Capital Measures
Education, Science and Training
Department of Education, Science and Training central office fit-out
| 2007-08 | 2008-09 | 2009-10 | 2010-11 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Education, Science and Training | - | - | 20.0 | - |
The Government will provide $60.0 million in 2009‑10 for the fit‑out of a new building to accommodate the Department of Education, Science and Training in Canberra, of which $40.0 million will be funded from within the existing resourcing of the Department.
The new building will consolidate the Department's Canberra accommodation, provide enhanced operational efficiency and facilitate greater levels of environmental performance.
Finance and Administration
Intra-government Communications Network — capital funding
| 2007-08 | 2008-09 | 2009-10 | 2010-11 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Finance and Administration | - | - | - | - |
The Government will provide $4.2 million over five years for the development of the Intra‑government Communications Network (ICON), a communications system providing dedicated point‑to‑point links for Australian Government agencies in Canberra through the use of underground fibre optic cables.
There is no fiscal balance impact because the additional expenditure by the Department of Finance and Administration will be offset by contributions from agencies using ICON.
Health and Ageing
National Medical Stockpile — replenishment
| 2007-08 | 2008-09 | 2009-10 | 2010-11 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Health and Ageing | - | - | - | - |
The Government will provide $29.3 million in 2007‑08 to replace National Medical Stockpile pharmaceuticals and pandemic vaccination packs that expire in 2007‑08. This will include purchasing pharmaceuticals to assist the health system in responding to a possible influenza pandemic or a chemical, biological or radiological incident.
The National Medical Stockpile was created in 2002 as a strategic reserve of medications and medical equipment to respond to potential mass casualty emergencies or health disasters.
The cost of this measure will be met from within the existing resourcing of the Department of Health and Ageing.
Transport and Regional Services
Acquisition of land for a future embassy site
| 2007-08 | 2008-09 | 2009-10 | 2010-11 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Capital Authority | 3.0 | - | - | - |
The Government will provide funding of $3.0 million in 2007‑08 to acquire and develop land in Yarralumla for a future embassy site.
Christmas Island Immigration Reception and Processing Centre — replacement of power cables
| 2007-08 | 2008-09 | 2009-10 | 2010-11 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Transport and Regional Services | 5.0 | - | - | - |
The Government will provide funding of $5.0 million in 2007‑08 for the replacement of faulty power cables on Christmas Island to ensure a reliable power supply to the Christmas Island Immigration Reception and Processing Centre.
Treasury
Royal Australian Mint — refurbishment
| 2007-08 | 2008-09 | 2009-10 | 2010-11 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Australian Mint | 8.5 | 8.0 | - | - |
| Department of Finance and Administration | 8.2 | 0.5 | - | - |
| Total | 16.7 | 8.5 | - | - |
| Related expense ($m) | ||||
| Royal Australian Mint | - | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
The Government will provide $25.6 million over four years to complete the refurbishment of the Royal Australian Mint building.
This measure includes funding of $16.9 million over four years to the Royal Australian Mint for tenancy‑related fit‑out costs and process engineering improvements to coin proof and tool rooms; and $8.7 million over two years to the Department of Finance and Administration for base building works.
This funding is in addition to $41.2 million provided in the 2005‑06 Budget measure, Royal Australian Mint buildings – refurbishment. The current capital works represent the first major refurbishment of the building since it was purpose‑built in 1965.