NSW Government, Contractor in M6 Motorway Dispute

0:00In Sydney, it's March 10th, and here's what is going on. The New South Wales government is locked in a dispute over the $3.1 billion M6 motorway project linking the M8 at Arncliffe, to President Avenue and Cogra. Tunneling stopped last year after huge sinkholes appeared, pushing the opening back to at least 2028. An engineering fix has now been identified by transport for New South Wales, but the joint venture contractor, CGU, is fighting over who pays for. The changes. Premier Chris Men says he is not sure if the road will even open while he is in office. Earlier this week, officials issued a default notice to CGU, demanding they restart tunnel work by May 1st or Face Court action. Men stress the contract, puts all design and build risks on the contractor, adding they would not hesitate to claim savings if the project came in. During budget hearings, Rhodes Minister Jenny Atchison refused to give a firm completion date or confirm extra funding, calling opposition questions, scare mongering amid ongoing talks.

1:05The government has already spent $5 million on outside lawyers. Opposition figures slammed the delays as unacceptable, noting two years stuck with little progress and money that could have fixed potholes instead. But leaders say they are now in a formal push to get work resumed. This episode is brought to you in partnership with our sponsor. If earbuds fall out when you sleep, this is for you, a pillow with built-in sound, S-O-L-I-SOLYPILLOW.COM.