I think there might be 2 issues here;
1 What is meant by an AMP
2 What are the expectations of various levels of government
1 AMP
All state governments are starting to require (do require) certain specifically formatted AMPs.
In NSW the Dept of Local Government has discussion papers out (and has for a year) describing what the statutory requirements (primarily for reporting) will be - under their Integrated Planning & Reporting.
Their requirements here will initially require a significant "core" AMP that will include (track) key financial performance indicators.
These plans will be required as part of the reporting to government process (local to state).
No deadline for these has been set yet so it will not be June 2009 (most likely June 2010)
As far as the Feds are concerned, I have seen nothing but also I have not been involved in applying for current infrastructure funding.
Perhaps the Feds are asking for something here.
They may be asking for an AMP? This then leads to;
2 What makes an AMP
Simply (and from the Feds point of view), it could be give us a project plan (including expenditure forecasts and timelines) for the work you intend to carry out.
A more detailed AMP (following the IIMM - standard) will require significantly more work and thought.
Even a "core" IIMM AMP is fairly detailed and descriptive (with associated expenditure forecasts out at least 10 years)
Some States (NSW included) could asked for the "all singing, all dancing" "Advanced" AMP - but timelines for this requirement are extended, certainly past 2010 and will logically follow on from "Core" plans.
Hope this helps. I will make more enquiries around Fed requirements for Infrastructure funding.
Darron Passlow AMC/WSC
