Refer to Infrastructure and Capital Initiatives (Chapter 3.3) for more information. LEGAL AID COMMISSION Eastman Retrial and Related Proceedings See the Justice and Community Safety Directorate expense initiative Eastman Retrial and Related Proceedings for further details. Safer Families ‒ Improved access to Legal Aid Empty Cell 2016-17 $’000 2017-18 $’000 2018-19 $’000 2019-20 $’000 Total $’000 Expenses 313 296 300 305 1,214 The Government will provide additional legal assistance to the ACT community. This will increase the Legal Aid Commission’s ability to provide legal assistance to victims of family violence who cannot afford the cost of private legal representation. OFFICE OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY 25 Member Assembly Empty Cell 2016-17 $’000 2017-18 $’000 2018-19 $’000 2019-20 $’000 Total $’000 Expenses 3,306 4,113 4,207 4,303 15,929 The Government will increase funding for the Office of the Legislative Assembly to reflect the expansion of the Legislative Assembly from 17 to 25 members from 2016-17. This funding includes Members, members’ staff salaries and on-costs as well as additional resources for Assembly Hansard production, security and administration. TRANSPORT CANBERRA AND CITY SERVICES DIRECTORATE Better Public Transport – Engineering support for light rail Empty Cell 2016-17 $’000 2017-18 $’000 2018-19 $’000 2019-20 $’000 Total $’000 Expenses 392 405 412 0 1,209 The Government will provide resourcing to ensure light rail is designed and constructed in accordance with current infrastructure standards, design standards and specifications. This
The Government will continue to provide assistance to eligible concession card holders for the collection of bulky waste items from their premises. The Scheme provides a booked waste collection service for bulky items, where residents may have up to two cubic metres (a standard trailer load) of unwanted items removed from within their property boundary. Expenses associated with infrastructure and capital initiatives Empty Cell 2016-17 $’000 2017-18 $’000 2018-19 $’000 2019-20 $’000 Total $’000 Better Public Transport – Active travel for schools and shopping centres 300 0 25 55 380 Better Public Transport for Tuggeranong – Park and ride facility for Wanniassa 0 0 0 15 15 Better Public Transport – Trial of electric buses 600 0 0 0 600 Better Public Transport for Woden and Weston Creek – New Woden bus depot 0 0 0 -2,700 -2,700 Better Roads for Belconnen – Aikman Drive duplication 0 0 98 196 294 Better Roads for Tuggeranong – Ashley Drive duplication (Ellerston Avenue to Johnson Drive) 0 0 0 35 35 Better Roads for Weston Creek – Cotter Road duplication (Tuggeranong Parkway to Yarralumla Creek) 0 32 32 288 352 Better Roads for Woden – Intersection safety upgrades 0 0 15 30 45 Better Services – Improved asset management 300 550 -300 -550 0 Better Services – Improving libraries – Self-service check out and improved access 0 0 -107 -282 -389 Improving Our Suburbs – Local shopping centre upgrades 475 0 0 0 475 Refer to Infrastructure and Capital Initiatives (Chapter 3.3) for more information.
the Government. This project will also be used as a pilot to determine whether similar upgrades would be beneficial for dealing with other industries. Plant and Equipment Improved Arts Facilities for Canberra – Street Theatre Empty Cell 2016-17 $’000 2017-18 $’000 2018-19 $’000 2019-20 $’000 Total $’000 Capital 0 180 0 0 180 Depreciation 0 0 18 18 36 The Government will undertake fire safety upgrades at the Street Theatre to meet current code requirements and improve occupant safety. Expense initiatives with associated capital Empty Cell 2016-17 $’000 2017-18 $’000 2018-19 $’000 2019-20 $’000 Total $’000 Safer Roads – Mobile camera program expansion 207 0 0 0 207 Refer to Expense Initiatives (Chapter 3.2) for more information. CULTURAL FACILITIES CORPORATION Plant and Equipment Improved Arts Facilities for Canberra – Canberra Theatre Centre Empty Cell 2016-17 $’000 2017-18 $’000 2018-19 $’000 2019-20 $’000 Total $’000 Capital 410 0 0 0 410 Depreciation 7 24 24 24 79 The Government is upgrading security and safety at the Canberra Theatre Centre, ensuring the safety of its staff and patrons. The upgrades include additional security cameras, new electrical cabling, external safety barriers and an equipment hoist for Canberra Theatre Centre staff. These upgrades show the commitment to enhancing patron safety, while ensuring Occupational Health and Safety Standards are improved for staff.
Information and Communication Technology Digital Canberra – New digital radio communication system Empty Cell 2016-17 $’000 2017-18 $’000 2018-19 $’000 2019-20 $’000 Total $’000 Capital 1,000 160 0 0 1,160 Depreciation 0 97 166 166 429 Associated Expenses 0 14 27 27 68 The Government will replace the Territory Radio Network radios that are reaching the end of their life. The radios are used by Parks and Conservation Services during land management activities. Digital Canberra – Upgrade of the ACT Government spatial data management system Empty Cell 2016-17 $’000 2017-18 $’000 2018-19 $’000 2019-20 $’000 Total $’000 Associated Expenses 350 0 0 0 350 The Government will invest in a scoping study to identify the viability, need and requirements for an upgrade or replacement of the current aged Spatial Data Management System (SDMS). The SDMS is used for land development workflow and provides the basis for geographic information management in the ACT. HEALTH DIRECTORATE Better Health Services – City Health Centre – Feasibility Empty Cell 2016-17 $’000 2017-18 $’000 2018-19 $’000 2019-20 $’000 Total $’000 Associated Expenses 360 0 0 0 360 The Government will undertake business case development for the relocation of the City Health Centre following the sale of the existing facility under the Commonwealth Government’s Asset Recycling Initiative. The City Health Centre provides a range of health services with a particular focus on providing access for vulnerable groups in the community. Better Health Services – Upgrading and maintaining ACT Health assets Empty Cell 2016-17 $’000 2017-18 $’000 2018-19 $’000 2019-20 $’000 Total $’000 Capital 20,000 40,000 35,328 0 95,328 Depreciation 0 1,055 3,165 5,196 9,416 Associated Expenses 1,040 0 4,160 0 5,200