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Originally Posted by WarrenC12
Well I think the problem now is they've started huge civil work for this dam. They either quit now and have a $2-3B sunk cost, or finish it and probably end up with a $10-12B cost on an $8B project. I don't think they can entertain different proposals at this stage.
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This project needs to be completed. With 2-3 billion already spent there is no point in killing a project that will start to generate revenue once it is completed. This is the same narrative that the NDP used when they complained about the convention centre and BC place. Supporters and NDP pundits alike loved to point out it was way worse than the "fast ferries" except they neglected to mention that the ferries were sold for scrap and saw very little service. That would be like putting a wrecking ball to the convention centre. The GMB is also a key point, this bridge is part of the expansion of the region, they may have made a few tweeks (allowing for rail in the future etc) but it was a sound plan, it would also push for future expansion of crossings into Vancouver which are badly needed as well.
As per usual the NDP are grandstanding with no viable solutions to back it up. The cancellation of tolls as executed was a terrible decision, there were studies and models that told the government of the issues of removing the tolls but they didn't need a year to study that political move (a la uber/ridesharing).
It would be great if the Greens canned their agreement with the NDP and worked with the LIBS.
