Portfolio budget statements

Portfolio Budget Statements 2005-06

Environment and Heritage Portfolio

Budget Initiatives and Explanations of Appropriations 2005-06
Budget Related Paper No. 1.7
ISSN 1448-1219 (Online), 1448-1200 (Print)

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Sydney Harbour Federation Trust (continued)

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Section 3: Agency Outcomes

This section explains how resources identified in Section 2 will be used to deliver outputs and administered items to contribute to the one outcome for the Sydney Harbour Federation Trust (Harbour Trust).

3.1: SUMMARY OF OUTCOMES, OUTPUTS AND ADMINISTERED ITEMS

The relationship between activities of the Harbour Trust and the outcome is summarised in Figure 4 below.

FIGURE 4: OUTCOME AND OUTPUTS
Total
Price of
Outputs
$'000		 Departmental
Outputs
Appropriation
$'000
SYDNEY HARBOUR FEDERATION TRUST 8,151 3,151
Outcome 1 – Trust lands on Sydney Harbour are conserved and enhanced for the benefit of present and future generations of Australians
Output 1.1 Trust Plans 1,590 1,590
Output 1.2 Public Information 1,621 1,561
Output 1.3 Site Conservation 4,940 -
TOTAL OUTCOME 8,151 3,151

This structure shows the relationship between the Government outcome and contributing outputs for the Harbour Trust, presented here as output groups. Financial details for this outcome by outputs and output groups appear in Table 3.1 while non–financial information for the outcome appears in Table 3.2.

CHANGES TO OUTCOMES AND OUTPUTS

There have been no changes to the outcome and output structure for the Harbour Trust since the 2004–05 Budget.

OUTPUT COST ATTRIBUTION

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

3.2: OUTCOMES – DEPARTMENTAL AND ADMINISTERED

Departmental appropriations by outcome

There is only one outcome for the Harbour Trust.

Administered appropriations by outcome

There are no administered appropriations for the Harbour Trust.

3.3: OUTCOMES RESOURCING

Outcome 1 Resourcing

Table 3.1 shows how the 2005–06 Budget appropriations translate to total resourcing for outcome 1, including administered expenses, revenue from government (appropriation), other resources available to be used (departmental) and the total price of outputs.

TABLE 3.1 - TOTAL RESOURCES FOR THE OUTCOME
Estimated
Actuals
2004–05
$'000		 Budget
Estimate
2005–06
$'000
ADMINISTERED APPROPRIATIONS - -
ADMINISTERED SPECIAL ACCOUNTS - -
DEPARTMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS
Output 1.1 – Trust Plans 1,998 1,590
Output 1.2 – Public Information 1,894 1,561
Output 1.3 – Site Conservation 1,245 -
TOTAL REVENUE FROM GOVERNMENT (Appropriations) 5,137 3,151
  Contributing to Price of Departmental Output 33.7% 38.7%
REVENUE FROM OTHER SOURCES
Output 1.1 – Trust Plans - -
Output 1.2 – Public Information 60 60
Output 1.3 – Site Conservation 10,040 4,940
TOTAL REVENUE FROM OTHER SOURCES 10,100 5,000
TOTAL PRICE OF DEPARTMENTAL OUTPUTS 15,237 8,151
DEPARTMENTAL SPECIAL ACCOUNTS - -
TOTAL ESTIMATED RESOURCING FOR OUTCOME 1 15,237 8,151
2004–2005 2005–2006
  AVERAGE STAFFING LEVEL (NUMBER) 46.0 50.0
MEASURES AFFECTING OUTCOME 1

Measures affecting the Harbour Trust (as reflected in Budget Paper No. 2) Outcome 1 are listed below:

Efficiency dividend – increase in the rate from 1 per cent to 1.25 per cent*
  2005–06
$'000		 2006–07
$'000		 2007–08
$'000		 2008–09
$'000
Sydney Harbour Federation Trust (8) (8) (4) -
* This is a cross portfolio measure and impacts on all agencies within the Environment and Heritage Portfolio.
PERFORMANCE INFORMATION FOR OUTCOME 1

The following Table 3.2 lists the performance information that the Harbour Trust will use to assess the level of its achievement of the outcome during 2005–06. It comprises:

  1. overall achievement – performance information for the outcome overall; and
  2. performance information for departmental outputs – quantitative, qualitative and price for each output.
TABLE 3.2 – PERFORMANCE INFORMATION FOR THE OUTCOME
(A) Effectiveness – Overall Achievement of the Outcome
Trust lands on Sydney Harbour are 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 three precincts are prepared and drafts are exhibited.

Background studies, policies and assessments 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 $1.590m
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 $1.621m
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.

Harbour Trust facilities are increasingly available for public access and business and community use.
Price $4.940m
EVALUATIONS FOR OUTCOME 1

There are no evaluations planned for 2005-06 for the Harbour Trust.

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