Paris Olympics Aiming to reduce costs Construction costs may increase in Corona October 1, 10:29
Regarding the Paris Olympics and Paralympics to be held in France in 2024, the board of directors of the Games Organizing Committee has decided to cancel the construction of the temporary venue because the construction cost may increase due to the influence of the new corona virus. We have shown a policy to reduce the number of viruses.
The Organizing Committee of the 2024 Paris Games is expected to reduce sponsor income and soar the construction cost of the venue due to the influence of the new corona virus, so it is proceeding with a review of the original plan, and the board of directors will be basic on the 30th. I decided on a policy.
According to this, the construction of two temporary stadiums will be canceled for swimming and volleyball and will be held at existing facilities, and soccer planned at eight locations nationwide will be reduced by one venue. I will.
According to the Organizing Committee, these reviews aim to reduce costs by about 380 million euros and about 47 billion yen in Japanese yen.
Regarding this review, the Organizing Committee explained that the impact of the new virus in the future is unclear, so "I would like to aim to keep it within the initial budget by securing a budget margin in advance." After deciding the final plan, I would like to obtain the approval of the IOC = International Olympic Committee by the end of the year.