Hobart's Southern Outlet widening project hit by $32m blowout
Hobart's Southern Outlet widening project has experienced a $32 million cost blowout, raising the estimated cost to $95 million. The state government has requested federal assistance to reallocate funding for the project’s northern section. The increased costs result from engineering challenges and post-COVID price surges, with no completion date currently available.
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Published 22 Jun 2026, 19:11 UTC · Updated 22 Jun 2026, 19:20 UTC
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