In regards to that project, yes. Also if it was being built West to East and each section was open to competitive tender. However it still would take a big turn around from me to not think the money would be better spent elsewhere.
Nothing much changed in the Marsh at all. Sam Rae won all the booth except one that is semi rural and was about 200 votes.
The big change was nearly 70% of votes were cast at prepoll. It was noticeable on Saturday that my booth which normally has nearly 3000 votes cast was under 1000.
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Comrade, that has always been a tactic, in all the time I have campaigned.
Though it was much easier this time, as I said 6 weeks ago when I did the phones, that Dutton was really on the nose, so suggesting âPUTTING THE LIBERALS LASTâ was easy to get across.
The hyphenated Queensland Green irritated me so much in his presentation , including he was the only one with the answers, that I didnât give the Greens enough credit for some elements that were positive.
But yes, but they went wrong in refusing to accomodate any other measures or adjustments. They should have seen it as a base to build on for the future, as compared to flourishing it as a solo Greens win.
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Necessary infrastructure takes a long time to plan, build and fund. SRL is necessary infrastructure.
No doubt this is the driving force behind this rail link. Melbourne needs houses to expand and there are limited opportunities to do this without this infrastructure.
AI says:
The construction of the Suburban Rail Loop East (SRL East), which links Cheltenham and Box Hill, is driving a significant residential construction boost in the surrounding areas. This project, including six new underground stations, aims to enable around 70,000 new homes to be built by the 2050s, with the stations serving as hubs for new communities on the doorstep of public transport, services, and jobs.
Key aspects of the residential construction boost:
- New Homes:
The project envisions adding 70,000 new homes in the areas around the six new SRL East stations.
- Station-centric development:
Thoughtful planning for neighborhoods around each station will allow for the development of new residential areas directly connected to the new rail line.
- Increased Density:
This project is expected to lead to increased density in the areas around the stations, with potential for high-rise developments in areas like Central Box Hill.
- Community Benefits:
The new housing will be built on the doorstep of world-class public transport, providing access to local jobs, services, and open spaces.
- Public Consultation:
Draft structure plans and technical reports for the areas surrounding the SRL East stations have been made available for public consultation, ensuring community input in the planning process.
- Job Creation:
Construction of SRL East is creating up to 8,000 direct jobs, and more than 3,000 people are already working on the project.
- Infrastructure Investment:
The project also involves the creation of bus interchanges, bicycle facilities, and retail spaces at the stations.
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Too arrogant to listen to anyone.
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I used to live at the end of the now defunct outer rail line in Murrumbeena, Iâm pretty sure that was built on the back of land speculation and wasnât financially viable, thatâs why it shut down after a short life. I believe a lot of corruption was involved in its construction.
Look I know we all wish that line was still there 100 years later but it probably would have only made sense financially in the last 30 years.
I just think we can do better than this project.
AEC has to take a more complex approach in preference allocation when the runners up are close to a tie.
Thatâs why the results are going to take a while in seats like Flinders. Labor and Independent need the equivalent of a photo finish for second. If enough of their preferences donât flow to the Lib, one of them could leap over her.
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Right or wrong, this is the plan the Government came up with.
I think the plan does have some merit, and its way better than doing nothing and letting the housing situation just get worse.
Jacinta says:
âThis benefits our whole city, because building enough homes for young people near transport and jobs in established suburbs will take pressure off the outer suburbs.â
OK, fair enough. It maybe the best plan we have at this moment.
If you are interested, this article breaks it all down suburb by suburb.
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the budgeted figures are factoring in maintenance and upkeep over something like 40-50 years, which hasnât been done on previous infrastructure projects. obviously itâs not the only reason the numbers appear to be so high.
also no one ever, ever, talks about this sht after the projects are finished and are in use. what did the burnley/domain tunnels cost? what did the city loop cost? what did the footpath on north road in oakleigh cost? no one knows or cares!
what would you suggest?
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Starting to look like Bendigo will go to the Nats.
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Not that it matters but people do talk about how much projects go over, for example I know the city loop went over budget and that wasnât built in my living memory. But I agree, no one cares. Running out of money does have consequences thou. Less hospitals, public housing ect.
Infrastructure Victoria had heaps of ideas before SRL, they get paid to plan . Why didnât we let them choose?
A rail link to Tulla with a decent timetable ( including for shift workers) would get a lot of cars off the road.
Itâs more than the air passengers. So many working at and near Tulla are forced to drive.
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Dumb Q.
If you are paying off your HECs debt, can you claim the amount being paid as a deduction of taxable income ?
Back in my day(HECS was a thing).
If you paid it off yourself upfront you received a 25% discount. Usually kids with rich parents did that.
If you paid it via the tax system it was always taken out of your pre tax salary after you earnt a certain amount.
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Theyâll take note of how Blitz advice has enabled Essington to maintain its powerhouse status as a mid table, low percentage certainty and figure fark it, canât do any worse.
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The Sydney Opera House project significantly exceeded its original budget. Initially estimated at $7 million, the final cost was $102 million. This represents a cost overrun of approximately 1400%. The project was also delayed by ten years compared to the original four-year completion estimate.
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Not tax deductible.
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Would it be fair to say the big swing in QLD to the ALP is based around road spending?(did Albo promise Highway upgrades to the Bruce?)
QLDs ALP results to me seem to be the biggest story out of the election.
Especially as it was/is Duttons home state.
My assumption was QLD was the LNPs âtrump cardâ no pun intended although it might be apt?