The Suburban Rail Loop to connect Melbourne’s suburbs is expected to cost more than double the government’s initial estimate for the entire project, according to a new report. | carolineschelle paulsakkal
A new report shows construction of stages one and two of the loop project is on track to cost more than $125 billion.The report did not cost the final stage of the loop.
The report did not cost the final stage of the loop which includes a line linking Werribee and Melbourne Airport. “This consists of asset expenses of $125,044.5 million and operating expenses of $75,242.9 million,” the report stated. Shadow Treasurer, David Davis, said the Victorian Liberals and Nationals’ first and paramount priority was to fix the healthcare crisis.
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