Another WCC cost blowout

Andrea Vance reports:

Wellington’s $400m sewage sludge treatment plant has seen its budget surge by “a ball park” 20%, adding around $80 million to the original estimate, The Post understands.

The blowout was revealed to Wellington City councillors in a public-excluded session last week. Further details are expected on August 14, but it’s not clear when and if those will be made public.

Another white elephant. It was actually costed at $200 million in 2021 In 2023 it was $300 million. In 2024 it was $400 million and now to looks to be close to $500 million. This is why rates increase by 20%, because they are unable to deliver a project on budget.