❓ A parliamentary question regarding the implementation of a 3% efficiency dividend across the Sport and Recreation portfolio in WA, with detailed responses from the Department and VENUESWEST outlining cost-saving measures and service adjustments. The Western Australian Institute of Sport indicated the question was not applicable.
AnsweredQoN 1349Legislative Council
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For each Department and Agency within the Minister’s portfolios, please provide, -
(a) a description of each of the initiatives to achieve the relevant Agency’s 3 percent efficiency dividend;
(b) a description of how the original services, provided by the initiatives that were cut in (a) above, have been met by other areas of that Agency;
(c) if services have not been provided to their original level, a description of where the Agency is increasing its level of service to create efficiency; and
(d) for each new service provided by the Agency, a description of the monetary and non-monetary, costs and benefits, attributable to the new service?
(a) a description of each of the initiatives to achieve the relevant Agency’s 3 percent efficiency dividend;
(b) a description of how the original services, provided by the initiatives that were cut in (a) above, have been met by other areas of that Agency;
(c) if services have not been provided to their original level, a description of where the Agency is increasing its level of service to create efficiency; and
(d) for each new service provided by the Agency, a description of the monetary and non-monetary, costs and benefits, attributable to the new service?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
26 November 2009
Responded by
Leader of the House representing the Minister for Sport and Recreation
Response time
35 days
Efficiencies in Camp Operations (120) For each dollar reduction to camps there is a corresponding reduction in service, resulting in a dollar for dollar loss of revenue. Therefore the Department is managing the reduction by absorbing the cut across all Departmental lines in addition to consideration of revenue measures (c) Apart from the items listed in (b) above, the Department has cut services in order to meet the savings target. (d) There are no new Services for the Department. VENUESWEST (a) Lower cost motor vehicles across the fleet. More efficient use of natural heating, chemicals and introduction of energy efficient globes to reduce operating costs. Reduced operating hours within Challenge Stadium and Arena Joondalup Aquatic Centre during winter to reduce staffing costs, 8.00pm instead of 9.00pm closure. Convert to in-house servicing of sanitised matted areas. Cease renting plants and replace with permanent plants. Closure of various poorly attended recreation programs at Arena Joondalup. Closure of the Evolve Studio at Challenge Stadium. Reduction of Pool Chemicals used through improved management of water chemicals Monitoring stationery consumption. Bulk purchase/distribution eg. Bulk paper. New initiatives to email receipts and tax invoices has saved paper consumption, envelopes and postage. Admin staffing consolidation. Centralised venue bookings Initiated for whole of organisation - rationalisation of staffing savings. Rotational closure of underutilised pools to meet demand. License agreement renegotiation for various sporting user groups. Reduction of cafes opening hours to match up with customer demand patterns. Tighter, more regular Stock control to reduce wastage Organisation wide packaging to replace venue specific packaging to reduce printing costs. Pursuit of Liquor Licence upgrade - reduction in security staff cost. Reduction in advertising and website costs More efficient rostering in reception, retail shops and health and fitness centres at Challenge Stadium and Arena Joondalup. (b) No new services provided, existing services either ceased or streamlined to be more cost effective and efficient. Customer satisfaction levels at Challenge Stadium and Arena Joondalup increased after implementation of 3% efficiency changes demonstrating efficiency. (c) Customer Satisfaction - Challenge Stadium 2007-08 82% 2008-09 84% Customer Satisfaction - Arena Joondalup 2007-08 86% 2008-09 87% (d) Not applicable WESTERN AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF SPORT (a) - (d) Not applicable Notice: This document is created or edited using unregistered or evaluation copy of rtLib valid for testing or development purposes only. To use it for productive or any other purposes please register it. You may purchase the license on http://www.rtlib.com
(d) There are no new Services for the Department. VENUESWEST (a) Lower cost motor vehicles across the fleet. More efficient use of natural heating, chemicals and introduction of energy efficient globes to reduce operating costs. Reduced operating hours within Challenge Stadium and Arena Joondalup Aquatic Centre during winter to reduce staffing costs, 8.00pm instead of 9.00pm closure. Convert to in-house servicing of sanitised matted areas. Cease renting plants and replace with permanent plants. Closure of various poorly attended recreation programs at Arena Joondalup. Closure of the Evolve Studio at Challenge Stadium. Reduction of Pool Chemicals used through improved management of water chemicals Monitoring stationery consumption. Bulk purchase/distribution eg. Bulk paper. New initiatives to email receipts and tax invoices has saved paper consumption, envelopes and postage. Admin staffing consolidation. Centralised venue bookings Initiated for whole of organisation - rationalisation of staffing savings. Rotational closure of underutilised pools to meet demand. License agreement renegotiation for various sporting user groups. Reduction of cafes opening hours to match up with customer demand patterns. Tighter, more regular Stock control to reduce wastage Organisation wide packaging to replace venue specific packaging to reduce printing costs. Pursuit of Liquor Licence upgrade - reduction in security staff cost. Reduction in advertising and website costs More efficient rostering in reception, retail shops and health and fitness centres at Challenge Stadium and Arena Joondalup. (b) No new services provided, existing services either ceased or streamlined to be more cost effective and efficient. Customer satisfaction levels at Challenge Stadium and Arena Joondalup increased after implementation of 3% efficiency changes demonstrating efficiency. (c) Customer Satisfaction - Challenge Stadium 2007-08 82% 2008-09 84% Customer Satisfaction - Arena Joondalup 2007-08 86% 2008-09 87% (d) Not applicable WESTERN AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF SPORT (a) - (d) Not applicable Notice: This document is created or edited using unregistered or evaluation copy of rtLib valid for testing or development purposes only. To use it for productive or any other purposes please register it. You may purchase the license on http://www.rtlib.com
(d) There are no new Services for the Department. VENUESWEST (a) Lower cost motor vehicles across the fleet. More efficient use of natural heating, chemicals and introduction of energy efficient globes to reduce operating costs. Reduced operating hours within Challenge Stadium and Arena Joondalup Aquatic Centre during winter to reduce staffing costs, 8.00pm instead of 9.00pm closure. Convert to in-house servicing of sanitised matted areas. Cease renting plants and replace with permanent plants. Closure of various poorly attended recreation programs at Arena Joondalup. Closure of the Evolve Studio at Challenge Stadium. Reduction of Pool Chemicals used through improved management of water chemicals Monitoring stationery consumption. Bulk purchase/distribution eg. Bulk paper. New initiatives to email receipts and tax invoices has saved paper consumption, envelopes and postage. Admin staffing consolidation. Centralised venue bookings Initiated for whole of organisation - rationalisation of staffing savings. Rotational closure of underutilised pools to meet demand. License agreement renegotiation for various sporting user groups. Reduction of cafes opening hours to match up with customer demand patterns. Tighter, more regular Stock control to reduce wastage Organisation wide packaging to replace venue specific packaging to reduce printing costs. Pursuit of Liquor Licence upgrade - reduction in security staff cost. Reduction in advertising and website costs More efficient rostering in reception, retail shops and health and fitness centres at Challenge Stadium and Arena Joondalup. (b) No new services provided, existing services either ceased or streamlined to be more cost effective and efficient. Customer satisfaction levels at Challenge Stadium and Arena Joondalup increased after implementation of 3% efficiency changes demonstrating efficiency. (c) Customer Satisfaction - Challenge Stadium 2007-08 82% 2008-09 84% Customer Satisfaction - Arena Joondalup 2007-08 86% 2008-09 87% (d) Not applicable WESTERN AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF SPORT (a) - (d) Not applicable Notice: This document is created or edited using unregistered or evaluation copy of rtLib valid for testing or development purposes only. To use it for productive or any other purposes please register it. You may purchase the license on http://www.rtlib.com
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