Surrey-Langley SkyTrain extension costs rise from $4bn to $6bn in British Columbia, resulting in a $2bn cost overrun and $400 per taxpayer burden.
The Surrey-Langley SkyTrain extension cost in British Columbia has risen from an initial $4bn in 2020 to an estimated $6bn by August 2024, according to the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. The $2bn cost overrun equates to $400 per British Columbian. Critics argue that the government's inability to manage capital projects and its exclusion of non-union workers from government contracts through its Community Benefits Agreement contribute to the issue, putting increased financial strain on taxpayers.
August 27, 2024
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