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

The state is set to bear the cost after prepare for the bronze statue were last September, a year after Andrews all of a sudden gave up politics after 9 years as premier.

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

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

But the project has been offered the green light by the Labor-run state government regardless of Victoria facing a debilitating spending plan crunch amid a ballooning debt crisis.

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

'Cost of living is through the roof and Victorians do not 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 been warned a statue of former premier Dan Andrews (envisioned with partner Cath) will be a taxpayer-funded white elephant due to constant vandalism and increased security

An AI -created picture of what the bronze statue of former Premier Dan Andrews might look like

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

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

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

'The truth is the statue, should it go on, it'll be vandalised or perhaps beheaded 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 secured.

'It's about time Labor read the tea leaves on this one and rid their former leader to the dust bin of history where he belongs.'

Prominent Melbourne company leader Rob Angel has also spoken out against the statue and alerted it might be the last straw for him and other companies.

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

'Our debilitating debt for generations will be adequate a suggestion of Andrews' premiership, we do not need a statue,' Mr Angel said.

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

Dan Andrews garnered steadfast commitment and admiration from some and derision from others over his nine years in the role

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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 truly stunning.

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

'Our interest repayments surpass $1 million and our debt could buy 47 large urban health centers so I do not believe a cent ought to be invested in a statue.'

Andrews garnered undeviating loyalty and affection from some, and derision from others over his nine years in the role.

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

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

Penman formally told Daily Mail Australia in December he had actually cancelled Andrews and 'believes all of Victoria' should blacklist the former pollie too.

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

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

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

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

Mr Penman also said he thought it was 'personally an excellent idea' for Andrews to give up 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 running out of options, I would advise he leave Victoria, the amount of damage he has actually done to this state is immeasurable,' he said.

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

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

Mr Dimattina likewise said the former premier was 'easily the most disliked person' in the Victoria as it is revealed several dining establishment owners had refused service to Mr Andrews and his partner Cath.

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

'If he walked in and sat down ... the Lamaro's crowd would be disgusted if they saw him ... Andrews is disliked due to the fact that of his whole anti-business position.

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

Mr Dimattina, who followed his 131-game AFL profession by taking charge of the restaurant and produce empire founded by his father Frank, said Andrews also 'definitely maimed' the hospitality industry.

'Business was annihilated, the CBD is a ghost town, once prospering restaurants are boarded up, its the exact same at every high street, Chapel St, Lygon St, there's empty companies all over,' he said.

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

Restaurateur Chris Lucas also exposed he told Andrews' better half Cath 'not available' after she called to reserve a table at his Windsor restaurant Hawker Hall situated at the when dynamic 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 likewise rumours unique 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 handled a new role at Orygen, a mental health organisation.

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

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