Here is an interesting comparison: Another major London infrastructure project being proposed:
London's £4.1bn 'super sewer' is kicking up a stink as campaigners label it a 'monster' - Home News - UK - The Independent
In the article, it is reported that 85% of Londoners know that a new sewer is needed but the folks who are protesting - and could stop it - are those where the building works would be 'in their back yards'.
The fact that the company will restore the above ground places to their original after the construction does not seem to be part of the NIMBYs equation.
Read the details about raw serage outfalls into the Thames both now and projected. Even if the company are oversating things - there cannot be many people who think that a 150 year old sewer system does not need to be replaced ...
