Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Transport Act 1983 - SECT 9AB

Director to conduct cost-benefit analysis of relevant rail safety projects

9AB. Director to conduct cost-benefit analysis of relevant rail safety
projects



(1) This section applies to a relevant rail safety project-

   (a)  in relation to which the Safety Director makes a rail safety
        recommendation; and

   (b)  the Director considers may have the effect of resulting in significant
        costs or expenses being incurred by the Crown.

(2) The Director, before undertaking or funding a relevant rail safety project
the subject of a rail safety recommendation, must-

   (a)  conduct or cause to be conducted a cost-benefit analysis of the
        relevant rail safety project; and

   (b)  consult with-

   (i)  the Premier, the Treasurer and any other Minister whose area of
        responsibility may be affected by the proposed rail safety project;
        and

   (ii) any other person specified in guidelines prepared under section 9AC.

(3) The cost-benefit analysis and consultation must be conducted-

   (a)  in accordance with guidelines prepared under section 9AC; and

   (b)  before the Director undertakes or funds the relevant rail safety
        project.