Gas projects will be fast-tracked, the number of business regulators halved, and the amount waste that can be burned to create energy doubled under the Allan government’s vision to grow the state economy.
It means all new potential projects – including extraction storage, transmission and importation – to help “ensure reliable access to gas for Victorian businesses”. ” initiatives in this statement and broader actions right across government, this change will save businesses estimated $500 million over the next five years.
Previously approved market-led proposals include the West Gate Tunnel, the Victoria Police Centre and the City-Link Tulla widening project. Unsuccessful ideas include a private-sector bid for a Melbourne Airport Rail Link and a proposed upgrade of Southern Cross Station. “We will find ways to make these systems better, and ensure that there are clear systems of oversight to ensure that the integrity of the process is being maintained.”