9/11 Memorial 2011
Construction delays and rising budget estimates have put reconstruction at the World Trade Center site behind schedule. On June 30, 2008, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey issued a report that said the site, which will include a 9/11 memorial, won't be ready by 2011—in time for dedication on the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks.
Fast Facts
- Port Authority officials blame unrealistic scheduling and cost estimates for the delay1
- 34-page report outlined "at least 15 fundamental issues" that had not been resolved2
- Report gave no new timetable for completion3
- Construction of 9/11 memorial and museum began in March 20064
- Project could be delayed one to three years past original completion date5
- May be up to $3 billion over original $15 billion budget5
- Memorial entitled "Reflecting Absence"6
- Ground Zero site will also feature office towers, a performing arts center and a September 11th museum1
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"I am not interested in assigning blame. Instead, I am interested in fixing the problem so we can move forward. That is why I have charged Chris Ward and the Port Authority with working with all of the various stakeholders to address the fundamental questions raised in this report and to provide me with a set of real schedules and budgets by September 30 to which both the Port Authority and I will be held accountable."—New York Governor David Paterson2
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