We all know the big push for repairing and improving this country's infrsastructure; the highways, bridges, and other facilities. All well and good. But, what is the main thing we face in getting those things done? Here's a perfect example from Wisconsin:
A bridge project in the town of Sylvan in Richland County is a good example of this issue. The design and oversight costs of this project were 37 percent of the total project cost of $362,094.94. We spent $47,306.48 for design, $15,000.00 for design oversight and $70,000 for construction oversight. The actual construction cost is $229,788.46
$132,306 just for oversight and design! And here's the bridge the article refers to:
Good Lord in heaven! How in the world can anyone consider three hundred and sixty-two thousand for that dinky little bridge! Somebody got a whole lot of bucks in their politically connected pockets. And it's not just there but all over the country.
Full story @ Over-engineered and Over Budget | Boots & Sabers
A bridge project in the town of Sylvan in Richland County is a good example of this issue. The design and oversight costs of this project were 37 percent of the total project cost of $362,094.94. We spent $47,306.48 for design, $15,000.00 for design oversight and $70,000 for construction oversight. The actual construction cost is $229,788.46
$132,306 just for oversight and design! And here's the bridge the article refers to:
Good Lord in heaven! How in the world can anyone consider three hundred and sixty-two thousand for that dinky little bridge! Somebody got a whole lot of bucks in their politically connected pockets. And it's not just there but all over the country.
Full story @ Over-engineered and Over Budget | Boots & Sabers