Rowville Rail
Frustratingly, although $475 million has been in the federal budget, the state government have now officially told me that they will not consider heavy rail to Rowville at this time. All their effort currently is going into the suburban rail loop.
Unfortunately, while the federal government can provide the funding, only the state government can build it as they own the rail network. Regardless of this decision, I am committed to finding another solution that can be delivered in years, not decades.
I am already in discussions with the federal urban infrastructure minister, Knox Council, Monash University, the owners of Chadstone Shopping Centre and others who have an interest in getting a connection built.