The multinational company that has operated Victoria’s traffic camera network for nearly two decades has had its contract extended until 2029.
Serco, the multinational company that has operated Victoria’s traffic camera network for nearly two decades, has had its contract extended until 2029.
The Department of Justice and Community Safety Victoria (DJCS) confirmed to Drive that Serco’s contract to provide “Traffic Camera Services” has been extended to 31 October 2029.
“Serco has been contracted to continue to deliver essential road safety camera services until 31 October 2029 to improve road safety for all Victorians.” A DJCS spokesperson said.
The contract listed on Buying for Victoria assigns a value to the current contract of $203 million. DJCS would not confirm if the value is accurate.
DJCS declined to provide any specific details on what traffic camera services Serco supplies to the State of Victoria.
It is unclear, other than operating mobile speed cameras, what other traffic camera services Serco might provide to the Victorian Government. A contract document is uploaded to the Buying for Victoria website. However, the part of the document that would detail the services Serco is contracted to provide, 'TC Services Specification', is redacted.
Serco told Drive that it does not operate any fixed traffic cameras in Victoria. Drive understands this has been the case since 2019.
Drive has contacted Serco for clarification of what services it provides.
A 2019 press release from Serco stated the value of the initial contract, from 2019 to 2025, was $178m. This price tag excluded extensions, including the one recently awarded.
The 2019 press release described Serco's contract as covering “the operation of, and image processing for, fixed and mobile red light and road safety cameras” in Victoria.
Drive understands DJCS will not confirm details of Serco’s contract on the grounds of contract details being commercial in confidence.
Serco has held some form of 'traffic camera services' contract in Victoria since 2007. The total value of Serco's contract between 2007 and 2019 was 476 million, according to the Buying for Victoria website.
A DJCS spokesperson told Drive, “Victoria’s road safety camera program plays a critical role in changing driver behaviour and saving lives.”
A Serco spokesperson confirmed their continued involvement with road safety cameras in Victoria: “We are proud to continue supporting the Victorian Government’s Road Safety program, which helps save lives on the road.
We are committed to continuing our role in helping keep the community safe, so that everyone on Victoria’s roads can get to their destinations safely,” the spokesperson said.
Serco is a UK-based multinational company; its operations include providing a range of services to various aspects of the Australian Government.
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