The Victorian opposition says it will shelve one of Victoria's long-term rail projects and instead use the money to build and upgrade hospitals if it wins the November state election.
The Victorian opposition has pledged to scrap the multi-billion-dollar Suburban Rail Loop and divert the funds into Victoria's ailing health system if it wins the November state election.The Suburban Rail Loop aims to connect Melbourne's major rail lines and will cost $30-50 billion
Construction of the first section of the rail line, between Cheltenham and Box Hill, began in June and is expected to be completed by 2035.The Victorian opposition says it will shelve the project and invest the money saved into new hospitals at Melton, Mildura, West Gippsland and Wodonga as well as a new infectious diseases hospital.
"They've failed to make sure that our emergency departments are able to provide the calls and support they need. They've failed to provide the triple-0 support that's needed." The opposition pledged to halve Victoria's elective surgery waiting times within four years of being elected.
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