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getbak · 11-12-2018, 08:16 PM

The Vancouver games had a 13% cost overrun. As far as I can tell, their budget didn't include any contingencies for cost overruns.

The Calgary 2026 bid plan includes 25% of contingencies. If the Vancouver budget had included similar contingencies, it would have come in 9.5% under budget.

11-12-2018, 08:16 PM	#600
getbak Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Calgary, AB Exp:	The Vancouver games had a 13% cost overrun. As far as I can tell, their budget didn't include any contingencies for cost overruns. The Calgary 2026 bid plan includes 25% of contingencies. If the Vancouver budget had included similar contingencies, it would have come in 9.5% under budget. __________________ Turn up the good, turn down the suck!