#melbournetransport — Public Fediverse posts

This article highlights current plans to tax residents in communities that live in the vicinity of new SRL infrastructure and increase their populations by 1 million people.
"The Cheltenham to Box Hill rail line, which is budgeted to cost at least $34.5 billion, will be funded one-third by “value capture” across local communities along the train line...Value capture is code for taxes on new and existing homes"

It then goes on to say "...up to one million new residents will be required to move into local suburbs along the route, despite there being no plan for increases to local infrastructure and services."

Whilst the article is referring to plans for SRL East, it is worth noting as it is just as likely to impact the SRL North and SRL West projects. Note that East Keilor/Keilor Park/Airport West station is not part of the SRL but the ARL and as such, it is unknown if these concerns will also impact residents in that area.

I am sharing this article because I feel the community should be made aware of this. It is not my intent to instil fear in the community regarding this project, but to ensure they are receiving information from both sides. I support new stations for our community and associated facilities.

I do not represent the Liberal Party or have any affiliation with them. The views and opinions expressed are those of the author(s).

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