David Crisafulli and Transport Minister Brent Mickelberg revealed the figure at a media conference today.
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has accused Labor of hiding a $494 million blowout to the Cross River Rail project just before the election."I've been advised that it was signed off in September and it relates to surface works and integration works in relation to Cross River Rail," Mickelberg said.
Labor disputed the allegations and said while it had committed an extra $170 million, the additional $494 million was just being kept in reserve The new figures came a day after the LNP revealed the cost of the Gold Coast light rail had increased by $350 million, as the premier promised a crackdown on the CFMEU would stop costs from rising on future projects.Labor disputes the allegations and said while it had committed an extra $170 million, the additional $494 million was just being kept in reserve "Contracts will be honoured.
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