Repair costs for 24 Sussex Drive climb as federal decision stalls

The National Capital Commission closed the Prime Minister's official residence in November 2022, citing critical structural condition. Current repair estimates stand at $36.6 million, but that figure compounds with each passing year through carrying costs, further deterioration, and construction inflation. The federal government continues developing a plan with the NCC, yet no cabinet decision has materialized. The arithmetic of delay works against inaction — what was fiscally manageable in 2022 grows more costly in 2026.