People who support the project say it will take less than $6 million to remedy the current problems
And this is why projects like this are often derided. They start with great hopes and a somewhat reasonable budget. But the costs ALWAYS escalate and keep on escalating from the low-ball figure quoted to get initial approvals.
Those who point out this inevitable FACT at the beginning are called obstructionist; incumbent flacks; naysayers; lacking public spirit; etc. It is just too bad they aren't listened too at the beginning before that $70 million is pissed down the drain.