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Victoria Awards $6.7 Billion SRL East Contract to TransitLinX, Unveils 40‑Year Value‑Capture Plan

A 40‑year value‑capture plan faces scrutiny over whether it can cover about a third of costs.

Overview

  • The TransitLinX contract covers six new underground stations and rail works between Cheltenham and Box Hill.
  • Developer charges in SRL precincts will be $11,350 per new dwelling from 2027, rising to $33,924 from 2032, with $2.9 billion forecast.
  • Existing land tax within the six precincts will be redirected to raise an estimated $5.75 billion, with windfall gains tax adding $450 million.
  • Further revenue is projected from developing government land ($1.6 billion) and a car‑park levy starting in 2035 ($800 million).
  • The federal commitment stands at $2.2 billion, the line is slated to open in 2035, and the new charges do not apply to existing homes.