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 VPF, by critical tasks within the Critical Transport core capability

 

Critical Task 9.1: Secure disaster area.

Agency Activity Additional alignment to critical tasks
CityLink

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

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
DTP Control agency for:
  • level 2 and level 3 maritime-sourced pollution oil spills in Victorian coastal waters up to three nautical miles. Level 1 spills are the responsibility of designated port management body and facility operators as per arrangements set out in the SEMP Maritime Emergencies (non-Search and Rescue) Sub-Plan
  • essential service disruption to public transport, major arterial roads, bridges, tunnels and rail networks
3.14.44.5, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, 9.5, 9.6, 11.316.7, 16.8
Lead Response Support Agency (RSA) for the functional areas:
  • public transport
  • rail
  • roads
  • transport (including ports and access to aerodromes)

3.24.44.5, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, 9.5, 9.6, 11.3

 

Critical Task 9.2: Establish physical access for responders.

Agency Activity Additional alignment to critical tasks

CityLink

 

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

11.1

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, 9.1, 9.3

DTP

Assist with the management of road links during emergencies, including route selection and road egress, emergency traffic management, escorting, route conditions advice and control

9.3, 9.4, 9.5

 

Control agency for:
  • level 2 and level 3 maritime-sourced pollution oil spills in Victorian coastal waters up to three nautical miles. Level 1 spills are the responsibility of designated port management body and facility operators as per arrangements set out in the SEMP Maritime Emergencies (non-Search and Rescue) Sub-Plan
  • essential service disruption to public transport, major arterial roads, bridges, tunnels and rail networks
3.14.44.5, 9.1, 9.3, 9.4, 9.5, 9.6, 11.316.7, 16.8
Lead Response Support Agency (RSA) for the functional areas:
  • public transport
  • rail
  • roads
  • transport (including ports and access to aerodromes)
3.24.44.5, 9.3, 9.4, 9.5, 9.6, 11.3

VFA

Key support agency to provide boats and operators to assist in emergency response and logistics

10.1

VicPol

Support other agencies in provision of land air and water transport

3.2

 

Critical Task 9.3: Identify and enact alternate / detour routes.

Agency Activity Additional alignment to critical tasks

Airservices Australia

Through ANS designate and assist with the management of temporary aviation Restricted Areas in the vicinity of an emergency operation

 

CityLink

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, 9.1, 9.2

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, 9.1, 9.5, 9.7

Assist the on-going management of traffic on the arterial network if Link is not available for use

9.719.7

Councils When safe to do so, provide support to the incident and/or regional control centres through partial/full local road closures and determination of alternative routes 5.3

DTP

Assist with the management of road links during emergencies, including route selection and road egress, emergency traffic management, escorting, route conditions advice and control

9.2, 9.4, 9.5

Control agency for:
  • level 2 and level 3 maritime-sourced pollution oil spills in Victorian coastal waters up to three nautical miles. Level 1 spills are the responsibility of designated port management body and facility operators as per arrangements set out in the SEMP Maritime Emergencies (non-Search and Rescue) Sub-Plan
  • essential service disruption to public transport, major arterial roads, bridges, tunnels and rail networks
3.14.44.5, 9.1, 9.3, 9.4, 9.5, 9.6, 11.316.7, 16.8
Lead Response Support Agency (RSA) for the functional areas:
  • public transport
  • rail
  • roads
  • transport (including ports and access to aerodromes)
3.24.44.5, 9.3, 9.4, 9.5, 9.6, 11.3

Relief Support Agency (RelSA) to DJSIR to support food and grocery supply continuity planning operations with major food distribution operators

 
Eastlink Assist the on-going management of traffic on the arterial network if the Link is not available for use 9.719.7
Ports Victoria Identify and enact alternative shipping routes, when established ones are no longer safe to use  
Service Stream Assist with on-going management of traffic on the arterial network if the Link is not available for use 9.719.7

VicPol

Responsible for traffic management – in consultation with the control agency and other expert advice

3.1, 3.2, 5.3

 

Critical Task 9.4: Coordinate alternate public transport provision.

Agency Activity Additional alignment to critical tasks

Airservices Australia

Through ANS undertake actions in accordance with the Airport Emergency Plan at Melbourne, Essendon, Moorabbin and Avalon aerodromes – in addition to the normal control of aircraft and the aircraft movement areas (at various times) at those aerodromes

4.6

DTP

Assist with the management of road links during emergencies, including route selection and road egress, emergency traffic management, escorting, route conditions advice and control 9.2, 9.3, 9.5

Control agency for:

  • level 2 and level 3 maritime-sourced pollution oil spills in Victorian coastal waters up to three nautical miles. Level 1 spills are the responsibility of designated port management body and facility operators as per arrangements set out in the SEMP Maritime Emergencies (non-Search and Rescue) Sub-Plan
  • essential service disruption to public transport, major arterial roads, bridges, tunnels and rail networks

3.14.44.5, 9.1, 9.3, 9.4, 9.5, 9.6, 11.316.7, 16.8

Lead Response Support Agency (RSA) for the functional areas:

  • public transport
  • rail
  • roads
  • transport (including ports and access to aerodromes)

3.24.44.5, 9.3, 9.4, 9.5, 9.6, 11.3

 

Provide transport closure and condition information to the media and public 2.3, 4.5
 

Critical Task 9.5: Clear debris from critical routes.

Agency Activity Additional alignment to critical tasks

CityLink

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, 9.1, 9.3, 9.7

DTP

Assist with the management of road links during emergencies, including route selection and road egress, emergency traffic management, escorting, route conditions advice and control

9.2, 9.3, 9.4

Assess, restore, clear and rehabilitate DTP managed public buildings and assets (e.g. roads, bridges, rail, public amenities)

    9.6, 9.7, 19.1, 19.3, 19.7

               

    Control agency for:

    • level 2 and level 3 maritime-sourced pollution oil spills in Victorian coastal waters up to three nautical miles. Level 1 spills are the responsibility of designated port management body and facility operators as per arrangements set out in the SEMP Maritime Emergencies (non-Search and Rescue) Sub-Plan
    • essential service disruption to public transport, major arterial roads, bridges, tunnels and rail networks

      3.1, 16.7, 16.8, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, 9.6, 11.3, 4.4. 4.4

      Lead Response Support Agency (RSA) for the functional areas:

      • public transport
      • rail
      • roads
      • transport (including ports and access to aerodromes) 

      3.2, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, 9.6, 11.3, 4.4. 4.4

      • Recovery Support Agency (RecSA) to ERV to coordinate approved state-led or supported clean-up

       

      Councils

      When safe to do so, provide support to the incident and/or regional control centres, through clearance of blocked drains and local roads

      19.7

      • Recovery Lead Agency (RecLA) to survey and make a determination regarding occupancy of damaged residential buildings (when safe to do so)
      • Recovery Lead Agency (RecLA) to undertake the assessment, restoration, clean-up and rehabilitation of roads, bridges and tunnels, and culverts that are council owned and managed 

      9.6, 9.7, 19.2, 19.3, 19.419.6 

      Recovery Support Agency (RecSA) to ERV to coordinate approved state-led or supported clean-up

      19.7

      VicTrack

      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.

      Agency Activity Additional alignment to critical tasks
      Councils Recovery Lead Agency (RecLA) to survey and make a determination regarding occupancy of damaged residential buildings (when safe to do so)

       

      9.5, 9.7, 19.2, 19.3, 19.419.6

      Recovery Lead Agency (RecLA) to undertake the assessment, restoration, clean-up and rehabilitation of roads, bridges and tunnels, and culverts that are council owned and managed

      9.5, 9.7, 19.2, 19.3, 19.419.6

      DTP

      Assess, restore, clear and rehabilitate DTP managed public buildings and assets (e.g. roads, bridges, rail, public amenities) 9.5, 9.7, 19.1, 19.3, 19.7

      Control agency for:

      • level 2 and level 3 maritime-sourced pollution oil spills in Victorian coastal waters up to three nautical miles. Level 1 spills are the responsibility of designated port management body and facility operators as per arrangements set out in the SEMP Maritime Emergencies (non-Search and Rescue) Sub-Plan
      • essential service disruption to public transport, major arterial roads, bridges, tunnels and rail networks
      3.14.44.5, 9.1, 9.3, 9.4,
      9.5, 9.6, 11.316.7, 16.8

      Lead Response Support Agency (RSA) for the functional areas:

      • public transport
      • rail
      • roads
      • transport (including ports and access to aerodromes)
      3.24.44.5, 9.3, 9.4, 9.5, 9.6, 11.3

      Maintain community safety and confidence through provision of information and warnings and provision of safe routes (facilitating network repairs and maintaining, identifying and mitigating transport related risks)

      2.3, 4.49.7

      Recovery Lead Agency (RecLA) to undertake the assessment, restoration, clean-up and rehabilitation of roads, bridges, tunnels and culverts that are owned or managed by DTP

      9.7, 11.111.211.319.7

      Recovery Support Agency (RecSA) to asset owner/s or managing agency/s of roads and bridges to undertake the assessment, restoration, clean-up and rehabilitation of public buildings and assets owned or managed by DTP

      9.59.711.111.211.3, 17.1, 17.219.119.2,
      19.319.419.519.619.719.8, 20.6 

      VicTrack

      Provide professional engineering and technical advice to control agencies (public transport telecommunications, communications, level crossings and infrastructure)

      3.2

       

      Critical Task 9.7: Undertake temporary remediation works.

      Agency Activity Additional alignment to critical tasks

      CityLink

      Assist the on-going management of traffic on the arterial network if Link is not available for use 9.3, 19.7

      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, 9.1, 9.3, 9.5

      Councils

      • Recovery Lead Agency (RecLA) to survey and make a determination regarding occupancy of damaged residential buildings (when safe to do so)
      • Recovery Lead Agency (RecLA) to undertake the assessment, restoration, clean-up and rehabilitation of roads, bridges and tunnels, and culverts that are council owned and managed

      9.5, 9.6, 19.2, 19.3, 19.419.6

      DTP

      Recovery Lead Agency (RecLA) to undertake the assessment, restoration, clean-up and rehabilitation of roads, bridges, tunnels and culverts that are owned or managed by DTP

      9.611.111.211.319.7

      Assess, restore, clear and rehabilitate DTP managed public buildings and assets (e.g. roads, bridges, rail, public amenities)

      9.5, 9.6, 19.1, 19.3, 19.7

      Recovery Support Agency (RecSA) to asset owner/s or managing agency/s of roads and bridges to undertake the assessment, restoration, clean-up and rehabilitation of public buildings and assets owned or managed by DTP 9.59.611.111.211.3, 17.1, 17.219.119.2,
      19.319.419.519.619.719.8, 20.6 
      Maintain community safety and confidence through provision of information and warnings and provision of safe routes (facilitating network repairs and maintaining, identifying and mitigating transport related risks) 2.3, 4.49.7
      Eastlink Assist the on-going management of traffic on the arterial network if the Link is not available for use 9.3, 19.7
      Service Stream Assist with on-going management of traffic on the arterial network if the Link is not available for use 9.3, 19.7