SEATS Research Resource

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SEATS Research Resource

• An application for funding under Regional
  Partnerships
• February 2004

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What is SEATS?

• SEATS is a non-profit organisation whose main
  objective is to secure further investment for
  improvements to existing transport infrastructure
  network across South-Eastern Australia
• SEATS is an amalgam of representatives from
• Local government authorities across South-Eastern
  NSW Vic and the ACT Government
• Some regional economic development organisations
• Industry

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SEATS Research Resource

• SEATS was originally established in 1995 as a
  voluntary group utilising local govt agency
  resources for administrative support
• In 1999 the organisation resolved to contribute
  towards establishing a part-time secretariat
• To address regional needs and take SEATS to the
  next level, the organisation now requires
  specific research and a dedicated coordinator
• Whilst 34 members of SEATS contribute financially
  towards the organisation, supplementary funding
  will be required to initially establish a SEATS
  Research Resource

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SEATS Research Resource

• Ultimately this project aims to create an
  environment that encourages further public
  private sector investment in South-Eastern
  Australia, to enhance the overall economic
  well-being of the community
• Rationale
• Despite the economic potential of South-Eastern
  Australia, its transport infrastructure remains
  inadequate
• Access to markets, raw materials and adequate
  forms of transportation are critical for industry
  and the overall regional economy
• A lack of information and understanding appears
  to exist within public and private sectors
  regarding where they should invest to maximise
  efficiency within the transportation network
• Members of SEATS strongly believe specific
  research will assist to influence and encourage
  government to address inadequacies that exist and
  hamper economic development

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SEATS Research Resource

• Methodology
• Specific research can be developed by engaging a
  part-time Research Coordinator to administer and
  supervise individual research tasks
• Research tasks will either be conducted solely by
  SEATS, or with the assistance of partnering
  organisations
• Whilst the lead on research tasks may alternate,
  coordination will remain a key element throughout
  the program
• Coordination of the research program becomes
  critical if SEATS is to ensure momentum of the
  overall project is sustained
• This project will generate recognition amongst
  members industry partners of the value of
  specific research, thus encouraging them to
  commit funding towards continuation of the program

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The SEATS Research Resource Project

• Regional Partnerships Funding
• Funding of 182,000 would be utilised towards
  costs associated with engagement of a part-time
  Research Coordinator and undertaking specific
  research tasks
• Initial engagement of the Research Coordinator
  would be for a period of 12 months, with an
  option of a second and third 12 month extension
  and annually thereafter
• Regional Partnerships would contribute towards
• Research Coordinator (Yr 1 3/3 Yr 2 2/3 Yr
  3 1/3 Yr 4 0/3) Note increased member
  contributions would be utilised to support
  research coordination and administration
• Research Tasks for the first year
  (62,000/120,000)

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The SEATS Research Resource Project

• Outcomes
• Additionally this project seeks to deliver five
  individual modest research tasks (commencing in
  August 2004)
• A subsequent schedule of well-developed research
  tasks would continue over the following two
  years, leading in to a rolling program of
  research
• Individual research tasks will not only have
  their own set of relevant outcomes and
  deliverables, but would also contribute to
  broader project objectives
• To develop and implement sustainable strategies
  to overcome regional transport disadvantages
• To facilitate the development of research
  partnerships and collaborative research projects
  between various public and private sector
  stakeholders

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Individual Research Tasks Identified for 2004

• 1. Baseline transport profile to assemble a
  library of relevant reports and bring together
  data in to a web based format
• 2. Heavy transport rest area study conduct an
  audit of existing facilities, identify shortfalls
  make recommendations to RTA Vic Roads to
  improve safety
• 3. Border issues study Articulate current cross
  border issues relating to freight transport,
  identify a mutually beneficial solution for road
  authorities transport operators

• 4. Regional air hubbing study develop a
  strategy for passenger freight air transport
  for adoption by government airline industry
• 5. Gippsland special needs study identify
  existing future transport needs of the South
  Gippsland region, propose solutions, timeframe
  strategies to overcome identified shortfalls

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The SEATS Research Resource Project Individual
Research Tasks Identified for 2004
Baseline transport profile to assemble a
library of relevant reports and bring together
data in to a web based format
Gippsland special needs study identify existing
future transport needs of the South Gippsland
region, propose solutions, timeframe
strategies to overcome identified shortfalls
Heavy transport rest area study conduct an
audit of existing facilities, identify shortfalls
make recommendations to RTA Vic Roads to
improve safety
SEATS Research Co-ordinator
Regional air hubbing study develop a strategy
for passenger freight air transport for
adoption by government airline industry
Border issues study Articulate current cross
border issues relating to freight transport,
identify a mutually beneficial solution for road
authorities transport operators
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The SEATS Research Resource Project Individual
Research Tasks Identified for 2004
Baseline transport profile Partners
RTA,VicRoads,Cls RP Funds 10k/30k

• Gippsland special needs study
• Partners Local Cls,Vic Govt
• RP Funds 0/220k

Heavy transport rest area study Partners
RTA,VicRoads,Cls RP Funds 10k/25k
Regional air hubbing study Partners
Airlines,Airfields,Cls RP Funds 25k/35k
SEATS Research Co-ordinator RP Funds 120k/213k
Border issues study Partners Border
Cls,Industry RP Funds 17k/30k
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SEATS Research ResourceTimetable

• Project timetable
• Research Co-ordinator
• 2004-5 60k/75k
• 2005-6 40k/69k
• 2006-7 20k/69k
• Research Tasks
• 2004-5 62k/120k
• Baseline 12 mths
• Rest As 6 mths
• Reg Hubs 6 mths
• Border 6 mths
• Gippsland 12 mths

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SEATS Research ResourceFunding

• SEATS is funded through membership contributions
• SEATS is seeking to introduce a regional
  economic/transportation research program that
  will stimulate regional economies
• SEATS seeks
• 182,000 from Regional Partnerships
• 111,000 cash from members/partners
• 40,000 in kind from members/partners

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SEATS Research ResourceApplication

• Applicant South East Australia Transport
  Strategy Inc
• Format of Application
• Research Co-ordinator component
• Appendices
• Baseline Transport Profile
• Heavy Transport Rest Areas
• Border Issues
• Regional Air Hubbing
• Gippsland Special Needs (summary only)
• Request 182,000 (ex GST) / 333,000 (220,000)