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SCP-7284 Unknown ~ medium confidence
SCP-7284
Expected annual
$2.8M
One-time setup
$6.0M
Annual recurring
$2.7M
Personnel
12
Estimated upfront construction and outfitting costs are about $5.95M, dominated by a custom reinforced semi‑aquatic containment structure and associated life‑support/backup systems; recurring annual operating costs are roughly $2.71M/yr driven by staff wages, research, utilities, and maintenance.
🏗️ One-Time Capital Costs Total: $6.0M
Facilities $2.8M
[#1, #5] Purpose-built reinforced semi-aquatic enclosure plus structural impact mitigation / sacrificial barriers (tank, foundations, cover, padded buffers, crash panels).
Equipment $982K
[#2, #3, #4, #6, #7, #8, #11, #18] Life-support systems, backup power/UPS, HVAC/dehumidification/lighting, initial live/artificial reef structures, high-speed monitoring hardware, secure storage hardware, security gates/cameras, initial data servers/secure comms hardware.
Misc Contingency One Time $777K
[#27] Project contingency (15% applied to one-time subtotal to cover unforeseen one-time expenses).
Insurance Reserve $600K
[#24] One-time contingency/reserve for liability or rapid compensation fund (dedicated reserve portion).
Legal And Pr Initial $225K
[#20] Initial permits, legal fees, public affairs / cover-story setup and PR contingencies.
Containment Equipment $200K
[#12] Rapid response equipment, capture crates, boats/vehicle purchase for recapture operations.
Background Checks $100K
[#22] Initial background checks/clearances for personnel (estimate used assumes ~20 personnel screening baseline).
Transport And Relocation $88K
[#21] One-time specialized transport/capture costs (crates, boat/helicopter charters) for transfer to containment.
Initial Research And Lab Setup $55K
[#9, #17] One-time diagnostic suite access/scans and initial sequencing/specialized assays.
Decommissioning $28K
[#25] Decommissioning, humane euthanasia/disposal, archival and final cleanup costs (estimate midpoint).
Staff Safety $25K
[#23] Initial PPE, decontamination stations and initial safety equipment purchases.
Training And Onboarding $20K
[#10] Initial accredited training programs and onboarding for keepers and emergency response.
Tranquilizer Kit $15K
[#13] Initial stockpile of species-appropriate sedatives, antagonists and medical consumables (initial kit).
🔄 Annual Recurring Costs Total: $2.7M/yr
Staff Wages $770K/yr
[#10, #11, #9] Salaries/benefits for keepers, in-facility security staff and contracted veterinary/consulting fees (explicit wage items accounted here).
Facilities Maintenance $412K/yr
[#2, #3, #4, #5, #7, #16] Ongoing maintenance and part replacement for life-support systems, backup power fuel & maintenance, HVAC/energy, sacrificial barrier replacements, monitoring hardware upkeep, and higher repair contingency for structural wear-and-tear.
Misc Contingency Recurring $353K/yr
[#27] Recurring contingency (15% applied to recurring subtotal to cover unforeseen annual costs).
Research And Monitoring $312K/yr
[#17, #18] Ongoing behavioral/genetic/aging research program budgets plus data hosting/analysis and secure communications/licenses.
Contract Payments $255K/yr
[#19] Ongoing contract/GOI payments to GOI-466 and Foundation administrative oversight fees (fortnightly reporting, management).
Insurance And Liability $150K/yr
[#24] Annual insurance premiums, liability coverage or ongoing legal contingency fund contributions.
Logistics And Transport $138K/yr
[#12, #21] Readiness, training, fuel, and drills for containment/recapture teams; occasional transport/relocation exercise costs.
Supplies And Consumables $118K/yr
[#6, #8, #13, #14, #15, #23] Reef upkeep and landscaping consumables, secure storage/inventory management, pharmaceuticals resupply, food and supplements, water treatment chemicals, PPE and routine H&S consumables.
Cover Story And Legal $88K/yr
[#20] Annual permits, legal compliance, public-affairs/cover maintenance and local coordination costs.
Community Outreach $85K/yr
[#26] Outreach, community compensation and cover expenses to manage local workforce and tourism sensitivities.
Background Vetting $25K/yr
[#22] Periodic rechecks and ongoing security vetting for personnel with access.
⚡ Cost Scenarios
📊 Baseline (baseline) $2.7M/yr
87.0% probability / year
Normal operating year with no major incidents; routine maintenance, staffing, research and reporting continue as planned.
routine_operations scheduled_research no_breach_events
🚨 Minor Incident $2.9M/yr
10.0% probability / year +$150K vs baseline
Localized incident (injury, small escape within facility bounds, equipment damage) requiring overtime, repairs and temporary increased veterinary care.
collision_damage localized_escape minor_equipment_failure
🚨 Major Breach $3.7M/yr
2.0% probability / year +$1.0M vs baseline
Significant escape or containment breach requiring full recapture operation, major infrastructure repairs, legal/PR response and temporary relocation/augmentation of staff.
full_escape_to_local_area major_infrastructure_failure extended_recapture_operation
🚨 Political Exposure $5.2M/yr
1.0% probability / year +$2.5M vs baseline
Discovery by public or local authorities leading to investigations, heavy legal/cover costs, potential relocation or euthanasia, and significant hush/public affairs expenses.
public_incident media_leak government_investigation
👥 Personnel 12 total
Role Count Notes
Animal Caretaker / Keeper 6 [#10] Full-time keepers (6) to provide round-the-clock care as per analyst note (used the mid-range staffing estimate).
Security Officer / MTF Agent 5 [#11] In-facility and perimeter security staff to meet staffing/operations estimates for guards and access control.
Veterinary Officer / Consultant 1 [#9, #13] Specialized veterinary support (marine reptile/exotics/gerontology) represented as one dedicated FTE or equivalent contracted role.
📋 Confidence Notes
Numerical ranges and many line items are provided in analyst notes allowing midpoint estimates, but local construction costs, GOI contract structures and contingency choices create material uncertainty.
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