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View Poll Results: Should Calgary bid for the 2026 Winter Olympics
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Old Posted Oct 31, 2018, 3:27 PM
MalcolmTucker MalcolmTucker is offline
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As someone who has seen many Olympics and the financial shenanigans that are involved. From my experience is that whatever number the host city throws out there, you can (almost) guarantee you should add 50% to 100% more on that total. Now this dosent always transpire, i'm just glad the Alberta Govt is holding the line on the financial support.
But why? Only if you don't have scope control. Edmonton's arena is a perfect example, they set a budget and stayed within it. Sure, they have to change the cladding and flooring material, but it all worked out in the end.



Why do you expect our capital spend to be totally out of line?
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