6.3	CAPITAL WORKS
Introduction
This chapter provides a summary of the Government’s capital works program for 2005‑06. The chapter covers new works for the budget and non‑budget sectors including works‑in‑progress (WIP) to be carried over from the 2004‑05 and previous years’ programs.
Information on each agency’s program is provided in the individual agency chapters in Budget Paper No. 4.

Capital Works at a Glance
•	Total value of the 2005‑06 New Works Program is $168m.
•	Total cash provided in 2005‑06 for New Works and Works-in-Progress (WIP) is $292.4m, compared to $232.8m in the original 2004‑05 Budget, an increase of 26% over the previous year.
- Total cash provided for New Works in 2005‑06 is $77.4m.
- Total cash provided to continue WIP in 2005‑06 is $215m.

In 2005‑06, the value of new work commitments has reduced compared to 2004‑05, due to a number of large one off projects being included in the 2004‑05 new works program.  The total cash provided for new works and works in progress is considerably higher than last Budget, as many large projects remain in works in progress from the 2004‑05 program.
Key Service Areas of the 2005‑06 Program
The 2005‑06 Capital Works Program provides for infrastructure needed to deliver on the Government’s strategic directions and goals under The Social Plan, The Spatial Plan, and the Economic White Paper.  Specifically, it supports:
•	sustainable transport;
•	improvement and enhancement to capacity for health services;
•	education facilities;
•	emergency services facilities;
•	recreational and arts precincts; and
•	community use facilities.

The major infrastructure projects are listed below:
Traffic Congestion and Road Safety Improvement
The Traffic Congestion and Road Safety Improvement Program continues in 2005‑06.  The program, originally announced in the 2000‑01 Budget, amounts to $166.6m.  All but two of the original projects have been completed.  A total of $25m is included for expenditure for the Gungahlin Drive Extension in 2005‑06, with further expenditure of $29.5m in 2006‑07 and $16.1m in 2007‑08.  Due to extensive delays, changes in the scope of works and cost escalation factors, the Gungahlin Drive Extension project has increased by $16.1m in the 2005‑06 Budget, to bring the total project value of $86.1m.  The Fairbairn Avenue Duplication will be completed in 2005‑06.
Details of revised cost and financing commitments for the projects remaining in the program are outlined at Table 6.3.1.
Table 6.3.1
Traffic Congestion and Road Safety Improvement Program
 	Project Value $’000	Financing $’000	
 		Prior 
Years	2005‑06	2006-07	2007-08	
Ongoing Projects	 	 	 		 	
Gungahlin Drive Extension	86  050 	15  513 	25  000 	29  487 	16  050 	
Fairbairn Avenue duplication	9  000 	7  341 	1  659 			
Sub Total	95  050 	22  854 	26  659 	29  487 	16  050 	
	 					
Completed Projects	 					
Morshead Dr/Pialligo Stage 1	4  000 	4  000 				
Athllon Drive (Drakeford Dr-Isabella Dr)	10  500 	10  500 				
William Hovell Drive (Coulter Dr-Bindubi St)	7  000 	7  000 				
Horse Park Dr (Gundaroo Dr- Federal Highway)	9  182 	9  182 				
Gungahlin Dr (Wells Station Dr-Barton Hwy)	3  000 	3  000 				
Flemington Road extension	4  000 	4  000 				
Cotter Rd (Streeton Dr-Tuggeranong Parkway)	1  200 	1  200 				
Drakeford Dr (Taverner St - Erindale Dr)	2  170 	2  170 				
Majura Road  - upgrade of existing road	3  500 	3  500 				
Drakeford Drive (Erindale Dr-Isabella Drive)	4  500 	4  500 				
Barry Dr (Clunies Ross-Marcus Clarke)	  200 	  200 				
Northbourne Av / Macarthur Av intersection	  600 	  600 				
Monaro Highway / Sheppard St intersection	  400 	  400 				
Northbourne Ave / Ipima St intersection	  820 	  820 				
Northbourne Ave / Barry Dr intersection	1  500 	1  500 				
Sub Total	52  572 	52  572 				
	 					
Federally Funded Projects	 					
Barton Highway	19  000 	19  000 				
TOTAL PROGRAM	166  6221	94  426 	26  659 	29  487 	16  050 	
1The total program value has increased by $16.1m from 2004‑05 due to the increase for the Gungahlin Drive Extension.

Roads to Recovery Program
The Roads to Recovery Program is a Commonwealth roads program targeted at roads in rural, regional and metropolitan areas. Funding of $20m was provided over four years from 2001-02, with further funding of $13m now available for 2005‑06 to 2008-09.  The following table provides a revised financing schedule.
Table 6.3.2
Roads to Recovery Projects for the Australian Capital Territory
 	$’000	Financing $’000	
 	Project Value	Prior 	2005‑06	2006-07	2007-08	2008-09	
		Years					
Federally Funded Ongoing Projects	 	 					
Boboyan Road Upgrade	2  100 	  100 	2  000 				
Sutton Road Upgrade Stage 1	5  700 	4  396 	1  304 				
Sutton Road Upgrade Stage 2	6  000 	  - 	  200 	3  300 	2  500 		
Tharwa Drive Upgrade Stage 1	5  000 	  - 	  -	  200 	1  550 	3  250 	
Sub-Total	18  800 	4  496 	3  504 	3  500 	4  050 	3  250 	
	 	 					
Federally Funded Completed Projects	 	 					
Woden Valley on-road cycling facilities1	  650 	  650 					
Monaro Hwy on-road cycling (Symonston to Hume)	1  100 	1  100 					
Monaro Hwy duplication over Dairy Flat	11  900 	11  900 					
Belconnen Way Barry Dr on-road cycling (Firth Rd to Coulter Drive)	  600 	  600 					
Sub-Total	14  250 	14  250 					
 	 	 					
TOTAL PROGRAM	33  0501 	18  746 	3  504 	3  500 	4  050 	3  250 	
		 					
Commonwealth Funding Arrangements	33  000 	17  918 	5  332 	3  250 	3  250 	3  250 	

1 Increase in total project value of $0.050m through a variation to the overall program during the previous year.

2004‑05 Budget Funded Capital Works Outcome
The 2004‑05 Budget provided financing of $232.8m for capital works projects.  A further $14.7m of unspent appropriation from the 2003-04 program was rolled over to the 2004‑05 financial year, taking the revised funds available for expenditure to $247.5m.
Table 6.3.3 provides a summary of expected outcomes for each agency, compared to original 2004‑05 Budget allocations.
Table 6.3.3
Summary of 2004‑05 Budget Funded Capital Works Expenditure
	Total	Estimated 	Appropriation	Withdrawn Projects	
	Financing	Expenditure	Rolled Fwd	2004‑05	2005‑06	
	2004‑05	2004-05	2004-05	Financing	Financing	
	$'000	$'000	$'000	$'000	$'000	
Urban Services	 70  506 	54  860 	13  096 	  2  550 	800 	
Planning and Land Authority	14  380 	  8  980 	  5  400 	  -	  -	
Justice and Community Safety	17  752 	  9  649 	  8  103 	  -	  -	
Emergency Services Authority	11  421 	  5  219 	954 	  5  248 	  4  737 	
ACT Health	44  071 	22  673 	15  679 	  5  719 	  1  700 	
Chief Minister's Department	18  412 	  9  539 	  8  873 	  -	  -	
Treasury	  4  873 	  2  373 	  2  500 	  -	  -	
Economic Development	11  640 	  1  190 	10  450 	  -	  -	
Education and Training	29  253 	27  253 	  2  000 	  -	  -	
Children, Youth and Family Support	11  430 	  5  980 	  5  450 	  -	  8  750 	
Disability, Housing and Community Services	10  745 	  4  675 	  6  070 	  -	  -	
Legislative Assembly	988 	388 	600 	  -	  -	
Canberra Institute of Technology	  2  000 	  2  000 	  -	  -	  -	
	247  471 	154  779 	79  175 	13  517 	15  987 	

For the 2004-05 program, the expected underspend is $79.2m.  Major projects contributing to each agency’s underspend include:
Department of Urban Services - $13.1m
•	Fairbairn Avenue Duplication ($1.7m) – tender delays were experienced due to compliance issues with the successful tenderer.  The project will be completed in 2005‑06.
•	Mugga Lane Landfill Trench ($1.2m) – complex design issues have delayed the project.  These issues have been resolved and the project will be completed by August 2005.
•	Gungahlin Drive Extension ($10.6m) – court proceedings have delayed the awarding of the main construction contract.
ACT Planning and Land Authority - $5.4m
•	Sustainable Transport Initiative Stage 1 ($1.5m) – delays were experienced in project commencement and awarding of contracts.  The revised completion date is March 2007.
•	Bonner Water Quality Control Pond No 1 ($1.5m) – delays in project commencement. Design work is proceeding and the revised completion date is April 2006.
•	Belconnen Town Centre Infrastructure ($1.9m) – delays occurred due to complex design issues associated with land release of Belconnen Section 52 Block 21.
ACT Health - $15.7m
•	Calvary Plant and Building Upgrade ($1.6m) – the project has been delayed due to resource problems during the tender evaluation and letting period.
•	ANU Medical School at TCH and Calvary ($6.5m) – delays experienced pending resolution of funding issues and completion of final design scope at TCH.
•	Sub and Non Acute Facility ($5.3m) – the overall project was delayed pending further definition of service requirements and the resultant facility needs.
Department of Justice and Community Safety - $8.1m
•	Alexander Maconochie Centre (Correctional Facility) ($7.1m) – planning is continuing for construction commencement in 2005‑06.
•	Woden Police Station ($1.0m) – construction is well underway with the facility on schedule for its revised completion date.  Financing has been deferred in part to 2005‑06 in accordance with the revised construction timeframe.
Department of Treasury - $2.5m
•	Sustainable Infrastructure Fund ($2.5m) – the Fund supports incorporation of enhanced sustainability elements in broader capital works activities.  The timing of expenditure is therefore dependent on progress in other capital works projects.
Department of Education and Training - $2m
•	Birragai Outdoor School ($1.5m) – delays due to unexpected high tender results and a review of the cost plan for the project.
Department of Economic Development - $10.5m
•	Convention Centre ($9.8m) – the recently announced intention of IHG to divest its Hotel assets has delayed the negotiations between the ACT Government and IHG. Negotiations are continuing.
Chief Minister's Department - $8.9m
•	ACT Dragway ($4m) – delays due to difficulties in selecting a suitable site and in assessing noise and other environmental issues.
•	Kingston Powerhouse Glassworks Final Stage ($2.6m) – pre-construction planning and consultation have taken longer than anticipated.  Construction will commence in 2005‑06.
Also, several projects have been identified to be returned to the Budget, following reviews by agencies of their capital financing requirements.  These total $29.5m and include:
•	Renal Dialysis Satellite, as the project will now be outsourced to a private provider, and Karralika Redevelopment (Health);
•	Neighbourhood Improvements (now funded through capital upgrades) (Urban Services); and
•	Joint Emergency Service Centres in Belconnen and West Belconnen (Emergency Services).
2005‑06 Capital Works
Budget Funded New Works Program
The value of budget funded new works included in the program for 2005‑06 is $168.0m, with a financing requirement in 2005‑06 of $77.4m.
By comparison, the value of the new works program in 2004‑05 was $329.9m, with a financing requirement in 2004‑05 of $110.3m.
Changes in the composition of the 2005‑06 program, compared to 2004‑05, are due to the relatively lower level of one‑off large scale infrastructure projects, such as the Alexander Maconochie Centre, ACT Dragway, Convention Centre Upgrade and Civic Library and Link.
The 2005‑06 new works program still includes several large projects, such as the replacement of the Quamby Youth Detention Centre and additional funding for both the Gungahlin Drive Extension and Alexander Maconochie Centre.  In addition, several other significant future infrastructure projects have been approved for design or to tender ready stage, in order to finalise planning prior to budget-funded construction being approved.  These include the East Gungahlin Primary and Pre School and the Belconnen Arts Centre.
Table 6.3.4
Summary of Budget Funded New Works Program – 2005‑06
 	 	 	
	Value	2005‑06	2006-07	2007-08	2008-09	
 	$’000	 $’000	 $’000	 $’000	 $’000	
Construction Projects	127  755 	37  818 	44  837 	44  800 	  300 	
Forward Design	  850 	  850 	  0 	  0 	  0 	
Tender Ready	1  900 	1  900 	  0 	  0 	  0 	
Feasibility Studies	2  880 	2  880 	  0 	  0 	  0 	
Grants	2  775 	2  200 	  575 	  0 	  0 	
Capital Upgrades	31  800 	31  800 	  0 	  0 	  0 	
	 					
Budget Funded New 	167  960 	77  448 	45  412 	44  800 	  300 	
Works Program	 	 	 	 	 	

Capital Upgrade Funding
For the first time, the Capital Works program contains explicit funding for improvements to existing infrastructure.  A provision has therefore been made for funding of capital upgrades by asset category within each agency.
Capital upgrades include works that extend the useful lives or improve the service delivery capacity of existing Territory assets.  Upgrade funding however is distinct from and does not include routine maintenance, which is of an expense nature and is funded through recurrent appropriation.
By providing funding for capital upgrades in 2005‑06, as part of a five-year rolling program, agencies will be able to better prioritise and manage their upgrade programs.  Different programs are represented by separate asset categories for each agency.
Based on an assessment of agency capital upgrade requirements, $31.8m has been appropriated in 2005‑06 to fund necessary works by asset category.  This funding is to be reviewed annually, recognising the basic requirements of the capital works program in improving and extending the life of the Territory’s asset base.
Further detail of capital upgrade programs, by agency and asset category, can be found at Table 6.3.12.
Non Appropriation Funded New Works Program
The value of non appropriation funded new works for 2005‑06 is $100.4m.  These projects are to be financed by ACT Housing and ACTEW own‑sourced revenues.  In addition, EPIC plans to undertake some works from its own sources.  
The Land Development Agency also constructs infrastructure from its own source revenues as part of its role as a government land developer.  Upon physical completion of the infrastructure, roads and stormwater assets are transferred to the Department of Urban Services, and water and sewerage assets are transferred to ACTEW.
Table 6.3.5
Summary of Non Appropriation New Works – 2005‑06
 	 Value	
	2005‑06	
 	$'000 	
Off Budget Projects		
		
Housing	36  194 	
ACTEW	24  090 	
EPIC	  150 	
LDA	40  000 	
Total Off Budget Projects	100  434 	
 
Works-in-Progress
The value of budget funded works-in-progress included in the program for 2005‑06 is $319.3m, with a financing requirement of $215.0m.  This comprises budgeted financing of $185.0m, and financing of $30.0m rolled forward from prior years resulting from project delays and underspends.
The total financing requirement for the 2005‑06 program, including works-in-progress, is summarised in Table 6.3.6.
Table 6.3.6
Summary of Financing of the 2005‑06 Capital Works Program
 	2005‑06	2006-07	2007-08	2008-09	
	Estimate	Estimate	Estimate	Estimate	
 	$'000	$'000	$'000	$'000	
2001-02 Works-In-Progress					
Budget Funded1	               26  873 	                      -   	                    -   	                    -   	
Funding Rollover	-13  8732	              29  487 	                    -   	                    -   	
					
2002-03 New Works					
Budget Funded	                       -   	                      -   	                    -   	                    -   	
Funding Rollover	                 8  727 	                      -   	                    -   	                    -   	
					
2003-04 New Works					
Budget Funded	                       -   	                      -   	                    -   	                    -   	
Funding Rollover	                 8  544 	                      -   	                    -   	                    -   	
					
2004-05 New Works					
Budget Funded	             158  128 	              55  080 	                    -   	                    -   	
Funding Rollover	               26  563 	              19  727 	                    -   	                    -   	
					
Total Works-in-Progress Financing Requirement	           214  962 	          104  294 	                    -   	                    -   	
					
2005‑06 New Works					
Budget Funded New Construction Works	               43  448 	              44  837 	           44  800 	                 300 	
Budget Funded Capital Upgrades	               31  800 	                      -   	                    -   	                    -   	
Funding Rollover	                       -   	                      -   	                    -   	                    -   	
Budget Funded (Grants)	                 2  200 	                    575 	                    -   	                    -   	
					
Total New Works Financing Requirement	             77  448 	            45  412 	          44  800 	                300 	
					
Total Financing Requirement	           292  410 	          149  706 	          44  800 	                300 	

 Provision for future Budget Funded Capital Upgrades 	                       -   	            31  050 	          31  050 	          31  050 	

1 Budget funded refers to new financing provide4d in 2005‑06 Budget.
2 This includes a rollover of $29.5m in appropriation for the Gungahlin Drive Extension to 2006-07.

Table 6.3.7
Summary of Public Sector Capital Works by Function – 2005‑06
	2005‑06	2006-07	2005‑06	2006-07	2007-08	2008-09	Total	
	Prior Year	Prior Year	New	New	New	New	Program	
	WIP	WIP	Works	Works	Works	Works		
								
ACT Planning and Land								
Land Release	6  450	  -	600 	  -	  -	  -	7  050 	
Canberra Central	-	  -	  7  200 	  -	  -	  -	7  200 	
Trunk Infrastructure Development - Augmentation	200	  -	  1  500 	300 	  -	  -	2  000 	
Sustainable Transport	5  250	  -	  3  724 	  3  536 	  -	  -	 12  510 	
Capital Upgrades	-	  -	300 	  -	  -	  -	 300 	
Total	11  900   	  -	 13  324 	3  836 	  -	  -	  29  060 	
								
Urban Services								
ACT NoWaste	  1  587 	  -	  2  500 	  1  800 	  -	  -	5  887 	
Roads ACT	24  300 	  -	  -	  -	16  050 	  -	 40  350 	
Canberra Urban Parks and Places	170 	  -	  1  700 	  -	  -	  -	1  870 	
Land Development Infrastructure	458 	  -	  -	  -	  -	  -	 458 	
Traffic Congestion Program	  9  659 	29  487 	  -	  -	  -	  -	 39  146 	
Roads Recovery Program	204 	  -	  -	  -	  -	  -	 204 	
Public Transport	345 	  -	  -	  -	  -	  -	 345 	
Property	999 	  -	  1  200 	300 	  -	  -	2  499 	
City Services	  4  500 	  5  000 	  1  300 	  2  000 	  -	  -	 12  800 	
Capital Upgrades	  -	  -	  9  800 	  -	  -	  -	9  800 	
Total	 42  222 	 34  487 	 16  500 	4  100 	 16  050 	  -	113  359 	
								
Justice and Community Safety								
Departmental	49  346 	57  717 	  2  670 	11  700 	  7  000 	  -	  128  433 	
Territorial (including Police)	  1  040 	  -	700 	  -	  -	  -	1  740 	
Capital Upgrades	  -	  -	850 	  -	  -	  -	 850 	
Total	 50  386 	 57  717 	4  220 	 11  700 	7  000 	  -	131  023 	
								
Emergency Services								
Departmental	954 	  -	  60 	  -	  -	  -	1  014 	
Capital Upgrades	  -	  -	250 	  -	  -	  -	 250 	
Total	  954 	  -	  310 	  -	  -	  -	  1  264 	
								
Chief Minister’s Department								
Chief Minister’s Department	27  255 	  -	  3  730 	  2  500 	  2  000 	300 	 35  785 	
Capital Upgrades	  -	  -	  1  550 	  -	  -	  -	1  550 	
Total	 27  255 	  -	5  280 	2  500 	2  000 	  300 	  37  335 	
								
Economic Development								
Economic Development	30  820 	  9  830 	240 				 40  890 	
Total	 30  820 	9  830 	  240 	  -	  -	  -	  40  890 	

Table 6.3.7
Summary of Public Sector Capital Works by Function – 2005‑06 (continued)
	2005‑06	2006-07	2005‑06	2006-07	2007-08	2008-09	Total	
	Prior Year	Prior Year	New	New	New	New	Program	
	WIP	WIP	Works	Works	Works	Works		
								
Legislative Assembly								
Capital Upgrades	600 	  -	200 				 800 	
Total	  600 	  -	  200 	  -	  -	  -	800 	
								
Treasury								
Departmental	  2  500 	  -	  -	  -	  -	  -	2  500 	
InTACT	  -	  -	  3  312 	  1  193 	  -	  -	4  505 	
Capital Upgrades (includes EPIC)	  -	  -	450 	  -	  -	  -	 450 	
Total	2  500 	  -	3  762 	1  193 	  -	  -	  7  455 	
								
Education and Training								
Departmental	  6  250 	  -	  1  400 	  -	  -	  -	7  650 	
Capital Upgrades	  -	  -	11  050 	  -	  -	  -	 11  050 	
Total	6  250 	  -	 12  450 	  -	  -	  -	  18  700 	
								
ACT Health								
Departmental	417 	  -	  1  700 	  -	  -	  -	2  117 	
The Canberra Hospital	11  207 	  -	  2  880 	  3  980 	  -	  -	 18  067 	
Calvary Public Hospital	12  482 	  2  180 	  2  200 	575 	  -	  -	 17  437 	
Capital Upgrades	  -	  -	  3  850 	  -	  -	  -	3  850 	
Total	 24  106 	2  180 	 10  630 	4  555 	  -	  -	  41  471 	
								
Disability, Housing and Community Services								
Disability	  9  419 	  80 	  2  482 	778 	  -	  -	 12  759 	
Housing ACT	  -	  -	  1  000 	  -	  -	  -	1  000 	
Capital Upgrades	  -	  -	600 	  -	  -	  -	 600 	
Total	9  419 	 80 	4  082 	  778 	  -	  -	  14  359 	
								
Children, Youth and Family Support								
Children, Youth and Family Support	  8  550 	  -	  3  550 	16  750 	19  750 	  -	 48  600 	
Capital Upgrades	  -	  -	900 	  -	  -	  -	 900 	
Total	8  550 	  -	4  450 	 16  750 	 19  750 	  -	  49  500 	
								
Canberra Institute of Technology								
Capital Upgrades	  -	  -	  2  000 	  -	  -	  -	2  000 	
Total	  -	  -	2  000 	  -	  -	  -	  2  000 	
								
Total Budget Funded Projects	214  962	104  294	77  448 	45  412 	44  800 	  300 	487  216 	
Financing rolled over from previous years’ Budgets	29  961 	49  214 						
								
Total Budget Funding	185  001	55  080	 77  448 	 45  412 	 44  800 	  300 		

2005‑06 Construction Projects
The construction component of the new works program has a value of $127.8m, with financing of $37.8m in 2005‑06.
Table 6.3.8 outlines the proposed program of 2005‑06 construction projects.
Table 6.3.8
Summary of 2005‑06 Construction Projects
Project	Financing	Financing 	Financing	Financing	
	2005‑06	 2006-07	2007-08	2008-09	
 	$’000	$’000	$’000	$’000	
					
ACT Planning and Land Authority					
City West Infrastructure Stage 1– Childers Street Precinct 	6  000 	  0 	  0 	  0 	
Replacement and New Signage for City	  700 	  0 	  0 	  0 	
Gundaroo Drive Water Main	1  500 	  300 	  0 	  0 	
Cycle Paths	  500 	  0 	  0 	  0 	
Real Time Information	3  224 	3  536 	  0 	  0 	
Total	11  924 	3  836 	  0 	  0 	
					
Department of Urban Services					
Gungahlin Drive Extension (additional)	  0 	  0 	16  050 	  0 	
Callam Offices Upgrade	1  200 	  300 	  0 	  0 	
Phillip Oval Refurbishment	1  700 	  0 	  0 	  0 	
Mugga Waste Cell Stage 3	2  500 	1  800 	  0 	  0 	
Replacement of Aged Equipment in Capital Linen Service	1  300 	  0 	  0 	  0 	
Arboretum (additional)	  0 	2  000 	  0 	  0 	
Total	6  700 	4  100 	16  050 	  0 	
					
Department of Justice and Community Safety					
Alexander Maconochie Centre (additional)	  0 	11  700 	7  000 	  0 	
Accommodation Relocation and Rationalisation	2  670 	  0 	  0 	  0 	
Woden Police Station (additional)	  500 	  0 	  0 	  0 	
Total	3  170 	11  700 	7  000 	  0 	
					
ACT Health					
Refurbish Roof of Old Analytical Lab Building - Holder	1  000 	  0 	  0 	  0 	
Medical Records Relocation TCH	1  000 	2  380 	  0 	  0 	
Fire Systems Upgrade (Phase 1) TCH	1  000 	1  600 	  0 	  0 	
Total	3  000 	3  980 	  0 	  0 	
					
Chief Minister’s Department					
ACT Veteran's Memorial	  250 	  0 	  0 	  0 	
Bushfire Memorial	  220 	  0 	  0 	  0 	
Stromlo Forest Park	1  700 	2  000 	2  000 	  300 	
Groundwater Bores	  160 	  0 	  0 	  0 	
Public Art	  500 	  500 	  0 	  0 	
Total	2  830 	2  500 	2  000 	  300 	

Table 6.3.8
Summary of 2005‑06 Construction Projects (continued)
Project	Financing	Financing 	Financing	Financing	
	2005‑06	 2006-07	2007-08	2008-09	
 	$’000	$’000	$’000	$’000	
					
InTACT					
Data Centre Refurbishment	1  782 	1  193 	  0 	  0 	
Extension of Private Data Network to Hume	1  530 	  0 	  0 	  0 	
Total	3  312 	1  193 	  0 	  0 	
					
Office for Children, Youth and Family Support					
Replacement of Quamby Youth Detention Centre	3  500 	16  750 	19  750 	  0 	
Total	3  500 	16  750 	19  750 	  0 	
					
Disability, Housing and Community Services					
Establishment of a Single Therapy Service	1  500 	  0 	  0 	  0 	
Intensive Treatment and Support Facilities for people with	  882 	  778 	  0 	  0 	
    Dual Disabilities					
Energy and Water Efficiency Initiatives	1  000 	  0 	  0 	  0 	
Total	3  382 	  778 	  0 	  0 	
					
Total Construction Projects	37  818 	44  837 	44  800 	  300 	

2005‑06 Forward Design
The forward design of projects prior to commitment to construction included in the new works program has a value of $0.9m, fully financed in 2005‑06.
Table 6.3.9 outlines the proposed 2005‑06 forward design program.
Table 6.3.9
Summary of 2005‑06 Forward Design Projects
Project	Financing 	
	2005‑06	
 	$’000	
		
ACT Planning and Land Authority		
Crace Infrastructure	200	
Harrison Primary School Access Road	100	
Total	300	
		
ACT Health		
Karralika Development Options	400	
Total	400	
		
Chief Minister’s Department		
City West Performing Arts Facility and Choreographic Centre	150	
Total	150	
		
Total Forward Design projects	850	

2005‑06 Feasibility Studies and Tender Ready Planning
The feasibility study and tender ready component of the 2005‑06 new works program has a value of $4.8m, fully financed in 2005‑06.
Feasibility Studies recognise the longer lead times involved in major construction activities and provide agencies with the capacity to undertake preliminary feasibility and policy development work associated with larger and complex proposals.  They also set a framework for a more complete assessment of the viability of options and alternatives including linkages to the Government’s service delivery objectives.
In 2005‑06 funding has been approved to progress a select number of projects to the tender ready stage.  This will enable agencies to complete final planning and design work prior to seeking final approval to go to tender.
Table 6.3.10 outlines the proposed financial and economic business cases to be undertaken in 2005‑06.
Table 6.3.10
Summary of 2005‑06 Feasibility Studies and Tender Ready Planning
Project	Financing 	
	2005‑06 	
 	$’000	
		
ACT Planning and Land Authority		
Western Broadacre Major Infrastructure	  300 	
City Hill, Constitution and Edinburgh Avenues and Lake Burley Griffin Connections	  500 	
Total	  800 	
		
Department of Justice and Community Safety		
Belconnen Police Station	  200 	
Total	  200 	
		
Department of Economic Development		
Albert Hall Upgrade	  40 	
Lyneham Sports Precinct - Stage 1	  200 	
Total	  240 	
		
Emergency Services Authority		
Belconnen Fire and Ambulance Station	  60 	
Total	  60 	
		
ACT Health		
Masterplanning of Mental and Community Health Facilities	  300 	
Building 1 Tower/Ambulatory Care/Hot Floor Medical Records Relocation TCH	  500 	
Helipad Relocation/Multi-Storey Car Park TCH	  310 	
Traffic and Parking Review TCH	  70 	
Total	1  180 	
		
Chief Minister’s Department		
ACT Government Office Building	  250 	
Belconnen Arts Centre - tender ready (incl. Lake Ginninderra Foreshore)	  500 	
Total	  750 	

Table 6.3.10
Summary of 2005‑06 Feasibility Studies and Tender Ready Planning (continued)
Project	Financing 	
	2005‑06 	
 	$’000	
		
Department of Education and Training		
New Preschool and Primary School East Gungahlin - tender ready	1  400 	
Total	1  400 	
		
Office for Children, Youth and Family Support		
Therapeutic Service for Children and Young People	  50 	
Total	  50 	
		
Department of Disability, Housing and Community Services		
Homelessness Drop-in Centre	  100 	
Total	  100 	
		
Total Feasibility Studies and Tender Ready Planning	4  780 	

2005‑06 Grants
The inclusion of grants within the capital works program recognises the nature of the payments to non‑Government organisations for works of a capital nature. 
The grants component of the new works program has a value of $2.8m, with financing of $2.2m in 2005‑06.
Table 6.3.11 outlines the proposed capital grant payments to be made by the Government during 2005‑06.  The projects listed below for ACT Health represent works to be undertaken at the Calvary Hospital and funded by way of grants.
Table 6.3.11
Summary of 2005‑06 Capital Grant Payments
Project	Financing 	Financing 	
	2005‑06	2006-07	
 	$’000	$’000	
			
Calvary Hospital			
Fire Safety Upgrade	1  000 	  0 	
Hospital Sterilising Facility	1  200 	  575 	
Total	2  200 	  575 	
			
Total Grants	2  200 	  575 	

2005‑06 Capital Upgrades
The capital upgrades program was initiated as a means of providing a level of funding for agencies to maintain and improve their existing asset base in order to extend their useful lives and improve service delivery capacity for stakeholders.
The capital upgrades component of the new works program has a value of $31.8m.  This is financed in 2005‑06, with provisions for financing of similar amounts in the forward years.
Table 6.3.12 outlines the capital upgrades to be undertaken during 2005‑06.
Table 6.3.12
Summary of 2005‑06 Capital Upgrades by Asset Category
Project	2005‑06	
	Financing	
 	$'000	
		
ACT Planning and Land Authority		
ACTPLA Upgrades	  300 	
Total	  300 	
Department of Urban Services		
Roads and Bridges	2  600 	
Sustainable Transport	  700 	
Neighbourhood Improvements	1  500 	
Urban Parks and Places - Precinct Refurbishment Program	  800 	
Urban Parks and Places - Urban Open Space	1  300 	
Public Transport	  250 	
Sport and Recreation Facilities	1  150 	
Libraries	  700 	
Property	  800 	
Total	9  800 	
		
Legislative Assembly		
Building Improvements	  100 	
Safety Measures	  100 	
Total	  200 	
		
Justice and Community Safety		
Building Improvements	  200 	
Safety Measures	  450 	
Territorial (AFP)	  200 	
Total	  850 	
		
Exhibition Park in Canberra		
Buildings, Grounds, Roads and Carparking	  450 	
 Total	  450 	
Emergency Services Authority		
Building Improvements	  200 	
Occupational Health and Safety Measures	  50 	
Total	  250 	

Table 6.3.12
Summary of 2005‑06 Capital Upgrades by Asset Category (continued)
Project	2005‑06	
	Financing	
 	$'000	
		
Department of Education and Training		
Older School Refurbishments	1  800 	
Older Pre School Refurbishments	1  300 	
Student Amenity and Infrastructure	1  200 	
Specialist Teaching Area Improvements	2  300 	
Building Services Improvements	1  500 	
Health and Safety Improvements	1  250 	
Support for Disabled Persons	1  300 	
Transportable Classrooms	  400 	
Total	11  050 	
		
ACT Health		
Departmental -		
    Building Refurbishment and Upgrades	1  210 	
    Electrical, Lift and Major Plant Upgrades	  580 	
    Environment and Safety	  500 	
    OH&S and Access	  320 	
Territorial -		
    Building Refurbishment and Upgrades	  940 	
    Electrical, Lift and Major Plant Upgrades	  300 	
 Total	3  850 	
		
Chief Minister's Department		
Environment	  500 	
Cultural Facilities Corporation	  800 	
Arts	  250 	
 Total	1  550 	
		
Department of Disability Housing and Community Services		
Community Facilities Building Refurbishment and Upgrades	  600 	
 Total	  600 	
		
Office of Children, Youth and Family Support		
Building Condition Improvements	  600 	
OH&S and Access 	  100 	
Grounds Safety, Access and Condition	  100 	
Combined Building, Grounds and Safety	  100 	
 Total	  900 	
		
Canberra Institute of Technology		
Building Improvements	2  000 	
		
Total Minor New Works	31  800