Hobart's Southern Outlet widening project hit by $32m blowout (opens original article in a new tab)

Hobart's Southern Outlet widening project faces a $32 million cost increase, prompting the state government to seek federal funding for a funding shortfall, while the southern section remains uncosted and without a timeline.

• The cost of Hobart's Southern Outlet widening project increased by $32 million, bringing the total to $95.1 million
• The state government requested federal funds to cover a $55.6 million shortfall for the northern section of the project
• Federal funding of $80 million was promised for the southern section, but no cost estimate or timeline has been set for that part