There are serious concerns about further delays on the stalled M6 motorway project on the eve of the 1 May deadline imposed by the Minns Labor Government, with no confirmation the contractor will resume work.
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In March, Transport for NSW issued a formal default notice to the M6 contractor, directing it to resume substantive work, including tunnelling, on, or before 1 May 2026 or face potential legal action.
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Shadow Minister for Roads, Mark Coure, said the Government\u2019s silence as the deadline approaches is unacceptable.
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\u201cThe Minns Labor Government set this deadline. They own it. But now, as 1 May approaches, they\u2019re silent,\u201d Mr Coure said.
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\u201cIf the contractor fails to meet the deadline, what action is the Government taking? If they\u2019re meeting it, why hasn\u2019t the Government said so?\u201d
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\u201cThis is a critical moment for a $3.1 billion project, yet motorists are being kept in the dark.\u201d
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The M6 project has been effectively stalled since 2024 following major construction issues, with tunnelling yet to resume and completion now pushed out to at least 2028.
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\u201cSouthern Sydney commuters have been waiting years for this road, only to be met with delays and disputes,\u201d Mr Coure said. \u00a0
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\u201cThis project has already been stuck in limbo for more than two years, while millions have reportedly been spent on legal disputes instead of getting the job done.\u201d
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\u201cThe Minister made a lot of noise only to go missing when it counts. The Minns Labor Government needs to front up today.\u201d
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Mr Coure is calling on the Minister to immediately disclose:
\u00b7 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Whether the contractor has complied with the default notice;
\u00b7 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0What action will be taken if the deadline has not been met; and
\u00b7 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0A clear, updated timeline for completion of the M6.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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