The P.M Malcolm Abbott leading the Ideas Boom; ‘finding the missing piece to Melbourne’s Transport jigsaw’.
The Prime Minister Mr Malcolm Abbott today announced a radical upgrade of Melbourne’s rail infrastructure. Unveiling a bold new transport plan at the Property Council of Australia headquarters he likened the initiative as ‘finding the missing piece to Melbourne’s Transport jigsaw’.
‘This is proof perfect of the “Ideas Boom” providing practical solutions to all Victorians. For years the State government and Federal government have been at loggerheads on developing workable infrastructure. And I know you the public have been sceptical about our commitment to rail infrastructure and in particular public transport. There’s been plans, counter plans, and no end of discussion and we just weren’t getting anywhere. And I’ve gotta tell you as the ‘Ideas Boom” P.M the process has been a little bit de-railed, (howls of laughter) by the complexities of red, green and brown tape. And there’s always been the problem of finding a shovel ready greenfield site to establish the all important link. That’s why, (before selling them to our friends in the Property Council) we looked into grey-field sites and brown-field sites.
By thinking beyond the square we’ve come up with a plan that unites our synergies in what we do best, development of real estate, and a proven capacity for long-term private public partnerships that shift the burden of funding infrastructure from the government to the taxpayer. I’m very happy to say that at long last common sense has prevailed. We now have the privelege to announce a stand alone airport rail link!!. (Thunderous Audience applause)
‘Overseas examples, what was on offer in Paris, Rome, London, the Bahamas, Panama and the Virgin Islands were investigated. We looked at rail integrated into the freeway, rail stand alone, and existing rail upgrade. None of them suited. They just didn’t have the right mix. Until, in discussion with the Property Council and the UDIA we made the ultimate decision.
Artists impression of the Chaddarine Monorail Link
To link the airport by MONORAIL!!
Upgrade of Airport arrival by Monorail.
And I can say unreservedly it is with considerable pleasure to have standing beside me, centre stage, The CEO of Westfield Mr Frank Lowy. Frank will be the very first to cut the ribbon on this an exciting new chapter in rail infrastructure. The very first privately owned and operated public transport initiative. ‘The Chadd-arine Monorail Link’. It’s futuristic, innovative, and this is the most exciting part, it is 100 per cent free. There is no cost to the user, other than those outlined in the terms and conditions we have signed with Transfield.
Yes indeed, Westfield, leads the pack in retail, and with its new superstore integrated into Tullamarine Airport it gives certainty to the Airport Corporation into the next millennium. For years we’ve been plagued by the lack of decent affordable parking, and the absence of creature comforts. The Chadd-arine Monorail link will give customers the very best in integrated shopping experience.. The journey begins at Chadstone. Platinum Class passengers (those who have purchased $5000.00 or more before boarding) get on absolutely free!!! They (and this is the exciting part) will then have every opportunity to purchase additional goods en route to the airport.
The Chaddarine sky tower will be visible from Geelong
From Chadstone, the monorail snakes its way to Eastland, Southland, Northland, and then via Northland to Highpoint. A shopping experience at each stop. And then, with a brief stop at Watergardens, (as a very last chance) will make its way to the bold new facility at Tullamarine. If clients have purchased over 500 dollars worth of material from any of the stores other than Chadstone they will be entitled to a gold pass, which offers the a free trip upon return to any of our stores. And not only does it link our expertise in retail, but any unreserved crown land linked by the monorail is value added by conversion into real estate.
‘Ideas Boom in action’
An Infrastructure solution so simple you’ll wonder why no one ever thought of it before’.
(Thunderous Applause. Mr Lowy cuts ribbon, walks backwards and falls of stage.)