Salt Lake could host Winter Olympics for less than cost of its 2002 Games, says committee
Salt Lake could host a future Winter Olympics for less than it cost to put on the 2002 games here, according to the first budget estimate completed by the Salt Lake Olympic Exploratory Committee.
While the Salt Lake Olympic Committee’s final bill in 2002 totaled $1.389 billion, officials estimate the cost to do it again would be about $1.29 billion.
Those early numbers, unveiled Monday during the group’s monthly meeting, have officials here optimistic that the committee will vote next month to take the next step toward becoming an official bid candidate for either the 2026 or 2030 Olympics.
“I think once they digest this and understand it, the momentum will be very positive,” said co-chairman Fraser Bullock, a former SLOC leader. “… Every indication we have right now is positive.”
Read more: https://www.sltrib.com/sports/2018/01/23/salt-lake-could-host-winter-olympics-for-less-than-cost-of-its-2002-games-says-committee/
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