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Originally Posted by Ozy_Flame
Calculoso, those numbers are pretty for argument's sake, but you're referencing land bridges. Find some numbers on river and water bridges and they will be more expensive.
$25 million is a lot for a premium bridge, but it's a long-term investment.
The Centre Street bridge cost $375,000 in 1913, an awful lot of bucks in that day. However, look at how vital it is to our city. The long-term benefits have far outweighed the initial costs.
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Centre Street Bridge is a dual purpose bridge, serving pedestrians AND vehicles. Big difference there too.
http://www.banff.ca/locals-residents...ian-bridge.htm
Well, if the Town of Banff can build a pedestrian bridge over the Bow River for under $5m, surely Calgary can cross the bridge for something less than 5 times the cost. Its not like the Bow becomes a raging river past Cochrane.
You said $20m now or $30m later... the idea is more $20m now, or $12m a little later (cutback scope and save on labour/material due to economic downturn).