Tag #Cost Overruns

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Hamburg Opera House Donation Faces Criticism Amidst Cost Concerns and Transparency Issues

Amidst concerns over cost overruns and insufficient funding, plans for a new Hamburg opera house, proposed as a donation by Michael Kühne, are delayed as negotiations continue; critics demand transparency and a sustainable plan for the existing opera house, while the city emphasizes finding a sound ...

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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French Court Urges Halt to EDF's €100 Billion EPR2 Nuclear Program

France's Court of Auditors warns of significant risks and cost overruns in EDF's planned EPR2 nuclear reactor program, recommending a pause until financing is secured and design issues are resolved, citing potential costs exceeding €100 billion.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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HS2: Government Admits Uncertainty Over Cost and Completion Date

The UK government admits it doesn't know the true cost or completion date of the HS2 high-speed rail project's London-to-Birmingham leg, citing systemic issues and unreliable cost estimates that currently range from £54-£66bn (2019 prices).

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Brisbane 2032 Games: Lack of Consolidated Budget Heightens Risk of Cost Blowouts

The Queensland state audit office has warned that the absence of a consolidated budget for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games increases the risk of significant cost overruns, with current estimates potentially underrepresenting the true cost due to exclusions of operational costs and contributions from...

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Reduced Inequality
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Stuttgart Opera House Renovation: Delays and Cost Overruns

The renovation of the Stuttgart Opera House faces delays and cost overruns, sparking debate about public spending and the value of cultural investments.

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HS2: UK's Expensive Rail Project

The UK's HS2 high-speed rail project is plagued by massive cost overruns and controversies, raising questions about its viability and effectiveness.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Munich S-Bahn Tunnel Construction Begins Despite Cost Overruns and Delays

Construction of a connecting tunnel under Munich's Marienhof square for the city's second S-Bahn line has begun, marking a significant step in the project despite substantial cost overruns (from .85 billion to at least billion Euros) and delays (to 2037).

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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WA Medihotel Cost Blows Out by \$44 Million

Western Australia's first medihotel, initially budgeted at \$55 million for four years, now costs \$98.6 million for two years due to operational changes from Aegis Health to South Metro Health Service, enabling care for higher-acuity patients; this cost increase has drawn criticism from the opposit...

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Good Health and Well-being
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Senate Inquiry Precedes Brisbane 2032 Venue Review

A Senate inquiry into Brisbane's 2032 Olympic Games will convene in February, preceding a government review due in March, to examine the project's progress and address concerns about rising construction costs impacting the budget.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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HS2: A Costly Rail Disaster?

The UK's HS2 high-speed rail project faces criticism due to massive cost overruns, political controversies, and concerns about its overall effectiveness.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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HS2: Britain's Costly Rail Project

The High Speed 2 (HS2) rail project in the UK is plagued by cost overruns and mismanagement, raising questions about the feasibility of large-scale infrastructure projects.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure