Figure C1 is the ALCAM 2008 list of 50 metropolitan level crossing ranked from highest to lower risk.

Figure C1
ALCAM 2008 metropolitan crossings rank

Figure B1 provides the list of LXRP level crossing removals.

Figure B1
Level crossings part of the LXRP

We have consulted with the DEDJTR, PTV, VicRoads and VicTrack, and we considered their views when reaching our audit conclusions. As required by section 16(3) of the Audit Act 1994, we gave a draft copy of this report to those agencies and asked for their submissions and comments. We also provided a copy of the report to DPC.

Responsibility for the accuracy, fairness and balance of those comments rests solely with the agency head.

Responses were received as follows:

The LXRP is occurring in parallel with a range of other major transport projects including the MTP, CPLU and HCMT projects.

Integration between the LXRP and other major rail projects is important for ensuring the efficient and effective development of Melbourne's future transport network—now overseen by TfV. PTV also has a major role in ensuring integration of all rail projects into the network.

The intended benefits of the LXRP are diverse and include those generally recognised for transport projects—specifically, improvements to safety and travel, stimulating economic growth, revitalising local communities, and facilitating more trains running more often.

Figure D1 is VicRoads' 2013 priority list of individual metropolitan crossing sites.

Figure D1
VicRoads' 2013 priority list

Infrastructure project delivery should balance the control of project cost and risk against achieving objectives and outcomes. It also requires agencies to consider which delivery methods are available and best suited to achieve economic and efficient delivery.

A comprehensive business case is important for large investments and should be prepared prior to making an investment decision. It provides confidence to decision-makers that the:

1.1 Background

Melbourne has an extensive transport network, which includes rail, roads, cycle paths and footpaths. The challenge is to ensure these components work together as an integrated transport system so that people and goods can move efficiently in and around Melbourne.

Melbourne is facing unprecedented population growth in the coming decades, which will result in an increase in travel demands. Plan Melbourne 2014 stated that, by 2050, Melbourne's road and rail network will need to accommodate an additional 10.7 million daily trips, on top of the 14.2 million daily trips recorded in 2014.