17  Dispute Resolution Procedure

17.1  All disputes shall be resolved in accordance with terms equivalent (mutatis mutandis) to the Dispute Resolution Procedure as set out in the Project Agreement (excluding for the avoidance of doubt the Liaison Committee [and the Fast Track Dispute Resolution Procedure]).15

17.2  The Service Provider, the Authority and the Independent Certifier shall co-operate to facilitate the proper, just, economical and expeditious resolution of any and all such disputes which arise under this Deed.

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15  Authorities should consider whether this is appropriate or whether a more specific DRP should be included in this document.  This may depend on whether the DRP contained in the Project Agreement is considered to be Construction Act compliant.