Neilz5419":fj8f0okp said:How can the tenders not come in within budget, surely costings would have already been done and a preferred contractor in place ready to start once planning was passed, if not where has the figure of 5 million come from or is it just a case of having to keep sharpening our pencils in terms of what we are getting until we are within our 5 million budget, all seems a bit ass about face to me, some clarification or simple structure/time line would be helpful in dispelling any rumours.
Projects always go over-budget for a whole variety of reasons. Unforeseen circumstances, weather, changes in the economy, accidents, a rise in building materials etc etc etc.
Obviously the hope is that doesn't happen, but it doesn't point to PAFC 'ass about face' incompetency if it does.