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Several infrastructure projects put on backburner as ACT 'at peak construction'
Key takeaways
- Andrew Barr says the government is deferring some infrastructure projects to save about $700 million over four years.
- Several ACT government infrastructure projects will be put on the backburner, while others will be broken into stages to reduce budget pressure.
- Details of exactly which projects will be affected will be confirmed in Wednesday's budget, but Chief Minister Andrew Barr say the adjustments are expected to save the government $700 million over four years.
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Andrew Barr says the government is deferring some infrastructure projects to save about $700 million over four years. (ABC News: Callum Flinn)
Several ACT government infrastructure projects will be put on the backburner, while others will be broken into stages to reduce budget pressure.
Details of exactly which projects will be affected will be confirmed in Wednesday's budget, but Chief Minister Andrew Barr say the adjustments are expected to save the government $700 million over four years.
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