Eglinton light-rail line named most expensive public infrastructure project in Canada

TORONTO, Ont. – A national magazine has named the Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Line the most expensive public infrastructure project in the nation.

The list was compiled by Renew Canada, ranking each project on total cost, including materials and labour.

The magazine cites Mayor Rob Ford’s decision to move the line underground as a major reason the price was increased substantially to $8.2 billion.

The now cancelled “Transit City” plans were named number four on the magazine’s list last year.

The Globe and Mail reports that oil and gas projects are not including in the list because they’re not considered part of public works.

The Spadina subway expansion is number eight on this year’s list, with an overall cost of $2.6 billion.

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