Portfolio Budget Statements 2004-2005

The following section provides details of the budget implications for the Harbour Trust. Specifically it provides in the following order:

Sub-outcome and Output Groups
		Total	Departmental
		Price of	Outputs
		Outputs	Appropriation
		$'000	$'000

SYDNEY HARBOUR FEDERATION TRUST

*Sub-outcome -* Trust lands on Sydney Harbour are
conserved and enhanced for the benefit of present and
future generations of Australians

1.1	Trust Plans	1,998	1,998
1.2	Public Information	1,954	1,894
1.3	Site Conservation	4,685	1,245
TOTAL SUB-OUTCOME		8,637	5,137

This structure shows the relationship between the Government Sub-outcome and contributing outputs for the Harbour Trust, presented here as output groups. Financial details for this Sub–outcome by outputs and output groups appear in Table 2.1 while non-financial information for the Sub-outcome appears in Table 2.2.

OUTPUT COST ATTRIBUTION

The costs of administrative and operating overheads have been attributed to outputs in proportion to the relative costs of each output.

Relationship between Sub-outcome and Contributing Outputs

The following chart provides a diagrammatic representation of the output groups and individual outputs feeding into those groups, contributing to Outcome 1 (Environment).

Outcome 1:	The environment, especially those aspects that are matters of national environmental significance, is protected and conserved
Sub-outcome:	Trust lands on Sydney Harbour are conserved and enhanced for the benefit of present and future generations of Australians

1.1	Trust Plans	1.1.1	Management plans consistent with the Harbour Trust's Comprehensive Plan are prepared for Harbour Trust lands following community consultation
1.2	Public Information	1.2.1	The public is informed of the environmental and heritage significance of the Harbour Trust lands and has access to them
1.3	Site Conservation	1.3.1	Harbour Trust lands are progressively rehabilitated, conserved and made publicly accessible
Note: Revenue from Government through appropriations contributes to 59.5% of the total output price for this outcome for 2004-05.

CHANGES TO OUTCOMES AND OUTPUTS

There have been no changes to the output structure for the Harbour Trust since the 2003-04 Budget.

Outcome 1:	The environment, especially those aspects that are matters of national environmental significance, is protected and conserved
Sub-outcome:	Trust lands on Sydney Harbour are conserved and enhanced for the benefit of present and future generations of Australians

The Harbour Trust is managing, rehabilitating, conserving and making publicly accessible seven Commonwealth lands on Sydney Harbour. The Harbour Trust lands are the former School of Artillery on North Head, former Defence lands at Middle Head-Georges Heights-Chowder Bay, Woolwich Dock and Parklands, Cockatoo Island, Snapper Island, Macquarie Lightstation and the former Marine Biological Research Station. The Macquarie lightstation at Vaucluse is expected to be transferred to the Harbour Trust in 2003-04.

Before plans are implemented for an area, the Harbour Trust will repair, maintain and make accessible land and buildings and carry out work to protect the health and safety of people.

MEASURES AFFECTING THE SUB-OUTCOME

TOTAL RESOURCES FOR THE SUB-OUTCOME

The following Table 2.1 provides details of the financial resources for the Harbour Trust. It shows the expenditure for each output group, revenue from Government, revenue from other sources and the total price of outputs. The average staffing level for this Sub-outcome also appears at the end of the table.

TABLE 2.1 - TOTAL RESOURCES FOR THE SUB-OUTCOME
	Estimated
	Actuals	Budget
	2003-04	2004-05
	$'000	$'000

ADMINISTERED APPROPRIATIONS	0	0

ADMINISTERED SPECIAL ACCOUNTS	0	0

DEPARTMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS

Output 1.1.1 - Trust Plans	1,859	1,998
Output 1.2.1 - Public Information	1,078	1,894
Output 1.3.1 - Site Conservation	3,090	1,245
TOTAL REVENUE FROM GOVERNMENT (Appropriations)	6,027	5,137
Contributing to Price of Departmental Output	70.7%	59.5%

REVENUE FROM OTHER SOURCES

Output 1.1.1 - Trust Plans	0	0
Output 1.2.1 - Public Information	63	60
Output 1.3.1 - Site Conservation	2,437	3,440
TOTAL REVENUE FROM OTHER SOURCES	2,500	3,500
TOTAL PRICE OF DEPARTMENTAL OUTPUTS	8,527	8,637
DEPARTMENTAL SPECIAL ACCOUNTS	0	0
TOTAL ESTIMATED RESOURCING	8,527	8,637

	2003-2004	2004-2005
AVERAGE STAFFING LEVEL (NUMBER)	42.0	46.0

CONTRIBUTION OF OUTPUTS

PERFORMANCE INFORMATION FOR THE SUB-OUTCOME

The following Table 2.2 lists the performance information that the Harbour Trust will use to assess the level of its achievement of the Sub outcome during 2004 05. It is comprised of two parts:

Table 2.2 - Performance Information for the Sub-Outcome
(A) Effectiveness - Overall Achievement of the Sub-Outcome
Trust lands on Sydney Harbourare conserved and enhanced for the benefit of present and future generations of Australians	Heritage items are identified and essential preservation and maintenance occurs. Environmental and safety hazards are identified and management plans prepared. The lands are accessible to the public and community and business use occurs.


(B) Performance Information for Departmental Outputs
OUTPUT GROUP 1.1 TRUST PLANS
1.1.1 Management plans consistent with the Harbour Trust's Comprehensive Plan are prepared for Harbour Trust lands following community consultation	Quality	Plans conform with ‘best practice', have broad community support and reflect input from the consultative process. Management plans will be consistent with the Harbour Trust's Comprehensive Plan approved by the Minister.
	Quantity	Management plans covering five precincts are prepared and drafts are exhibited. Background studies or policies for significant heritage and transport matters affecting Harbour Trust lands are prepared. The Community Advisory Committee and the broader community provide input into the planning process.
	Price	$1.998m
OUTPUT GROUP 1.2 PUBLIC INFORMATION
1.2.1 The public is informed of the environmental and heritage significance of the Harbour Trust lands and has access to them	Quality	Sound communications methods are used to promote Harbour Trust lands, activities and values.Community awareness of the Harbour Trust and its activities increases. The media maintains an interest in the Harbour Trust.
	Quantity	The public are informed of the lands and their significance through partnership programmes, education materials and interpretive programmes with neighbours. The public are informed of how and when access to the lands is available; tours, events or open days occur on all lands progressively over the year.The Harbour Trust receives positive media coverage for all significant public events and plan documents. Public education programmes are established.
	Price	$1.954m
OUTPUT GROUP 1.3 SITE CONSERVATION
1.3.1 Harbour Trust lands are progressively rehabilitated, conserved and made publicly accessible	Quality	Rehabilitation of land, building, infrastructure and equipment is consistent with conservation, environmental, heritage and cultural values and relevant standards. Harbour Trust lands and facilities meet workplace and public safety standards. Further deterioration of Harbour Trust assets is minimised.
	Quantity	Undertake maintenance works at five sites.Increase accessibility of all the lands. Implement repair, maintenance and public safety work programmes. Remove and/or dispose of properties in line with the Harbour Trust's Comprehensive Plan. Harbour Trust facilities are increasingly available for public access and business and community use.
	Price	$4.685m

PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

Achievement of planned performance will be reported in the Harbour Trust's 2004 05 Annual Report.

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