The Big Dig project and the need for oversight and transparency

The Big Dig was built with all Union labor and had an excellent safety record. It was nominated for engineering awards and was considered a success story. However, it was noted that more oversight and transparency were needed so that the public could trust that their money was being well spent. There were contrasting opinions on oversight, with some emphasizing the need for more oversight and transparency, while others believed there was already too much oversight, leading to political agendas. The media's role was also debated, with some suggesting it was too aggressive and fed negative narratives, while others felt it should have been more aggressive as a watchdog. The level of citizen input and environmental mitigation was also a point of contention, leaving room for diverse interpretations and lessons from the project.