The city of Sapporo, which is aiming to host the 2030 Winter Olympics and Paralympics, is making adjustments to revise the costs necessary for hosting the games to a maximum of 317 billion yen, which is a maximum of 17 billion yen higher than the estimate so far.
The update of the trial calculation is to reflect the rise in prices, etc., and the burden on Sapporo City is expected to increase by 4 billion yen to 49 billion yen.
Last year, the city of Sapporo announced a trial calculation of a maximum of 300 billion yen for the costs required to host the 2030 Winter Olympics and Paralympics. .
According to Sapporo City officials, the "tournament operating costs" have been estimated at a maximum of 220 billion yen, but the new estimate is expected to reach a maximum of 240 billion yen.
Combined with the facility maintenance cost of 77 billion yen, we are making adjustments to revise the cost of the event to a maximum of 317 billion yen, which is a maximum of 17 billion yen.
Looking at the breakdown, the operating costs of the Games, which are covered by the IOC (International Olympic Committee) and sponsor income, are "temporary expenses" to increase the number of spectator seats and to prepare for unforeseen situations such as changes in the economic situation. By increasing the "contingency", it is estimated that it will increase by up to 20 billion yen.
On the other hand, due to the increase in construction costs for facilities within the city, reflecting the impact of rising prices, Sapporo City's burden of facility maintenance costs has increased by 4 billion yen to 49 billion yen. It is estimated that it will be
The revised cost estimate will be included in the outline of the tournament, which is scheduled to be announced on the 8th of next month.