2010 Liechtenstein referendum

A referendum on building an approach road for an industrial zone in Schaan was held in Liechtenstein on 14 March 2010. The proposal was approved by 52% of voters.[1]

2010 Liechtenstein approach road referendum
Referendum on building an approach road for an industrial zone in Schaan
LocationLiechtenstein
Date14 March 2010
Results
Votes %
Yes 6,414 51.89%
No 5,946 48.11%
Valid votes 12,360 96.01%
Invalid or blank votes 514 3.99%
Total votes 12,874 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 18,670 68.96%
Results by municipality
  Yes     No
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Background

On 18 November 2009 the Landtag voted 18–7 to spend 15 million francs on an approach road for an industrial zone in Schaan.[1] The road would be 1.4km long, although 75% of the route was already roadway. A separate cycle and pedestrian path would also be created alongside the road.[2]

The Free List and Transport Club Liechtenstein (VCL) believed it to be the first step in attempts to build a bypass and started an attempt to force a referendum. Between 29 November and 23 December they collected 1,257 signatures, surpassing the requirement of 1,000 in article 66 of the constitution.[1]

Results

Due to an error in the count, the reported total number of votes was lower than the sum of the valid and invalid votes.[1]

Choice Votes %
For6,41451.89
Against5,94648.11
Invalid/blank votes517–
Total12,874100
Registered voters/turnout18,67068.96
Source: Direct Democracy, Liechtenstein Government

References
  1. Liechtenstein, 14. März 2010 : Bau des Industriezubringers Schaan Direct Democracy (in German)
  2. Industriezubringer Schaan Government of Liechtenstein (in German)
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