Level Crossing Delay: A Telling Prioritization of Projects Over People The latest state budget has pushed back much needed level crossing removals in Melbourne's south east by three years, deferring the removal of crossings on Highett Road and Wickham Road until mid 2032.
This decision may seem like a minor bureaucratic shuffle, but it reveals the government's priorities.
Highett residents have been promised relief from the dangers of these level crossings since 2029, only to see that promise broken in the state budget.