a regional perspective on transport & economic development

South East AustralianTransport Strategy Inc.

A Regional Perspective on Transport & Economic

Development


Background – traditional vs regional approach

SEATS Region & Make-up

SEATS - Vision & AimsSEATS - Strategic Transport NetworkSEATS - Priority ProjectsSEATS - Examples of Successful OutcomesSEATS - Future ChallengesSEATS - Membership Benefits & CostsSEATS - CommunicationsSEATS - Key Elements for Success

Presentation outline


The challenge before us

Individual Councils recognise the critical importance of transport infrastructure to the social and economic well-being of their communities.

How do we best argue our case for improved transport and subsequent economic and social outcomes for our communities?


Councils – Traditional ApproachTraditional approach before SEATS:

compete for our slice of the cake as individual councils;

work in relative isolation of industry, our neighbour councils and other levels of government;

focus mainly on road transport;

limit our area of concern based on State borders;


SEATS – Regional ApproachAdvantages of a regional approach

United voice with greater access to and impact on Federal and State funding bodies

Councils working together instead of competing against neighbours

Takes account of other stakeholder needs including industry, insurance and research groups

Looks at the “whole of transport chain” and integration issues


SEATS – Regional ApproachAdvantages of a regional approach

Takes proper account of cross border transport needs (SEATS Cross Border Heavy Vehicle Freight Study) and opportunities (eg Port of Hastings)

Provides direction to funding bodies as to priority projects for the region

Improves alignment of local government’s case for funding against the Federal and State Governments’ strategies for the economic wellbeing of the Nation

Takes advantage of the wealth of experience and talent and information available to be shared across organisations


SEATS Testimonial

“SEATS intends using the strategic network to provide a collective focus for its future planning. It is also intended as a planning and funding tool because it promotes projects that go beyond the confines of individual councils and benefit the region as a whole as well as the individual states.

This seems to me to be a very enlightened approach and in stark contrast to the usual competitive and selfish attitudes on display elsewhere.”

- Dale Crisp


SEATS – RegionWollongong NSW to Dandenong Victoria and out to Goulburn/Crookwell/Tumut NSW

Population of 1.5M people and growing rapidly

SEATS Membership make-upLocal governmentState government (RMS/VicRoads)Port authoritiesRDA’sIndustry representativesResearch organisationsMotoring/transport organisations


SEATSRegion


SEATS Executive CommitteeExecutive

Cr Sue Whelan – Chairman (Queanbeyan City Council)Cr Jeanette Harding - Deputy Chairman (South Gippsland Shire Council)Mr David Byrne – Secretary/Treasurer (Cooma/Monaro Shire Council)Mr Chris Vardon OAM - Executive Officer

Committee Members Victoria (Victoria) RepresentativesCr Graeme Middlemiss (Latrobe CityCouncil)Cr Bob Wenger ( Wellington Shire Council)Mr Gordon Charles (East Gippsland Shire Council)

Committee Members New South Wales (NSW) RepresentativesCr Bob Stewart (Bombala Shire Council)Mr Greg Pullen (Shoalhaven City Council)Mr Bill Ellison(Palerang Council)


NSW - New South WalesAECOMBega CheeseBombala Shire CouncilCapital Region Development BoardCooma-Monaro Shire CouncilEurobodalla Shire CouncilDept Planning, Infrastructure & Resources (NSW)Goulburn Mulwaree CouncilKiama Municipal CouncilNRMANSW ATAPalerang CouncilPort Kembla Port CorporationQueanbeyan City CouncilRMS Roads and Maritime Services NSWRDA ACTRDA Southern InlandRDA Far South CoastShellharbour City CouncilShoalhaven City CouncilSnowy River Shire CouncilSoftwoods Working GroupSouth East Fibre ExportsSouthern Councils Group (NSW)Tumbarumba Shire CouncilTumut Shire CouncilUpper Lachlan Shire CouncilWollongong City CouncilYass Valley Council

VIC – VictoriaBass Coast Shire CouncilBaw Baw Shire CouncilCity of Casey CouncilDyers Transport – GippslandEast Gippsland Shire CouncilGHD Gippsland PortsGrendas Transit ManagementLaTrobe Shire CouncilMonash University Gippsland CampusMurray Goulburn Co-operativePort of Hastings Development AuthoritySouth Gippsland Shire CouncilVicRoadsWellington Shire CouncilVicTracks

ACT – Australian Capital TerritoryNatRoad LimitedRoads ACTOther MembersSanmar ConsultingKastan Consulting


SEATS VisionThe South East Australian region between Wollongong and Dandenong and in the Cooma, Snowy River, Bombala, Tumut and Tumbarumba areas, ACT, Goulburn. Upper Lachlan and Yass Valley areas, will have high quality transport links forming a regional network that facilitates economic growth and production, and enhances the lifestyles of the region’s population


SEATS AimsTo stimulate and facilitate investment in transport infrastructure in south eastern New South Wales (NSW ), eastern Victoria (Victoria) and the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) region.

To provide a highly coordinated and influential advocacy for the development of transport infrastructure in the South East Australian region that supports sustainable economic development and the prosperity of its constituents.


SEATS – Strategic Transport NetworkStrategic Transport Network – creating economic development by improving

transport networks

Transport network identification

Network deficiencies identified including lack of Federal Govt recognition

Agreed criteria for priority project selection and project templates

Priority projects selected and agreed to by SEATS members

Strategies in place to pursue priority projects


SEATS – Current Priority ProjectsPRINCES HIGHWAY PROJECTSGerringong – Bomaderry (ongoing project) Cann River - OrbostSouth Nowra Sale - TraralgonVictoria Creek Dignams CreekOther ProjectsPort Kembla upgrade Canberra AirportPicton Road High Speed TrainBarton HighwayGocup Road


SEATS – Current Priority ProjectsKings HighwayGippsland Logistics PrecinctSouth Gippsland Highway Bass Highway Leongatha Heavy Vehicle Alternative Route Heavy Vehicle Cross Border issues and timber roads issues (Bombala, Tumut, Goulburn now completed Refer SEATS website www.seats.org.auMulwaree, Palerang, Upper Lachlan, Yass Valley Tumbarumba, Cooma-Monaro and Snowy River issuesMain Road 92 beyond Nerriga (Shoalhaven, Palerang, Goulburn, Upper Lachlan, Yass Valley)Delegate River Bridge, Bibbenluke-Cathcart routeMaldon – Dombarton Rail LinkGoulburn Distribution hub


SEATS – Examples of Recent SuccessPambula River floodplain crossing - $17M

Princes Highway NSW - South Nowra (Forest Road -

Jervis Bay Road - 4 lane highway) - $23M

Princes Highway NSW - Safety Program - $30M

Princes Highway NSW - Mt Conjola realignment - $58M

Princes Highway NSW - Bega Bypass SID - $84M

Kings Highway (Queanbeyan to Bungendore) - $23.3M Fed/$10M RTA

Main Road 92 - Nerriga - $120M

Princes Highway - Traralgon - Sale upgrade Vic - $175M

Funding for the East Gippsland Transport Study 2005 and update in 2008

Princes Highway NSW - Victoria Creek/Digmans Creek - $60M & route selection studies


AUSLink Corridor

State Highway No 1 – most not included in National Network


SEATS – Examples of Recent SuccessesAssistance from Federal Government on roads not part of the AUSLINK National Network

Princes Highway, Gerringong to Bomaderry $ 500M

Princes Highway, South Nowra $62M

Princes Highway, Mount Conjola $58M

Princes Highway, Traralgon to Sale $175M

Princes Highway Bega Bypass $84M

Princes Highway Nowa Nowa upgrade $40M

Kings Highway $33M

Gocup Road $6M


Princes Highway, Pambula NSW – improvements to limit regular highway flooding and to the road alignment – completed 2008


Princes Highway (south of Nowra) – Conjola Mountain Realignment - $45M


Princes Highway – South Nowra to Jervis Bay turnoff - $23.5MUpgrade in capacity from 2 to 4 lanes with junction treatments


Princes Highway – Jervis Bay turnoff near Nowra - $500,000Intersection upgrade works


Princes Highway – Oak Flats to Dunmore (south of Albion Park) - $130MUpgrade from a windy two lane road to a high speed divided carriageway with four lanes


Bass Highway Duplication Victoria - construction of 6km section of highway duplication from Grantville to south of King Road – expected completion end April 2009 - $24.5M


Bass Highway Duplication Victoria - King Road to Woolmer Road - construction of 5.5km section – expected completion early 2010 - $27.1M


Princes Highway, Victoria – Road Safety Improvements – network actions to improve road safety and reduce the severity and incidence of run off road crashes - funded under the

Victorian State Government’s arrive alive Safer Road Infrastructure Program


Final stage of the upgrade of the Bruthen - Nowa Nowa Road from Buchan Road to Nowa Nowa township - 7km section - completed in 2008. The Bruthen - Nowa Nowa Road provides an alternate truck route from Bairnsdale to Nowa Nowa allowing trucks to

avoid the busy coastal fishing and resort township of Lakes Entrance


SEATS – Examples of Recent Success

SEATS does not, as has been noted on numerous occasions, claim achievement in the sense that it is solely responsible for the implementation of its listed and prioritisedprojects. Most achievements reflect the advocacy and energy of SEATS members, the initiatives of government and roads authorities and most result from a combination of these influences.


SEATS – Future ChallengesImprove the alignment of SEATS strategies & priorities to the National Network criteria and State Transport Plan Achieve recognition of Princes Highway as an integral part of the National Network (eg Gerrigong to Bomedary upgrade to divided carriageway $0.9B) Work with State agencies to:

Develop route strategies for all roads within the SEATS Strategic Transport NetworkImprove our depth of understanding of the transport demand and links to economic developmentImprove the scoping and business case development for individual projects within the Strategic Transport NetworkImprove planning and integration of asset management planning, traffic and development work on strategic transport routes to maximise efficiency of the funds availableAssist the NSW government lobby for an improved share of Federal Government funding

Work with government and industry on key Intermodal Freight/Transport HubsInvestigate opportunities associated with ports (eg Hastings, Eden, Port Kembla)


SEATS Membership BenefitsWhy Join SEATS?

First and foremost, SEATS membership gives a collective voice to all levels of Government to show the south east region of Australia is working as one to improve transport infrastructure.

It provides a united and co-operative front with diverse inputs to the many issues of transport infrastructure affecting our region. That gives our members confidence in espousing issues of local and regional interest to Government.

It means issues are not looked at in isolation, but are viewed from a wider perspective encompassing New South Wales, Victoria and the ACT.


SEATS Membership BenefitsWhy Join SEATS (cont)

SEATS is the paramount organisation to make these cross border issues uppermost in the minds of all Governments. SEATS was recognised by the Federal Government at the 2004 Regional Roads Conference as being a significant group with a wide interstate role to play in advancing regional roads and other transport infrastructure issues.

Industry benefits from being able to advise SEATS on issues of importance, such as “weight of loads” issues, use of highways and byways by B Doubles, and other matters of interest.


SEATS Membership BenefitsWhy Join SEATS?

Bega Cheese sees SEATS' Benefits - Bega Cheese Chairman Barry Irvin praised the value of industry membership of SEATS."It's essential for industry to be involved with SEATS to ensure everyone recognises each others transport needs and to ensure information is disseminated to all those involved” Mr Irvin said.

Bega Cheese sends over 900 trucks a year out of Bega NSW - 560 to Melbourne and 360 to Sydney. This will increase as Bega Cheese expands.

“It has the largest cheese cutting, packaging and processing plant in the southern hemisphere, employs over 500 people and exports to 53 countries.”


SEATS MembershipCurrent Fee Structure

Council Population Annual Membership Fee (inc GST)<20,000 $1,366.2320,000 to 30,000 $2,732.4530,000 to 40,000 $4,098.67>40,000 $5,750.01Government Agencies $1,342.46Other Organisations $ 640.60Private Sector $ 640.60Individuals $ 163

Membership Form

Complete the online Membership Form on the SEATS website at this direct linkhttp://www.seats.org.au/forms/membershipform.html


SEATS Dec 2012Newsletter


SEATS March 2013 Newsletter


SEATS PresentationsNatRoadsEurobodalla Shire Commercial DevelopmentCasey Economic ProfileVIC Metropolitan Transport ForumPort of HastingGraduated Licence System VIC RoadsNSW ForestsRTA - BombalaMonash University, Gippsland Campus, Co-operative Education ProgramRegional Development Victoria Transport InfrastructureGippsland Research and Information ServiceCooma-Monaro Shire ProfileHeavy Vehicles CapabilityMoira Shire Dairy Roads Study


SEATS PresentationsKings HighwayPort KemblaRTA East WestSEATS GuidelinesVicRoadsLes WielingaPatties FoodsVTA - Victorian Transport AuthorityIntermodal TerminalsMR 92Plantation ForestryIntelligent Transport SystemsPort Kembla Port CorporationPort of Hastings Development Authority - Securing The FutureGippsland East Transport Project - Let's Get Connected


SEATS – Key Elements for SuccessEstablished and maintain strong political support amongst Councils

SEATS pro-actively engaged support of the RTA/VicROADS (definite benefits to both parties)

Membership is broad and includes industry groups

SEATS Business and Marketing Plan adopted

SEATS engaged a dedicated resource in the EO and media professional

Work undertaken by constituent Councils and others

SEATS engaged specialist resources as needed (eg GHD-Meyrick)


Contact SEATSMr Chris Vardon OAM Executive Officer

SEATS, PO Box 2106, Malua Bay NSW 2536Ph: 02 4471 1398Fax: 02 4471 3741Mobile: 0413 088 797Email: [email protected]

Mr David Byrne, Secretary/Treasurer

SEATS, C/- Cooma-Monaro Shire Council, PO Box 714, Cooma NSW 2630Ph: 02 6450 1750Email: [email protected]

SEATS Website www.seats.org.au

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