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The Infrastructure Program

Budget Paper No. 4


ContentsIntroduction 3SummaryTables 13

Total Infrastructure Payments 152017‑18CapitalWorksandEstimatedCapitalExpenditure 162018‑19CapitalWorksandEstimatedCapitalExpenditure 17Capital Works Summary 18Grants Summary 19Repairs and Maintenance Summary 21

ProgramDetailsbyAgency 23Auditor‑General’sOffice 24Northern Territory Electoral Commission 24Ombudsman’sOffice 24Department of the Chief Minister 25DepartmentoftheLegislativeAssembly 25NorthernTerritoryPolice,FireandEmergencyServices 26DepartmentofTrade,BusinessandInnovation 27Department of Treasury and Finance 27DepartmentofInfrastructure,PlanningandLogistics 28LandDevelopmentCorporation 33DepartmentoftheAttorney‑GeneralandJustice 34DepartmentofHealth 35TopEndHealthService 36CentralAustraliaHealthService 37DepartmentofHousingandCommunityDevelopment 38OfficeoftheCommissionerforPublicEmployment 40Department of Primary Industry and Resources 40DepartmentofEnvironmentandNaturalResources 41Department of Tourism and Culture 42Territory Wildlife Parks 44DepartmentofCorporateandInformationServices 44AboriginalAreasProtectionAuthority 45DepartmentofEducation 45Territory Families 47

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IntroductionBudget Paper No. 4 details the Northern Territory’s infrastructure program for 2018-19, including major and minor capital works, capital grants, repairs and maintenance and infrastructure-related expensesforallTerritorybudgetsectoragencies.

The2018‑19infrastructureprogramsupportstheTerritoryGovernment’sprioritiestocreatemorejobs,attractmorepeopleandinvestingenerationalchange.Totalinfrastructurepaymentswillbe$1.45billionin2018‑19,andthisinvestmentremainshigherthantheaverageannualinfrastructurespendoverthepast10years.

The2018‑19infrastructureprogramprovidesasubstantialinvestmentinremoteIndigenoushousing,reflectingtheGovernment’scommitmentaspartofthe$1.1billion10‑yearRemoteHousingInvestmentPackage.ThepackageaimstoworkcloselywithcommunitiestoidentifytheirhousingneedsandensuretheworkbenefitsAboriginalbusinesses,leadingtolocaljobcreationandworkforcedevelopment.In2018‑19,theCommonwealthhaspartneredwiththeTerritorytoexpandthepackageandhasagreedtofund$550millionoverfiveyearsasamatchingcontributiontofurtherimprovehousingconditionsinremotecommunities.

TheTerritoryGovernmentiscommittedtoimplementingtherecommendationsoftheRoyalCommissionintotheProtectionandDetentionofChildrenintheNorthernTerritoryandhasprovided$70millionin2018‑19foranewyouthjusticetrainingcentreinthegreaterDarwinarea.Additionalfundingof$1.4millionhasalsobeenprovidedtoprogressoptionsforthedevelopmentofayouthjusticetrainingfacilityinAliceSprings.

The2018‑19infrastructureprogramcontinuestoprovidesignificantinvestmentinroads,airstrips,bargelandingsandtransportaccessupgrades($543.8million)aswellasinvestingineconomicandcommunityinfrastructuretocontinuerevitalisingthecentralbusinessdistricts(CBDs)inDarwinandAliceSpringsandcontinueheadworksinfrastructuretosupportresidentialandcommerciallandrelease($173.3million).The2018‑19infrastructureprogramalsosupportsGovernment’sTurbochargingTourismstimuluspackagethatincludes$52.5millionincapitalworksprojectsfornewtourisminfrastructuretoenhancevisitors’experiences.

Additionally,the2018‑19programprovidesnewgrantfundingof$10millionperannumforanongoinginvestmentinundergroundingpowerinDarwinsuburbs,forimprovedreliabilityofsupplyduring cyclones and thunderstorms.

Furtherinvestmentin2018‑19toimproveandmaintainelectricity,waterandseweragesupplyservicesisprovidedbyTerritoryGenerationandPowerandWaterCorporation,andincludes$155 million in capital works and $79 million in repairs and maintenance.

Total infrastructure program and paymentsThetotal2018‑19infrastructurepaymentsareestimatedtobe$1.45billion,comprising$1.22billioninbudgetsectorpaymentsand$234millioninpaymentsbygovernmentownedcorporations.Thetotalvalueofthe2018‑19capitalworksprogramis$1.89billion.

Thelevelofcashallocatedtogeneralgovernmentcapitalworks(excludingthegovernmentownedcorporations)hasdecreasedin2017‑18from$967millioninthepublishedbudgetto$747million.ThislargelyreflectstherevisedtimingofexpenditureforCommonwealthroadprogramsandtherevisedtimingofpaymentsfortheshipliftfacility,toalignwithexpectedmilestones.In2018‑19,$863millionisallocatedtothecapitalworksprogram,includingadditionalCommonwealthfundingforremoteIndigenoushousing,tomatchtheTerritoryGovernment’sRemoteHousingInvestmentPackage.

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Therepairsandmaintenanceprogramdecreasesin2018‑19to$201millionfollowingsignificantinvestmentin2017‑18throughgovernmenteconomicstimulusprograms.Anumberofadditionalcapitalandrepairsandmaintenancegrantswerealsoprovidedin2017‑18,largelytoundertakeurgent works in town camps.

Table1setsoutthebudgetedandestimatedinfrastructurepaymentsfor2017‑18andthebudgeted payments for 2018-19.

Table 1: Total infrastructure payments2017-18 Budget 2017‑18Estimate 2018-19 Budget

Program Cash Program Cash Program Cash

$M $M $M $M $M $M

BUDGET SECTOR

Capital works 1873 967 2 057 747 1 892 863

Grants 219 249 147

Repairs and maintenance 297 276 201

Infrastructure-related payments 3 9 4

TOTAL BUDGET SECTOR 1 486 1 281 1 215

GOVERNMENT OWNED CORPORATIONS

Capital works 185 180 155


TOTAL GOVERNMENT OWNED CORPORATIONS 267 260 234

TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PAYMENTS 1 753 1 541 1 449

Capital works for the budget sectorSeveralnewprojectswereaddedtothecapitalworksprogramin2017‑18,increasingthetotalvalueoftheprogramto$2.06billion.TheseprojectsincludesealingGunnPointRoadandotherroad upgrades to support project Sea Dragon, and facility upgrades at Berrimah Farm.

Thecapitalworksprogramin2018‑19at$1.89billionremainsabovelong‑termaveragelevelsandincludesanumberofmajorprojectscontinuingfrom2017‑18.Theseprojects,whichincludetheArnhemHighwayupgrade,BarnesonBoulevardextensionandthePalmerstonpolicestation,areexpectedtobesignificantlyprogressedin2018‑19.Newprojectscommencingin2018‑19mainlyfocusonfulfillingGovernment’selectioncommitmentsandinvestinginpriorityprojectstosupportchildrenandfamilies,enhancecommunitysafety,improvetheamenityofremotecommunitiesandsupport jobs.

Turbocharging TourismThe2018Budgetprovides$103.6millionovertwoyearsfortheTurbochargingTourismstimuluspackagetoattractmorevisitorstotheTerritoryandcreatemorejobs.Thepackageincludes$52.5millionincapitalworksprojectsfornewtourisminfrastructuretoenhancevisitors’experiences.

Capitalworksprojectsprovidedaspartofthestimuluspackageinclude:

• anewadventurecyclingtracklinkingtheAliceSpringsDesertParktoGlenHeleninWestMacDonnellNationalPark($11.9million)

• anewadventurehubatLitchfieldNationalPark,openingnewswimmingareas,campgrounds,picnicareasandfour‑wheeldrivetracks($11.3million)

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• anewmultipurposevisitorandeventcentrewithall‑seasonsmallconferenceandeventcapacityintheGeorgeBrownDarwinBotanicGardens($9.8milliontotal,$5millionin2018‑19)

• anewfive‑daywalkingtrackinCentralAustralia($5.6million)

• newvisitorexperiencesinTennantCreekincludinggoldrushandoremininginterpretativedisplays($5.5million)

• new52kilometremulti‑daywalkingtrailslinkingNitmilukNationalParktoanew120kilometreManyallalukmountainbiketrailnetwork($5.4million)

• restorationoftheHermannsburghistoricalprecinctinCentralAustralia($3million).

ProjectsbyfunctionalcategoryTable2summarisescapitalworksprojectsbyfunctionalcategory.Overone‑thirdofthe2018‑19capitalworksprogramsupportshousingandrelatedworks,withafurther28.7percentinvestedinroadsandtransportprojects.Themajorityoftheseworksareinremotecommunitiesinrecognitionofthesignificantbacklogofcriticalinfrastructureyettobedevelopedtosupportahighlydispersedpopulation,comparedtoothermoreestablishedjurisdictions.Around55percentofthetotalprogramisallocatedtonewandupgradedinfrastructureinremotecommunities.

The2018‑19infrastructureprogramcontinuestheTerritoryGovernment’ssignificantinvestmentinremotehousingaspartoftheRemoteHousingInvestmentPackage.TheCommonwealthhasalsopartneredwiththeTerritoryGovernmentin2018‑19toprovideafurther$110millionperannumforfiveyearsforremoteIndigenoushousingtomatchtheTerritoryGovernment’sinvestment.

The2018‑19programalsoprovidesasignificantinvestmentinroadandtransportassets,withafocusonimprovingaccesstoremotecommunitiesandsupportingeconomicdevelopmentbyupgradingroadsandbargelandingstoimproveindustrysupplychainlogistics.

Anumberofcapitalgrantprogramsthatsupportcommunityinfrastructurewillalsobedeliveredin2018‑19,includingtheStrategicLocalGovernmentInfrastructureFund($5.1million),remotecommunicationsconnectivityandcapacity($2.55million)andtheRemoteTelecommunicationsCo‑InvestmentprogramswithTelstra($2million).

Table2:2018‑19majorcapitalworksprojectsbyfunctionalcategory Capital works

$M %

Functional category

Housing and related works 637.8 33.7

Roads and transport 543.8 28.7

Community safety 221.6 11.7

Economic and community infrastructure 173.3 9.2

Lifestyleandenvironment 158.4 8.4

Education 103.8 5.5

Health 53.1 2.8

Total budget sector 1 891.8 100.0

Housing and related worksOverall,$637.8millionisbeinginvestedtoconstructnewandrefurbishexistinghousinginremoteandurbanareas.Afurther$48.4millionisprovidedingrantfundingforhousingandrelatedworks,bringingthetotalinvestmentto$686.2million.

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Table3:Capitalworksprojectsbycategory–housing Total program

$M

Remote Indigenous housing 545.4

Public housing 61.0

Governmentemployeehousing 31.0

Other 0.4

Total 637.8

The2018‑19infrastructureprogramprovidesasubstantialincreaseinhousingandrelatedworksinfrastructure,reflectingtheGovernment’scommitmentaspartofthe$1.1billion10‑yearRemoteHousingInvestmentPackage,including:

• $96.9millionthroughtheHomeBuildNTprogramtoconstructnewhomesinremotecommunitiesincludinghousingforpeoplewhoareelderlyorhaveadisability

• $36.9milliontoeasethepressureofovercrowdinginexistingdwellingsthroughtheprovisionofadditionalrooms,grannyflats,livingandsleepingspaces,shelterandoutdoorcookingareasunder the Room to Breathe program

• $17.4milliontoexpandgovernmentemployeehousingtoincludeaccommodationforlocallyrecruitedremotecommunitygovernmentemployees

• $20 million for repairs and maintenance for remote community houses.

The2018‑19programalsorepresentsthefirstyearofamatchedcontributionfromtheCommonwealth,providinganadditional$550millionoverfiveyearsforremoteIndigenoushousing.

Thepublichousingprogramin2018‑19continuestheannual$20.2millionprogramtorepair,refurbishandupgradedwellingsinurbanareastosupporttherefreshoftheTerritory’sexistinghousingstock,andprovides$9millionforshort‑termpublichousingthroughtransitionalaccommodationfacilities.

The2018‑19housinginfrastructureprogramprovidesatotalof$31millionforgovernmentemployeehousing,including$17.4millionundertheRemoteHousingInvestmentPackagetosupport local recruits. The remaining funding supports other key workers such as teachers, nursesandpolicetodelivergovernmentservicesinregionalandremotecommunitiesthroughtheconstructionofnewandupgradedgovernmentemployeehousing.

Fundingof$5millionisalsoprovidedin2018‑19toupgradeIndigenousessentialservicesinfrastructureinremotecommunities,aspartofanewrollingcapitalprogram.

Roads and transportRoad and transport infrastructure remains a priority on the 2018-19 infrastructure program, with$543.8millionforroads,airstrips,bargelandingsandtransportaccessupgrades,including$58.2millionfornewprojectsand$485.6millionforrevotedworks.Anadditional$5millionisprovidedincapitalgrantsforTiwiIslandroadupgrades,bringingthetotalinvestmentto$548.8 million.

Roadprojectscontinuingfrom2017‑18into2018‑19include:$76.3milliontoupgradetheArnhemHighwayontheAdelaideRiverfloodplain,$49.4milliontoupgradetheKeepRiverPlainsRoadtosupportProjectSeaDragonand$37.5milliontostrengthenandwidentheBuntineHighwayinpartnershipwiththeCommonwealth;$38millioninpartnershipwiththeCommonwealthandCityofDarwinfortheBarnesonBoulevardLink;and$33.8milliontoupgrade

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andsealGunnPointRoadtoatwo‑lanesealedroad.Theseprojectsareexpectedtobesignificantlyprogressed or completed in 2018-19.

Major new projects in 2018-19 include:

• improvingsafetyandconnectivityinandaroundtheCoolalingacommercialprecinctinpartnershipwiththeCommonwealth($12million)

• strengtheningtheremainingbridgesontheTablelandsHighwaytopermanentlyremoveloadrestrictions($9.9million)

• sealingtheCentralArnhemRoadbetweenBulmanandtheairstrip($5million)

• intersectionworksacrosstheTerritorytoimprovesafetythroughsignalisation,pavementstrengtheningandstreetlighting($4.5million)

• continuingtheRoadstoRecoveryProgramwithintheTerritoryontargetedlocalroads($3.2million)

• continuingtosealtheTanamiRoadtowardsYuendumu($2.5million).

Community safetyThe2018‑19infrastructureprogramprovides$221.6million,thelargestinvestmentincommunitysafetyinfrastructure,toexpandandupgradepolice,emergencyservices,correctionsandjusticefacilities.FundingsupportstheimplementationoftherecommendationsoftheRoyalCommissionintotheProtectionandDetentionofChildrenintheNorthernTerritory,including$70millionforayouthjusticetrainingcentre.Capitalgrantsof$7millionbringthetotalcommunitysafetyinvestmentto$228.6million.

Significantprojectsin2018‑19include:

• ayouthjusticetrainingcentreinthegreaterDarwinregion($70million)

• continuedworksforthenewPalmerstonpolicestation($28.2million)

• infrastructuretocontinuetomitigatetheimpactoffloodingacrosstheTerritory($27.7million)

• continuedworkstoconstructmultipurposepolicestationsinManingrida($15.4million)andNgukurr($11.3million)

• continuedworkstoupgradepolicefacilitiesatAlyangulaandAngurugu($12.3million)

• facilitiesforyouthsrequiringaccommodationforbailsupportacrosstheTerritory($13.6million)

• upgradestotheyouthanddomesticviolencecourtinAliceSprings($7million)

• constructionofanewBushfiresNTheadquartersintheDarwinruralarea($4.5million).

Economic and community infrastructureThe2018‑19infrastructureprograminvests$173.3millionineconomicandcommunityinfrastructure,includingprojectstorevitalisetheDarwinandAliceSpringsCBDsandcontinueheadworksinfrastructuretosupportresidentialandcommerciallandrelease.

Major works in 2018-19 include:

• continuingtheCityDealsprojectstoconstructanundergroundcarparkintheDarwinCBD($31.1million),developrevitalisinginfrastructureintheAliceSpringsCBD($19.8million),redevelopStateSquarethroughtheconnectionofwaterfronts,activationoflaneways,andrenewaloftheDarwinCBDthroughtheredevelopment,greeningandshadingofsignificantpedestrianconnections($15.1million)

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• headworksandsubdivisionworksinBerrimahNorth,Borroloola,DarwinWaterfront,LarapintaandPalmerstonEast($27.6million)

• continuingupgradestoBerrimahFarm,includingessentialsiteinfrastructureandfieldlaboratoryfacilities,newofficeaccommodationandextendingtheveterinarylaboratorytoincludeanewmolecularlaboratorywinginpartnershipwiththeCommonwealth($19.4million)

• continuingdesignandinfrastructureworksfortheTruckCentraltransportindustryprecinct($9.2million)

• landscapingworksandplaygroundatMyillyPoint($3million).

Anadditional$29.7millionisprovidedincapitalgrants,includingpublicinfrastructuretosupporttheDarwinluxuryhotelproject($10million)andanongoinginvestmentinundergroundingpowerinDarwinsuburbstoimprovereliabilityofsupplyduringcyclonesandthunderstorms($10millionperannum),bringingthetotaleconomicandcommunityinfrastructureinvestmentto$203million.

LifestyleandenvironmentArecord$158.4millionisprovidedforlifestyleandenvironmentworksin2018‑19,toconstructnewandupgradeexistingsporting,recreationandparkinfrastructurefacilities.TheincreaseisprimarilyaresultoftheTurbochargingTourismstimuluspackage,whichaimstoattractmorevisitorstotheTerritoryandcreatemorelocaljobs.Grantfundingof$12millionforcommunityrecreationalinfrastructureandsupportformarinerangersbringsthetotallifestyleandenvironmentinvestmentto$170.4million.

New projects in 2018-19 include:

• extensionstoartgalleriesinArnhem,KatherineandTennantCreektocreateaNationalIconicArtTrail($30million)

• anadventurecyclingtrackinWestMacDonnellNationalPark($11.9million)

• anadventurehubinLitchfieldNationalPark,openingnewswimmingareas,campgrounds,picnicareasandfour‑wheeldrivetracks($11.3million)

• furtherworkstoenhancerecreationalfishinginfrastructureacrosstheTerritoryaspartofthe$50millionpackage($8.5million)

• upgrades to motorsport infrastructure including the new Motorsports House at Hidden Valley MotorsportsComplex($6.5million)

• multi‑daywalkingtrailsinNitmilukNationalParklinkingwiththemountainbiketrailnetwork($5.4million).

EducationThe2018‑19infrastructureprogramincludes$103.8millionineducationinfrastructuretocontinueupgradingschoolsandeducationfacilitiestomeetdemandgrowthandfacilitateimprovedstudentoutcomes.Acapitalgrantof$2.7milliontonon‑governmentschoolsaspartoftheBuildingBetterSchoolspackagebringsthetotalinvestmentto$106.5million.

Significantprojectsin2018‑19include:

• continuingtoredevelopandexpandDarwinHighSchooltosupportleadingscience,technology,engineering,artandmathematicsubjects,coursesandactivities($18.1million)

• anewmultipurposehallatDarwinMiddleSchooltoprovideflexible‑usespacestosupportsports,music,arts,dramaandprovideindoorspaceforschoolassemblies($15.9million)

• worksatZuccoliforanewgovernmentprimaryschool,includingsiteservicingandsharedoval($15million)

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• continuingthefinalstageofthemasterplantoconstructanadministrationblockandnewclassroomsatAcaciaHillSchool($6.3million)

• continuingtoconstructthenewpreschoolatTennantCreektocaterforupto88enrolmentsandearlychildhoodprograms($6.1million)

• providingtransportableclassroomstosupportenrolmentpeaksacrosstheTerritory($6million).

HealthThe2018‑19programforhealthincludes$53.1milliontoconstructandupgradenewandexistinghospitalandhealthfacilities.Thedecreasefrom2017‑18reflectsanumberofhighvalueprojectsthatwerecompleted(suchasconstructionofthePalmerstonRegionalHospital)orarenearingcompletion(variousupgradesatAliceSpringsHospitalandRoyalDarwinHospital,includingthemultistoreycarpark).

Major projects for 2018-19 include:

• continuingworksforvariousupgradesatRoyalDarwinHospital,includingthepositronemissiontomography(PET)scannerandmultistoreycarpark($17.3million)

• continuingtorefurbishandexpandtheNightcliffrenalfacilityfrom28to32chairs($8.9million)

• newandcontinuingworksforvariousupgradesatAliceSpringsHospital,includingfireprotectionandasbestosremediation($8.8million)

• continuingfireremediationworksatGoveDistrictHospital($5.8million)

• constructionofahydrotherapypoolatPalmerstonRegionalHospital($2.7million).

Minor new works and capital grantsMinor new works of $108.2 million are included in the 2018-19 infrastructure program, comprising $86.4millioninnewprojectsand$21.8millionofrevotedworks.Minornewworksareprojectsupto$500000invalueandprovideagencieswiththeflexibilitytoundertakeconstructionprojectstoimprovetheserviceabilityofassets.

Capitalgrantsareprovidedtofundtheconstructionorupgradeofsignificantassetsthatareownedbyentitiesoutsidethebudgetsector.Majorcapitalgrantstotal$104.7millionin2018‑19,includingessentialservicesandhousinginfrastructuretoremotecommunities($48.4million),lifestyleandenvironmentinvestment($12million),workstocommenceundergroundingpowerinDarwinsuburbs($10million),andworkstosupporttheDarwinluxuryhotelproject($10million).

Repairs and maintenanceThe2018‑19budgetsectorinfrastructurepaymentsforrepairsandmaintenanceis$200.6million,comparedto$276.2millionin2017‑18,reflectingthe2017‑18economicstimulusprogram.In2018‑19,thesignificantrepairsandmaintenanceallocationsare:

• Territoryroads($52.5million)

• schoolsandeducationfacilities($30.1million)

• hospitalandhealthfacilities($26.4million)

• publicandgovernmentemployeehousing($23.6million)

• nationalnetworkroads($16.9million)

• sport,parkandartfacilities($10.6million).

The2018‑19infrastructurepaymentsalsoprovide$42.4millioninrepairsandmaintenancegrantsforIndigenousessentialservices($16.8million),Indigenoushousing($16.6million)andurgentinfrastructureworksintowncamps($9million).

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GovernmentownedcorporationsPowerandWaterCorporationandTerritoryGeneration,asgovernmentownedcorporations,determinetheirowncapitalinvestmentprogramtoensurecurrentservicestandardsforsupplyreliabilityaremet.Theremaininggovernmentownedcorporation,JacanaEnergy,doesnothaveamajorcapitalinvestmentprogramasitsprimarybusinessiselectricityretailingtocustomers.

Thecorporations’combinedprojectedcapitalinvestmentfor2018‑19is$155million,withafurther$79millioncommittedforrepairsandmaintenance.

InformationpresentedinthisBudgetPaperTotal infrastructure payments–themainsummarytableshowspaymentsfortheinfrastructureprogram across boththebudgetandgovernmentownedcorporationssectors,includestheoriginalbudgetandrevisedestimatefor2017‑18andbudgetedpaymentsfor2018‑19,consistentwithotherbudgetpapers.Thisistheprimaryinfrastructurebudgettable,withsubsequenttablesillustratingincreasinglydisaggregatedinformationthatformspartoftheoveralltotal.

Capital projects and estimated capital expenditure–summarytablesforbudgetsectorcapitalworksforboth2017‑18and2018‑19arecategorisedintothreesectionsrelatingtothoseagenciesthat manage and fund their capital works program:

• DepartmentofInfrastructure,PlanningandLogistics

• LandDevelopmentCorporation

• DepartmentofHousingandCommunityDevelopment.

Thetablesprovideinformationonthefollowingcomponents:

• revotein–estimatedvalueofcapitalworksthatcontinuefromthepreviousyear

• minornewworks–projectsofacapitalnature,withanestimatedcostof$500000orless

• majornewworks–capitalprojectswithanestimatedcostgreaterthan$500000

• totalcapitalworks–totalstheabovecomponents

• cash–theamountofcapitalworkscashallocatedtotheprogram

• revoteout–thebalanceoftotalcapitalworksnotcompletedattheendoftheyear.Thisisthedifferencebetweenthetotalcapitalworksandthecashcolumns.

Capital works summary–providesalistofallagencieswithcapitalprojects(majorandminor)andthetotalvalueofthecapitalworksprojectsattributedtothem.Informationisprovidedforboth2017-18 and 2018-19.

Grants summary–providesalistofcapitalgrants,andrepairsandmaintenancegrantsmadetootherentitiestofundtherecipient’sinfrastructurecosts.

Repairs and maintenance summary–providestherepairsandmaintenanceprogramforeachagency,including2017‑18and2018‑19repairsandmaintenanceexpensesdirectlyrecordedbyeach agency.

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Program details by agency–providesdetailsofeachagency’s2018‑19infrastructureprogram,including the agency’s capital projects and repairs and maintenance. Each major capital project islisted,withonlythetotalprogramlevelidentifiedforminorcapitalprojects.Revotedandnewworks are separately presented within each agency. The start date for new works is included, and providestheindicativetimingforprojectcommencement.Arrangementsmayvaryduetochangesincircumstancesduringtheyear,whichcanrequirearearrangementofpriorities.Capitalgrantsprovidedbyagenciestootherentitiesarealsoidentifiedintheagencysection.Estimatedcostswithinmajorrepairsandmaintenancecategoriesaredisclosed,whererelevant.

Glossary–providesaguidetofurtherexplainmoretechnicalorspecificterminologyusedinthisbudget paper.

Whereappropriate,summarytableshavebeenroundedtoonedecimalplace.

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Total Infrastructure Payments

2017-18 2017-18 2018-19

Budget Estimate Budget

Program Cash Program Cash Program Cash

$M $M $M $M $M $M

BUDGET SECTOR

Capital works 1 873 967 2 057 747 1 892 863

Northern Territory funded1 550 450 380

Externally funded2,3 417 297 483

Grants

Capital grants 161 179 105

Repairs and maintenance grants 58 70 42

Total grants 219 249 147


Infrastructure-related payments 3 9 4

TOTAL BUDGET SECTOR 1 486 1 281 1 215

GOVERNMENT OWNED CORPORATIONS

Capital works 185 180 155


TOTAL GOVERNMENT OWNED CORPORATIONS 267 260 234

TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PAYMENTS 1 753 1 541 1 449

1Thereductionin2017‑18reflectstherevisedtimingoffundingfortheconstructionoftheshipliftfacilityinlinewithexpectedmilestones.2Thereductionin2017‑18isinlinewiththerevisedtimingofCommonwealth‑fundedprojects.3IncludesCommonwealthandCityofDarwin.

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2017‑18CapitalWorksandEstimatedCapitalExpenditure

BUDGETSECTOR–CAPITALWORKSRevote

In

Minor New

Works

Major New

Works

Total Capital Works Cash

Revote Out

$M $M $M $M $M $M

Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics

Infrastructuredevelopment 363.0 72.9 352.9 788.8 338.9 449.9

Nationalnetwork 74.5 7.8 4.3 86.5 30.8 55.8

Territory roads 350.9 14.3 215.7 580.9 165.9 415.1

Total Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics 788.4 95.0 572.9 1 456.3 535.5 920.8

Land Development Corporation

LandDevelopmentCorporation 0.2 0.3 34.5 34.9 13.8 21.2

Total Land Development Corporation 0.2 0.3 34.5 34.9 13.8 21.2

Department of Housing and Community Development

Public housing 7.8 30.4 41.2 79.5 66.1 13.3

Governmentemployeehousing 12.6 5.1 15.9 33.6 15.7 17.9

Indigenous housing 232.2 0.0 220.2 452.4 116.3 336.1

Total Department of Housing and Community Development

252.6 35.5 277.3 565.5 198.2 367.3

TOTAL BUDGET SECTOR – CAPITAL WORKS 1 041.2 130.8 884.7 2 056.7 747.4 1 309.3

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2018‑19CapitalWorksandEstimatedCapitalExpenditure

BUDGETSECTOR–CAPITALWORKSRevote

In

Minor New

Works

Major New

Works

Total Capital Works Cash

Revote Out

$M $M $M $M $M $M


Infrastructuredevelopment 449.9 53.1 207.5 710.5 289.0 421.5

Nationalnetwork 55.8 3.4 0.0 59.2 44.7 14.6

Territory roads 415.1 7.9 40.2 463.2 202.2 261.0

Total Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics 920.8 64.4 247.7 1 232.9 535.8 697.1

Land Development Corporation

LandDevelopmentCorporation 21.2 0.4 0.0 21.6 7.7 13.8

Total Land Development Corporation 21.2 0.4 0.0 21.6 7.7 13.8


Public housing 13.3 18.4 29.2 61.0 30.0 31.0

Governmentemployeehousing 17.9 3.1 10.0 31.0 13.9 17.1

Indigenous housing 336.1 0.0 209.3 545.4 275.2 270.2

Total Department of Housing and Community Development

367.3 21.5 248.5 637.3 319.1 318.3

TOTAL BUDGET SECTOR – CAPITAL WORKS 1 309.3 86.4 496.2 1 891.8 862.6 1 029.2

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Capital Works SummaryBUDGETSECTOR–CAPITALWORKSBYAGENCY

2017-18Estimate

2018-19Budget

$000 $000

Department of the Chief Minister 637 4469

DepartmentoftheLegislativeAssembly 1 285 500

NorthernTerritoryPolice,FireandEmergencyServices 96906 79956

DepartmentofTrade,BusinessandInnovation 500 500

Department of Treasury and Finance 100 100

DepartmentofInfrastructure,PlanningandLogistics

Infrastructuredevelopment 193127 176266

Nationalnetwork 86543 59234

Territory roads 580935 463197

LandDevelopmentCorporation 34931 21566

DepartmentoftheAttorney‑GeneralandJustice 18216 18 000

Department of Health 14 859 11 028

TopEndHealthService 137525 29943

CentralAustraliaHealthService 32016 12134

DepartmentofHousingandCommunityDevelopment 569581 637786

Department of Primary Industry and Resources 34919 36619

DepartmentofEnvironmentandNaturalResources 803 5 250

Department of Tourism and Culture 96029 137611

Territory Wildlife Parks 732 761

DepartmentofCorporateandInformationServices 3164 2384

DepartmentofEducation 125 152 103030

Territory Families 28739 91461

TOTAL BUDGET SECTOR CAPITAL WORKS 2 056 698 1 891 795

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Grants SummaryBUDGETSECTOR–GRANTS

2017-18Estimate

2018-19 Budget

$000 $000

CAPITAL GRANTS

Department of Trade, Business and Innovation

Immediateworksgrantsforrepairsandupgradestocommunityfacilities 27 000

HomeImprovementScheme 11706

HomeRenovationGrants 5 700

PublicinfrastructuretosupporttheDarwinluxuryhotelproject 810 10 000

Security systems assistance grants 1 000 4 000


City of Palmerston roads 1 000

Regional Economic Infrastructure Fund 9 210

Tiwi Island road upgrades 5 000

Underground power in Darwin suburbs 5 000 10 000


Essentialservicestooutstations 6002 6134

Homelands capital projects 2 000

HousingandinfrastructureinvestmentinArlparraandElliott 8 180 16347

Incentivefundingforsocialhousingheadleasing 4 000 6000

Indigenousessentialservices 17716 17893

Landadministrationandtownshipleasing 600 2 000

Laramba water supply upgrade 7 000

Remote infrastructure works 8 582

Smartwatermeterandservicereplacement 2 000

StrategicLocalGovernmentInfrastructureFund 5 000 5 107

Urgent infrastructure works in town camps 11 500

Department of Primary Industry and Resources

Recreationalfishinginfrastructure 467

Department of Environment and Natural Resources

PurchaseofequipmentforAboriginalrangergroups 1 900 1960

Department of Tourism and Culture

AliceSpringssportinginfrastructure 6200

Marrara Hockey Stadium surface replacement 600

Remote Community Sports Infrastructure Program 5 000 5 000

TourismDemandDriverInfrastructureProgram 775

UpgradevariousmotorsportfacilitiesacrosstheTerritory 3105 1 505

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20 Summary Tables

2018-19 Budget

BUDGETSECTOR–GRANTS2017-18Estimate

2018-19 Budget

$000 $000

UpgradestoPurkissReservesportingfacilities 5 000

Urbanandregionalovalslightsprogram 3500 3500

Department of Corporate and Information Services

Remotecommunicationsconnectivityandcapacity 500 2 550

RemoteTelecommunicationsCo‑Investmentprograms(withTelstra) 5 000 2 000

Department of Education

BuildingBetterSchools–non‑governmentschools 2 700 2 700

CapitalSubsidyScheme–non‑governmentschools 3000

ChildrenandSchoolingProgram(IndigenousAdvancementStrategy) 4 000

Territory Families

Alice Springs Women’s Shelter 3000 3000

MountTheoyouthdiversionfacility 450

TOTAL CAPITAL GRANTS 179 203 104 696

REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE GRANTS


Indigenousessentialservices 16407 16755

Indigenous housing 46342 16623

Streetlight repairs and maintenance subsidy 2196

Urgent infrastructure works in town camps 5 000 9 000

TOTAL REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE GRANTS 69 945 42 378

TOTAL BUDGET SECTOR GRANTS 249 148 147 074

Summary Tables 21


Repairs and Maintenance SummaryBUDGETSECTOR–REPAIRSANDMAINTENANCE

2017-18Estimate

2018-19Budget

$000 $000

Auditor‑General’sOffice 2 2

Northern Territory Electoral Commission 6 6

Ombudsman’sOffice 4 4

Department of the Chief Minister 368 325

DepartmentoftheLegislativeAssembly 3256 1 990

NorthernTerritoryPolice,FireandEmergencyServices 16520 9300

DepartmentofTrade,BusinessandInnovation 600 600

Department of Treasury and Finance 19 19

DepartmentofInfrastructure,PlanningandLogistics

Transport assets 15861 8164

Nationalnetwork 19937 16937

Territory roads 71167 52539

LandDevelopmentCorporation 350 350

DepartmentoftheAttorney‑GeneralandJustice 6500 3975

Department of Health 1659 517

TopEndHealthService 28 590 20456

CentralAustraliaHealthService 9655 5431

DepartmentofHousingandCommunityDevelopment 43370 32853

OfficeoftheCommissionerforPublicEmployment 10 10

Department of Primary Industry and Resources 5623 3814

DepartmentofEnvironmentandNaturalResources 1 171 946

Department of Tourism and Culture 18560 10 040

Territory Wildlife Parks 1677 597

DepartmentofCorporateandInformationServices 330 290

AboriginalAreasProtectionAuthority 8 8

DepartmentofEducation 28 288 30103

Territory Families 2682 1357

TOTAL BUDGET SECTOR REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 276 213 200 633

22

2018-19 Budget

Program Details by Agency

24 Program Details by Agency

2018-19 Budget

Auditor‑General’sOfficeProgram

$000

CAPITAL WORKS

REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 2

TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 2

Northern Territory Electoral CommissionProgram

$000

CAPITAL WORKS



Ombudsman’sOfficeProgram

$000

CAPITAL WORKS



Program Details by Agency 25


Department of the Chief MinisterStart date

Program $000

CAPITAL WORKS 4 469


TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 4 794

Capital works

Revoted works from 2017-18 154

Minor new works 154

New works in 2018-19 4 315

Minor new works 715

Darwin

GovernmentHouseupgrades Q4, 2018 3600

Total capital works 4 469

Total repairs and maintenance 325


DepartmentoftheLegislativeAssemblyProgram

$000

CAPITAL WORKS 500

REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 1 990


Capital works


Minor new works 281

New works in 2018-19 219

Minor new works 219

Total capital works 500

Total repairs and maintenance 1 990



2018-19 Budget

NorthernTerritoryPolice,FireandEmergencyServicesProgram

$000

CAPITAL WORKS 79 956



Capital works

Revoted works from 2017-18 77 586

Minor new works 1 419

Katherine

ConstructamultipurposepolicecomplexinNgukurr,includingresidentialhousingandvisitingofficerquarters,multi‑functionroom/courthouse,associatedboatandstoragesheds,communicationstowerandbackupgenerator1

11300

ConstructthenewKatherinefirestationco‑locatedwithStJohnAmbulance 7 050

East Arnhem

UpgradepolicefacilitiesatAlyangulatoincludekennellingfacilitiesfordrugdetectordogs,boatshedandstationrenovations.Constructanewpermanentpolicepostincludingamulti‑functionareaatAngurugu1

12 258

Top End Rural

ConstructamultipurposepolicecomplexinManingrida,includingresidentialhousingandvisitingofficerquarters,multi‑functionroom/courthouse,associatedboatandstoragesheds,communicationstowerandbackupgenerator1

15 400

Palmerston and Litchfield

ConstructthenewPalmerstonpolicestationincludingawatchhouse,regionalemergencyoperationscentreandcommunityhall

28 174

Darwin

PeterMcAulayCentre–extensionoftheexistingForensicScienceBranchbuildingtofacilitatein‑houseanalysisofdriversamplesrelatingtorandomdrugtests

1 985

New works in 2018-19 2 370

Minor new works 2370




1Commonwealthfundingprovidedfortheseprojects.



DepartmentofTrade,BusinessandInnovationProgram

$000

CAPITAL WORKS 500

GRANTS 14 000



Capital works


Minor new works 500


Grants

PublicinfrastructuretosupporttheDarwinluxuryhotelproject 10 000

Security systems assistance grants 4 000

Total grants 14 000



Department of Treasury and FinanceProgram

$000

CAPITAL WORKS 100



Capital works


Minor new works 2


Minor new works 98





2018-19 Budget

DepartmentofInfrastructure,PlanningandLogisticsProgram

$000


GRANTS 15 000


INFRASTRUCTURE-RELATED 3 580


Capital works


Infrastructure development – revoted works 147 539


Central Australia

CityDealsprojectforthedevelopmentofrevitalisinginfrastructureintheAlice Springs CBD

19 800

HeadworksandsubdivisionworkstosupportthereleaseofresidentiallandinLarapinta

738

Katherine

Newinfrastructuretomitigateflooding 10 084

Subdivisionworkstosupportthereleaseof35residentiallotsinBorroloola 3498

East Arnhem

Cyclonerectificationworks–MilingimbiSchoolrebuild,RaminginingSchoolrebuildandvariousworks

1310

Milingimbiaerodromesealwideningfrom18mto30mtoallowcode3aircrafttoland safely1

2 250

Transportaccess–Galiwin’kuandRamingining–improvebargelandingsandgoodshandlingfacilities

1 847

Transportaccess–Gapuwiyak–improvethebargelandingandgoodshandlingfacilities

1 948

UpgradetheElchoIslandaerodrometomeetCivilAviationSafetyAuthoritystandards1

910

Top End Rural

BathurstIslandaerodromereconstructionandextensionto1600mtomeetCivilAviationSafetyAuthoritystandards1

4636

Transportaccess–Maningrida–improvethebargelandingandgoodshandlingfacilities

1 794

Upgrade barge landing and hardstand at Wadeye 780


Headworks to support Palmerston East 7618

Newinfrastructuretomitigateflooding 3400

continued



Program $000

Darwin

CityDealsprojectfortheredevelopmentofStateSquare,connectingthewaterfrontsandactivatinglaneways

15 100

City Deals project to construct an underground car park 31100

HeadworkstosupportdevelopmentinaccordancewiththeBerrimahNorthArea Plan

3950

HeavyVehicleSafetyandProductivityProgramround5–hardstandforroadtrainsandnewtestfacilityforheavyvehicles2

8 450

LudmillaCreekandKulaluktrunkdrainsextension 3200

Newinfrastructuretomitigateflooding 14 172

StokesHillWharfrestoration 491

Waterfront headworks and landscaping 3943

Across regions

Headworksinfrastructureandsubdivisiondesignstosupportthedevelopmentof land

1 878

RegionalAviationAccessProgram–undertakeupgradeworkstoaddresscriticalissues across a number of aerodromes1

589

National network – revoted works 55 786

Minor new works 898

Central Australia

ImprovesafetyattheintersectionoftheStuartHighwayandTanamiRoadthroughprotectedturninglanesandimprovedlinemarking

400

Barkly

ImprovedrainageontheStuartHighwaynearTennantCreek 1 050

ProvideentrystatementsalongtheStuartHighwayintoTennantCreek 1 880

Katherine

Constructnewhigh‑levelbridgesoverLittleHorseCreekandBigHorseCreekundertheNationalHighwayUpgradeProgram1

27 859


ProvidebetterheavyvehicleaccessintoPinelandsthroughanintersectionupgradeatMcKinnonRoad

5675

Across regions

SafetyandfatiguemanagementaspartoftheNorthernTerritoryRoadsPackage2 9 752

Strengthening and widening as part of the Northern Territory Roads Package2 8 272

continued


2018-19 Budget

Program $000

Territory roads – revoted works 415 068


Central Australia

ContinuetoupgradeandsealMaryvaleRoad 1 400

ImproveOutbackWayroads–upgradeandsealvarioussectionsofthePlenty Highway and Tjukaruru Road1

7 010

NorthernAustraliaRoadsProgram–continuetoextendthesealofthePlenty Highway1

23800

NorthernAustraliaRoadsProgram–continuetoextendthesealonTjukaruru Road1

8 420

Barkly

BeefRoadsProgram–selectedstrengtheningandwideningontheTablelands Highway1

24263

BeefRoadsProgram–selectedupgradestoimprovethecattlesupplychainontheBarkly Stock Route1

11846

SandoverHighwayupgrade–extendthesealtotheUtopiahealthclinic,stage1 3200

StrengtheningsixbridgesontheTablelandsHighway1 2156

Katherine

NorthernAustraliaRoadsProgram–selectedstrengtheningandwideningandextendingthesealontheBuntineHighwaytowardstheWesternAustraliaborder1

37542

NorthernAustraliaRoadsProgram–upgradetheKeepRiverPlainsRoadtosupportProjectSeaDragonandtheOrdagriculturalirrigationdevelopment1

49 445

SealselectedsectionsoftheLajamanuaccessroadbetweenKalkarindjiand Lajamanu

2962

UpgradeandsealselectedsectionsoftheRoperHighwaybetweenFizzerCreekand Ngukurr

2 515

UpgradetheRobinsonandCalvertstreamcrossingsonWollogorangRoadtoimprovefloodimmunityandroadsafety

4342

Top End Rural

HeavyVehicleSafetyandProductivityProgramround5–providesafetruckparking at South Alligator Roadhouse on the Arnhem Highway1

1380

ProvidesealedaccesstotheProjectSeaDragonfacilityatPointCeylon 14773

Strategiceconomicdevelopmentroads–improvingthefloodimmunityofPortKeatsRoadatYellowCreekcrossing

409

Upgrade and seal Gunn Point Road to a two-lane sealed road 33800

UpgradeKambolgieCreekcrossingonGimbatRoadinKakadutoimprovefloodimmunity1

4608


CompletethesealingofLitchfieldParkRoad 11671

ConstructanewhighlevelbridgeovertheLowerFinnissRiver1 12693

HowardSpringsNaturePark–carparkandroadupgrades 637

continued



Start dateProgram

$000

Darwin

BarnesonBoulevardLink,stage1–constructanew,thirdmajorarteriallinkfromtheTigerBrennanDrive/DinahBeachRoadintersectionintotheCBDtosupportbetterdistributionofcommutertrafficintotheCBD3

37996

LandscapingandlightingontheStuartHighwaytoprovideanentrystatementatBagot Road

2 885

Across regions

BlackSpotProgramforroadsafetyprojectsattargetedlocationsonTerritoryandlocalgovernmentroads2

874

Continuationofthecyclepathprogramtosupportactivetransport 2496

ContinuingworksonthreepriorityprojectsontheregionalroadnetworkaspartoftheRegionalRoadsProductivityPackage:RoperHighway,BuntineHighwayandArnhem Link Road1

14309

Fundingtosupportcommunityinitiativesonlocalroads 4 000

LiftandsealaselectedsectionofroadbetweenRaminginingandCentralArnhem Road

4962

NorthernAustraliaRoadsProgram–upgradetheArnhemHighwayontheAdelaideRiverfloodplaintoprovideall‑weatheraccess1

76280

RoadstoRecoveryProgramwithintheTerritoryontargetedlocalroads2 3834

Strengthenandwidenpavementonsecondaryandlocalroads 1906

StrengthenandwidenselectedsectionsoftheTerritoryruralarterialroadnetwork 4305

New works in 2018-19 80 304

Infrastructure development – new works 28 727


East Arnhem

ImprovesecurityforaircraftparkedattheElchoIslandaerodromeandpreventaccesstovolatilesubstances

Q1, 2019 1 000

MarineinfrastructureworksatGove Q2, 2019 1600

Darwin

Myilly Point landscaping and playground Q4, 2018 3000

Across regions

Designandconceptdevelopmentservicesforfutureprojects Q3,2018 4 000

Headworksinfrastructureandsubdivisiondesignstosupportthedevelopmentof land

Q2, 2019 2 000

HeadworkstosupportdevelopmentinaccordancewiththeBerrimahNorthArea Plan

Q3,2018 4 000

National network – new works 3 448


Territory roads – new works 48 129


continued


2018-19 Budget

Start dateProgram

$000

Central Australia

ContinuesealingtheTanamiRoadtowardsYuendumu Q3,2018 2 500

Barkly

Strengthen the remaining bridges on the Tablelands Highway to permanently removeloadrestrictions1

Q3,2018 9 915

East Arnhem

Seal the Central Arnhem Road between Bulman and the airstrip Q2, 2019 5 000


ImprovesafetyandconnectivityinandaroundtheCoolalingacommercialprecinct1 Q4, 2018 12 000

Darwin

UpgradeandextendRichardsonDrivetofacilitatesafeaccesstoLudmillaPrimarySchool

Q2, 2019 2 100

Across regions

BlackSpotProgramforroadsafetyprojectsattargetedlocationsonTerritoryandlocalgovernmentroads2

Q3,2018 1 000

Intersectionworkstoimprovesafetythroughsignalisation,pavementstrengtheningandstreetlighting

Q4, 2018 4 500

RoadstoRecoveryProgramwithintheTerritoryontargetedlocalroads2 Q4, 2018 3200


Grants

Tiwi Island road upgrades 5 000

Underground power in Darwin suburbs 10 000

Total grants 15 000

Repairs and maintenance

Transport assets 8164

Nationalnetwork 16937

Territory roads 52539


Infrastructure-related

Strategicinfrastructure‑relatedstudies,investigations,masterplanning,projectdevelopmentandconsultancycostsrelatingtothedevelopmentoftheTerritory’sinfrastructureprogramsandeconomicdevelopment

3580

Total infrastructure-related 3 580


1JointfundingbetweentheTerritoryandCommonwealthgovernments.2Commonwealthfundingprovidedfortheseprojects.3JointfundingbetweentheTerritoryandCommonwealthgovernmentsandCityofDarwin.



LandDevelopmentCorporationProgram

$000



INFRASTRUCTURE-RELATED 1 226


Capital works



DefenceSupportHub–developmentofafurtherstage 4 000

DevelopmentworkstocreatetheMarineServiceArea,stage1 8 000

Darwin

TransportIndustryPrecinct–TruckCentraldesignandinfrastructureworks 9156


Minor new works 410



Infrastructure-related

Strategicassetplanningstudies,investigations,masterplanning,projectdevelopmentandconsultancycostsforlanddevelopment

1226

Total infrastructure-related 1 226



2018-19 Budget

DepartmentoftheAttorney‑GeneralandJusticeProgram

$000




Capital works


Minor new works 306

Central Australia

AliceSpringsCorrectionalCentrefenceupgrade 4 200

UpgradetheyouthanddomesticviolencecourtinAliceSprings 7 000

New works in 2018-19 6 494







Department of HealthProgram

$000




Capital works


Minor new works 26

Katherine

RelocatetheambulancecentreinKatherineoutofthefloodzone 478

Darwin

RefurbishandexpandtheNightcliffrenalfacilityfrom28to32chairs 8 900

Across regions

Renal‑readyroomsinremotecommunities 1 200


Minor new works 424





2018-19 Budget

TopEndHealthServiceProgram

$000




Capital works



Katherine

IncreaseclinicalconsultingspaceatBorroloolaHealthCentre 349

East Arnhem

GoveDistrictHospital–fireremediationworks 5776


Hydrotherapy pool for Palmerston Regional Hospital 2650

Darwin

Royal Darwin Hospital

ConstructamultistoreycarparkattheRoyalDarwinHospitalcampus 2 590

ExtensionofAlanWalkerCancerCentrefor12chemotherapychairs 309

PET scanner and cyclotron infrastructure works and purchase of major equipment1

8 700

Remedial repair of spalling concrete on the main ward block to ensure the structural integrity remains sound and increases the life of the facility

2353

Stagedrefurbishmentofthemaintowerbuilding,includingoutpatientsclinics,allied health and public access areas such as the hospital courtyard, entrance and foyer

2 702

UpgradefiredoorsandframestomeetAustralianstandards 614

New works in 2018-19 2 209





1JointfundingbetweentheTerritoryandCommonwealthgovernments.



CentralAustraliaHealthServiceStart date

Program $000




Capital works



Central Australia

Alice Springs Hospital

Fireprotection,air‑conditioningandremediation 3633

Pathologyandpublicservicesbuildingasbestosremovalandrelatedrelocationworks

1 585

Refurbish old emergency department to create oncology and cardiology clinic space

482

Stormrectificationworkstoselectedbuildings 2246

Across regions

Remotehealthservicesupgrades 611

New works in 2018-19 1 242

Minor new works 392

Central Australia

AsbestosremediationworksontheAliceSpringsHospitalcampusand FlynnDriveCommunityHealthCentre

Q4, 2018 850





2018-19 Budget

DepartmentofHousingandCommunityDevelopmentProgram

$000


GRANTS 95 859



Capital works


Public housing – revoted works 13 348

Barkly

ConstructnewdwellingsinElliott 119

Across regions

Construct new dwellings across all regions 567

Rejuvenationofcommunityhallsinseniors’complexes 500

Rolling program to refresh the Territory’s public housing stock 11662

Transitionalhousing 500

Government employee housing – revoted works 17 874

Across regions

Additionalteacherhousinginremotelocations1 9 072

Constructnewhousinginremotelocations 196

RemoteHousingInvestmentPackage–governmentemployeehousing 7 400

Upgradeexistingdwellingsinremotelocations 1206

Indigenous housing and infrastructure – revoted works 336 112

Central Australia

RoomtoBreathe–SantaTeresa 1 000

East Arnhem

RemoteIndigenoushousing–cyclonerectificationworks 41 415

Across regions

LandservicingfortheRemoteHousingInvestmentPackage 39192

RemoteHousingInvestmentPackage–HomeBuildNT 46900

RemoteHousingInvestmentPackage–RoomtoBreathe 16901

Remote Indigenous housing2 190 704

Other – revoted works 61

Minor new works 61

New works in 2018-19 270 391

Public housing – new works 47 641


continued



Start dateProgram

$000

Across regions

Rolling program to refresh the Territory’s public housing stock Q3,2018 20 200

Transitionalaccommodationfacilities1 Q3,2018 9 000

Government employee housing – new works 13 086


Across regions

RemoteHousingInvestmentPackage–governmentemployeehousing Q3,2018 10 000

Indigenous housing and infrastructure – new works 209 280

Across regions

Indigenousessentialservices–rollingcapitalprogram Q3,2018 5 000

LandservicingfortheRemoteHousingInvestmentPackage Q3,2018 24 280

RemoteHousingInvestmentPackage–HomeBuildNT Q3,2018 50 000

RemoteHousingInvestmentPackage–RoomtoBreathe Q3,2018 20 000

Remote Indigenous housing1 Q3,2018 110 000

Other – new works 384

Minor new works 384


Grants

Essentialservicestooutstations 6134

HousingandinfrastructureinvestmentinArlparraandElliott 16347

Incentivefundingforsocialhousingheadleasing 6000

Indigenousessentialservices 17893

Landadministrationandtownshipleasingmeasure 2 000

Repairsandmaintenance–Indigenousessentialservices 16755

Repairsandmaintenance–Indigenoushousing 16623

Repairsandmaintenance–urgentinfrastructureworksintowncamps 9 000

StrategicLocalGovernmentInfrastructureFund 5 107

Total grants 95 859

Repairs and maintenance

Public housing 17606

Governmentemployeehousing 6000

RemoteHousingInvestmentPackage3 8 759

Remote training centres 320

Officeaccommodation 168



1Commonwealthfundingprovidedfortheseprojects.2JointfundingbetweentheTerritoryandCommonwealthgovernments.3$11.24milliontransferredtocurrentgrantsforpaymentstohomelands.


2018-19 Budget

OfficeoftheCommissionerforPublicEmploymentProgram

$000

CAPITAL WORKS



Department of Primary Industry and ResourcesStart date

Program $000




Capital works


Minor new works 51

Central Australia

Replacethechiller,boilerandductingsystemintheAridZoneResearchInstitutemainadministrationbuilding

470

Darwin

BerrimahFarm–upgradeessentialsiteinfrastructureandfieldlaboratoryfacilities,newofficeaccommodationandextendtheveterinarylaboratorytoincludeanewmolecular laboratory wing1

19 405

Across regions

EnhancerecreationalfishinginfrastructureacrosstheTerritory,includingupgradingboatrampinfrastructureinDinahBeach,ChannelIsland,DundeeBeach,Nightcliffand Shady Camp

6660

New works in 2018-19 10 033


Across regions

EnhancerecreationalfishinginfrastructureacrosstheTerritory Q4, 2018 8 500







DepartmentofEnvironmentandNaturalResourcesStart date

Program $000

CAPITAL WORKS 5 250

GRANTS 1 960



Capital works


Minor new works 289

New works in 2018-19 4 961

Minor new works 461


ConstructanewBushfiresNTheadquartersatLivingstoneintheDarwinruralareatoimproveefficiencyandeffectivenessoffiremanagementoperations,andaccessibilityforruralvolunteersandcommunitymembers

Q4, 2018 4 500


Grants

PurchaseofequipmentforAboriginalrangergroups 1960

Total grants 1 960




2018-19 Budget

Department of Tourism and CultureStart date

Program $000


GRANTS 10 005



Capital works



Central Australia

NewexhibitforvisitorsandstudentsofthemegafaunafromtheAlcootafossilcollectioninAliceSprings

300

UpgradevisitorfacilitiesinWestMacDonnellNationalPark 265

Barkly

Newvisitorexperiencesincludinggoldrushandoremininginterpretativedisplaysin Tennant Creek

5 450

Katherine

NitmilukNationalParkinfrastructureupgradestosupportbusinessventuresandenhancevisitorexperiences

450


UpgradeSurpriseCreekFallscampgroundandvisitorfacilitiesinLitchfieldNationalPark

909

Darwin

Indoor netball stadium in Marrara1 11164

RedevelopmentofWarrenPark,Marraraforrugbyleague 17868

Stagedupgradeandreplacementofheating,ventilatingandairconditioningsystemat the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory

705

TIO Stadium refurbishment and upgrade 2 200

UpgradewaterreticulationinfrastructureandfuelbundattheHiddenValleyMotorsportsComplex

4324

Across regions

UpgradestovariousmotorsportinfrastructureacrosstheTerritory 2 450

New works in 2018-19 89 629


Central Australia

CentralAustralia–newfive‑daywalkingtrack Q2, 2019 5600

Hermannsburg historical precinct upgrades Q4, 2018 3000

WestMacDonnellNationalPark–newadventurecyclingtrack Q2, 2019 11 900

continued



Start dateProgram

$000

Barkly

NationalIconicArtTrail–TennantCreekartgalleryextension Q2, 2019 10 000

Katherine

NationalIconicArtTrail–KatherineArtGalleryextension Q2, 2019 10 000

NitmilukNationalPark–newmulti‑daywalkingtrailslinkingwiththemountainbiketrail network

Q4, 2018 5 400

NitmilukNationalParkinfrastructureupgradestosupportbusinessventuresandenhancevisitorexperiences

Q2, 2019 2 520

East Arnhem

NationalIconicArtTrail–Arnhemartgalleryextensions Q2, 2019 10 000


LitchfieldNationalPark–EastReynoldsnewadventurehub,openingnewswimming areas, campgrounds, picnic areas and 4WD tracks

Q1, 2019 11300

Darwin

GeorgeBrownDarwinBotanicGardens–newmultipurposevisitorandeventcentrewithall‑seasonsmallconferenceandeventcapacity

Q4, 2018 5 000

Stagedupgradeandreplacementofheating,ventilatingandairconditioningsystemat the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory

Q3,2018 1327

Across regions

Upgrades to motorsport infrastructure including new Motorsports House at HiddenValleyMotorsportsComplex

Q4, 2018 6500


Grants

Remote Community Sports Infrastructure Program 5 000

UpgradevariousmotorsportfacilitiesacrosstheTerritory 1 505

Urbanandregionalovalslightsprogram 3500

Total grants 10 005





2018-19 Budget

Territory Wildlife ParksProgram

$000

CAPITAL WORKS 761



Capital works


Minor new works 238


Minor new works 523




DepartmentofCorporateandInformationServicesProgram

$000

CAPITAL WORKS 2 384

GRANTS 4 550



Capital works


Minor new works 10

Darwin

Fisheries–off‑siteleasedaccommodationfitout 2 089


Minor new works 285


Grants

Remotecommunicationsconnectivityandcapacity 2 550

RemoteTelecommunicationsCo‑Investmentprograms(withTelstra) 2 000

Total grants 4 550





AboriginalAreasProtectionAuthorityProgram

$000

CAPITAL WORKS



DepartmentofEducationProgram

$000


GRANTS 2 700



Capital works



Central Australia

AcaciaHillSchoolfinalstageofmasterplantoconstructadministrationblockandnew classrooms

6300

BraitlingPrimarySchool–stage2ofthemasterplantocompletethenewearlychildhood precinct with re-purposed areas for a community centre connected to outdoor play areas and a new café to replace the old canteen

2315

Barkly

Construct a new preschool at Tennant Creek catering for up to 88 enrolments, integratedwithfacilitiesfortheonsiteFamiliesasFirstTeachersprogram

6080

East Arnhem

AnguruguSchool–buildanewpreschoolontheprimaryschoolsiteinconjunctionwithreplacingthekitchen,canteenandablutionsdestroyedbyfire1

469

RaminginingSchool–buildamultipurposehall/emergencyshelterinaccordancewith the Building Code of Australia

698

Top End Rural

GunbalanyaSchool–newtransportablebuilding,roofforoutdoorbasketballarea,replaceflooringinearlychildhoodbuilding2

206


GirraweenPrimarySchool–twogenerallearningareasincludingmechanicalservicesandveranda3

285

TaminminCollege–stage2Science,Technology,Engineering,ArtandMathematicsbuilding refurbishment of science and art block

2 812

Zuccolischool–newgovernmentprimaryschoolincludingsiteservicingandsharedoval

8 985

continued


2018-19 Budget

Start dateProgram

$000

Darwin

AnulaPrimarySchoolstudentablutionsrefresh 780

DarwinHighSchoolredevelopmentandexpansion–stage1oftheBullockyPointeducationprecinctprojectstosupportleadingscience,technology,engineering,artandmathematicsubjects,coursesandactivities

18 100

LudmillaPrimarySchool–stage1masterplanofaredevelopmenttocreatecontemporarylearningenvironmentsincludingavibrantintegratedearlychildhood facility

3689

ReplaceairconditioningsystematNightcliffMiddleSchool 1350

Sanderson Middle School canteen upgrade 423

Across regions

Infrastructuretosupporttheteachingandlearningofeyehealthandpreventionoftrachoma in primary school children in remote schools

1138

Infrastructure upgrades to schools 2 900

Newtransportableclassroomstoprovidebetterlearningenvironmentsforstudentsand teachers and support enrolment peaks

6000

New works in 2018-19 35 251



Zuccolischool–newgovernmentprimaryschoolincludingsiteservicingandsharedoval

Q1, 2019 6000

Darwin

DarwinMiddleSchoolmultipurposehall–stage2oftheBullockyPointeducationprecinctprojectsprovidingflexible‑usespacestosupportsports,music,arts,dramaandprovideindoorspaceforschoolassemblies

Q4, 2018 15 900


Grants

BuildingBetterSchools–non‑governmentschools 2 700

Total grants 2 700



1JointfundingbetweentheTerritoryandCommonwealthgovernments.2Fundingprovidedbytheschoolboard.3Fundingcontributionprovidedbytheschoolcouncil.



Territory FamiliesStart date

Program $000


GRANTS 3 000



Capital works


Minor new works 500

Central Australia

AliceSpringsYouthDetentionCentreupgradestoelectrical,fireandmechanicalservices

250

East Arnhem

Design and construct a new safe house at Galiwin’ku 800


DonDaleYouthDetentionCentreupgradestoelectrical,fireandmechanicalservices

3194

Across regions

Facilitiesformaleandfemaleyouthsrequiringaccommodationforbailsupportacross the Territory

13614

Residentialcarefacilityupgrades 220

New works in 2018-19 72 883


Darwin

YouthJusticeTrainingCentre Q2, 2019 70 000


Grants

Alice Springs women’s shelter 3000

Total grants 3 000



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Appendix

50 Glossary

2018-19 Budget

GlossaryCapital grants

Capitalgrantsareprovidedtofundtheconstructionorupgradeofsignificantassetsownedbyentitiesoutsidethebudgetsector(grantrecipients).Worksmaybemanagedbyeitherthegrantrecipient,towhichthegrantisprovideddirectly,ortheDepartmentofInfrastructure,PlanningandLogistics,inwhichcasegrantfundsareheldbytheagencyprovidingthegrantandtheassetistransferredtothegrantrecipientoncompletionofconstruction.

Capital worksCapitalworksaredefinedasbuildingandengineeringworksthatcreateanasset,aswellasconstructingorinstallingfacilitiesandfixturesassociatedwith,andforminganintegralpartof,thoseworks.Capitalworksprojectswouldtypicallyincludeconstructingbuildings,roadsandbridges,installinglargeairconditioningplantsorlifts,upgradingorextendingexistingbuildings,andmajorroadworksthatupgradeexistingroads.Afurtherbreakdownisprovided,differentiatingbetweenmajorandminornewworks(seedefinitionsbelow).

Thecapitalworksdefinitionexcludescapitalitems,whicharecapitalpurchaseswherelimitedconstructionorfabricationisrequired,suchasequipmentandvehicles.Repairsandmaintenanceworkisalsoexcludedasthisworkrelatestomaintaininganexistingassetinaworkablecondition,notconstructingorupgradinganasset.

Capital works cash and programCapitalworkscashisthefundingexpectedtobespentonaprojectorprojectsinafinancialyear.Capitalworksprogramisthetotalamountapprovedtodeliveraprojectorprojects.

Goodsandservicestax(GST)ProgramamountsshownareexclusiveofGST.

GovernmentownedcorporationAgovernmentownedcorporationisacorporatisedcommercialentitywithinthetermsoftheGovernment Owned Corporations Act and is not included in the budget sector due to its commercial nature.TerritorygovernmentownedcorporationsarethePowerandWaterCorporation,TerritoryGenerationandJacanaEnergy.

Infrastructure programThe infrastructure program combines capital works, capital grants, repairs and maintenance, and infrastructure‑relatedexpenses.ItrepresentstheTerritoryGovernment’stotalcommitmentstotheconstructionandmaintenanceofassetsacrosstheTerritory(includingbothGovernmentandnon‑governmentownedassets).

Infrastructure‑relatedexpensesInfrastructure‑relatedexpensesareoperationalcoststhatdirectlyrelatetotheinfrastructureprogram,includingstrategicinfrastructure‑relatedstudies,investigations,masterplanning,projectdevelopmentandconsultancycostsnotspecifictoanasset.

Major new worksMajornewworksareconstructionprojectswithanestimatedvaluegreaterthan$500000thatrelatetoimprovementstoorconstructionofanewTerritoryGovernmentasset.

Minor new worksMinornewworksareconstructionprojectswithanestimatedvalueofupto$500000thatrelatetoimprovementstoorconstructionofanewTerritoryGovernmentasset.

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New worksNewworksarethoseprojectsapprovedtostartinthe2018‑19financialyear.Individualnewworksprojectsarerecordedinthisbudgetpaperforprojectsover$500000(majornewworks)withprojectsof$500000orless(minornewworks)recordedinaggregateforeachagency.

Repairs and maintenanceRepairsandmaintenanceworksareundertakentomaintainexistingassetsinworkingcondition.Repairsandmaintenancekeepanassetfunctioningatitscurrentcapacityanddonotenhancetheassetsignificantlyorextenditsusefullife.Thisisincontrasttocapitalworksonexistingassets,whichwillsubstantiallychangeorimprovetheassetthroughexpansionorupgrade.

Repairsandmaintenanceareoperationalexpensesrecordedbyagencies.Repairsandmaintenancegrantsmayalsobeprovidedtoentitiesoutsidethebudgetsectortoenabletheseentitiestomaintain their assets.

RevotedworksRevotedworksarecapitalworksinitiatedinpreviousyearscarriedforwardintothenextyear.

Asconstructionoflargerprojectswilloftenspanmorethanonefinancialyear,theworksnotcompletedattheendofthefinancialyeararerevotedintothenewfinancialyear.Theseincompleteportionsofprojectsarereferredtoasrevotedworksandaredistinctfromnewworks,whicharenew projects included in the infrastructure program in the budget year.

Start dateThecalendaryearquarterthatconstructionisanticipatedtocommencefornewworkswithdesignworkandplanningcompleted.Itshouldbenotedthatthisdateisthebestassessmentconstructionauthoritiesareabletoprovideatbudgettimeandissubjecttochange.Itcanbeaffectedbyanumberoffactorsinthepreparatorystages,whichcanchangethetimeframe,suchasdelaysinobtainingclearances,weatherconditions,designmodificationsandconsultationprocesses.

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