Michael McCormack (Riverina, National Party, Leader of the Nationals) Share this | Hansard source

The answer to the honourable member's questions are as follows:

1. Six Black Spot projects itemised in tabular format. The following table summarises:

(a) The Australian Government's commitment;

(b) The eventual Government contribution; and

(c) The percentage variation of contribution from the commitment

2.

(a) All six Black Spot projects have been successfully completed.

(b) There is no Government underspend. Councils were invited to provide estimates for the project work. The total budget estimate for the six Black Spot projects was $1,196,150.

(c) Four projects were delivered under budget and one was delivered on budget. Savings realised were put towards the cost increase on the final project which was over budget. Final project costs for the six projects totalled $973,742.

Note:

(a) Project cost estimates are provided by proponents. Any costs savings from project underspends are put back in the State pool to be made available to the program.

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