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Deputy Robert Curgenven: The thin end of the wedge

Opinion

Deputy Robert Curgenven: The thin end of the wedge

Why do projects, once approved, so often grow in cost, complexity and scope? Robert Moses could offer a clue, says Deputy Robert Curgenven.

10 Apr 2026, 6:00am

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Routine request for pupil figures sparks two weeks of confusion

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‘Negativity might grab attention, but it doesn’t solve problems’

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