ACT government scraps 10-year ice rink promise and redirects $16 million

The ACT government scrapped a 2016 promise to fund an ice skating centre, redirecting $16.265 million to other sports.

Why it mattersThe move breaks a long-standing promise and raises doubts about the government's ability to deliver on future infrastructure projects.

AustraliaCanberra ice skaters have lost a planned facility after a decade of waiting, while the government's credibility on promised sports infrastructure is further damaged.

✓ Claims checked against the source and corrected before publish. checked 2 d ago