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

The state is set to bear the expense after prepare for the bronze statue were confirmed last September, a year after Andrews suddenly stopped politics after nine years as premier.

The procedure of installing the statue is currently underway, with an expert exposing it will be put at 1 Treasury Place in the CBD, beside the state parliament buildings.

No authorities costings have been launched, however Peter Corlett, the artist behind 4 previous statues of former premiers has estimated each expense usually $100,000.

But the job has actually been okayed by the Labor-run state federal government despite Victoria dealing with a crippling budget plan crunch in the middle of a ballooning debt crisis.

Now senior opposition representative Brad Rowswell required 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 press on with an obelisk to their former dear leader. How out of touch can this mob be?

Victorians have actually been alerted a statue of previous premier Dan Andrews (pictured with other half 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 former Premier Dan Andrews could appear like

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

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

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

'The truth is the statue, needs to it go on, it'll be vandalised or perhaps decapitated every other day and will invest 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 checked out the tea leaves on this one and rid their former leader to the dust bin of history where he belongs.'

Prominent Melbourne magnate Rob Angel has actually likewise spoken out against the statue and warned it could be the final stroke for him and other business.

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

'Our crippling financial obligation for generations will suffice a pointer of Andrews' premiership, we don't require a statue,' Mr Angel said.

Senior opposition representative Brad Rowswell (envisioned) called for the statue strategy to be binned

Dan Andrews amassed steadfast commitment and adoration from some and derision from others over his 9 years in the role

The Andrews statue will be positioned near these 2 gentlemen

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'Andrews is accountable for the near-bankruptcy of Victoria and the state debt under his and Jacinta Allan's Labor government is really shocking.

'Our net financial obligation 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 debt could buy 47 big urban medical facilities so I don't believe a cent needs to be spent on a statue.'

Andrews gathered undeviating loyalty and adoration from some, and derision from others over his 9 years in the role.

But his life in Victoria post-retirement developed into a headache as he faces stoushes and numerous fronts.

Multiple companies and owners including Jim's Mowing manager Jim Penman and Melbourne hospitality supremo banned Andrews from their companies and services.

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

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

Jim's Mowing employer Jim Penman prohibited Andrews from his organizations and services

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

'It needs to be embarrassing for him [getting backlisted] He was all effective resting on his throne at Spring St, wagging his fingers stating who can work and who can't - but people now have the power.'

Mr Penman also said he believed it was 'personally an excellent idea' for Andrews to stop Victoria after his exit from politics and his new function as chair of youth psychological health trust, Orygen.

'I would hope he leave. He's running out of options, I would recommend he leave Victoria, the amount of damage he has done to this state is immeasurable,' he said.

'It's also ridiculous this business of Andrews running this psychological health organisation its like letting rapists run ladies shelters or paedophiles running childcare centres.'

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

Mr Dimattina likewise said the previous premier was 'easily the most disliked individual' in the Victoria as it is revealed numerous restaurant owners had declined service to Mr Andrews and his partner Cath.

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

'If he walked in and took a seat ... the Lamaro's crowd would be disgusted if they saw him ... Andrews is disliked because of his entire anti-business stance.

Andrews life in Victoria post-retirement became a problem as he deals with stoushes and a number of fronts

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

'Business was decimated, the CBD is a ghost town, once prospering restaurants are boarded up, its the very same at every high street, Chapel St, Lygon St, there's empty businesses 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 individuals who still enjoy him, lefties which, however he's not welcome anywhere and we'll all be much better off without seeing him here.'

Restaurateur Chris Lucas likewise exposed he told Andrews' wife Cath 'not available' after she called to schedule a table at his Windsor eatery Hawker Hall located at the when bustling Melbourne Chapel St precinct throughout the Covid lockdown.

Prestigious National Golf Club on the Mornington Peninsula banned Andrews from joining and there was likewise rumours special Portsea Golf Club knocked back the ex leading.

Andrews was Victorian Premier for almost nine years before he resigned in late 2023 and he has actually handled a new function at Orygen, a mental health organisation.

Bronze statues of state premiers who invested more than 3000 days in workplace are immortalised outdoors government workplaces near Treasury Gardens in main Melbourne, under a guideline introduced by former Liberal premier Jeff Kennett.

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