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State government road debacle leaves project stalled, contractors owed millions – The Age
The Andrews government’s $1.8 billion Western Roads Upgrade has stalled after a key subcontractor walked off the job with just $920 remaining in its accounts, leaving…
Suppliers have accused the government of being complicit in awarding a contract to contractors that were not capable of delivering the project and called for it to step in to rescue the unpaid companies and staff.
The liquidators report finds Civilink owes $13 million to 232 businesses, with little prospect of the creditors being repaid.
The subcontractor appears to have no track record of managing large and complex infrastructure projects, listing on its website roadworks for a retirement village,…
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