About the Critical Transport core capability
Plan for and provide response and recovery services during emergencies that affect the road network including alternative routes, emergency permits and escorts for responders, clearing and restoration of damaged roads. Provide response to major public transportation emergencies including infrastructure access and accessible transportation services to ensure community movement including coordination of all private rail, tram and bus services to support priority response objectives.
Critical Task Table 9: Agency roles mapped to the Victorian Preparedness Framework, by critical tasks within the Critical Transport core capability
Critical Task 9.1: Secure disaster area.
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During an emergency CityLink will if first responders at a scene, initiate incident management procedures (such as traffic management and access) until control agency on site |
3.1, 9.2, 9.3 |
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Provide On-road incident response as required 24/7 including traffic management capabilities to secure the road and establish alternative access as required (undertake interim works as required) |
5.1, 5.3, 9.3, 9.5, 9.7 |
Critical Task 9.2: Establish physical access for responders.
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Maintain and inspect CityLink assets and ensure all traffic control devices are available 24/7, which are utilised to assess an incident, or assist in establishing access for emergency services |
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During an emergency CityLink will if first responders at a scene, initiate incident management procedures (such as traffic management and access) until control agency on site |
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Assist with the management of road links during emergencies, including route selection, emergency traffic management, escorting, route conditions advice and control |
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Key support agency to provide boats and operators to assist in emergency response and logistics |
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Support other agencies in provision of land, air and water transport |
Critical Task 9.3: Identify and enact alternate / detour routes.
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Through ANS designate and assist with the management of temporary aviation Restricted Areas in the vicinity of an emergency operation |
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During an emergency CityLink will if first responders at a scene, initiate incident management procedures (such as traffic management and access) until control agency on site |
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Provide On-road incident response as required 24/7 including traffic management capabilities to secure the road and establish alternative access as required (undertake interim works as required) |
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Assist with on-going management of traffic on the arterial network if the Link is not available for use |
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Assist with the management of road links during emergencies, including route selection, emergency traffic management, escorting, route conditions advice and control |
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| Ports Victoria | Identify and enact alternative shipping routes, when established ones are no longer safe to use | |
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Responsible for traffic management – in consultation with the control agency and other expert advice |
Critical Task 9.4: Coordinate alternate public transport provision.
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Through ANS undertake actions in accordance with the Airport Emergency Plan at Melbourne, Essendon, Moorabbin and Avalon airports – in addition to the normal control of aircraft and the aircraft movement areas (at various times) at those airports |
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Provide transport closure and condition information to the media and public |
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Assist with the management of road links during emergencies, including route selection, emergency traffic management, escorting, route conditions advice and control |
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Critical Task 9.5: Clear debris from critical routes.
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Provide On-road incident response as required 24/7 including traffic management capabilities to secure the road and establish alternative access as required (undertake interim works as required) |
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Assist with the management of road links during emergencies, including route selection, emergency traffic management, escorting, route conditions advice and control |
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Assess, restore, clear and rehabilitate DoT managed public buildings and assets (e.g. roads, bridges, rail, public amenities) |
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When safe to do so, provide support to the incident and/or regional control centres, through clearance of blocked drains and local roads |
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Identify and remove or reduce risks on rail reserves, other than operational corridors allocated to transport franchise operators or leased to third parties |
Critical Task 9.6: Undertake engineering / safety assessments.
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Maintain community safety and confidence through provision of warnings, facilitating network repairs and maintaining, identifying and mitigating transport related risks |
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Recovery Lead Agency (RecLA) to undertake the assessment, restoration, clean-up and rehabilitation of roads, bridges and tunnels |
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Assess, restore, clear and rehabilitate DoT managed public buildings and assets (e.g. roads, bridges, rail, public amenities) |
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Provide professional engineering and technical advice to control agencies (public transport telecommunications, communications, level crossings and infrastructure) |
Critical Task 9.7: Undertake temporary remediation works.
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Provide On-road incident response as required 24/7 including traffic management capabilities to secure the road and establish alternative access as required (undertake interim works as required) |
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Assist with on-going management of traffic on the arterial network if the Link is not available for use |
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Recovery Lead Agency (RecLA) to undertake the assessment, restoration, clean-up and rehabilitation of roads, bridges and tunnels |
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Assess, restore, clear and rehabilitate DoT managed public buildings and assets (e.g. roads, bridges, rail, public amenities) |
The department acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of the land and acknowledges and pays respect to their Elders, past and present.