Victoria's big plans for infrastructure

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The establishment of Infrastructure Victoria, the new role of chief engineer of the state and $22 billion in infrastructure plans has been welcomed by Engineers Australia. The creation of the new independent body was announced as part of Victoria's state budget last week. "Engineers Australia has long advocated for an independent body to oversee major infrastructure projects in Victoria," EA's Victoria Division general manager Glenda Graham said. The Andrews government's first budget also detailed plans to spend $22 billion on infrastructure over four years. The new infrastructure includes $730 million to rebuild rundown schools, plan and build new schools and replace asbestos school buildings. It also included $1.5 billion to begin work on the Melbourne Metro rail project, including a tunnel under Swanston Street and five new CBD stations as well as another $2 billion for new trains and trams.