The cost explosion and an associated bribery affair with the building of the new AKH led to the AKH scandal, the largest Austrian building scandal. Moreover, the Austrian magazine ECO reported that only 60% of the AKH was used, and was thus planned much too large. The unused (however completely equipped) part stands completely empty.
The cost escalation and a bribery affair during the construction of the new AKH resulted in the AKH scandal, which is Austria's largest building scandal. Moreover, ECO magazine reported that only 60% of the AKH was used, suggesting it was overly planned. The unused (but fully equipped) portion remains empty.