Somerville to Baxter Trail budget rises to $8.5 million

Mornington Peninsula Shire has approved extra funding for the Somerville to Baxter Trail underpass, taking the project's revised budget to $8.512 million.

Mornington Peninsula Shire has approved extra funding for the Somerville to Baxter Trail underpass, taking the project's revised budget to $8.512 million.

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Construction of the long-awaited Somerville to Baxter Trail commenced last week, with a sod-turning ceremony marking the beginning of the project. Mayor Cr Anthony Marsh, Cr Kate Roper, and State Member Paul Mercurio MP attended the event to celebrate the…