Victorians have actually been cautioned a questionable 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 cost after strategies for the bronze statue were verified last September, a year after Andrews unexpectedly stopped politics after nine years as premier.

The process of installing the statue is already underway, with an insider exposing it will be placed at 1 Treasury Place in the CBD, next to the state parliament buildings.

No official costings have been launched, but Peter Corlett, the artist behind four previous statues of previous premiers has actually estimated each cost typically $100,000.

But the job has actually been okayed by the Labor-run state government regardless of Victoria facing a crippling spending plan crunch in the middle of a ballooning debt crisis.

Now senior opposition representative Brad Rowswell called for the statue to be axed over its preliminary expense and fears of an expense blow out in the years ahead.

'Cost of living is through the roofing system and Victorians do not 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 been cautioned a statue of previous premier Dan Andrews (envisioned with wife 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 might appear like

The Andrews monument will most likely be put beside this statue of former Victorian premier John Cain at 1 Treasury Place

'Dan Andrews’ legacy, now eclipsed by the incompetence of Allan, is absolutely nothing to celebrate.

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

'The fact is the statue, should it go ahead, it’ll be vandalised and even beheaded every other day and will invest more time being repaired than remaining in public.

'In a harsh twist I fear it’ll keep costing taxpayers more cash to repair and keep it safeguarded.

'It has to do with time Labor checked out 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 actually also spoken out against the statue and cautioned it could be the final stroke for him and other companies.

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

'Our debilitating financial obligation for generations will be enough a pointer of Andrews’ premiership, we don’t need a statue,’ Mr Angel said.

Senior opposition representative Brad Rowswell (imagined) required the statue plan to be binned

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

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'Andrews is accountable for the near-bankruptcy of Victoria and the state financial obligation under his and Jacinta Allan’s Labor federal government is truly 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 debt could purchase 47 big urbane health centers so I don’t think a cent must be invested on a statue.‘

Andrews amassed unwavering commitment and appreciation from some, and derision from others over his 9 years in the role.

But his life in Victoria post-retirement developed into a nightmare as he deals with stoushes and several fronts.

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

Penman officially told Daily Mail Australia in December he had actually cancelled Andrews and ‘believes all of Victoria’ needs to blacklist the previous pollie too.

'If I was on the tools, I would not work for him, and I ‘d motivate any franchisee or independent professional to do the same,’ Mr Penman said.

Jim’s Mowing manager Jim Penman banned Andrews from his companies and services

Ex-AFL star Paul Dimattina, who runs popular South Melbourne venue Lamaro’s Hotel, had actually prohibited Andrews from his location

'It must be embarrassing for him [getting backlisted] He was all powerful sitting on his throne at Spring St, wagging his fingers saying who can work and who can’t - but individuals 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 brand-new function as chair of youth psychological health trust, Orygen.

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

'It’s also ridiculous this business of Andrews running this psychological health organisation its like letting rapists run females shelters or paedophiles running child care centres.‘

Daily Mail Australia likewise specifically exposed in December that ex-AFL star Paul Dimattina, who runs popular South Melbourne location Lamaro’s Hotel, had actually banned Andrews from his location.

Mr Dimattina also said the previous premier was ‘quickly the most hated person’ in the Victoria as it is revealed several restaurant owners had actually declined service to Mr Andrews and his spouse Cath.

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

'If he strolled in and took a seat ... the Lamaro’s crowd would be revolted if they saw him ... Andrews is disliked due to the fact that of his entire anti-business stance.

Andrews life in Victoria post-retirement developed into a problem as he faces stoushes and a number of fronts

Mr Dimattina, who followed his 131-game AFL career by taking charge of the restaurant and produce empire founded by his father Frank, said Andrews likewise ‘absolutely maimed’ the hospitality industry.

‘Business was decimated, the CBD is a ghost town, when prospering dining establishments are boarded up, its the same at every high street, Chapel St, Lygon St, there’s empty businesses all over,’ 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 love 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 revealed he informed Andrews’ wife Cath ‘not available’ after she called to schedule a table at his Windsor restaurant Hawker Hall located at the as soon as busy Melbourne Chapel St precinct during the Covid lockdown.

Prestigious National Golf Club on the Mornington Peninsula banned Andrews from signing up with and there was also rumours unique Portsea Golf Club knocked back the ex premier.

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