7 Most Useless Megaprojects in the World

🤔Many megaprojects end up being abandoned or unused due to various reasons like poor planning or lack of demand.

😱The Mirabel Airport in Montreal, once capable of accommodating 50 million passengers per year, has not seen a single flight since 2004.

🎡Wonderland Eurasia, the largest amusement park in Europe, became a ghost town just a year after opening due to low-quality rides and bad reviews.

🌍The World Islands in Dubai, an archipelago representing countries and landmarks, is mostly deserted with only a few developments and infrastructure challenges.

💸Failed megaprojects like the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant and the New South China Mall resulted in wasted billions of dollars.

Why do many megaprojects end up being unused or abandoned?

—There can be various reasons for this, including poor planning, lack of demand, financial issues, or unforeseen challenges.

What happened to the Mirabel Airport in Montreal?

—Despite its capacity to accommodate 50 million passengers per year, the airport has not served a single flight since 2004, mainly due to poor transportation links and competition from other airports.

Why did Wonderland Eurasia, the largest amusement park in Europe, become deserted?

—The park faced challenges like low-quality rides, bad reviews, and poor uptake by visitors, resulting in its closure and becoming a ghost town.

What is the current state of the World Islands in Dubai?

—The majority of the World Islands remain mostly deserted, with only a few developments and infrastructure challenges, making it difficult for planned projects to materialize.

How much money was wasted on failed megaprojects like the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant and the New South China Mall?

—The Bataan Nuclear Power Plant cost a total of 2 billion US dollars, while the New South China Mall exceeded a billion dollars. Both projects ended up being abandoned or unused.

00:00Introduction to the most useless megaprojects in the world.

04:23The Mirabel Airport in Montreal, capable of accommodating 50 million passengers per year, has not served a single flight since 2004 due to poor transportation links.

06:40Wonderland Eurasia, the largest amusement park in Europe, became deserted after a year of operation due to low-quality rides and negative reviews.

13:34The World Islands in Dubai, an archipelago representing countries and landmarks, remain mostly deserted with only a few developments and infrastructure challenges.

15:58Failed megaprojects like the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant and the New South China Mall resulted in wasted billions of dollars.