I hate to say, ‘I told you so’, but… “The bill for hosting the 2006 Commonwealth Games could be more than $500 million higher than the initial estimate, according to updated budget figures released by the Bracks Government.”
The UK is deciding whether or not to put London forward for the 2012 Olympics. It might be a good kick up the arse for London’s infrastructure and services but I can’t imagine them getting it together in time.