People were tripping down a small hill at Tom Riley Park (Bloor And Islington) and asked for a set of stairs to be built.
The city said they would have to wait because of the cost, $65,000.00 to $100,000.00.
A local resident built the stairs in 14 hours with a material cost of $540.00.
The city tore them out because they didn't meet specifications but now they say the job can be done immediately for about $10,000.00
So, basically, when challenged costs can be reduced by 85% or more.
From the pictures I saw the stairs did have some design flaws but they weren't total crap.
The city said they would have to wait because of the cost, $65,000.00 to $100,000.00.
A local resident built the stairs in 14 hours with a material cost of $540.00.
The city tore them out because they didn't meet specifications but now they say the job can be done immediately for about $10,000.00
So, basically, when challenged costs can be reduced by 85% or more.
From the pictures I saw the stairs did have some design flaws but they weren't total crap.