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Wednesday, July 20, 2011 www.metronews.ca News worth sharing.
Arena project to cost more: Report Report shows changes to roadways, LRT station and pedway over 104 Avenue will cost above and beyond $450 million Cost overruns a concern, despite possibility project could be done for less: Coun. Ed Gibbons Money for roadwork, LRT links and a pedway bridge are not included in the $450-million cost of a new downtown arena, according to a city report.
The report, to be discussed by council today, reveals that the infrastructure is the responsibility of the city, and “would be over and above the $125 million commit-
ment of the City of Edmonton towards the arena building.” “It’s a concern anytime we’re above and beyond the committed $125 million,” said Coun. Kerry
Diotte. The estimated cost for the work is $32 million. “One of the few things that stuck out was can we build the LRT for $32 million?” said Coun. Ed Gib-
bons. “How much will the 104 Avenue skywalk cost?” Gibbons said he feels $32 million “seems cheap.” HEATHER MCINTYRE
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Check pets for ticks Ticks carried by Alberta cats and dogs test positive for Lyme disease {page 3}
Artists Sandra Bromley and Wallis Kendal welcome back their Edmonton-made Gun Sculpture after nearly 12 years touring the world. The five-tonne sculpture of 7,000 deactivated guns, which took five years to create, is on display awaiting a permanent home at the Prince of Wales Armouries. SHELLEY WILLIAMSON/METRO
Art triggering images of war and peace comes home
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