Premier shifts funding from Melbourne projects amid regional road safety concerns
What happened
Premier Ben Carroll shifted funding away from projects in Melbourne. This action followed a RACV survey that noted a rise in road issues, with 71% of respondents citing potholes and rough surfaces as the top concern. The RACV also reviewed 20,000 kilometres of regional roads and shortlisted 52 hazardous roads.
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Why it matters
The shift in funding from Melbourne projects indicates a change in infrastructure priorities. The RACV survey reported that tyre-related breakdown callouts had increased to 112,000 in the last 12 months, suggesting rising transport costs and safety concerns in regional areas.
The Victorian government has acknowledged the decline in road infrastructure, while the Coalition has made promises regarding road maintenance funding.
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Who's involved
- Ben CarrollPremier of the Labor government
- Jacinta AllanFormer Premier of Victoria
- Phil TurnbullRACV executive general manager who oversaw the road safety campaign
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The entities involved
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Ben Carroll
Australian politician
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Melbourne
capital city of Victoria, Australia
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Horsham
regional city in Victoria, Australia
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