Date: 15 October 2007 Source: http://143.119.255.90/isysquery/3f140b06-3608-4d13-8269-911ec329e1ac/2/doc/#term0_1
BUDGET ESTIMATES QUESTION ON NOTICE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL Notice Given: Asked by: Question: 15 October 2007 The Hon Matthew Mason-Cox MLC The Hon Matthew Mason-Cox MLC to Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport and Minister for Finance: Minister, I want to ask you a series of questions on the Tcard. The budget papers reveal that about $64 million has been spent by the State Government on the Tcard project to date. What specifically has this money been spent on? Answer: I am advised that, as at 30 June 2007, the total cost incurred on the Tcard project is $65.64 million. The capital component of this expenditure to 30 June 2007 was $60.8 million against the capital budget estimate of $64 million. I am advised that this consists of costs associated with the design, implementation and project management of the Tcard system, the installation of infrastructure as part of an early works program, interest costs and some minor capital payments. However, no contract milestones have been reached that trigger payment to Integrated Transit Solutions Limited. John Watkins MP Deputy Premier Minister for Transport Minister for Finance
BUDGET ESTIMATES QUESTION ON NOTICE Notice Given: Asked by: Question: 15 October 2007 LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL The Hon Matthew Mason-Cox MLC The Hon Matthew Mason-Cox MLC to Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport and Minister for Finance: "What have you actually done (about problems in the delivery of the Tcard) and do they continue to exist?" Answer: I am advised that the Public Transport Ticketing Corporation (PTTC) continues to work with the contractor, Integrated Transit Solutions Limited (ITSL) to manage the contract and address concerns with a view to ensuring the delivery of an integrated ticketing system that represents value for taxpayers' investment and a seamless travel experience for customers. John Watkins MP Deputy Premier Minister for Transport Minister for Finance
BUDGET ESTIMATES QUESTION ON NOTICE Notice Given: Asked by: Question: 15 October 2007 LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL The Hon Matthew Mason-Cox MLC The Hon Matthew Mason-Cox to the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport and Minister for Finance: "Why did you announce widespread trials of the Tcard project before the last State election when you must have known that the project was not meeting the milestones you had already announced? Answer: I was advised by the Public Transport Ticketing Corporation (PTTC) in August 2006 that Tcard trials involving commuters on selected bus services in Sydney's Inner West were expected to take place in October 2006. However, problems with the Tcard system were subsequently discovered. In order to avoid disruption to the travelling public, the commencement of the trials was delayed. John Watkins MP Deputy Premier Minister for Transport Minister for Finance
BUDGET ESTIMATES QUESTION ON NOTICE Notice Given: Asked by: Question: 15 October 2007 LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL The Hon Matthew Mason-Cox MLC The Hon Matthew Mason-Cox to the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport and Minister for Finance: "What project milestones have been reached under the contract with ERG?" Answer: I am advised that Integrated Transit Solutions Limited has not yet reached a contract milestone that triggers a payment. John Watkins MP Deputy Premier Minister for Transport Minister for Finance
BUDGET ESTIMATES QUESTION ON NOTICE Notice Given: Asked by: Question: 15 October 2007 LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL The Hon Matthew Mason-Cox MLC The Hon Matthew Mason-Cox to the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport and Minister for Finance: "When does the Government expect network-wide trials of the Tcard to proceed?" "So where are we up to now?" Answer: I have been advised by the Public Transport Ticketing Corporation (PTTC) that a limited Bus Field Trial has been in operation since May 2007 with staff from various transport agencies. On 8 October 2007, volunteers from the general public were re-contacted to assess their willingness to continue with the trial, which is expected to commence before the end of the year. A number of third-party distribution outlets have also been commissioned. John Watkins MP Deputy Premier Minister for Transport Minister for Finance
BUDGET ESTIMATES QUESTION ON NOTICE Notice Given: Asked by: Question: 15 October 2007 LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL The Hon Mathew Mason-Cox MLC The Hon Matthew Mason-Cox to the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport and Minister for Finance: "What is the fare structure that Tcard will have? Can you give us an outline of that? For instance, will it be distance or zone based and how will this compare with existing arrangements?" Answer: I am advised that the Tcard contract requires all current fares to be made available. John Watkins MP Deputy Premier Minister for Transport Minister for Finance
BUDGET ESTIMATES QUESTION ON NOTICE Notice Given: Asked by: Question: 15 October 2007 LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL The Hon Matthew Mason-Cox MLC The Hon Matthew Mason-Cox to the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport and Minister for Finance: "When will all commuters have access to the Tcard in your estimate?" Answer: The Government remains committed to delivering an integrated ticketing system for the commuters of Sydney. John Watkins MP Deputy Premier Minister for Transport Minister for Finance
BUDGET ESTIMATES QUESTION ON NOTICE Notice Given: Asked by: Question: 15 October 2007 LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL The Hon Matthew Mason-Cox MLC The Hon Matthew Mason-Cox MLC to the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport and Minister for Finance: "Have any compensation payments already been made by ERG? If so, how much has been paid?" Answer: I am advised that no compensation payments have been made by Integrated Transit Solutions Limited to date. John Watkins MP Deputy Premier Minister for Transport Minister for Finance
BUDGET ESTIMATES QUESTION ON NOTICE Notice Given: Asked by: Question: 15 October 2007 The Hon Jenny Gardiner MLC LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL The Hon Jenny Gardiner MLC to the Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport and Minister for Finance: "Can you give us the total estimated cost of the Tcard project at this stage?" Answer: I am advised that, as at 30 June 2007, the total cost incurred on the Tcard project is $65.64 million. John Watkins MP Deputy Premier Minister for Transport Minister for Finance
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