‘It’s an utter waste of money’: Tom Elliott blasts failing sobering-up center worth millions

A short-lived sobering-up facility designed to provide a safe space for intoxicated individuals is scheduled to close in 2027.

Despite having a 20-bed capacity, the center averaged only three admissions per day.

Host of 3AW Mornings Tom Elliott, says “it was obvious it was never going to work”.

Press PLAY to hear Tom’s full reaction to the center closing down and how much was spent to build it 

Appearing on 3AW Mornings with Tom Elliott, CEO of the Victorian Alcohol & Drug Association Chris Christoforou says that we were just “three decades too late in decriminalising public drunkenness in Victoria”.

Press PLAY to hear Tom question the CEO on the initiative that he believes is a ‘waste of money’

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