Under Victoria's Major Transport Projects Facilitation Act, gas, water, and sewerage pipes, and electricity cables, must be moved to make way for major projects within 30 days.36 It has been reported that the Government failed to notify utility companies about the West Gate Tunnel project's special status under the act.37 This has led to significant delays and increases in cost, which in turn has led to further arbitration between the Government, Transurban, and the building consortium.38
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36. Jacks (2020).
37. Ibid.
38. Ibid.