Plans plagued by delays and escalating costs
Projects of immense scale are never easy to execute, so it's no surprise that many are delivered late and massively over budget. The impacts of COVID-19, runaway inflation, and supply chain issues are all recent factors that have delayed flagship megaprojects around the world. Unfortunately, general mismanagement and political disputes also play their part.
From power plants to high-speed rail networks, read on to discover the staggering costs of some notoriously problematic projects and find out why they're running so far behind schedule. All dollar amounts in US dollars unless otherwise stated.
17 January 2024