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Originally Posted by TheScorpion
I don't know, when the costs start inflating to four times the initial estimate I think something is being wasted somewhere along the line, especially when dealing with billions of dollars. And that's not a London-exclusive issue either... did you see the numbers on VANOC I posted?
I have a hard time believing that Calgary's estimated budget would not skyrocket. There is precedent here, damn it, and Calgary's starting at a way higher ledge to fall off.
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The article on Vancouver from the G&M you posted?
“Vancouver Olympics worth the $7-billion price tag, study says”.
“The 2010 Winter Olympics cost more than $7-billion to stage, but they were worth it because they spurred major infrastructure developments that helped transform Vancouver and Whistler, a new study concludes.”