Media Release – Fitzroy Legal Service: Proceedings to be lodged in East West Project

Proceedings will be commenced today in the Supreme Court (Tuesday 22 April 2014) against the Victorian Government and Linking Melbourne Authority, alleging “misleading conduct” over the claimed benefits of the project.

In a statement of claim lodged today, Brunswick resident, Anthony Murphy is seeking to stop the tendering process, seeking of finance, and entering into contracts for the $8 billion first stage of the project based on what he claims is a misleading business case.

It is alleged the project’s Benefit Cost Ratio (1.4), net economic benefit ($1.476 billion), and projected traffic volumes (100,000 to 120,000 vehicles) are misleading representations, and have not been based on standard methodology for major projects, as claimed.

Fitzroy Legal Service: FLS participation in the East West Link Project Litigation

The Age: East West Link faces Supreme Court challenge. April 21, 2014. Josh Gordon, State political editor for The Age.

The East West Link is set to be challenged in the Supreme Court, with the Napthine government accused of deliberately overstating the claimed benefits of the project. Continue Reading…