Victorians have actually been cautioned a controversial statue to honour former state Premier Dan Andrews will cost taxpayers a fortune in repair costs from vandal attacks.

The state is set to pay the bill after prepare for the bronze statue were confirmed last September, a year after Andrews suddenly gave up politics after 9 years as premier.

The procedure of setting up the statue is already underway, with an insider exposing it will be put at 1 Treasury Place in the CBD, next to the state parliament buildings.

No official costings have actually been released, however Peter Corlett, the artist behind 4 previous statues of former premiers has actually estimated each expense typically $100,000.

But the project has been provided the green light by the Labor-run state government in spite of Victoria dealing with a debilitating budget crunch in the middle of a ballooning debt crisis.

Now senior opposition representative Brad Rowswell called for the statue to be axed over its initial expenditure and worries of a cost blow out in the years ahead.

'Cost of living is through the roofing system and Victorians don't feel safe in their homes,' Mr Rowswell said.

'But Labor wish to push on with an obelisk to their former dear leader. How out of touch can this mob be?

Victorians have actually been cautioned a statue of previous premier Dan Andrews (pictured with partner Cath) will be a taxpayer-funded white elephant due to consistent vandalism and increased security

An AI-created picture of what the bronze statue of previous Premier Dan Andrews could look like

The Andrews monolith will more than likely be positioned next to this statue of previous Victorian premier John Cain at 1 Treasury Place

'Dan Andrews' tradition, now eclipsed by the incompetence of Jacinta Allan, is nothing to commemorate.

'He stuffed the state, sent us broke and every Victorian is spending for the cost of his destruction.

'The fact is the statue, needs to it go on, it'll be vandalised or perhaps decapitated every other day and will spend more time being repaired than remaining in public.

'In a vicious twist I fear it'll keep costing taxpayers more cash to repair and keep it protected.

'It has to do with time Labor read the tea leaves on this one and rid their previous leader to the dust bin of history where he belongs.'

Prominent Melbourne company leader Rob Angel has likewise spoken up against the statue and warned it could be the final stroke for him and other companies.

He said he is presently examining whether to pull his multimillion dollar business EnviraGroup out of Victoria following Andrews' stint as premier.

'Our crippling debt for generations will be sufficient a suggestion of Andrews' premiership, we do not require a statue,' Mr Angel said.

Senior opposition spokesperson Brad Rowswell (visualized) called for the statue strategy to be binned

Dan Andrews amassed undeviating loyalty and adoration from some and derision from others over his nine years in the function

The Andrews statue will be put near these 2 gentlemen

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'Andrews is responsible for the near-bankruptcy of Victoria and the state financial obligation under his and Jacinta Allan's Labor government is genuinely shocking.

'Our net debt is growing by $80 million a day and is set to reach a record $187 billion by 2027.

'Our interest repayments exceed $1 million and our financial obligation might purchase 47 large cosmopolitan health centers so I don't think a cent needs to be spent on a statue.'

Andrews garnered steadfast commitment and adoration from some, and derision from others over his 9 years in the role.

But his life in Victoria post-retirement turned into a nightmare as he faces stoushes and a number of fronts.

Multiple business and owners including Jim's Mowing employer Jim Penman and Melbourne hospitality supremo Paul Dimattina banned Andrews from their businesses and services.

Penman formally told Daily Mail Australia in December he had cancelled Andrews and 'believes all of Victoria' ought to blacklist the previous pollie too.

'If I was on the tools, I wouldn't work for him, and I 'd motivate any franchisee or independent professional to do the very same,' Mr Penman said.

Jim's Mowing employer Jim Penman banned Andrews from his services and services

Ex-AFL star Paul Dimattina, who runs popular South Melbourne venue Lamaro's Hotel, had actually banned Andrews from his place

'It should be embarrassing for forum.pinoo.com.tr him [getting backlisted] He was all powerful resting on his throne at Spring St, wagging his fingers saying who can work and who can't - however individuals now have the power.'

Mr Penman also said he believed it was 'personally a good concept' for Andrews to stop Victoria after his exit from politics and his brand-new role as chair of youth mental health trust, Orygen.

'I would hope he leave. He's lacking choices, I would advise he leave Victoria, the amount of damage he has actually done to this state is immeasurable,' he said.

'It's likewise ridiculous this organization of Andrews running this mental health organisation its like letting rapists run women shelters or paedophiles running child care centres.'

Daily Mail Australia also solely revealed in December that ex-AFL star Paul Dimattina, who runs popular South Melbourne location Lamaro's Hotel, had actually prohibited Andrews from his place.

Mr Dimattina also said the previous premier was 'quickly the most hated individual' in the Victoria as it is exposed numerous dining establishment owners had actually declined service to Mr Andrews and his wife Cath.

'No hope Andrews would get a seat at my bar,' Mr Dimattina informed Daily Mail Australia.

'If he strolled in and took a seat ... the Lamaro's crowd would be revolted if they saw him ... Andrews is hated since of his whole anti-business stance.

Andrews life in Victoria post-retirement turned into a nightmare as he faces stoushes and several fronts

Mr Dimattina, who followed his 131-game AFL career by organizing the restaurant and produce empire founded by his daddy Frank, said Andrews also 'absolutely maimed' the hospitality industry.

'Business was decimated, the CBD is a ghost town, as soon as prospering restaurants are boarded up, its the very same at every high street, Chapel St, Lygon St, there's empty organizations everywhere,' he said.

'What Andrews did is he made running a small company not an easy thing ... he 'd be better off leaving the state, I make certain there's some people who still enjoy him, lefties which, but he's not welcome anywhere and we'll all be much better off without seeing him here.'

Restaurateur Chris Lucas likewise revealed he told Andrews' better half Cath 'not available' after she phoned to reserve a table at his Windsor restaurant Hawker Hall located at the when bustling Melbourne Chapel St precinct throughout the Covid lockdown.

Prestigious National Golf Club on the Mornington Peninsula prohibited Andrews from signing up with and there was likewise rumours exclusive Portsea Golf Club knocked back the ex premier.

Andrews was Victorian Premier for practically 9 years before he resigned in late 2023 and he has actually taken on a brand-new role at Orygen, a mental health organisation.

Bronze statues of state premiers who spent more than 3000 days in office are eternalized outside government workplaces near Treasury Gardens in main Melbourne, under a rule presented by previous Liberal premier Jeff Kennett.

Andrews would sign up with thestatues of John Cain (1982-1990), Rupert Hamer (1972-1981), Henry Bolte (1955-1972) and Albert Dunstan (1935-1945) at 1 Place.