Overall, the business cases for the Mickleham Road Upgrade—Stage 1 (MRU1) and the Barwon Heads Road Upgrade (BHRU) projects were substantively compliant with DTF’s ILHVHR guidance requirements.
However, both business cases provided a limited range of project options for the government’s consideration, and for the BHRU, the business case was not timely enough to inform the government’s funding commitments on the project.
The MAR business case DoT and RPV completed in late 2021 did not fully meet DTF’s guidance requirements and was too late to inform key government decisions on the project.
DTF has provided substantial advice to the government on the MAR project since 2017. However, it is yet to complete the deliverability assessment of the business case required under its HVHR major project assurance framework to give the government confidence in its deliverability. This assessment has not been finalised despite the project having started.
The business case DoT and SRLA provided to the government for the SRL program did not support informed investment decisions. The business case only analysed part of the program and did not fully meet DTF’s guidance requirements.
DTF has provided substantial advice to the government on the SRL program since 2019. However, it is yet to complete the assessment of the business case required under its HVHR project assurance framework to give the government confidence in its deliverability.
Victoria’s population growth has prompted a significant increase in government investment in infrastructure. Capital investments of nearly $129 billion in transport represent around 70 per cent of the state’s capital program in the 2022–23 Budget.
When we audit the performance of public sector agencies, we often identify opportunities for them to improve how they work. We make recommendations to help them address the risks and the root causes of any poor performance.
However, agencies are not legislatively required to accept, complete or publicly report on our recommendations.
Click the link below to download a PDF copy of Appendix F. Agency responses to assurance review.
Click the link below to download a PDF copy of Appendix E. Between-year trends of departmental completion times.
Click the link below to download a PDF copy of Appendix D. Engagements and agencies in this review.