Managing Traffic Congestion: Message
Ordered to be printed
VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT PRINTER April 2013
PP No 221, Session 2010–13
Managing Traffic Congestion
Body
This audit assessed whether traffic congestion is being effectively managed. It examined how well key institutional arrangements support strategic planning, cross‑government coordination for, and management of traffic congestion, and the effectiveness of key strategies and initiatives for managing congestion.
Appendix A. Audit Act 1994 section 16—submissions and comments
In accordance with section 16(3) of the Audit Act 1994 a copy of this report was provided to the Port of Melbourne Corporation, the Department of Transport and the Department of Sustainability and Environment with a request for submissions or comments.
The submission and comments provided are not subject to audit nor the evidentiary standards required to reach an audit conclusion. Responsibility for the accuracy, fairness and balance of those comments rests solely with the agency head.
5 Complying with environmental approval conditions
At a glance
Background
The Channel Deepening Project’s (CDP) environmental effects were assessed in accordance with the Environment Effects Act 1978, which identified key environmental risks in relation to protected marine species, seagrass, marine protected areas, deep reefs and nutrient cycling in Port Phillip Bay.
4 Delivering the project
At a glance
Background
The Channel Deepening Project (CDP) was unique in many respects. As the Port of Melbourne’s largest ever marine infrastructure development, it was faced with significant technical, procurement and environmental risks during its development. CDP’s delivery needed to be within a strict set of environmental rules and conditions, and was closely watched by the regulators, interest groups and the public.
3 Facilitating trade through the Port of Melbourne
At a glance
Background
A key objective of the Channel Deepening Project (CDP) was to increase trade and trade-related business facilitation and expansion. CDP’s business case identified trade volume growth against the previous year as a key measure of achievement of this objective. However, this measure can be affected by a range of external factors which makes it difficult to assess the impact of CDP.
2 Improving the Port of Melbourne’s efficiency and competitiveness
At a glance
Background
The Channel Deepening Project (CDP) was to provide efficient and competitive access to the Port of Melbourne through innovative, high quality, facilities and services.
1 Background
1.1 The Port of Melbourne
1.1.1 The significance of the Port of Melbourne
The Port of Melbourne is a key driver of the economy of Victoria and Australia. As the gateway to the international markets for Victoria and its surrounding regions in New South Wales, South Australia and Tasmania, it handles nearly $75 billion in international and coastal trade each year, and contributes more than $2.5 billion to the state economy each year.
Audit summary
Introduction
The Port of Melbourne is Australia’s busiest container port, and a pivotal hub in the nation’s logistics network. It is therefore a key contributor to the economic wellbeing of Victoria and Australia.
The Port of Melbourne Corporation (the corporation) is responsible for managing the Port of Melbourne. It is required to provide safe and efficient movement of shipping through the channels and the port, and facilitate trade growth through the integrated management and development of land and maritime functions.
Port of Melbourne Channel Deepening Project: Achievement of Objectives: Message
Ordered to be printed
VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT PRINTER November 2012
PP No 195, Session 2010–12