In limbo, ‘in pieces’: State of Andrews statue revealed as Carroll confesses $60,000 spent
The Victorian government has cancelled a project to erect a statue of former premier Daniel Andrews after $60,000 was already spent on design and construction. Current Premier Ben Carroll stated that the project did not align with public priorities and criticized the policy of commissioning statues for former leaders.
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It highlights government fiscal responsibility and the political controversy surrounding the use of taxpayer funds for public monuments.
— 12:02am , first published 7:30pm
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Share A A A What to do with a problem like a Daniel Andrews statue that no one wants any more after you’ve spent $60,000 on it?
It turns out the now-cancelled plan to erect a statue of Andrews has so far led to that amount being paid on a contract worth $134,000.
Premier Ben Carroll has axed the statue of former premier Daniel Andrews. Joe Armao Premier Ben Carroll revealed the figure on ABC Radio Melbourne late on Monday afternoon.
“Half of the contract has been paid, which is around $60,000, and the design work had commenced,” Carroll said, before blaming former premier Jeff Kennett for the statue stuff-up.
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