The Framework sets out minimum requirements and guidance for individual agencies to manage their own risks. It also sets out the arrangements for agencies to manage risks they share with others, including SSRs.
The Framework describes SSRs and agency roles and responsibilities for coordinating their responses. It sets out the roles and responsibilities for 2 cross-agency coordinating groups ‒ the Risk Committee and the Secretaries' Board.
This section summarises our key findings. The numbered sections detail our complete findings, including supporting evidence.
When reaching our conclusions, we consulted with the audited agencies and considered their views. The agencies’ full responses are in Appendix A.
We made 5 recommendations to address 3 issues. The relevant agencies have accepted our recommendations in full or in principle.
Download a PDF copy of Appendix D: Equipment impacted by electromagnetic interference.
Download a PDF copy of Appendix C: Audit scope and method.
Download a PDF copy of Appendix B: Abbreviations, acronyms and glossary.
Download a PDF copy of Appendix A: Submissions and comments.
The department and RPV have governance structures to oversee the project, monitor its progress and address risks.
They have also set up assurance processes and can demonstrate that the project is meeting its design and safety requirements.
RPV has applied lessons learnt from other rail projects to reduce some foreseeable risks.
The project will not meet its contracted completion date of 17 September 2024 and the state will need to spend more than the revised budget to complete it.
It may still be on track to open to take passengers by the end of 2025, which accords with the government's public commitment.
RPV has advised the government of the additional contingency funds it will likely need to address risks related to delays and electromagnetic interference.
The Metro Tunnel is central to the Victorian Government's plans to upgrade Melbourne's rail infrastructure.
The new tunnel crosses the CBD and bypasses the City Loop to create a continuous line from Sunbury in the north-west to Cranbourne and Pakenham in the south-east.
The project is now in its most complex phase, which involves integrating, testing and commissioning technology systems such as train signals, platform screen doors and CCTV.