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Originally Posted by DTcrawler
That'd simply be kicking the can down the road. From what I understand many of the systems being overhauled are from the original construction 100+ years ago. I know you didn't suggest demolishing it but look at the state of 24 Sussex as an example of what happens when administration after administration turn a blind eye and let things deteriorate.
The timing is unfortunate as far as the current economic climate and political discourse around public spending while families are struggling, but I'd imagine these plans were drafted well before any of this came to light.
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There is never a good time to waste taxpayer dollars. There are literally tens of thousands of 100+ year old similar structures around the world. Probably dozens of parliaments of similar ages. In a city like Budapest there are probably a hundred buildings of similar age and historic nature. There are of course cheaper ways to restore buildings. Perhaps less authentic and certainly that don't all for a US style security all underground in a giant pit but let's not pretend that is really neccessary. We won't be able to bring huge number of tourists through parliament anyway.
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