I like section 13.3 of that report which talks about tolling not just the Eastern but also the Westgate, and the Tulla freeway after citylink to pay for the tunnel 
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ooh dear brumby
Dooks what is the cost of the Desal plant waste, tatts payout and potential shredding of the EW link. Lets start with that wastage first shall we.
I wouldn't want Dan to rip up the EW contract due to the effect it will have on others, but if he does it will prove how pathetic the ALP are, that they would throw money down the drain on something most Victorians want if you asked them.
Perhaps the Libs who negotiated and signed the contract could have been a bit more competent than expose the taxpayers to a 1 billion get out clause? Pretty incompetent If you ask me.
That aside, the economic and practical benefits of the link to the state for the cost involved ($17 billion) are pretty mild. The eddington report which justifies the link is an interesting document! Oh dear.
Would benefit me if built though!
think a few people might change tune about wanting this tunnel....
appears it might cheaper for taxpayers if the contract gets ripped up as opposed to building it and having everyone paying for it with new tolls on existing roads.
Cant see folks who use the Eastern Fwy being overly impressed to suddenly having to pay a toll on a road that's been free since it was built. Ditto those in the West who use the Westgate that doesn't move in peak hour. Throw in extending tolls on Citylink which was built on the promise that by whatever the date is 2030 or something like that it would be publicly owned and free
Yes good one, Dr Naptime and your bestie Tony who will only give federal funding to Vic for this road. His encouragement and backing of people being slugged more is noted
Oh and just on Tone and his buddie Joe - will be an interesting day today. Joe's on fire promising a surplus and now saying he didn't promise a surplus but look for it being everyone elses fault but the current govt....
Lying = the way of Australian politics no matter which political side you follow
