Melbourne's State Budget wishlist

0: East-West Link needed

WESTERN SUBURBS: Proponents of the East-West road link say congestion in the west is so bad, it's affecting productivity. Read more.

1: Duplication of Altona Loop train line

ALTONA: Funding to duplicate the Altona loop train line would help ease transport woes. Read more.

2: Fix Shepherds Bridge, divert trucks

FOOTSCRAY: Activists behind the "Deliver us from diesel" protest want the Shepherds Bridge fixed and ramps installed to divert trucks from their streets. Read more.

3: Extend the Footscray tram line

FOOTSCRAY: Extending the Footscray tram line into the city should cut congestion. Read more.

4: $10m to rebuild Niddrie school

NIDDRIE: The former Government pledged $10 million to rebuild rotting classrooms at Essendon Keilor College's Niddrie campus, which hasn't been paid.Read more.

5: Upgrade Mt Alexander, Bulla Rd intersection

ESSENDON: An upgrade of the Keilor, Mt Alexander and Bulla roads intersection.

6: Level crossing removal at Essendon

ESSENDON: Essendon railway station could go underground as part of a plan to remove the level crossing.Read more.

7: New crossing at Milleara Rd

KEILOR EAST: A new crossing is needed near the Centreway shopping centre.

8: Upgrades at Strathmore Primary School

STRATHMORE: The Primary School at Strathmore needs upgrading.

9: Community facilities at Banksia College site

BELLFIELD: Money is needed to build community facilities at the former Banksia College site.

10: Rosanna public transport improvements

ROSANNA: Public transport upgrades are needed to ease congestion in Rosanna.Read more.

11: Viewbank College rejuvenation

VIEWBANK: The maths and science centre at Viewbank College needs an upgrade.

12: Better buses in Viewbank

VIEWBANK: Commuters want increased 517 bus services through Viewbank.

13: Fund Doncaster Rail project

DONCASTER: Funding is needed for phase two of the Doncaster Rail project, or more money to fast-track it. Read more.

14: Chronic disease funding

MANNINGHAM: Early Intervention in Chronic Disease funding is needed at Manningham Community Health.

15: Help for at-risk youth

DONVALE: Funding is needed for the School Focused Youth Service programs at Heatherwood Special School.Read more.

16: Ongoing funds for Living Libraries

17: Suburban road improvements

TEMPLESTOWE: Manningham Council wants the Government to improve poor-quality suburban roads::text like Porter St in Templestowe.Read more.

18: New South Melbourne primary school

SOUTH MELBOURNE: Funding for the promised new primary school at Ferrars St, South Melbourne.Read more.

19: $15m for St Kilda Pier redevelopment

ST KILDA: $15 million is needed to restore the St Kilda Pier to its former glory.Read more.

20: South Melbourne tram "missing link"

SOUTH MELBOURNE: $4 million to fix tram service problems on Park St at South Melbourne.

21: Tram and train integration

BALACLAVA: A raised tram platform is needed near Balaclava Train Station.Read more.

22: Alternative to Caulfield Racecourse

CAULFIELD: An alternative race horse training facility is needed to relieve pressure on Caulfield.Read more.

23: Grade separation

ORMOND: Grade separation funding for Ormond railway station.Read more.

24: Grade separation at Murumbeena

MURRUMBEENA: Grade separation funding for Ormond and Murrumbeena railway stations.Read more.

25: $850k for stormwater project

HURSTBRIDGE: Nillumbik Council wants $385,000 for the Hurstbridge Stormwater Recycling project.

26: Box Hill transport interchange

BOX HILL: Funding is needed for an upgrade to the Box Hill public transport interchange.

27: Level crossing removal at Blackburn

BLACKBURN: The costly removal of the Blackburn Rd level crossing.Read more.

28: Box Hill to Ringwood bike track

BOX HILL: $5 million previously promised for the Box Hill to Ringwood bike track.

29: St Albans level crossing removal

ST ALBANS: Fund the removal of the level crossing at Main Rd, St Albans.Read more.

30: Duplication, electrification of Melton line

MELTON: Duplication and electrification of Melton's railway line.Read more.

31: Build schools east of Melton

MELTON: More secondary schools, especially in Melton's eastern corridor.Read more.

32: Caroline Springs train station

CAROLINE SPRINGS: The long-awaited Caroline Springs train station.Read more.

33: Duplicate Melton Highway

HILLSIDE: Residents say the Melton Highway should be duplicated.

34: Improved buses through Dandenong

KEYSBOROUGH SOUTH: Improved bus services to Dandenong and Keysborough South. Read more.

35: Dingley Bypass 'missing link'

WESTALL: Funding for the completion of the Westall to Warrigal section of the Dingley Bypass. Read more.

36: Safety improvements in Dandenong CBD

DANDENONG: Funding for extra lighting, CCTV and public toilets, particularly in the CBD. Read more.

37: South Gippsland Hwy intersection upgrades

HAMPTON PARK: Intersection upgrade linking the South Gippsland Hwy and Hallam and Evans roads in Hampton Park. Read more.

38: New station at Cranbourne East

CRANBOURNE EAST: Construction of Cranbourne East train station. Read more.

39: Train station at Clyde

CLYDE: Funding for Clyde railway station. Read more.

40: Cranbourne Secondary College redevelopment

CRANBOURNE: The final stage of the Cranbourne Secondary College redevelopment. Read more.

41: Duplication of Thompsons Rd

LYNDHURST: Duplication of the final stage of Thompsons Rd. Read more.