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Opposition to the new plan for the cricket ground could delay the project.

A $7.5 million redevelopment of the Williamstown Cricket Ground could be delayed because of one resident’s objection.

The project, funded by the AFL, Williamstown Football Club, Victorian Government, Hobsons Bay Council and other parties, is due to be finished by mid-2012.

The council’s works and assets director Phillip McDonald said the objection, from a local resident, had to be heard by planning tribunal VCAT.

“Mediation between the parties has been unsuccessful and the VCAT hearing will take place in early August,” Mr McDonald said.

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