6
INFRASTRUCTURE
INVESTMENT
Key Issues

The 2017-18 Budget commits over $2 billion in funding over the Budget and Forward Estimates period
to support infrastructure development across Tasmania, with a further $245.2 million in new infrastructure
funding included in the Budget.

The Government maintains a strong focus on ensuring that infrastructure investment within Tasmania is
directed towards projects that:


harness the existing strengths of the Tasmanian economy;

stimulate economic activity and jobs growth across all areas of the State; and

lead to a more efficient service delivery across both the private and public sectors.
Over $500 million in funding for hospitals, health and ICT-related infrastructure has been provided in this
Budget. The Government continues to progress Tasmania's largest ever health infrastructure project with
the Royal Hobart Hospital Redevelopment being allocated funding of $389 million over the 2017-18
Budget and Forward Estimates period.

The Government has allocated $117 million to fund schools and education infrastructure over the Budget
and Forward Estimates period. This includes new funding of $28.8 million for primary and high school
upgrades and continued support for the Government's Year 7 - 12 Implementation Plan.

Over $800 million in funding has been provided for roads and rail infrastructure over the Budget and
Forward Estimates (including a provision of $120 million for future Australian Government Roads
Funding). The Roads Program includes new funding of $19.1 million for Freight Access Bridges,
$7 million for the Mowbray Connector and $1.8 million for Real-Time Traffic Congestion Management in
Hobart. The Roads Program also reflects the Government's ongoing commitment to the $500 million,
10 year, Midland Highway upgrade project and includes more than $250 million in ongoing road
maintenance projects over the Budget and Forward Estimates period.
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OVERVIEW
Over the 2017-18 Budget and Forward Estimates period, the Government will invest over $2 billion in vital
community infrastructure projects, of which $1.6 billion has been allocated to key infrastructure projects,
including:

schools and education ($117.0 million);

hospitals and health ($493.7 million);

human services and housing ($120.3 million);

law and order ($23.5 million);

roads and rail ($707.2 million);

ICT to support frontline services ($67.5 million);

tourism, recreation and culture ($39.0 million); and

other infrastructure ($18.7 million).
The $2 billion General Government Sector infrastructure investment program includes state funding for
co-funded (Australian and State Government) roads projects, the Government's Roads for Our Future
Program. In accordance with established Budget management practice it also includes an unallocated
provision for future infrastructure investment. A general provision of $335 million has been set aside over the
2017-18 Budget and Forward Estimates period to be allocated to future infrastructure investment projects or
used to provide capacity to meet cost variation and the impact of the re-scheduling of projects. A separate
provision of $120 million has also been included for additional Australian Government roads funding (pending
finalisation of the next five year agreement). This is based on Australian Government roads funding over
recent years and provides a more accurate estimate of the likely level of infrastructure expenditure that will
occur over the Forward Estimates period.
The investment of $2 billion in infrastructure over a four year period is significant and is above long-term
historical infrastructure investment levels. It is essential that a strong Budget position is achieved in order to
facilitate the funding of infrastructure investment on a sustainable basis. The infrastructure program has been
formulated having regard to the Government's Fiscal Principles contained in its Fiscal Strategy and will deliver
on Strategic Action 5, namely, infrastructure investment will maintain existing assets, respond to economic
and population growth and reflect the changing needs of the community.
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Infrastructure Investment
Chart 6.1 outlines the infrastructure investment from 2006-07 to 2016-17 and the 2017-18 Budget and
Forward Estimates. The chart illustrates the provision for future infrastructure investment and future Australian
Government roads funding.
Chart 6.1:
Infrastructure Investment, 2006-07 to 2020-21
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INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT PROJECTS BY
AGENCY
Table 6.1 details infrastructure investment expenditure by agency, the provision for future infrastructure
investment and estimated future Australian Government Roads Funding.
Table 6.1:
Infrastructure Expenditure by Agency1
2016-17
2017-18
2018-19
2019-20
2020-21
Forward
Forward
Forward
Budget
Budget
Estimate
Estimate
Estimate
$m
$m
$m
$m
$m
56.2
48.9
32.9
24.4
8.1
….
27.7
18.2
15.0
15.0
181.4
243.3
234.0
84.5
45.2
Justice
1.9
2.1
3.7
1.7
….
Legislative Council
….
0.7
….
….
….
Legislature-General
0.9
….
….
….
….
Marine and Safety Tasmania
….
0.6
0.6
….
….
17.0
8.0
1.3
2.5
4.2
1.1
2.1
0.3
0.3
0.3
10.5
23.5
16.0
3.6
0.6
262.7
294.6
217.9
98.7
96.1
TasTAFE
….
2.2
3.4
….
….
Treasury and Finance
3.2
3.1
1.5
….
….
534.9
657.0
529.8
230.6
169.5
Provision for Future Infrastructure Investment2
….
….
75.0
130.0
130.0
Estimated Future Australian Government Roads
Funding3
….
….
….
60.0
60.0
534.9
657.0
604.8
420.6
359.5
Education
Finance-General
Health and Human Services
Police, Fire and Emergency Management
Premier and Cabinet
Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment
State Growth
ALLOCATED INFRASTRUCTURE EXPENDITURE
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE EXPENDITURE
Notes:
1. This Table includes expenditure (both Purchases of Non-Financial Assets and associated expenses) for all
infrastructure projects, but does not include minor asset purchases for non-infrastructure projects. For these reasons,
the Table is not equivalent to the Purchases of Non-Financial Assets presented in chapter 4 of this Budget Paper.
Table 6.4 provides a reconciliation of Purchases of Non-Financial Assets to Total Infrastructure Expenditure.
2. In addition to the allocated infrastructure investment expenditure, the Government has set aside $335 million of capital
provisions over the 2017-18 Budget and Forward Estimates period, which will be allocated to future infrastructure
investment projects or used to provide capacity to meet cost variation and the impact of the re-scheduling of projects.
3. The existing five-year roads funding agreement with the Australian Government expires at the end of 2018-19. Based
on Australian Government roads funding over recent years, an Estimated Future Australian Government Roads
Funding allocation of $60 million has been included in both 2019-20 and 2020-21 to provide a more accurate estimate
of the likely level of infrastructure expenditure that will occur over the Forward Estimates period.
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Table 6.2 provides infrastructure investment project details by agency, including projects which are continuing
from a previous Budget year and new priority infrastructure projects that have been funded by the Government
in the 2017-18 Budget.
Table 6.2:
Infrastructure Investment Project Details by Agency1
Estimated
New/
Existing
2017-18
Total
Start
Complete
Cost
2018-19
2019-20
2020-21
Forward
Forward
Forward
Budget Estimate Estimate Estimate
$m
$m
$m
$m
$m
DEPARTMENT OF
EDUCATION
Austins Ferry Primary
Existing
2016
2018
5.5
5.2
….
….
….
New
2017
2018
1.8
0.5
1.4
….
….
Existing
2017
2018
1.8
1.7
….
….
….
Existing
2016
2018
4.5
4.3
….
….
….
Existing
2018
2020
18.0
….
6.0
12.0
…..
Existing
2018
2019
2.5
….
0.8
1.7
…..
New
2017
2019
2.9
0.5
2.4
….
….
Primary School
New
2019
2021
4.7
….
….
1.1
3.6
Latrobe High School
Existing
2015
2017
10.0
0.8
….
….
….
Existing
2016
2018
3.0
2.6
….
….
….
New
2019
2020
1.9
….
….
0.3
1.6
Existing
2018
2019
1.8
….
0.8
1.0
….
Existing
2015
2018
9.1
5.5
....
....
….
School
Boat Harbour Primary
School
East Devonport Primary
School
East Launceston Primary
School
Education Act
Implementation Capital
Hobart College
Illawarra Primary School
Lansdowne Crescent
Lenah Valley Primary
School
Molesworth Primary
School
Montagu Bay Primary
School
Parklands High School
New/
Queechy High School
Existing
2017
2018
5.0
4.9
….
….
….
Riverside High School
Existing
2017
2019
12.0
2.4
7.2
2.4
….
Riverside Primary School
Existing
2017
2018
2.5
2.4
….
….
….
Smithton High School
Existing
2015
2017
7.0
0.5
….
….
….
Snug Primary School
Existing
2018
2020
2.5
….
1.3
1.3
….
Somerset Primary School
Existing
2016
2018
1.8
1.3
….
….
….
Sorell School
Existing
2018
2020
3.8
….
1.9
1.9
….
Southern Support School
New
2017
2019
4.3
0.4
3.9
….
….
Spreyton Primary School
New
2019
2020
1.7
….
….
0.3
1.4
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Table 6.2:
Infrastructure Investment Project Details by Agency
(continued)1
Estimated
New/
Existing
St Marys District School
Taroona High School
Tasman District School
2017-18
Total
Start
Complete
Cost
2018-19
2019-20
2020-21
Forward
Forward
Forward
Budget Estimate Estimate Estimate
$m
$m
$m
$m
$m
Existing
2016
2018
5.0
4.6
….
….
….
New
2017
2019
5.0
1.1
3.9
….
….
Existing
2016
2018
4.0
3.7
….
….
….
Existing
2018
2019
3.0
….
2.0
1.0
….
Existing
2016
2018
5.5
5.2
….
….
….
2014
2021
10.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
48.9
32.9
24.4
8.1
Tasmanian Archives and
Heritage Office
Windermere Primary
School
Year 7-12
Implementation Plan Capital2
New/
Existing
TOTAL
DEPARTMENT OF
HEALTH AND HUMAN
SERVICES
Human Services and
Housing Infrastructure3
Affordable Housing
Strategy4
Existing
2015
2019
60.0
15.0
20.0
….
….
Housing Fund
Existing
2008
2021
60.0
1.2
1.3
1.0
0.9
Housing Program5
Existing
Ongoing
na
18.2
17.4
20.5
19.3
North West Youth
Accommodation and
Training Facility
Existing
2016
2017
6.0
4.5
….
….
….
Existing
2016
2018
1.7
1.0
….
….
….
40.0
38.6
21.5
20.2
Northern Suburbs
Community Centre
Health Infrastructure6,7
Campbell Town
Ambulance Station
Glenorchy Health Centre
106
New
2019
2021
3.0
….
0.1
1.2
1.6
Existing
2010
2017
21.0
6.7
….
….
….
Infrastructure Investment
Table 6.2:
Infrastructure Investment Project Details by Agency
(continued)1
Estimated
New/
Existing
2017-18
Total
Start
Complete
Cost
2018-19
2019-20
2020-21
Forward
Forward
Forward
Budget Estimate Estimate Estimate
$m
$m
$m
$m
$m
Health Infrastructure
(continued)
Health Transport and
Coordination
Existing
2017
2018
10.0
5.3
….
….
….
Centre Maintenance
Existing
2015
2017
8.3
0.8
….
….
….
Kingston Health Centre
Existing
2013
2019
6.5
4.1
1.7
….
….
Existing
2016
2020
7.9
1.4
4.4
1.9
….
New
2019
2021
35.0
….
….
15.0
20.0
Existing
2013
2017
1.9
1.4
….
….
….
Existing
2010
2017
9.3)
0.2
....)
....)
....)
Existing
2017
2020
3.8
0.2
1.0
2.6
….
Existing
2016
2020
12.1
2.8
4.9
3.8
….
New
2018
2020
10.5
0.7
3.2
6.6
….
New
2019
2021
4.7
….
….
2.5
2.2
New
2019
2021
1.9
Infrastructure
Hospital and Health
Launceston General
Hospital Ward
Upgrades - Ward 4K
Upgrades
Mersey Community
Hospital Capital
Upgrades
Mersey Hospital Upgrade
National Health and
Hospitals Network
Reforms: Emergency
Department
Royal Hobart Hospital
Pharmacy
Redevelopment
St Helens Hospital
Redevelopment
New/
Statewide Hospital
Critical Facility
Upgrades
Statewide Rural Health
Facility Infrastructure
Upgrades
THS Infrastructure
Upgrades
….
….
0.7
1.2
23.4
15.3
34.3
25.0
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Table 6.2:
Infrastructure Investment Project Details by Agency
(continued)1
Estimated
New/
Existing
2017-18
Total
Start
Complete
Cost
2018-19
2019-20
2020-21
Forward
Forward
Forward
Budget Estimate Estimate Estimate
$m
$m
$m
$m
$m
469.2
180.0
180.0
28.7
….
180.0
180.0
28.7
….
243.3
234.0
84.5
45.2
Royal Hobart Hospital
Redevelopment
Funding
Royal Hobart Hospital
Redevelopment8
Existing
2011
2019
TOTAL
DEPARTMENT OF
JUSTICE9
iplan Stage Two:
Integrated Planning
and Building Portal
Existing
2017
2020
1.9
0.5
0.9
0.5
….
Existing
2016
2018
0.9
0.7
….
….
….
New
2019
2020
0.5
….
….
0.5
….
New
2018
2020
1.5
….
0.8
0.7
….
New
2017
2019
3.0
1.0
2.0
….
….
2.1
3.7
1.7
….
Mary Hutchinson
Women's Prison
Mary Hutchinson
Women's Prison Mother and Baby Unit
O'Hara Pre-Release
Facility - Additional
Units
Ron Barwick Minimum
Security Prison - Cell
Recommissioning
TOTAL
DEPARTMENT OF
POLICE, FIRE AND
EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT10
Aerial Fire Appliances
New
2017
2018
3.8
3.8
….
….
….
Body Worn Video
New
2019
2021
0.7
….
0.1
….
0.7
Existing
2016
2018
2.0
1.0
….
….
….
District Headquarters and
Major Support Service
Building Refurbishment
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Table 6.2:
Infrastructure Investment Project Details by Agency
(continued)1
Estimated
New/
Existing
2017-18
Total
Start
Complete
Cost
2018-19
2019-20
2020-21
Forward
Forward
Forward
Budget Estimate Estimate Estimate
$m
$m
$m
$m
$m
2.0
….
….
….
Emergency Services
Computer Aided
Dispatch System
Large Vessel
Existing
2015
2018
17.3
New/
Replacement Program
Existing
2014
2021
13.3
….
….
1.2
3.5
Upgrade Police Housing
Existing
2015
2020
5.0
1.3
1.3
1.3
….
8.0
1.3
2.5
4.2
TOTAL
DEPARTMENT OF
PREMIER AND
CABINET
Service Tasmania Shops
Capital Investment
Existing
Ongoing
na
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
2018
2.7
1.9
….
….
….
2.1
0.3
0.3
0.3
Silverdome Maintenance and
Building Compliance
Existing
2017
TOTAL
DEPARTMENT OF
PRIMARY INDUSTRIES,
PARKS, WATER AND
ENVIRONMENT
Biotoxin Testing
Laboratory
New
2017
2018
1.2
1.2
....
….
….
New
2017
2020
21.8
8.8
10.0
3.0
….
Ongoing
na
0.6
0.6
0.6
0.6
Cradle Mountain Visitor
Experience
Crown Land
Services - Structural
Asset Upgrades
Existing
Fisheries Integrated
Licensing and
Management System
Existing
2016
2018
1.2
1.0
….
….
….
Existing
2016
2018
11.9
2.9
….
….
….
New
2017
2019
1.7
0.9
0.8
….
….
June 2016 Floods - Parks
Infrastructure
Maria Island
Rediscovered
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Table 6.2:
Infrastructure Investment Project Details by Agency
(continued)1
Estimated
New/
Existing
Orange-bellied Parrot
Facility11
South Coast Track
2017-18
Total
Start
Complete
Cost
2018-19
2019-20
2020-21
Forward
Forward
Forward
Budget Estimate Estimate Estimate
$m
$m
$m
$m
$m
New
2017
2018
2.5
2.5
….
….
….
Existing
2014
2018
2.0
0.3
….
….
….
Existing
2015
2018
4.0
1.5
0.7
….
….
New
2017
2019
8.0
4.0
4.0
….
….
23.5
16.0
3.6
0.6
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
294.6
217.9
98.7
96.1
294.6
217.9
98.7
96.2
Three Capes Track Stage 3
Tourism Infrastructure in
Parks
TOTAL
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
GROWTH
A Workforce for Now and
the Future
Roads Program
Expenditure12
New
2017
2021
0.2
New/
Existing
TOTAL
DEPARTMENT OF
TREASURY AND
FINANCE13
Budget Information
Management System
Project
Existing
2014
2018
7.5
2.9
1.5
….
….
Existing
2014
2017
2.8
0.2
….
….
….
3.1
1.5
….
….
State Revenue System
Replacement - Payroll
Tax and Duties
TOTAL
FINANCE-GENERAL
Digital Transformation
Priority Expenditure
Program3,6,9
New
2017
2021
50.0
10.0
10.0
15.0
15.0
New
2017
2019
11.9
7.2
4.7
….
….
Digital Transformation Project Unify
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Table 6.2:
Infrastructure Investment Project Details by Agency
(continued)1
Estimated
New/
Existing
2017-18
Total
Start
Complete
Cost
2018-19
2019-20
2020-21
Forward
Forward
Forward
Budget Estimate Estimate Estimate
$m
$m
$m
$m
$m
Launceston Government
Office Accommodation
New
2017
2019
7.0
3.5
3.5
….
….
New
2017
2018
7.0
7.0
….
….
….
27.7
18.2
15.0
15.0
0.7
….
….
….
0.7
….
….
….
0.6
0.6
….
….
0.6
0.6
….
….
Repatriation Hospital
Capital
TOTAL
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
Legislative Council
Chamber OH&S Issues
and Disability Access
New
2017
2018
0.7
TOTAL
MARINE AND SAFETY
TASMANIA
Woodbridge and Brid
River Jetties
New
2018
2019
1.2
TOTAL
TasTAFE
Drysdale Centre of
Excellence
New
2017
2019
2.7
0.7
1.9
….
….
Existing
2017
2019
3.0
1.5
1.5
….
….
2.2
3.4
….
….
657.0
529.8
230.6
169.5
TAFE Training
Infrastructure
TOTAL
TOTAL ALLOCATED
INFRASTRUCTURE
PROJECTS
Notes:
1. This Table does not include irrigation or rail related expenditure, as this type of expenditure is in the form of grants or
equity injections to entities outside of the General Government Sector and the resulting infrastructure is not held within
the General Government Sector.
2. New funding of $1.5 million per annum commencing in 2018-19 has been provided in this Budget.
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3. The Department of Health and Human Services will receive funding from the Digital Transformation Priority
Expenditure Program in Finance-General to support the Department to investigate and identify options for the
replacement of the legacy Child Protection Information System. Future project costs (estimated to be $6 million) will
be met from the Digital Transformation Priority Expenditure Program.
4. Implementation of the Affordable Housing Strategy commenced in 2015-16 with the allocation of $13.5 million in capital
and recurrent funding. It will also be supported through the redirection of a proportion of Housing Tasmania revenue
towards the priorities set by the Action Plan.
5. More details on the Housing Program are provided in the Department of Health and Human Services chapter in
Government Services Budget Paper No 2.
6. The Department of Health and Human Services will receive $18 million in funding for the Health ICT Priority
Infrastructure Program from the Digital Transformation Priority Expenditure Program in Finance-General.
7. Capital funding of $7 million has been allocated in Finance-General for the Repatriation Hospital Capital project.
8. The Royal Hobart Hospital Redevelopment is funded by both the State and Australian Government. In respect of the
RHH, practical completion of K Block is anticipated in mid-2019. Final payments occur in 2019-20 following
commissioning. More details are provided in the Department of Health and Human Services chapter in Government
Services Budget Paper No 2.
9. The Department of Justice will receive funding to progress detailed requirements for the Justice Connect project from
the Digital Transformation Priority Expenditure Program in Finance-General. Future project costs (estimated to be
$16.6 million) will be met from the Digital Transformation Priority Expenditure Program.
10. Recurrent funding of $1.2 million and capital funding of $11.9 million has been allocated in Finance-General for the
implementation of the Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management's important Project Unify.
11. This project will be offset by asset sale proceeds from the current property at Taroona.
12. The Roads Program includes new funding of $19.1 million for Freight Access Bridge Upgrades, $7 million for the
Mowbray Connector and $1.8 million for Real-Time Traffic Congestion Management in Hobart. Further details on
these, and other Roads Program items, are included at Table 6.3.
13. The Department of Treasury and Finance will progress detailed design work for the replacement of its Public Account
Reporting and Cash Management Systems in 2017-18. Future project costs (estimated to be $5 million) will be met
from the Digital Transformation Priority Expenditure Program.
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MAJOR AREAS OF INFRASTRUCTURE
INVESTMENT IN 2017-18
This section provides details of the key projects being undertaken in 2017-18 within each of the major areas
of infrastructure expenditure. Details of other infrastructure projects not included in this section are available
in individual agency chapters in Government Services Budget Paper No 2.
Chart 6.2 provides a breakdown of 2017-18 infrastructure expenditure by classification.
Chart 6.2:
2017-18 Infrastructure Investment by Classification
Schools and Education
In 2017-18, total Schools and Education infrastructure expenditure is $51.1 million. The major infrastructure
projects include:
Austins Ferry Primary School
Funding of $5.2 million has been allocated to the Department of Education in 2017-18 for the second year of
a two year, $5.5 million project to address capacity issues being experienced due to enrolment growth at
Austins Ferry Primary School. The project will provide additional general learning and support areas at the
school. This project commenced in 2016-17.
Parklands High School
Funding of $5.5 million has been allocated to the Department of Education in 2017-18 for the final year of a
$9.1 million project to construct a performing arts centre, canteen, refurbish teaching areas and provide
modern contemporary flexible learning environments. This project commenced in 2015-16.
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113
Queechy High School
Funding of $4.9 million has been allocated to the Department of Education in 2017-18 for the construction of
contemporary learning areas at Queechy High School. Additional funding of $2.0 million has been provided
to this project in the 2017-18 Budget, increasing the total cost to $5.0 million. The commencement of this
project was brought forward to 2016-17 as part of the Government's Northern Economic Stimulus Package.
St Marys District School
Funding of $4.6 million has been allocated to the Department of Education in 2017-18 for the second year of
a two year, $5.0 million project to provide contemporary general learning areas, including music and
performing arts facilities at St Marys District School. The commencement of this project was brought forward
to 2016-17 as part of the Government's Northern Economic Stimulus Package.
Windermere Primary School
Funding of $5.2 million has been allocated to the Department of Education in 2017-18 for the second year of
a $5.5 million project to construct additional general learning and support areas to address capacity issues
experienced due to enrolment growth at Windermere Primary School. This project commenced in 2016-17.
Human Services and Housing
In 2017-18, total Human Services and Housing infrastructure funding is budgeted to be $40.0 million. The
major infrastructure projects include:
Affordable Housing Strategy
Tasmania's Affordable Housing Strategy 2015-2025 sets the key outcomes to measure the success of the
Government's strategies over the next decade to improve housing affordability in Tasmania, including a
decrease in the proportion of low income Tasmanians experiencing housing stress and a decrease in the
proportion of Tasmanians experiencing homelessness.
Additional funding of $60 million over three years was provided in the 2016-17 Budget to implement the
Government's priorities under Tasmania's Affordable Housing Action Plan 2015-2019. The Government's
target is to provide 1 600 vulnerable Tasmanian households with support over the four year term of the Action
Plan, including construction of 941 new homes and support to access affordable homes in the private market.
Expenditure of $20 million was originally allocated to 2016-17, however, $5 million in funding was brought
forward from the 2017-18 allocation as part of the Government's Northern Economic Stimulus Package. As a
result, $15 million is now allocated for expenditure in 2017-18 with the remaining $20 million in 2018-19.
New projects also support projects and actions in the Affordable Housing Action Plan, including investment in
crisis housing, youth homelessness and supported accommodation.
Housing Fund
The Housing Fund was established in 2007-08 with an allocation of $60 million for the purpose of increasing
the supply of affordable housing. In 2017-18, it is anticipated that $1.2 million will be spent from the Housing
Fund towards the continuation of support for the National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS), with funding
towards the development of up to 1 500 properties under NRAS Stage 4.
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Housing Program
Funding of $18.2 million has been allocated in 2017-18 from the Housing Program for Major Housing Program
projects including:

funding under the Family Violence Action Plan towards establishing the Women's Crisis Accommodation
($1.5 million);

Government equity purchases under the HomeShare program ($762 000); and

new stock purchases, including land and existing dwellings ($8.2 million).
North West Youth Accommodation and Training Facility
Funding of $6 million over two years was allocated in the 2016-17 Budget to build a supported accommodation
facility in Devonport with specialist support services for youth. The Youth Accommodation and Training Facility
will deliver around 25 units of accommodation for low income young people in the Devonport area, who are
homeless, or at risk of homelessness. The facility will also include safe and secure accommodation options
and support services suitable for young people living with a disability.
Hospitals and Health
In 2017-18, total Hospitals and Health infrastructure expenditure is budgeted to be $210.4 million. The major
infrastructure projects include:
Glenorchy Health Centre
Funding of $6.7 million has been allocated to the Department of Health and Human Services in 2017-18 for
the Glenorchy Health Centre. This project will replace the existing Glenorchy Community Health Centre at a
new site. The Centre will be a standalone facility adjacent to the Glenorchy City Central Business District.
Health Transport and Coordination Infrastructure
Funding of $5.3 million has been allocated to the Department of Health and Human Services in 2017-18 for
health transport infrastructure projects. These funds will be used for investment in improved infrastructure
associated with changes to patient coordination, transport and accommodation arising from the One Health
System reforms.
Investment will target capital upgrades to support patients that need to travel for services, staff that may need
to travel to provide outreach services to patients, or strategies that limit the need for patients or staff to travel
in order to provide or receive services under a single state wide Tasmanian health system.
Kingston Health Centre
Funding of $4.1 million has been allocated to the Department of Health and Human Services in 2017-18 for
the Kingston Health Centre. This project will replace the existing Kingston Community Health Centre at a new
site.
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Repatriation Hospital Capital
Additional capital funding of $7 million is provided for the refurbishment and opening of ward space at the
Repatriation Hospital, following progression of a proposal through the Government's Structured Infrastructure
Investment Review Process.
St Helens Hospital Redevelopment
The construction of a new St Helens Hospital will achieve a modern and accessible environment for patients,
clients, staff and community members in the Break O'Day region into the future. A new allocation of
$3.6 million is provided in the 2017-18 Budget in addition to the existing allocation of $8.1 million (additional
funding of $414 000 has also been reflected in 2016-17). It is anticipated that the total cost of the
redevelopment will be $12.1 million.
Practical completion for the construction program of the St Helens Hospital Redevelopment project is
anticipated in December 2018. Payments will extend beyond that period to reflect equipment purchases and
final payments made following the completion of the defects period.
Royal Hobart Hospital Redevelopment
The $689 million Royal Hobart Hospital Redevelopment is Tasmania's largest ever health infrastructure
project and will deliver a modern health facility for future generations. This project is jointly funded by the
Australian and Tasmanian Governments, including $469.2 million from the Capital Investment Program
project, with the remaining funds from the Special Capital Investment Fund, Women's and Children's Precinct,
and Cancer Centre phases of the project.
Funding for this project has been sourced from the following:

Royal Hobart Hospital (Hospitals Capital Fund) - total funding of $100 million was provided from this
source, which has now been fully expended;

Royal Hobart Hospital Women's and Children's Precinct - funding of $100 million was provided by the
Australian Government to fund the construction of a Women's and Children's Precinct within the broader
redevelopment program of the Royal Hobart Hospital. This funding has now been fully expended;

Royal Hobart Hospital Redevelopment - funding for a major redevelopment of the Royal Hobart Hospital
was secured following an application in late 2010 to the Board of the Health and Hospitals Fund (HHF).
The $469.2 million commitment to redevelop the Royal Hobart Hospital is a combined Australian and State
Government project with $240 million being provided by the Australian Government and $229.2 million
provided by the State Government; and

RHH Cancer Centre - the project total of $689 million includes $20.1 million for the RHH Cancer Centre,
which was delivered under the now completed Statewide Cancer Centres Capital output.
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Law and Order
In 2017-18, total Law and Order Infrastructure funding is $10.1 million. The major infrastructure projects
include:
Aerial Fire Appliances
Funding of $3.8 million has been allocated to the Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management in
2017-18 to replace and refurbish a number of aerial fire appliances required by the Tasmanian Fire Service.
District Headquarters and Major Support Service Building Refurbishment
Funding of $1 million has been allocated to the Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management in
2017-18 for the second year of a two year project to improve major police facilities across the state, such as
the Tasmanian Police Academy, district headquarters and support services buildings. All buildings are due
for major works to ensure they continue to meet the needs of the Tasmanian community, are safe, functional
and can meet the Government's policy objectives.
Emergency Services Computer Aided Dispatch System
Funding of $2 million is allocated to the Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management in 2017-18
for the final year of the Emergency Services Computer Aided Dispatch (ESCAD) System project. The ESCAD
project involves the replacement of the three computer aided dispatch systems currently in operation within
Tasmania Police, Tasmania Fire Service and Ambulance Tasmania.
Ron Barwick Minimum Security Prison - Cell Recommissioning
Funding of $3.0 million over two years from 2017-18 has been allocated to the Department of Justice for the
refurbishment of Division 7 within the Ron Barwick Minimum Security Prison. This refurbishment will provide
an additional 40 minimum security cells within the facility. This funding will also help to address ageing
infrastructure including electrical and plumbing issues throughout the facility.
Upgrade Police Housing
Funding of $1.3 million has been allocated to the Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management in
2017-18 as part of a five year program to refurbish residential housing for police officers and their families
stationed in remote and regional areas of Tasmania. The majority of the housing stock is in excess of 35 years
old. This funding will ensure that the housing is of good condition and fit for purpose and will help to encourage
officers and their families to take up residence in remote locations.
Roads and Rail
Funding of $294.6 million has been allocated in 2017-18 for roads infrastructure projects, with total roads
funding over the Budget and Forward Estimates period estimated at $827.4 million, including $243.0 million
in Australian Government funding plus a provision of $120.0 million in Australian Government funding over
2019-20 and 2020-21 for the next Australian Government roads funding agreement.
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In addition, the Government has committed funding of $29.9 million for rail infrastructure in the 2017-18
Budget for Tasmanian Railway Pty Ltd with total rail funding over the Budget and Forward Estimates period
of $90.6 million, including $28.2 million in Australian Government rail funding. Australian Government Rail
funding is provided as equity to Tasmanian Railway Pty Ltd and is therefore not reflected in general
government sector infrastructure investment budgets.
Significant roads and rail funding in 2017-18 includes:

continuation of significant works on the Midland Highway, including commencement of the Perth Link
Roads project, bringing forward $60 million in Australian Government funding from the future 2019-20 to
2023-24 Australian Government agreement;

commencement of a number of new projects jointly funded by the State and Australian Governments,
including the Hobart Airport Roundabout replacement and Bass Highway intersection upgrades at
Wynyard;

a significant Freight Access Bridge Upgrades program over four years to facilitate the operation of High
Productivity Freight Vehicles on key freight routes connecting Tasmanian ports, transport hubs and major
industries;

commencement of an upgrade of the junction of the East Tamar Highway and Mowbray Connector to
improve safety;

implementation of a real-time traffic congestion management solution for Hobart;

continuation of construction works on Esk Main Road, Highland Lakes Road, Huon Highway/Summerleas
Road intersections, and Murchison Highway;

ongoing road and bridge maintenance;

continuation of the rail revitalisation program; and

continued implementation of the Positive Cycling Policy to improve cycling access and safety, including
bringing forward safety works on Bonnet Hill.
Further details of the Roads Program are provided in a separate section of this chapter.
Information and Communication Technology
In 2017-18, Information and Communication Technology funding is $21.3 million. The major infrastructure
projects include:
Budget Information Management System Project
Funding of $2.9 million has been allocated to the Department of Treasury and Finance in 2017-18 to progress
the replacement of the Budget Management System.
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Digital Transformation Priority Expenditure Program
In the 2017-18 Budget the Government has allocated over $60 million to Digital Transformation Priority
Expenditure. Over $13.5 million has been allocated to fund the replacement of the core legacy operating
system utilised by the Tasmania Police (Project Unify, total project funding of $13.1 million - see below) with
remaining funding allocated to commence detailed design work for Justice Connect (to replace legacy criminal
information management systems) and the Child and Youth Services (CYS) Client Information System. A
provision of $50 million has been made over the Budget and Forward Estimates to fund implementation of the
following projects once initial design work and costings are confirmed through the Treasury Structured
Infrastructure Investment Review Process (SIIRP):

Justice Connect ($16.6 million over five years, commencing in 2018-19);

CYS Client Information System ($6 million);

Health ICT Priority Infrastructure Program ($18 million); and the

Public Account Reporting and Cash Management System ($5 million).
These allocations represent current estimates. The estimated cost of projects and the timing of project
expenditure will be finalised during the detailed planning stage of each project.
Fisheries Integrated Licensing and Management System
Funding of $1.0 million has been allocated in 2017-18 to the Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water
and Environment for the development of a Catch and Effort Module within Tasmania's fisheries management
and compliance system. The new module will support the sustainable management of Tasmania's fisheries
resources through improved systems for research, compliance and fisheries management.
Digital Transformation - Project Unify
Funding of $11.9 million over two years from 2017-18 has been allocated in Finance-General to Project Unify
to be administered by the Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management (total project funding
including recurrent costs is $13.1 million). The project will develop an integrated and sophisticated operational
information system that will support operational decision making, safe communities, information sharing and
enhance regulatory and compliance activities. The Agency currently maintains a significant number of core
operational systems that are not integrated. The new system is expected to provide significant operational
benefits for the Agency as the replacement for a legacy system.
Tourism, Recreation and Culture
In 2017-18, $19.2 million has been allocated Tourism, Recreation and Culture infrastructure expenditure. The
major infrastructure projects include:
Cradle Mountain Visitor Experience
The Government announced, in the 2016-17 State Budget, a commitment of $15 million towards a visitor
centre and associated public infrastructure at Cradle Mountain and viewing facilities at Dove Lake. In response
to detailed concept planning and design, total funding of $21.8 million over three years from 2017-18 has now
been allocated to the Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment to deliver the Cradle
Mountain Visitor Experience, consistent with the Cradle Mountain Experience Master Plan, 2016.
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The project will revitalise visitor facilities at the existing "gateway" to Cradle Mountain outside of the national
park, including a new visitor centre and associated commercial/retail precinct; car parking; shuttle bus and
transit facilities; and significantly improved visitor services. At the iconic Dove Lake, within the World Heritage
Area, this project will enhance the visitor experience through a new shuttle arrival point and visitor shelter.
June 2016 Floods - Parks Infrastructure
Funding of $2.9 million has been allocated to the Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and
Environment in 2017-18 to enable repairs to Tasmania's important roads and tourism infrastructure damaged
in the June 2016 floods (predominantly in the State's north and north west). This is in addition to significant
funding allocated for this purpose in 2016-17.
Maria Island Rediscovered
Funding of $1.7 million over two years from 2017-18 has been allocated to the Department of Primary
Industries, Parks, Water and Environment to support restoration of the World Heritage listed Darlington site
on Maria Island and provide substantial improvements to visitor services. This will enable locals and tourists
to re-discover Maria Island as a world class experience and iconic destination. The project will protect the
values that locals treasure and provide long-term economic stimulus to the East Coast Region.
Three Capes Track - Stage 3
Funding of $1.5 million has been allocated to the Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and
Environment in 2017-18 for ongoing investment in the experience and construction of Stage Three of the
track. This stage of the development will provide improved access to Cape Raoul and Shipstern Bluff. Track
head facilities will also be developed in the 2017-18 financial year.
Tourism Infrastructure in Parks
Funding of $8 million has been allocated over two years from 2017-18 to the Department of Primary Industries,
Parks, Water and Environment to continue the delivery of the renewal of visitor facilities in national parks and
other reserves across the State. Tourism Infrastructure in Parks will focus on the use and enjoyment of the
parks estate by the public; commercial enterprises; and tourism. In partnership with the tourism sectors, the
Program will ensure well planned, sustainable, visitor infrastructure and longer term jobs in construction and
park maintenance.
Other Infrastructure
In 2017-18, total Other Infrastructure expenditure is $10.4 million. The major projects include:
Biotoxin Testing Laboratory
Funding of $1.2 million has been allocated to the Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and
Environment in 2017-18 to enable the establishment of a biotoxin testing laboratory capacity within Analytical
Services Tasmania. The Tasmanian laboratory will provide testing services to shellfish growers and the
broader seafood industry and will minimise turnaround time compared with the current requirement to send
samples interstate for testing, thereby improving industry profitability.
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Launceston Government Office Accommodation
As part of the Government's centralised property management strategy, funding of $7 million has been
allocated over two years, from 2017-18, to Finance-General for the implementation of the second stage of the
Government's strategy to improve the management and efficiency of government leased accommodation.
This strategy will include the establishment of new contemporary government office space to be leased at the
CH Smith site in Launceston. This infrastructure investment will assist with the revitalisation of the CH Smith
site, together with priority works as required in the Launceston leased office portfolio, providing an important
economic stimulus to the northern economy.
Legislative Council - Chamber OH&S Issues and Disability Access
Funding of $700 000 has been allocated to the Legislative Council in 2017-18 to address occupational health
and safety and disability access issues in the Council chamber.
Orange-bellied Parrot Facility
Funding of $2.5 million has been allocated to the Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and
Environment, in 2017-18, to enable the construction of a new fit-for-purpose facility including improved
infrastructure for captive breeding. Construction of a new facility will support the preservation of the critically
endangered Orange-bellied Parrot including the capacity to increase the captive-bred population and ensure
a greater number of birds are available for release in the parrot's breeding areas at Melaleuca in the
Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. This capital cost will be offset by the proceeds of the sale of the
existing facility at Taroona in the State's south.
Silverdome - Maintenance and Building Compliance
Funding of $1.9 million has been allocated to the Department of Premier and Cabinet in 2017-18 as part of
an ongoing project to undertake important maintenance at the Silverdome.
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ROADS PROGRAM
The Roads Program comprises new works projects and the upgrade and maintenance of established roads.
In 2017-18, total roads expenditure is $294.6 million. This includes a State Government allocation of
$142.5 million and an Australian Government allocation of $152.1 million.
Table 6.3:
Roads Program Expenditure
Estimated
2017-18
Total
Start
Complete
Cost
2018-19
2019-20
2020-21
Forward
Forward
Forward
Budget Estimate Estimate Estimate
$m
$m
$m
$m
$m
STATE FUNDED
Co-contribution Projects
Bass Highway - Wynyard1
2017
2018
0.6
0.6
....
....
....
Bridport Western Access Road1
2017
2018
1.0
1.0
....
....
....
Goodwood, Howards Roads1,2
Domain Highway Planning1,2
2015
2017
6.4
1.0
....
....
....
2017
2017
1.0
0.4
....
....
....
Hobart Airport Roundabout1
2018
2019
6.0
0.5
5.5
....
....
Huon Highway/Summerleas Road
Intersection1,2
2016
2018
4.4
1.0
....
....
....
Midland Highway - Road Safety
Program4
2015
2018
20.0
9.0
....
....
....
Midland Highway1,2,3
2014
2019
30.0
9.6
13.0
....
....
23.1
18.5
....
....
Brooker Highway - Elwick,
Roads for Our Future Program4
Bridge Strengthening on Esk and
Tasman Highways2
2016
2019
10.0
4.1
4.9
....
....
Bruny Island Main Road2
2015
2019
3.7
2.4
0.8
....
....
Colebrook Main Road2
Esk Main Road2
2016
2019
6.5
4.3
1.3
....
....
2015
2019
13.0
4.2
4.0
....
....
Highland Lakes Road2
2015
2018
4.0
1.9
....
....
....
2015
2018
8.0
4.0
....
....
....
2015
2018
8.0
2.8
0.3
....
....
23.7
11.3
....
....
na
5.5
5.7
5.8
5.9
na
0.6
0.6
0.6
0.6
19.1
4.8
5.4
4.4
4.5
Huon Highway
Upgrade - Glendevie Passing
Lane2
Murchison Highway2
Other Roads Infrastructure
Asset Management
Ongoing
Environmental Management
Freight Access Bridge Upgrades
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Ongoing
2017
2021
Table 6.3:
Roads Program Expenditure (continued)
Estimated
2017-18
Total
Start
Great Eastern Drive
2018
Complete
Cost
2018-19
2019-20
2020-21
Forward
Forward
Forward
Budget Estimate Estimate Estimate
$m
$m
$m
$m
$m
2020
6.3
0.3
3.0
3.0
....
Infrastructure Development
Ongoing
na
0.9
1.0
1.0
1.0
Infrastructure Maintenance
Ongoing
na
64.7
62.7
64.4
66.2
2018
1.4
0.7
....
....
....
Launceston Northbank
2015
Mowbray Connector
2018
2019
7.0
1.5
5.5
….
….
Ongoing
na
1.2
1.2
1.2
1.3
2018
1.8
1.8
....
....
....
Ongoing
na
7.2
4.5
6.1
6.3
Strategy - Infrastructure5
Ongoing
na
3.6
6.8
7.0
7.2
Strategic Planning and Policy
Ongoing
na
Program Management
Real-Time Traffic Congestion
Management in Hobart
2017
Road Safety and Traffic
Management
Road Safety
TOTAL STATE FUNDED ROADS
2.9
3.0
3.0
3.1
95.7
99.4
96.6
96.2
142.5
129.1
96.6
96.2
AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT
FUNDED
Investment Program
Bass Highway - Wynyard1
2017
2018
2.3
2.1
....
....
....
Grants to Local Government6
Midland Highway1,3
2017
2019
9.0
8.2
0.8
....
....
2014
2019
260.0
94.7
59.0
....
....
Tasman Ramps
2013
2017
15.0
0.3
....
....
....
105.3
59.8
....
....
Off-Network
Bridport Western Access Road1
Domain Highway Planning1
2017
2018
1.9
1.9
....
....
....
2015
2018
4.0
3.9
....
....
....
Highland Lakes Road1
2018
2020
5.0
2.4
2.5
0.1
....
Hobart Airport Roundabout1
2017
2019
24.0
6.0
15.5
2.0
....
Huon Highway/Summerleas Road
Intersection2
2015
2017
17.5
14.9
....
....
....
North East Freight Roads1
2009
2017
34.0
0.2
....
....
....
29.3
18.0
2.1
....
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Table 6.3:
Roads Program Expenditure (continued)
Estimated
2017-18
Total
Start
Complete
Cost
2018-19
2019-20
2020-21
Forward
Forward
Forward
Budget Estimate Estimate Estimate
$m
$m
$m
$m
$m
2017
7.7
2.4
....
....
....
Ongoing
na
1.9
1.2
....
....
Ongoing
na
1.0
0.8
....
....
Ongoing
na
4.9
1.6
....
....
Ongoing
na
7.3
7.3
....
....
17.5
10.9
....
....
152.1
88.8
2.1
....
294.6
217.9
98.7
96.1
....
....
60.0
60.0
294.6
217.9
158.7
156.2
Other Roads Infrastructure
Bass Highway - Birralee to Exton7
Bridge Renewal Program
2015
Heavy Vehicle Safety and
Productivity
Road Safety and Traffic
Management
Road Specific Maintenance
TOTAL AUSTRALIAN
GOVERNMENT FUNDED ROADS
TOTAL ALLOCATED ROADS
PROGRAM EXPENDITURE
Estimated Future Australian
Government Roads Funding8
TOTAL ROADS PROGRAM
EXPENDITURE
Notes:
1. These projects include both State and Australian Government funding.
2. Funding for these projects is provided as part of the State Government's 2014 election commitment of $110 million for
the roads funding package which includes the co-contribution and Roads for Our Future Projects.
3. The Australian Government commitment for the Midland Highway is $400 million over 10 years. The Australian
Government will now contribute $260 million over the first five-year period from 2014-15 to 2018-19 and $140 million
from 2019-20 to 2023-24. The Tasmanian Government will contribute $100 million across the 10 years from 2014-15
to 2023-24.
4. Planning for the Roads for Our Future Program Stage 2 is underway. Funding allocations for individual projects will be
determined as part of this process and included in future Budgets. A general provision of $335 million has been set
aside, in the period 2018-19 to 2020-21, to be allocated to future infrastructure investment projects, including Roads
for Our Future Stage 2, and to provide capacity to meet cost variation and the impact of the re-scheduling of projects.
5. The State's co-contribution to Australian Government roads infrastructure projects includes $20 million sourced from
Road Safety Levy receipts for safety upgrades to the Midland Highway.
6. The Australian Government has committed funding for a number of its 2016 Election commitments that relate
specifically to Local Government roads. This funding will be provided to the relevant Council via the State Government.
7. The allocation includes Bass Highway road safety improvements.
8. The existing five-year roads funding agreement with the Australian Government expires at the end of 2018-19. Based
on Australian Government roads funding over recent years, an Estimated Future Australian Government Roads
Funding allocation of $60 million has been included in both 2019-20 and 2020-21 to provide a more accurate estimate
of the likely level of infrastructure expenditure that will occur over the Forward Estimates period.
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RECONCILIATION BETWEEN INFRASTRUCTURE
INVESTMENT AND PURCHASES OF
NON-FINANCIAL ASSETS
Purchases of Non-Financial Assets is an accounting classification under the Australian Accounting Standards.
It appears on the Income Statement and Cash Flow Statement and reflects purchases of non-financial assets
such as land, buildings, plant and equipment, infrastructure, and intangible assets. While the majority of the
Purchases of Non-Financial Assets is comprised of Infrastructure Investment projects, there is a portion of
Purchases of Non-Financial Assets expenditure that is not included in this chapter. Such items include Budget
allocations for:

the Government's fleet management services;

ambulance, surgical and medical equipment;

computer software; and

other smaller capital items.
Conversely, Infrastructure Investment projects can include allocations of expenditure which are not classified
as Purchases of Non-Financial Assets under the Australian Accounting Standards, but are directly related to
infrastructure projects. This expenditure can include items such as employee entitlements, infrastructure
maintenance, Australian Government Loan Repayments and other supplies and consumables.
Table 6.4 provides a reconciliation between the two measures.
Table 6.4:
Reconciliation between Purchases of Non-Financial
Assets and Infrastructure Investment
Purchases of Non-Financial Assets1
2016-17
2017-18
2018-19
2019-20
2020-21
Forward
Forward
Forward
Budget
Budget
Estimate
Estimate
Estimate
$m
$m
$m
$m
$m
524.8
603.1
564.8
390.5
330.8
75.8
59.3
53.6
48.2
49.6
85.9
113.3
93.6
78.3
78.3
534.9
657.0
604.8
420.6
359.5
Less Purchases of Non-Financial Assets excluded from
Infrastructure Investment
Plus Infrastructure Investment not included in
Purchases of Non-Financial Assets
Equals TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE EXPENDITURE
Note:
1. Reflects Purchases of Non-Financial Assets as detailed in the General Government Cash Flow Statement.
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INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT OUTSIDE OF THE
GENERAL GOVERNMENT SECTOR
This chapter provides information on infrastructure investment in the General Government Sector.
Infrastructure investment undertaken by Government Business Enterprises or State-owned Companies is
outside of the General Government Sector and is therefore not included in the definition of infrastructure
investment for the purpose of this chapter. Information on infrastructure investment undertaken by these
entities can be found in entity annual reports and on entity websites.
The 2017-18 Budget does, however, include equity and other contributions provided through the General
Government Sector to Tasmanian Irrigation Pty Ltd, Tasmanian Railway Pty Ltd and Metro Tasmania Pty Ltd
to undertake major infrastructure works.
Metro Tasmania Pty Ltd
As announced in the 2016-17 Budget, funding of $4.5 million per annum over four years will be provided as
an equity contribution to Metro Tasmania Pty Ltd to implement a Metro Bus Infrastructure capital initiative that
will give the advanced manufacturing sector in Tasmania an opportunity to bid for customisation and fit-out
work to deliver an accelerated replacement Metro Tasmania bus fleet. This equity payment will be made by
Finance-General.
Tasmanian Irrigation Pty Ltd
The 2017-18 Budget provides additional equity funding of $10 million per annum to Tasmanian
Irrigation Pty Ltd in 2017-18 and 2018-19 to meet the State's share of increased costs associated with
undertaking Tranche 2 irrigation projects.
Tasmanian Railway Pty Ltd
The Tasmanian Rail Revitalisation Program is a program to continue to remediate Tasmania's Freight Rail
Network. As part of their respective 2015-16 Budgets, the Tasmanian and Australian Governments each
committed $59.8 million to complete Tranche One of the Program over four years.
As part of this Budget, the Tasmanian Government is committing additional funding of $59.8 million over four
years, commencing in 2019-20, in order to facilitate the second Tranche of the Program. This funding is
dependent on a matching contribution from the Australian Government.
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