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A new underground rail line through Melbourneâs south-east â stage one of Laborâs Suburban Rail Loop â will scupper plans for a series of new parks that
the Andrews government committed $25 million towards just two years ago.
The huge new train line, the most expensive transport project in Victorian history, will also permanently reduce the size of a number of existing parks along its route.
Heatherton locals have campaigned for over two decades for a park on land that is now set to be used for a train line and train stabling.
Credit:Jason South
The first detailed documents of where the $50 billion rail lineâs 26-kilometre first stage will run were released on December 21, the same day Premier Daniel Andrews released the final report of an inquiry into mistakes made in Victoria s hotel quarantine program.