Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

Exclusive - Trump border 'wall' to cost $21.6 billion, take 3.5 years to build: internal report
Reuters ^ | 2/9/17 | Julia Edwards Ainsley

Posted on 02/09/2017 5:58:45 PM PST by markomalley

By Julia Edwards Ainsley | WASHINGTON President Donald Trump’s “wall” along the U.S.-Mexico border would be a series of fences and walls that would cost as much as $21.6 billion, and take more than three years to construct, based on a U.S. Department of Homeland Security internal report seen by Reuters on Thursday.

The report’s estimated price-tag is much higher than a $12-billion figure cited by Trump in his campaign and estimates as high as $15 billion from Republican House Speaker Paul Ryan and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.

The report is expected to be presented to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary John Kelly in coming days, although the administration will not necessarily take actions it recommends.

The plan lays out what it would take to seal the border in three phases of construction of fences and walls covering just over 1,250 miles (2,000 km) by the end of 2020.

(Excerpt) Read more at reuters.com ...


TOPICS: Government; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: aliens; trumpwall
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-2021-4041-6061-8081-89 next last
To: markomalley

Trump didn’t allow for the fact that it will be built by the government. $21 billion will at least double.


41 posted on 02/09/2017 6:31:28 PM PST by Terry Mross (Now I understand how dictators gain power. Eventually people want some relief from the idiots.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: be-baw

If it’s at all possible, this project should be started WITHOUT any fanfare. I guess it’s not possible to keep it secret, but I’d sure try to do as much as possible so that nobody knows when or where it is being worked on. And be prepared to keep protesters FAR away from the actual site.


42 posted on 02/09/2017 6:31:29 PM PST by JudyinCanada
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 9 | View Replies]

To: tumblindice

https://fas.org/sgp/crs/homesec/R43320.pdfDHS

“Waiver Authority
In general, federal agencies are required to review the potential impact of proposed projects on
natural and cultural resources prior to committing resources to a project.18 These environmental
and other review requirements may delay the construction of certain border infrastructure; but
existing law grants DHS broad authority to waive legal requirements that might delay
construction of border barriers.19
Senate-passed S. 744 would grant the DHS Secretary authority to waive any law, as the Secretary
deems necessary, to ensure expeditious construction of barriers, roads, and other infrastructure to
secure the southern border. This provision potentially applies to a broader range of border
infrastructure projects than the waiver authority in current law, but only applies to projects along
the southern border.20 The waiver authority would terminate upon certification by DHS that the
bill’s border fencing and border security strategies have been substantially implemented (see
“Border Security Strategies and Metrics”). Both House-passed H.R. 5230 and H.R. 2278, as
ordered to be reported by the House Judiciary Committee, would also exempt application of
specific laws (previously waived by the Secretary of DHS in 2008 with respect to certain border
construction projects) to CBP border construction projects on all federal lands under DOI and
USDA jurisdiction within 100 miles of U.S. international land borders.21”

So the `rats can squeak until they’re hoarse.


43 posted on 02/09/2017 6:34:00 PM PST by tumblindice (America's founding fathers, all armed conservatives)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 29 | View Replies]

To: King Moonracer
Yes, and the unwashed who don't have a clue what illegals are costing this country on an annual basis will be screaming bloody murder.
44 posted on 02/09/2017 6:35:17 PM PST by Cobra64 (Common sense isn't common any more.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 11 | View Replies]

To: odawg

Excellent analogy! Scream it from the rooftops!


45 posted on 02/09/2017 6:36:33 PM PST by Cobra64 (Common sense isn't common any more.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 14 | View Replies]

To: markomalley

With the savings we’d get in welfare, housing, medical, education and criminal activities, we should be able to pay back the taxpayers for this wall in six or seven months.


46 posted on 02/09/2017 6:38:16 PM PST by FlingWingFlyer (As long as tyranny exists, the Constitution and Bill of Right will never be "outdated" or "obsolete")
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Trumpisourlastchance

Read tour post and winced. Remember back to days when FR was cheering for kicking Iraq’s ass-myself included. Hard to believe what came from that


47 posted on 02/09/2017 6:42:40 PM PST by MattinNJ (I am optimistic about the USA for the first time in a decade)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 4 | View Replies]

To: montag813

Correct on the $113 billion. HOWEVER - you aren’t taking into account the drastic increase in price on Avocados.

Actually - I went through the math on that awhile ago. If you increased the ENTIRE average food budget for all Americans by 10% it would be about equal to $113 Billion. So it would be a wash.

Well, except without all of the illegals doing murders, crimes, rapes and taking away jobs from Americans.


48 posted on 02/09/2017 6:44:29 PM PST by 21twelve (http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2185147/posts FDR's New Deal = obama)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 30 | View Replies]

To: markomalley

Cheap. Compared to the damage this nation is taking, it’s a bargain.


49 posted on 02/09/2017 6:47:08 PM PST by LS ("Castles Made of Sand, Fall in the 4Sea . . . Eventually" (Hendrix))
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: markomalley
$21.6 billion, more than three years to construct,

Hehe.

Under budget, and ahead of schedule.

Anyone want to bet?

Yeah, we all know Trumps reputation will hold true.

50 posted on 02/09/2017 6:48:04 PM PST by Balding_Eagle ( The Great Wall of Trump ---- 100% sealing of the border. Coming soon.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: markomalley

Is that with or without the gold-plated piranha moat?


51 posted on 02/09/2017 6:53:46 PM PST by OrangeHoof (Get used to it - President Donald J. Trump)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: markomalley

If Fauxcohontis manages to win the next election, she’ll probably install doorways every mile for a cost of 43.2 million


52 posted on 02/09/2017 6:53:55 PM PST by rivercat
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: markomalley

Reuters. Fake news.


53 posted on 02/09/2017 6:54:57 PM PST by LaRueLaDue
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Professional

And here we were, believing MO was getting too big for her shorts. We need to focus on much larger targets - judges getting far too big for their robes. With prejudice judicial we have no republic, no nation. You are correct, Lord help us. CLEAN HOUSE. I pray that our President has a plan up his sleeve and is forcing the hand of our enemies.


54 posted on 02/09/2017 6:56:55 PM PST by V K Lee (President Trump = MAGA (erasing the era of the Socialist Muslim minor))
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 13 | View Replies]

To: tumblindice
See p. 22 `Border Security’ and the map showing federal ownership of borderland.

If you will look at the Texas border, The Only Federal land on the map(pg24) is Big Bend National Park.

A lot of private land owners have a stake in this. And a lot of land owners were burned during the last building of the wall.

The remaining land owners are a lot more educated as to their rights.

I just hope that these land owners are treated reasonably in the building of the wall.

55 posted on 02/09/2017 7:00:37 PM PST by Elderberry
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 29 | View Replies]

To: markomalley

$21.6 Billion? 3 years to complete? OK. What’s the problem? Let’s git ‘er done.


56 posted on 02/09/2017 7:04:19 PM PST by Roger Kaputnik (Just because I'm paranoid doesn't prove that they aren't out to get me.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: markomalley
Trump border 'wall' to cost $21.6 billion, take 3.5 years to build: internal report

Far cheaper than the cost illegal immigration from Mexico imposes on us. Build the thing already - and get legislation passed to make sure it is manned and monitored, or the next time a Democrat takes office the whole thing will come down.
57 posted on 02/09/2017 7:12:34 PM PST by AnotherUnixGeek
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: markomalley

alReuters discovering fiscal conservatism?


58 posted on 02/09/2017 7:14:09 PM PST by comebacknewt (Trump trumps Hate)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: markomalley

I want to see destination RV resorts along the Wall. Planted trees, landscaping, the works. There could be tourist shops, restaurants, a golf course or 2, guided nature walks, maybe even a couple of Casino’s.....and alligators in a moat.


59 posted on 02/09/2017 7:20:57 PM PST by Gator113 ( ~~Trump 2020~~)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Elderberry

“I wonder how much of the cost is for the purchasing of all the private land”?

They report:
“The report accounted for the time and cost of acquiring private land, one reason for its steep price increase compared to estimates from Trump and members of Congress.”

Which sounds like they are getting real about doing this.

They also reported that funding is expected by April, with actual construction beginning in September.

Three Phases:

Phase One “would be the smallest, targeting sections covering 26 miles (42 km) near San Diego, California; El Paso, Texas; and in Texas’s Rio Grande Valley.”

Phase Two “would cover 151 miles (242 km) of border in and around the Rio Grande Valley; Laredo, Texas; Tucson, Arizona; El Paso, Texas and Big Bend, Texas.”

Phase Three “would cover an unspecified 1,080 miles..., essentially sealing off the entire U.S.-Mexico border.” (if you include 654 miles that already has some kind of barrier.)


60 posted on 02/09/2017 7:23:29 PM PST by BeauBo
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 20 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-2021-4041-6061-8081-89 next last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson