Commonwealth Games Scotland says it could host sporting event for a fraction of the Victorian government’s $6bn estimation
Scotland estimates it could hold the Commonwealth Games for about $220m overall, with commercial avenues expected to cover outstanding costs.Scotland estimates it could hold the Commonwealth Games for about $220m overall, with commercial avenues expected to cover outstanding costs.In July last year, the state government announced it would no longer host the 2026 Games
It would be funded almost entirely from $200m of Victorian taxpayer money secured as compensation for the state’s hosting withdrawal. It will also be held across a handful of existing sports and accommodation venues to minimise transport, hire and security costs.
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