Victoria pledges $893m in road upgrades as debt debate intensifies
Ben Carroll announced 25 regional road upgrades for $893 million amid calls to tackle Victoria's nearly $200 billion debt.
Premier Ben Carroll visited a roadworks depot in Ballarat on Thursday to announce 25 new regional road upgrades. The plan includes extra lanes, roundabouts and traffic lights, costing $893 million on top of previously announced spending.
Major parties are trying to win voters frustrated over potholes before the election. The Coalition promised its own multi-billion road plan.
The Greens announced a $70 million plan to make the Yarra River swimmable by 2036. On the same day, more than 100 business leaders, media figures and sports figures released a joint call for all sides to deliver credible debt reduction plans.
Victoria's debt sits at nearly $200 billion. The premier said he would reduce debt through sensible savings but declined to set a timeframe for returning to surplus.
- $893 million
- Road upgrade cost
- Nearly $200 billion
- Victoria's debt
- More than 100
- Business leaders calling for action
- 2032
- Coalition surplus target
Why it mattersRoad maintenance and debt management are major election issues. Voters need to know how parties plan to fund spending amid growing fiscal concerns.
AustraliaVictoria faces an election with two major parties spending billions on roads. If elected, either government's spending plans could affect tax decisions or service funding across the state.
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