Victoria's Games Legacy: Mixed Progress, Broken Promises

0:00in Cyndi today March 13th. Victoria cancelled its 2026 Commonwealth gains last year after cost ballooned from $2.6 billion to $6 billion. Taxpayers footed nearly $600 million to pull out, while the government pledged $2 billion in regional social housing and sports facilities as a legacy. The gains were set to kick off this week, bringing thousands of athletes and a projected $3 billion economic boost. Housing promises have fallen short so far. Officials aim for $1,300 new homes with $1 billion, but by last June, just $91.5 million went to. Construction. Now, 401 homes are finished or underway, plus 187 upgrades with more spending planned by June 30th this year. Sports clubs across places like Moorwell, Bendigo, Ballarat, Jolong and Shepperton report solid progress on upgrades, including new turf, stadium, seats, tracks, and indoor courts.

1:01Local leaders and club members express mixed feelings, grateful for the investments, but disappointed over the lost game spotlight. Delays hit some spots hard, and minors rest near Ballarat, a promised oval and pavilion remains just proposed amid heritage issues. Colax 50 social homes have pushed to 2027 or later, and Ballarat's old sale yards sit idle despite plans for housing or jobs. With an election looming, opposition figures call out broken promises and key seats, while the government insists it's delivering benefits and more. Just on its own timeline, Glasgow grabbed the games for this July using victorious reparations. DNA is sponsored by our partner. Check out the episode description. Your pillow, your podcast, your moment made for listening in bed. S-O-L-L-I-SallyPillow.com