Response from the Department of Planning

I refer to your letter of 5 May 2006 and the attached "Performance Audit -The Cross City Tunnel Project".

You would be aware that the Department held discussions with the Audit Office at the officer (2 May 2006) and executive level (4 May 2006) to outline the issues raised in its review of the performance audit. These issues were outlined in a letter dated 5 May 2006.

The Department has reviewed the "Auditor-General's Report Performance Audit - The Cross City Tunnel Project - Final Report to Agencies" dated 5 May 2006. The Department's key issues are outlined in Attachment A.

I thank you for the opportunity of commenting on the Performance Audit report and trust that the Department's comments are of assistance.

(signed)

Sam Haddad
Director General

Dated: 24 May 2006