A fly-through of the proposed redevelopment of Scott Base in Antarctica. Antarctica New Zealand has wasted nearly $500,000 on a failed software project when it is trying to raise $50 million to fund its ice expansion. The agency, which receives about $20m in government funding each year, is planning a $250m rebuild of Scott Base and must raise $50m in donations. READ MORE:* Kiwi construction companies vying for Earth's iciest rebuild in Antarctica* Cool job on coldest continent: Firm wanted for eight-year building project in Antarctica* Antarctica's Scott Base rebuild to cost $250 million* Will Scott Base rebuild offer boost to flagging Christchurch economy? ALDEN WILLIAMS/STUFF Antarctica New Zealand chief executive Sarah Williamson has ordered a software review.

Source: Stuff February 09, 2020 02:15 UTC