East West Link could be revived by one of the Victorian government's own agencies, renewing concern about Premier Daniel Andrews' efforts to abandon the controversial project.

Labor has vowed to set up to a new independent body, Infrastructure Victoria, to ensure the state has a steady pipeline of major projects to meet the city's long-term demands.

Video still of East West Link impression.

Butthe government concedes the agency could recommend developing the East West Link – and in turn, the government would be required to consider the project on its merit.

The admission was made by Special Minister of State Gavin Jennings, who will introduce legislation this year to formally set up the new authority, describing it as "part urban planning body" and "part economic modelling agency".