← SCP Cost Explorer Read on SCP Wiki ↗
SCP-5033 Euclid ~ medium confidence
SCP-5033
Expected annual
$1.4M
One-time setup
$5.9M
Annual recurring
$1.4M
Personnel
9
Initial capital outlay is large (~$5.9M) driven by structural blast containment, a remote testing bay, redundant containment and contingency reserves; annual operating costs are substantial (~$1.39M/yr) driven by staff wages, containment maintenance, rapid-response readiness, insurance and mitigation costs.
🏗️ One-Time Capital Costs Total: $5.9M
Facilities $3.2M
[#1, #2, #3, #9] Reinforced blast-rated primary cell, off-site/backup cell, site-level testing bay, blast doors and associated structural work. Estimates summed from line-item midpoints.
Catastrophic Rebuild Reserve $1.8M
[#19] Reserve fund for emergency demolition, debris removal, and reconstruction in case of catastrophic containment failure.
Equipment $598K
[#4, #5, #6, #13, #17, #22, #23] Initial capital for fire detection/suppression installation, HVAC/anesthesia hardware, remote handling/shearing robot, PPE capital, UPS/generator capital, transport crate/vehicle modifications, redundant sensor/auto-mitigation systems.
Initial Research And Lab Setup $150K
[#7] Instrumentation and DAQ setup: high-speed/thermal cameras, pressure/seismic/acoustic sensors, redundant logging systems (initial buildout).
Legal Pr Retainer $60K
[#20] One-time legal/PR retainer and setup for cover/mitigation strategy.
Cover Story One Time $50K
[#21] Initial contingency for one-off payments or local authority compensation to establish cover channels.
Permits And Environmental Assessment One Time $28K
[#26] One-time environmental impact assessments and initial permitting for explosive testing and waste handling.
🔄 Annual Recurring Costs Total: $1.4M/yr
Staff Wages $635K/yr
[#10, #11, #12] Security (4 guards + 1 supervisor), 2 animal technicians, 1 veterinarian (FTE), and 1 research scientist salaries (including benefits).
Cover Story And Legal $238K/yr
[#20, #21] Annual liability insurance plus ongoing cover/PR/channel maintenance and legal costs.
Containment Rapid Response $188K/yr
[#25] On-call rapid-response team costs including amortized equipment, specialized training and standby pay.
Research And Monitoring $105K/yr
[#7, #12, #24, #27] Recurring data storage/calibration, researcher contracts, consultant fees for blast analysis, and psychological/enrichment research budgets.
Facilities Maintenance $48K/yr
[#8] Regular structural inspection, NDT, anchor replacement and re-lining scheduled based on event frequency (baseline low-frequency estimate used).
Energy And Utilities $35K/yr
[#16] HVAC (negative pressure), instrument power, and baseline energy usage for life-support/anesthesia systems.
Waste Management $30K/yr
[#18] Disposal of contaminated bedding, ash/soot cleanup, biohazard waste handling; per-year average based on expected event frequency.
Training Drills $25K/yr
[#14] Ongoing staff training in blast safety, remote equipment operation, anesthesia protocols and emergency drills.
Supplies And Consumables $23K/yr
[#15, #13] Animal consumables (hay, bedding, enrichment replacements) and recurring PPE/consumables costs.
Remote Handling Maintenance $18K/yr
[#6] Maintenance and servicing for remotely operated shearing/handling equipment.
Administrative Overhead $15K/yr
[#28] Administrative processing, access controls, recordkeeping and classification maintenance overhead.
Anesthetic And Gas $12K/yr
[#5] Recurring anesthesia consumables, gas cylinders, and scavenging supplies.
Backup Power Maintenance $6K/yr
[#17] UPS/generator maintenance, fuel testing and readiness checks.
Permits And Compliance $6K/yr
[#26] Annual permits, environmental compliance fees, and regulatory reporting costs.
Logistics And Transport $6K/yr
[#22] Occasional relocation/transport costs and vehicle operation for emergency moves.
⚡ Cost Scenarios
📊 Baseline (baseline) $1.4M/yr
90.0% probability / year
Normal year with no major incidents; routine operations, scheduled maintenance, and ongoing research.
no_major_events routine_maintenance scheduled_research
🚨 Minor Incident $1.5M/yr
8.0% probability / year +$150K vs baseline
Isolated 5033-IGUSHA event causing localized damage and cleanup needs but no structural breach.
isolated_5033-IGUSHA_event localized_structural_damage minor_public_exposure
🚨 Major Breach $2.1M/yr
1.5% probability / year +$750K vs baseline
Partial containment failure requiring significant repairs, temporary relocation, and major legal/PR response.
partial_containment_failure significant_structural_damage local_authority_discovery
🚨 Catastrophic Breach $4.9M/yr
0.5% probability / year +$3.5M vs baseline
Major containment collapse requiring demolition, site rebuild or relocation and large-scale remediation/cover operations.
total_containment_failure extensive_site_damage public_exposure_requiring_large-scale_mitigation
👥 Personnel 9 total
Role Count Notes
Security Officer / MTF Agent 4 Four security guards covering 24/7 shifts; ~$45,000/yr each included in staff_wages. [#10]
Security Supervisor 1 One supervisor to manage shifts and access control; ~$65,000/yr included in staff_wages. [#10]
Animal Technician 2 Two specialized large-animal technicians for daily care, enrichment, sedation prep; ~$60,000/yr each. [#11]
Veterinarian 1 Dedicated veterinarian (approx. 0.75–1.0 FTE represented as 1 headcount) for anesthesia oversight and welfare; salary budgeted in staff_wages. [#11]
Research Scientist 1 One primary research scientist responsible for experimental design and data analysis; salary included in staff_wages. [#12]
📋 Confidence Notes
Line-item capital and recurring categories are well-described and quantified with ranges, but event frequency (which drives maintenance and incident costs) is uncertain; several estimates use midpoints of wide ranges leading to moderate confidence.
← SCP-5032 ↑ All SCPs SCP-5034 →