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7040 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS MONDAY 12 OCTOBER 2009 along the Pacific Highway? (2) If yes to (1), what are the projected traffic volumes for the Pacific Highway for the next five years (2010-2014 inclusive)? (3) (a) What are the current traffic volumes for the Pacific Highway (the most recent data collection to date)? (b) On what date was this data collection made? Answer— I am advised: (1) Yes. (2) The RTA has engaged traffic consultants to model traffic on the Pacific Highway multiple times in the past twenty years. There have been changes to the Pacific Highway and adjacent road network configurations since the most recent modelling was undertaken, which means that predictions for the 2010 to 2014 period are not available from this modelling. The Federal Bureau of Infrastructure Transport and Regional Economics has produced a Working Paper (no.75) that provides traffic growth predictions for major roads including the Pacific Highway. This work covers the period 2005 to 2030. The predicted annual average growth rates range from 1.38 to 1.89 percent depending on location. (3) (a) The number of vehicles per day on points along the Pacific Highway ranges from just under 10,000 to over 50,000, with the average for the whole length being around 15,000 vehicles per day. (b) The latest broad traffic count survey was undertaken in 2007. *7329 TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT CENTRE—Mr Andrew Stoner asked the Minister for Roads— In relation to the Transport Management Centre: (1) How many staff work at the Transport Management Centre (TMC) in Eveleigh? (2) What is the title of the highest-ranking staff member at the TMC? (3) For (2), how much is the current annual salary for this position indicating all extra benefits provided including complimentary extras, fuel allowance, and provision of a vehicle? (4) Who currently holds this position? (5) Where will the recently announced Transport Co-ordination Group (TCG) operate from? (6) How many staff within the TMC will work on the NSW Government's newly announced TCG to deal specifically with peak-hour congestion problems? (7) What will be the title of the highest-ranking staff member at the new TCG? (8) For (7), how much will the annual salary be for this position indicating all extra benefits provided including complimentary extras, fuel allowance, and provision of a vehicle? (9) Will this position be advertised? Answer— I am advised: Information on the Transport Management Centre is available from the RTA website (at www.rta.nsw.gov.au). The Transport Coordination Group brings together senior operational representatives from the Roads and Traffic Authority, CityRail, State Transit, the private bus industry and Sydney Ferries to oversee the morning and afternoon peak commuting periods in Sydney. This dedicated, experienced Group means that, during peak travel hours, our best and brightest are focussed on keeping transport services running smoothly. They're keeping an eye on what matters most to commuters, and that's improving their daily travel to work and home. These transport experts are monitoring traffic flows, observing patterns of delays and developing strategies to eliminate those systemic problems. When a disruption occurs, the Group ensures the blockage is cleared as soon as possible - getting replacement services out to commuters and aiming to provide fast, accurate and reliable information to passengers so they can make informed decisions about how to travel. During major disruptions, this may mean travelling by bus instead of ferry, or delaying travel while the problem is fixed. Good information makes for good decisions, and we owe that to commuters. Produced by Altsoft Xml2PDF
7041 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS MONDAY 12 OCTOBER 2009 *7330 BUDGET PAPER NO. 4—Mr Andrew Stoner asked the Minister for Education and Training, and Minister for Women representing the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Energy, Minister for Mineral Resources, Minister for State Development— In relation to Major Works listed in the Budget under the State Development Portfolio: In Budget Paper No. 4 at page 4-54 the following entries appear: Information Technology Infrastructure - Various Regional Tourism Signposting Strategy - Various For each entry above: (a) What is the description, in detail, of each project; (b) Which NSW electorate(s) will receive funding for each project in 2009-2010? (c) How much funding will each NSW electorate listed in (b) receive for each project in 2009-2010? Answer— Information Technology Infrastructure: The Information Technology Infrastructure referred to is for the implementation of the Department's wide area network to ensure the availability of information technology services to all departmental offices located in metropolitan and regional areas of NSW. Regional Tourism Signposting Strategy: The Regional Tourism Strategy includes such things as the "Welcome to state" and "Welcome to tourism regions" signs. The "Welcome to Tourism Regions" signs also promote the accredited visitor information centres across the state. The funding is not allocated to specific electorates. It is funding allocated to the implementation of state-wide initiatives under the Tourist Attractions Signposting program. 2 SEPTEMBER 2009 (Paper No. 148) *7331 BREASTSCREEN NSW—NEW FACILITY—Mr Richard Amery asked the Deputy Premier, Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, and Minister for Commerce representing the Attorney General, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Health, Minister for the Central Coast, Vice President of the Executive Council— (1) Has BreastScreen NSW recently established new facilities in Western Sydney to increase the number of women participating in the breast screening program? (2) If so, at what locations are these facilities situated? (3) How many of these facilities are situated in a public hospital? (4) How many of these facilities are situated in a private facility such as a retail store? (5) In relation to question (3) above, how many women have presented for a procedure at each of these locations since the facility opened? (6) In relation to (4) above, how many women have presented for a procedure at each of these locations since the facility opened? Answer— (1) to (6) I am advised that the Westmead Breast Cancer Institute has established the following 8 digital sites: Site Date opened Number of Screens since opening as at 20⁄9⁄09 Auburn Hospital 21⁄04⁄09 846 Blue Mountains Hospital 14⁄07⁄09 201 Lithgow Hospital 13⁄09⁄07 1,426 Mount Druitt Hospital 29⁄06⁄09 683 Parramatta Myer 19⁄01⁄09 8,743 Castle Hill Myer 21⁄09⁄09 0 Blacktown Myer 19⁄10⁄09 (to be opened) 0 Penrith Myer 06⁄10⁄09 (to be opened) 0 Produced by Altsoft Xml2PDF
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