Vic Government Transport budget released
The 2010-11 State Budget, released on May 4, allocated $6.2 billion for better roads and public transport, including new trams, more stations and road projects. Two key Victorian Transport Plan projects were funded under this budget: Regional Rail Link and Peninsula Link.
Significant transport items in the budget include:
- 50 new trams and setting up a new tram maintenance and storage depot at Preston
- Upgrade of regional roads, including continuing the Geelong Ring Road project
- Four new train stations in growth areas: Cardinia Road, Caroline Springs, Lynbrook, Williams Landing
- Upgrade of key routes in Melbourne's outer suburbs
- 20 train stations in Melbourne to be upgraded to premium status, including 100 staff
- Installation of noise walls along the Monash Freeway
- Construction of the Peninsula Link project
- Upgrade of Clyde Road and Princes Highway East between Traralgon and Sale.
- Funding of Regional Rail Link, the biggest addition to the rail network since the City Loop.
A full version of the budget can be found via the State Government Budget website. Budget details for transport initiatives can be found in the Department of Transport budget release.
