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February 1, 2012

Costly design flaw adds to Freedom Tower's bill

  • Other problems include a dispute with the foundation that is building a 9/11 museum and financial troubles for the company that is laying steel.
    • By CHRIS HAWLEY
    Associated Press

    NEW YORK — The agency building the new World Trade Center says a design flaw could add millions of dollars to the cost of the complex's signature tower.

    The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said Tuesday that the loading dock under One World Trade Center won't be finished in time for tenants to move their equipment into the 104-story tower. So it's building five temporary loading bays above ground.


     
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