You need to put this into context. All those buildings are big losses. Yes this seems relatively minor but in the grand scheme of things it isn't. This is where Toronto was founded. This is ground zero. There's not much from back then so why not save the little we have. Even if this cost $20 million it would still be worth saving.
You say $20 million. I believe a donation of $25 million just went to creating a magnificent park under the Gardiner.
Perhaps you meant just $2 million?? Even still, by comparison, someone of reasonable competence could probably build on free dirt a rather magnificent home, including lots of drains, for $1,700,000.
Keep this drain. Let all who care have the opportunity to cast their gaze upon a reasonably large enough portion so that the message is clear.
But my guess is this could easily be accomplished at 1/10 the of the cost.
It's a matter of priorities. Think of where $1.7 million could improve the lives of children or folks in need in the 416.
Imagine for a moment the sunk costs of bureaucracy and consultants and paper invested on this notion to date? And with our globetrotting councillors at the vanguard, I'd wager a loonie this "ancient" 150 year old pipe is soon to surpass the $million mark before any decision is made.
It's enough to make one wish we had a businessman for mayor, someone who would bring some common sense to the game.
Oh, um, ah, yeah. I forgot. Think I'll take a nap.
