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The major Victorian project snubbed in federal budget
There was no new cash for the Allan government’s $34.5bn Suburban Rail Loop East in Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ Budget — which now looms as a major federal election issue — but money for roads and the airport rail link.
‘Lazy, ridiculous’: War of words erupts over ‘forced electrification’ of Victoria
The Allan government has been lashed by a leading business group over its plans to fast-track the transition away from gas in Victoria, sparking an extraordinary war of words.
‘Cannot afford not to build’: Minister dodges SRL questions
Suburban Rail Loop Minister Harriet Shing has repeatedly dodged questions on how the state will pay for the $34.5bn rail line if it can’t secure more federal funding.
Johnston: Scathing SRL review raises massive questions but will Allan listen?
Infrastructure Australia’s assessment of the Suburban Rail Loop is the bureaucratic equivalent of describing the Premier’s pet project as a mangy dog — but don’t expect Jacinta Allan to euthanise it.
Overrated and a near certain budget blowout: Damning new SRL review
The nation’s peak infrastructure body has savaged the Suburban Rail Loop, saying its benefits have been “overstated” and the cost of building the first stage is all but sure to surge past a budgeted $34.5bn.
Already $4bn over budget, West Gate Tunnel now needs $1bn more to be ready on time
The trouble-plagued West Gate Tunnel is running out of cash and an extra $1bn is now likely to be required to get the job finished on time.
First glimpse inside revamped historic Flinders St subway
A famous Melbourne subway built in the lead-up to the city‘s 1956 Olympic Games is set to reopen for business after being shuttered for three years for Metro Tunnel construction. Take a peek inside.
Australia’s largest contemporary gallery set to begin construction in Melbourne
Construction is set to begin next week on Melbourne’s new contemporary art and design gallery The Fox as part of a $1.7bn Arts Precinct transformation.
Myki meltdown: Millions wasted as company abandons tech upgrade
A company that was part of the troubled $1.7 billion myki upgrade has been paid millions of dollars to walk away from the project in the latest bungle exposed by the Sunday Herald Sun.
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