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John Rustad and Elenore Sturko Condemn $6 Billion Surrey-Langley SkyTrain Debacle

 


John Rustad, Leader of the Conservative Party of British Columbia, and Elenore Sturko, MLA for Surrey South and Conservative Party of British Columbia candidate for Surrey-Cloverdale, are furious over the latest revelations about the Surrey-Langley SkyTrain project.

This $2 billion blowout is an absolute disgrace. It’s a direct result of this government’s gross incompetence


The Government of British Columbia has now confirmed that the project’s cost has surged to a staggering $6 billion—an outrageous 50% increase from the original $3.94 billion estimate. Worse still, the project’s completion has been delayed to late 2029, a full year beyond the already delayed timeline.

Rustad minced no words in his condemnation:

“This $2 billion blowout is an absolute disgrace. It’s a direct result of this government’s gross incompetence and inability to manage even the most basic aspects of a major infrastructure project. British Columbians should be outraged. The NDP has failed our province on every front—from affordability to accountability.”

Sturko echoed Rustad’s criticism and highlighted the impact on her constituents in Surrey-Cloverdale:

“This is not just a mismanagement issue; this is a betrayal of the public’s trust. Residents of Surrey and Langley are being forced to shoulder the burden of this government’s failure. Delays, broken promises, and skyrocketing costs—this is what happens when the NDP is in charge. It’s time for real leadership that will prioritize people over political games.”

Rustad and Sturko are demanding immediate accountability and a full audit of the project. They are calling on the government to explain how it allowed costs to spiral out of control and why British Columbians should continue to foot the bill for its failures.

On July 25, 2024, the Conservative Party of BC outlined its plan to get TransLink Back-on-Track, see the plan here.

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