Calgary council prepares for 'difficult conversations' as cost for Green Line escalates

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Calgary council prepares for 'difficult conversations' as cost for Green Line escalates
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Calgarians should get a better understanding of escalating costs for the city's Green Line LRT megaproject on Tuesday, as councillors suggest other projects could be paused or cancelled in order to pay for it.

Calgarians should get a better understanding of escalating costs for the city's Green Line LRT megaproject on Tuesday, as councillors suggest other projects could be paused or cancelled in order to pay for it.

The Alberta government has already signalled it will not provide more money to Calgary to cover cost escalations for the Green Line. "We're going to have to have some difficult conversations when you look at what's available for funds and what you can spend money on. ... And we still have projects, like the fieldhouse, that sit unfunded," Sharp said.

In a letter released last week, the Green Line board acknowledged cost overruns but said a plan has been presented to council that considered project changes to minimize costs. Two unique shelters dedicated to those with “complex needs” are set to open this week and next in both Regina and Saskatoon, according to the provincial government.Two unique shelters dedicated to those with “complex needs” are set to open this week and next in both Regina and Saskatoon, according to the provincial government.

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