has assets in excess of $10 billion and an annual retail turnover of approximately $1.9 billion.

The office of the Technical regulator, as part of the Energy Division, is responsible for enforcing and promoting compliance with technical and safety regulations.


Energy and climate change frameworks are moving to a national framework, increasing the division’s involvement in advocating the state’s position in the national debate on energy market reform and changes in sustainable energy policy. In addition to the work outlined under south australia’s strategic plan targets T1.9, T3.12, T3.13, T3.14 and T6.1, the highlights for the Energy Divisionincluded:

• SouthAustraliabecomingtheleadlegislatorforthe national energy regime through the national Electricity (sa) act 1996 (nE act) and the national gas (sa) act 2008 (ngL), overseeing the completion of the economic reform package with the passing of amendments to the nE act. This transferred the economic regulation of electricity distribution networks to the national framework, and the finalisation of the ngL, repealing the existing gas pipelines access legislation and conferring all the economic regulatory functions to the national institutions.


• AustralianEnergyMarketCommission(Consumeradvocacy panel) amendment act 2007 establishing new governance arrangements for national consumer advocacy and expanding the current scheme to include gas.

• Introducingnewwaterheaterperformance standards through changes to the Waterworks regulations and Development regulations. These new standards mandate installation of lower emission hot water systems.

The Energy Division also managed a range of programs andservicesincluding:

• Subsidisingatotalof16000MWhofsafe,reliableelectricity to 13 townships through the remote areas Energy supplies scheme, with 4500 mWh of this electricity delivered via state-owned power systems.

• DevelopingaResidentialEnergyEfficiencyScheme.scheduled to start on 1 January 2009, the scheme will place obligations on energy retailers to deliver energy efficiency measures to households.

• Deliveringacomprehensiveeducationprogramresulting in no fatalities occurring in relation to gas and electricity related incidents and only a low number of gas and electrical-related incidents.

• Revisingthesolarhotwaterrebateschemetofocuson assisting low income households to meet the new hot water standards after 1 July 2008.

• Improvingenergyefficiencyingovernmentbuildings by 8.77 per cent.

• SeekingapprovalfromtheMinisterialCouncilon Energy to implement stage 2 of the national framework for Energy Efficiency.

• Completinganationalsmartmetercostbenefitassessment to examine whether it was cost effective to mandate a rollout of smart meters across australia andineachstateandterritoryjurisdiction.InSouthaustralia the results did not indicate that a rollout of the meters would be worthwhile.


GoVeRnMent RelAtIonS AnD ReFoRM oFFICe


The government relations and reform office (grro) promotes reforms to policy and regulatory frameworks and business practices, at departmental, state and national levels, to improve the provision and use of infrastructure. The office manages and coordinates the department’s contribution to the coag national reform agenda affecting infrastructure and coordinates other commonwealth-state relations matters. grro also promotes and coordinates an integrated contribution bythedepartmenttomajorstategovernment strategic initiatives.


grro led south australia’s participation in coag working groups which developed reform proposals for consideration by coag in the areas of infrastructure, transport, energy and best practice regulation. In particulartheoffice:

• Continuedtoprovideleadershiptothestate’scontribution to the coag work program on infrastructure and regulatory reform following changes to coag working group arrangements after the 2007 federal election.


• ManagedthedevelopmentofSouthAustralia’ssubmission to the commonwealth government’s national infrastructure audit of transport, energy, water and telecommunications infrastructure.

• ProgressedtheimplementationoftheCompetitionand Infrastructure reform agreement (cIra) signed by coag in february 2006, to develop a consistent and simplified national approach to economic regulation of significant infrastructure. The office completed a review of south australia’s ports access regime for consistency with the cIra.

as part of grro’s responsibility to promote reforms to policies and practices across government which affect achievement of the government’s infrastructure objectives,anumberofinitiativeswereprogressedin2007–08by:

• Enhancingtheuseofthefive-stepprocessforthedevelopmentofmajorpublicsectorinitiatives,including the revision of the checklist for the development of business cases and its promulgation across government and organising delivery of a three-day training course on preparation of business cases.

• Developinganonlinesurveyforassessmentoforganisationalprojectmanagementmaturitywhichwas piloted in a number of agencies. Work started on the development of road maps of key government processes as well as a reference guide on key governmentpoliciesrelevanttomanagementofmajorprojects.

• DevelopingimplementationplanstoachieveSASPtargets for which DTEI has lead responsibility and coordinating the department’s contribution to ‘all agency’ targets. The office also led work to ensure that planning and reporting related to sasp targets was integrated fully into departmental planning and reporting processes.

• Coordinatingthedepartment’sinvolvementina number of industry red tape reviews by the competitiveness council, particularly for the motor trades and heavy vehicle road transport, which


identified a number of opportunities to reduce the regulatory burden on these industries.

• Coordinatingthedepartment’sinputtoanumberofother across-government initiatives including the state greenhouse strategy and garnaut review on climate change.

During 2007–08 grro progressed a number of internal DTEI reform initiatives to enhance organisational efficiency,effectivenessandflexibility,including:

• JointlywiththePolicyandPlanningDivision,introducing improvements to the department’s budget bilateral process following an evaluation of the 2007 process.

• Leadingareviewofoperatingbudgetmanagementarrangements which identified a number of options to improve efficiency and flexibility.

• Leadingareviewofgeospatialinformationsystems(gIs) in the department which resulted in the development of a new department-wide approach to gIs to improve the quality of decision-making. a decision was made to establish a gIs office to coordinate implementation of the new approach.

• Improvingdepartmentalperformancemeasurementby establishing a calendar for regular reporting of key performance indicators (KpI) to the department’s executive. The office also worked with all divisions of t

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