Premier shifts funding from Melbourne projects amid regional road safety concerns

2 reports, 2 independent Updated Oct 1

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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.

From warrackherald.com.au

Why it matters

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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.

From warrackherald.com.au

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 Victorian government acknowledged the decline in road infrastructure, while the Coalition made promises regarding road maintenance funding. All 2 developments

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Ben Carroll
Australian politician
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- Ben Carroll is positioning himself politically by seeking to differentiate from both Jacinta Allan and Daniel Andrews.06:11
Melbourne
capital city of Victoria, Australia
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Horsham
regional city in Victoria, Australia

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