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A Disturbing Track Record for Mega-Projects Like the CRC

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Evan Manvel has dug into the expert reports available on mega-projects and has found some very costly trends. Over the past 70 years and across 20 countries, 90% of mega-projects like the Columbia River Crossing have gone over budget. Bridge projects in particular have gone over by an average of 34%, which would mean an addition $1.224 billion to the projected $3.6 billion. With the recent examples of the Aerial Tram and the rebuild of US20 between Corvalis and Newport, we know that Oregon is not immune to this phenomenon. Our responsibility as stewards of this region calls out for change of course in the CRC plan.

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