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SCP-8422 Safe ~ medium confidence
SCP-8422
Expected annual
$2.1M
One-time setup
$2.9M
Annual recurring
$2.1M
Personnel
16
Initial capital to stabilize and secure the derelict hospital and subterranean facility is approximately $2.86M one-time; recurring annual operating costs are roughly $2.06M, driven mainly by security staffing, specialized research staffing/monitoring, and contingency reserves.
🏗️ One-Time Capital Costs Total: $2.9M
Facilities $1.9M
[#1, #3, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #15, #21, #30] Land acquisition, fence installation, electrical upgrades/generator, dewatering/sump systems, structural surveys, shoring, abatement, elevator repair, fire suppression installation and professional decommissioning/sealing are included here.
Contingency Reserve One Time $373K
[#29] One-time contingency reserve ≈15% of initial capital / project one-time costs.
Equipment $335K
[#4, #7, #13, #14, #17, #20, #24, #25] Perimeter sensors/CCTV, remote monitoring hardware, PPE/decon supplies, controlled-access locks/readers, inspection robots/drones, environmental sensors, vehicle purchase (light fleet), and secure records/IT hardware.
Initial Research And Lab Setup $150K
[#16, #18] Non-destructive subterranean mapping (LIDAR/GPR/3D) and basic on-site staging lab / BSL-1/2 modular setup for initial analysis.
Response Vehicles And Tactical Gear $50K
[#6] One-time vehicles and tactical equipment for an on-call rapid intervention team (initial purchase/outfitting).
🔄 Annual Recurring Costs Total: $2.1M/yr
Staff Wages $1.1M/yr
[#5, #19] 24/7 security staffing (guards + supervisors) and specialized research personnel (engineers, anomaly specialists) as ongoing payroll costs.
Contingency Recurring $344K/yr
[#29] Recurring contingency ≈20% of annual operating budget to cover unforeseen emergency work and scale-ups.
Mobile Response Contract $225K/yr
[#6] Contracted rapid-response team operational costs (personnel contract/retainer, overtime).
Research And Monitoring $134K/yr
[#7, #18, #20, #25, #28] Off-site monitoring/comms staffing, lab consumables and staffing, environmental sensor calibration/monitoring, secure data storage/IT support, and budgeted controlled-entry operations per year.
Cover Story And Legal $115K/yr
[#22, #23] Insurance, legal retainer/fees, PR/cover-story management and community liaison costs.
Facilities Maintenance $109K/yr
[#4, #8, #9, #12, #14, #15, #21, #27] Sensor maintenance, generator fuel/maintenance, sump pump electricity/upkeep, post-abatement monitoring, access system upkeep, elevator maintenance, fire system inspections and routine building maintenance.
Supplies And Consumables $40K/yr
[#13, #17, #26] PPE/resupply and consumables, repairs/spares for remote inspection platforms, and ongoing hazardous waste disposal.
Logistics And Transport $25K/yr
[#24] Vehicle operating costs (fuel, insurance, maintenance) for patrols and site logistics.
Property Taxes And Fees $20K/yr
[#2] Annual property taxes, municipal assessments, business license and utility fees.
⚡ Cost Scenarios
📊 Baseline (baseline) $2.1M/yr
88.0% probability / year
Normal year with standard maintenance, patrols, monitoring, and occasional planned operations; no major incidents.
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🚨 Minor Incident $2.2M/yr
10.0% probability / year +$100K vs baseline
Localized failure (pump/electric, small collapse, or targeted abatement) requiring emergency repairs and short-term overtime/contractor work.
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🚨 Major Breach $3.1M/yr
2.0% probability / year +$1.0M vs baseline
Significant structural collapse, major containment failure, or event requiring large-scale emergency stabilization, legal action, or entombment.
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👥 Personnel 16 total
Role Count Notes
Security Officer / MTF Agent 12 9–12 guards plus supervisors to provide continuous 24/7 site coverage; costs included in staff_wages [#5].
Research Scientist 4 Specialized personnel (structural engineer, medical historian/anomaly specialists, lead technician) funded as ongoing staff; costs included in staff_wages [#19].
📋 Confidence Notes
Many line items are grounded in standard remediation and security practice (moderate confidence), but large uncertainties remain around exact coastal land cost, subterranean condition, and hazardous materials present, which affect both one-time capital and recurring emergency risk.
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