Comment by ajxs

I don't even know where to start explaining what a giant disaster the entire WestConnext project has been for Sydney. There was an enormous amount of controversy surrounding the planning of the WestConnext project, with many allegations of corruption made against the state government. One of the most concerning developments was the state government 'amalgamating' the local councils who disagreed to the construction of this monstrosity. Effectively sacking the local mayors who were causing trouble for the developers. After getting this big mess approved, the then state premier Mike Baird resigned to take part in what has become a great Australian political tradition: Resigning from political office amidst corruption allegations to take up executive positions in highly regulated industries.