Final stage of Sydney's CBD light rail opens

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The final stage of Sydney’s controversial $2.9 billion CBD light rail has quietly opened | Rabe9

The final stage of Sydney’s controversial CBD light rail has quietly opened without the usual pageantry a multi-billion dollar project completion would attract.

“I would like to thank the tram drivers and workers who will ensure this light rail service runs, providing a direct link to the city from Kingsford as well as connections to the L2 Randwick line which services the Randwick health precinct.”Lisa Maree Williams/Getty By November last year, the government had added another $200 million to the cost, with $80 million set aside for contingency costs and $120 million in financial support for small businesses which struggled during construction of the project.

 

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Rabe9 Probably be more people on them when they were testing.

simmey88_lucas Rabe9 No fanfare & no passengers ... how ironic!

Rabe9 Something to look forward to when this is all over.

Rabe9 Too bad nobody can use it 🤷‍♂️

Rabe9 probably not allowed to travel on them ...go gladys

Rabe9 In hindsight a new hospital, with a few ventilators and respirators, and storeroom full of masks and gowns would have been more use. And how good are new stadiums?

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