There are fresh doubts about the future of Melbourne's Suburban Rail Loop after the federal budget allocated no extra funding for the city's most expensive infrastructure project.Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was coy on the project when he was questioned about funding last week."You'll have to see next week's budget," he said.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was coy on the project when he was questioned about funding last week. (Nine)But the federal budget failed to deliver any more support despite early works beginning and the next round of contracts set to be signed within months."We'll make further decisions about funding … when some of that other work progresses," Treasurer Jim Chalmers had said. It has sparked concerns about whether the project will be able to deliver with Opposition Leader John Pesutto claiming there is a "massive funding hole"."It cannot be delivered without Commonwealth money," he said.
Premier Jacinta Allan has, however, insisted there will be financial help. (Nine)"It would be irresponsible and reckless to proceed with contracts."Premier Jacinta Allan has, however, insisted there will be financial help."The federal government want to work in partnership with us," she said today.Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas said he expected money for the rail project "at some point"."Anthony Albanese stood next to Daniel Andrews when this project was first announced … I know they believe and appreciate the concept," he said.
