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2010 Olympics Giant Sucking Sound?

Nice to hear in late 2005 that the Olympic games is going to have increasing capital costs - as much as 40 - 50 per cent more than anticipated. According to the Canadian Press, "The organizing committee — know as VANOC — is worried about future labour availability and the cost of key materials such as steel and concrete as it tenders the major contracts starting for Vancouver and Whistler venues next spring."

They organizing committee has dealt with this by altering the designs of some of the projects and saving a full $85 million.

More: Gary Kingston, Vancouver Sun.

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