Today in Parliament, the Andrews Labor Government has refused to say if major project cost blowouts have now exceeded $28.1 billion.
Victoria’s budget papers reveal at least $28.1 billion in cost blowouts under the Andrews Labor Government.
In September 2021, the reviewed 110 projects undertaken by the Andrews Labor Government. Of these, 63 per cent changed total cost and 48 per cent changed completion date.
Shadow Minister for Transport Infrastructure, Matt Bach said that Labor’s spin can’t cover up the truth.
“Labor’s big build is just a big bill Victoria can’t afford,” Mr Bach said.
“Daniel Andrews’ mismanagement and waste means higher taxes and longer waits for critical roads, rail and transport infrastructure.
“Only a Matthew Guy Liberals and ³Ô¹ÏÍøÕ¾s Government will stop Labor’s blowouts and put more money into fixing the health crisis.”
Fast Facts – Labor’s $28.1 billion in cost blowouts
North East Link
: $5 billion
22/23 Budget: $15.4 billion (budget details potential future increases)
CURRENT BUDGET BLOWOUT: $10.4 billion
West Gate Tunnel
: $500 million
: $5.5 billion
22/23 Budget: $10.2 billion
CURRENT BUDGET BLOWOUT: $4.7 billion
Note: Legal disputes pending
Metro Tunnel
: $9 billion
22/23 Budget: $12.36 billion
CURRENT BUDGET BLOWOUT: $3.36 billion
Note: Legal disputes pending
Level Crossing Removals (initial commitment)
: $5 billion
Victorian Auditor-General: $8.3 billion
CURRENT BUDGET BLOWOUT: $3.3 billion
East West Link
: $0 to cancel
: $1.3 billion to cancel it
LAST REPORTED BLOWOUT: $1.3 billion
Frankston Hospital
: $562 million
22/23 Budget: $1.118 billion
CURRENT BUDGET BLOWOUT: $556 million
Footscray Hospital
21/22 Budget: $1.495 billion
22/23 Budget: $1.998 billion
CURRENT BUDGET BLOWOUT: $503 million
Victorian Heart Hospital
: $150 million
22/23 Budget: $577 million
CURRENT BUDGET BLOWOUT: $427 million
Barwon Women’s and Children’s Hospital
: $100 million
22/23 Budget: $525 million
CURRENT BUDGET BLOWOUT: $425 million
City Loop Fire and Safety Upgrade
Previous Allocation: $151.74 million
22/23 Budget: $468.94 million
CURRENT BUDGET BLOWOUT: $317.2 million
Suburban Roads Upgrade
21/22 Budget: $2.208 billion
22/23 Budget: $2.513 billion
CURRENT BUDGET BLOWOUT: $305 million
Caulfield to Dandenong conventional signalling upgrade
: $360 million
21/22 Budget: $608.1 million
CURRENT BUDGET BLOWOUT: $248.1 million
Murray Basin Rail Project
Promised: $567.7 million
22/23 Budget: $794.4 million
CURRENT BUDGET BLOWOUT: $226.7 million
Mordialloc Freeway
: $300 million
22/23 Budget: $519.9 million
CURRENT BUDGET BLOWOUT: $219.9 million
Melbourne Arts Precinct
21/22 Budget: $1.409 billion
22/23 Budget: $1.572 billion
CURRENT BUDGET BLOWOUT: $163 million
Cranbourne Pakenham Line Upgrade
: $407.1 million
21/22 Budget: $539.4 million
CURRENT BUDGET BLOWOUT: $132.3 million
Geelong City Deal
21/22 Budget: $292.3 million
22/23 Budget: $414.1 million
CURRENT BUDGET BLOWOUT: $121.8 million
Suburban Parks Program
21/22 Budget: $70.2 million
22/23 Budget: $191.7 million
CURRENT BUDGET BLOWOUT: $121.5 million
Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital redevelopment
Promised: $201 million
22/23 Budget: $317.8 million
CURRENT BUDGET BLOWOUT: $116.8 million
Ballarat Line Upgrade
: $516.7 million
21/22 Budget: $631.1 million
CURRENT BUDGET BLOWOUT: $114.4 million
Regional Rail Revival (Gippsland Line)
Promised: $433.9 million
22/23 Budget: $531.3 million
CURRENT BUDGET BLOWOUT: $97.4 million
School projects
21/22 Budget: $912.3 million
22/23 Budget: $999.9 million
CURRENT BUDGET BLOWOUT: $87.6 million
Regional Rail Revival (Bendigo-Echuca Line)
Promised: $91 million
22/23 Budget: $175.3 million
CURRENT BUDGET BLOWOUT: $84.3 million
Ballarat Health Services expansion and redevelopment
Promised: $461.6 million
22/23 Budget: $541.6 million
CURRENT BUDGET BLOWOUT: $80 million (to provide energy supply to the hospital)
Hurstbridge Line Upgrade Stage 2
Promised: $530 million
22/23 Budget: $603 million
CURRENT BUDGET BLOWOUT: $73 million
Seaford (Frankston Line) Stabling Project
: $187.4 million
22/23 Budget: $257.3 million
CURRENT BUDGET BLOWOUT: $69.9 million
Goulburn Valley Health redevelopment
Promised: $171.2 million
22/23 Budget: $229.3 million
CURRENT BUDGET BLOWOUT: $58.1 million
Hoddle Street Upgrade
: $60 million
21/22 Budget: $108.6 million
CURRENT BUDGET BLOWOUT: $48.6 million
Plenty Road Upgrade – Stage 2
Promised: $103.4 million
21/22 Budget: $144.2 million
CURRENT BUDGET BLOWOUT: $40.8 million
Station Pier Capital Projects
21/22 Budget: $31.9 million
22/23 Budget: $72 million
CURRENT BUDGET BLOWOUT: $40.1 million
Kardinia Park Stadium redevelopment
: $101.4 million
22/23 Budget: $141.2 million
CURRENT BUDGET BLOWOUT: $39.8 million
Regional Rail Revival (Warrnambool Line)
Promise: $114 million
Revised project cost: $214 million
22/23 Budget: $250.2 million
CURRENT BUDGET BLOWOUT: $36.2 million
O’Herns Road Upgrade
21/22 Budget: $113.7 million
22/23 Budget: $149.2 million
CURRENT BUDGET BLOWOUT: $35.5 million
Casey Hospital Expansion
: $106.3 million
21/22 Budget: $139.8 million
CURRENT BUDGET BLOWOUT: $33.5 million
Yan Yean Road Upgrade
: $95 million
21/22 Budget: $126 million
CURRENT BUDGET BLOWOUT: $31 million
Infringement Management and Services Reform Project (Fines Victoria)
Promised: $43 million and delivery December 2017
21/22 Budget: $63.3 million and delivery June 2020
CURRENT BUDGET BLOWOUT: $20.3 million
Optimising Transport Network Performance – Congestion Package
Promised: $82.4 million
21/22 Budget: $102.5 million
CURRENT BUDGET BLOWOUT: $20.1 million
Future emergency alert
Promised: $7.7 million
22/23 Budget: $25.9 million
CURRENT BUDGET BLOWOUT: $18.2 million
Ballarat Bus Interchange
Promised: $5 million
21/22 Budget: $22.4 million
CURRENT BUDGET BLOWOUT: $17.4 million
Establishing Support and Safety Hubs
Promised: $80.8 million
21/22 Budget: $93.2 million
CURRENT BUDGET BLOWOUT: $12.4 million
Geelong Arts Centre
: $128 million
22/23 Budget: $140 million
CURRENT BUDGET BLOWOUT: $12 million
Frankston Station Upgrade
: $50 million
21/22 Budget: $61.8 million
CURRENT BUDGET BLOWOUT: $11.8 million
V/Line Fleet Maintenance
: $12.5 million
22/23 Budget: $23 million
CURRENT BUDGET BLOWOUT: $10.5 million
Bendigo GovHub
Promised: $16 million
21/22 Budget: $25.5 million
22/23 Budget: No figures provided
CURRENT BUDGET BLOWOUT: $9.5 million
Mount Buller Water Storage
Promised: $2.06 million
21/22 Budget: $11.3 million
CURRENT BUDGET BLOWOUT: $9.24 million
Angliss Hospital Expansion Stage 2
21/22 Budget: $103.4 million
22/23 Budget: $112 million
CURRENT BUDGET BLOWOUT: $8.6 million
St Kilda Pier
21/22 Budget: $46.4 million
22/23 Budget: $54.9 million
CURRENT BUDGET BLOWOUT: $8.5 million
Hallam Road Upgrade
Promised: $45.014 million
21/22 Budget: $53.514 million
CURRENT BUDGET BLOWOUT: $8.5 million
Strong Bridges
21/22 Budget: $35.1 million
22/23 Budget: $41.9 million
CURRENT BUDGET BLOWOUT: $6.8 million
Huntingdale Station Carpark
: $4.8 million
21/22 Budget: $11.5 million
CURRENT BUDGET BLOWOUT: $6.7 million
Latrobe Valley GovHub
Promised: $3 million
21/22 Budget: $8.8 million
CURRENT BUDGET BLOWOUT: $5.8 million
Monash Medical Centre Expansion and Upgrades
Promised: $71 million
22/23 Budget: $76.3 million
CURRENT BUDGET BLOWOUT: $5.3 million
Wangaratta Health Care
Promised: $2.4 million
22/23 Budget: $7.5 million
CURRENT BUDGET BLOWOUT: $5.1 million
Ballarat GovHub
Promised: $19.3 million
22/23 Budget: $24.2 million
CURRENT BUDGET BLOWOUT: $4.9 million
Thomas Embling Hospital expansion
Promised: $19.3 million
21/22 Budget: $23.3 million
CURRENT BUDGET BLOWOUT: $4 million
Youth Justice Precincts
Promised: $56.1 million
22/23 Budget: $58.2 million
CURRENT BUDGET BLOWOUT: $2.1 million
Fire Rescue Victoria – Station alteration
21/22 Budget: $12.7 million
22/23 Budget: $14.2 million
CURRENT BUDGET BLOWOUT: $1.5 million
Youth Prevention and Recovery Care Service
Promised: $11.9 million
21/22 Budget: $12.9 million
CURRENT BUDGET BLOWOUT: $1 million
