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Old Posted Nov 9, 2012, 6:33 AM
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Originally Posted by NYguy View Post
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/08/ny...l?ref=nyregion

...An expert estimates that any such barrier system to block storm surges in the low-lying areas of New York City would cost at least $10 billion to $17 billion.

By MIREYA NAVARRO
November 7, 2012
In my limited experience, better double those building estimates to $20 billion / $34 billion. Not to mention, how long would this construction last?
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