Victorian premier Ben Carroll pushes ahead with SRL spend despite hinting at pause
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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Australia news category. Published on August 24, 2026 • Originally reported by Benita Kolovos Victorian state correspondent. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Australia news category. Published on August 24, 2026 • Originally reported by Benita Kolovos Victorian state correspondent. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
A day after suggesting other projects were more important to Victorians, Carroll has committed to pushing ahead on train line
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The Victorian premier, Ben Carroll, has made an about-face, committing to pushing ahead with the first stage of the Suburban Rail Loop while promising to reduce its total cost by about 6%.
Carroll will on Tuesday announce changes to the scope of the first stage of the project, known as SRL East – a 26km stretch of tunnels between Cheltenham and Box Hill – estimated to save $1bn.
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