You are in charge of facilities management at Rutgers, New Brunswick. You've read about global warming likely increasing the amount of precipitation (rain, snow) in New Jersey and are concerned about the potential for more frequent flooding on campus over the next ten years. Flooding on campus requires spending for clean up and repairs to physical plants (e.g. buildings, walkways, etc.) You are considering three alternatives: 

1. Do nothing

2. Fill in Low-Lying Areas Only: $ 6480 to fill in low-lying areas.

3. Fill in Low Lying Areas and improve sewer and drainage systems: $17679 to Fill in Low Lying Areas and improve sewer and drainage systems 

What are the most significant risks you need to account for? Discuss.

Answer rating: 100% (QA)

In considering the three alternatives for addressing potential flooding on the Rutgers New Brunswick campus its crucial to evaluate the risks associated with each option Here are some significant risk... View the full answer