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Up Mordi Creek A car was removed from Mordialloc Creek last week after plunging into the water. Chelsea SES and water police had to call in a crane to remove the vehicle from the creek. See story page 6. Picture: Supplied
Cash committed for early rail loop works Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au THE state government has confirmed that it intends to start work on the eastern section of the Suburban Rail Loop project next year. A commitment of $9.3 billion in taxpayer funding was announced last week towards SRL works. The fund-
ing will be used to build 26-kilometre twin rail tunnels and six underground stations between Cheltenham and Box Hill, and work on the precincts surrounding the stations. The state government says it has already committed $2.5 billion for “planning and development of SRL and for initial and early works on SRL East.” It has awarded a contract for early works to global construction and
engineering firm Laing O’Rourke. Trains are targeted to start running on the eastern section of the line in 2035. The completed project is expected to cut the time it takes to travel from Cheltenham to Box Hill to 22 minutes. Premier Daniel Andrews announced that the rail project would be moving forward last week. “We told the Victorian community we will get this
project started – and we’re getting on with it,” he said. “The Suburban Rail Loop is not just a rail line – it delivers opportunities for Victorians to live close to work, more access to education and services and supports thousands of new jobs at a time our state needs them most.” Laing O’Rourke Australia managing director Cathal O’Rourke said that the organisation is “delighted to part-
ner with the Victorian Government to deliver the SRL Initial Works and Early Works. As well as clearing the way for the main works, we will also provide new opportunities for Victorians to be involved in this city-shaping project and we appreciate the trust placed in us to deliver great outcomes for the community.” Continued on page 5
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