[Suzanne]

Wish I had heard it as I probably would have said 'and we are ******* fed up with seeing our town in such a ******* mess.

[Gerry Impey]

Suzanne, on 20 May 2011 - 16:17 PM, said:

Wish I had heard it as I probably would have said 'and we are ******* fed up with seeing our town in such a ******* mess.

Shame to hear that Suzanne .....

[richard]

Gerry Impey, on 20 May 2011 - 16:32 PM, said:

Shame to hear that Suzanne .....

You wouldn't like to see it Gerry. It really has ripped the heart out of the town. Just hope it recovers, given one can dodge the cyclist's in a 'pedestrian precinct.' I'll see if I can get a piccy for you of the current situation.

[Gerry Impey]

richard, on 20 May 2011 - 16:39 PM, said:

You wouldn't like to see it Gerry. It really has ripped the heart out of the town. Just hope it recovers, given one can dodge the cyclist's in a 'pedestrian precinct.' I'll see if I can get a piccy for you of the current situation.

Hello Richard, It always seemed to me that the town was never built for passing traffic, and the layout goes back to before the construction of the first Norfolk Bridge. Just the thought of the closure of East St is a recipe for disaster. I remember like you when East St was two way traffic...and East St had one of two crossings
with Belisha Beacons.these upset the residents above the flats on the West side of the street, and as a teenager
I ran across the road ignoring the crossing...like most other folk. It was handy for Oldies like me nowadays
hanging grimly on to a walking stick. I would like to see a picture if you can manage to post one...thanks After
reading Nelsons artical about burials in St Mary's churchyard, you would almost reach Oz if a tunnel under
the churchyard was considered.

[johnjohn]

Here's one I took earlier...!

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[PaulOckenden]

I'm normally one of the forum's curmudgeons, but from what I've seen so far of this scheme (in the places where it's nearing completion) I think it's going to be really nice, and greatly improve the area.

Again, can't believe I'm saying this (because it seems like the boot's on the wrong foot), but it doesn't seem fair to slag the work off before it's finished, and before we can all see the effect it has on the street.

P. (normal service will be resumed shortly)

[Gerry Impey]

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PaulOckenden, on 20 May 2011 - 20:46 PM, said:

I'm normally one of the forum's curmudgeons, but from what I've seen so far of this scheme (in the places where it's nearing completion) I think it's going to be really nice, and greatly improve the area.

Again, can't believe I'm saying this (because it seems like the boot's on the wrong foot), but it doesn't seem fair to slag the work off before it's finished, and before we can all see the effect it has on the street.

P. (normal service will be resumed shortly)

Thanks for the picture John John, I have to agree with Paul that it probably will look very smart, and improve the area.However the time it has taken, is having a very adverse effect on the trading, and inconvenience on passing with a pram, on the confined space of the pavement....so I can also see why Suzanne is wringing her fingers. I do hope it has a good outcome. Have attached a pic of a Belisha Beacon that used to be by Adurvision,

[Fangio]

Suzanne, on 20 May 2011 - 17:17 PM, said:

Wish I had heard it as I probably would have said 'and we are ******* fed up with seeing our town in such a ******* mess.

I wouldn't worry as the whole country seems to be being dug up - a lot of people will be in the same boat.
Just think when it is all completed and the distruption/noise etc forgotten about.
It won't be long now.

[johnjohn]

Fangio, on 21 May 2011 - 08:25 AM, said:

I wouldn't worry as the whole country seems to be being dug up - a lot of people will be in the same boat.
Just think when it is all completed and the distruption/noise etc forgotten about.
It won't be long now.

Have you seen the thickness of those paving blocks and the depth of the concrete foundations?....more suited to a tank parking area than a pedestrian precinct I would have thought....I wonder what will happen when the Gas/Water/Electricity boys want to do a bit of excavating.

[Fangio]

johnjohn, on 21 May 2011 - 10:23 AM, said:

Have you seen the thickness of those paving blocks and the depth of the concrete foundations?....more suited to a tank parking area than a pedestrian precinct I would have thought....I wonder what will happen when the Gas/Water/Electricity boys want to do a bit of excavating.

That'll probably be because the tanks from the secret underground bunkers in the southwick tunnel will use them; en route to another secret bunker, across the new suspiciously widened footbridge, to the beach.
Or perhaps because it will only be pedestrian/cycle for a limited time and other larger and heavier vehicles will use it outside those times.
We shall have to wait and see

[PeterW]

Gerry Impey, on 21 May 2011 - 06:02 AM, said:

220px-BelishaBeacon2750Canthusus.jpg
Thanks for the picture John John, I have to agree with Paul that it probably will look very smart, and improve the area.However the time it has taken, is having a very adverse effect on the trading, and inconvenience on passing with a pram, on the confined space of the pavement....so I can also see why Suzanne is wringing her fingers. I do hope it has a good outcome. Have attached a pic of a Belisha Beacon that used to be by Adurvision,

Why wasn't the Belisha beacon listed ? its been there since the 1950s photo (WSCC PP/SHORM/89.1258)
http://www.shorehamb...com_joomgallery

Also there is a photgraph of a traction engine partially collapsed into a cellar outside the Otter Pub, in East Street, but I cant find it now.

[johnjohn]

Gerry Impey, on 21 May 2011 - 07:02 AM, said:

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Have attached a pic of a Belisha Beacon that used to be by Adurvision,

?

[richard]

PeterW, on 21 May 2011 - 19:10 PM, said:

Also there is a photgraph of a traction engine partially collapsed into a cellar outside the Otter Pub, in East Street, but I cant find it now.

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[Fangio]

Frankly I'm surprised this hasn't happened:

http://failblog.org/.../04/immobility/

[johnjohn]

Suggest that new road sign be installed

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[thermo]

Fangio, on 21 May 2011 - 07:25 AM, said:

I wouldn't worry as the whole country seems to be being dug up - a lot of people will be in the same boat.
Just think when it is all completed and the distruption/noise etc forgotten about.
It won't be long now.

as to it all being long forgotten, i think a few traders balance sheets may not forget it so quickly.

wont be long now.......placing bets?

[Suzanne]

Anyone have the latest news on this? Seems like the clowns have still not finished it.

[richard]

Having been down there yesterday, ask again......... about this time next month I should think!

[thermo]

7 months, absolutley unbelievable, i feel so sorry for the traders. That time scale is unforgevable, regardless of what problems were encountered. The councils lack of control should be strongly called into question as well.

I expect the olympics will have started before its finished!

[Bluecrush]

thermo, on 08 July 2011 - 17:14 PM, said:

7 months, absolutley unbelievable, i feel so sorry for the traders. That time scale is unforgevable, regardless of what problems were encountered. The councils lack of control should be strongly called into question as well.

I expect the olympics will have started before its finished!

Place your bets now i say October 1 st before its finished. Walking down the other day and looks like the centre of the cobbles right in the middle near Adur vision is causing them problems as it slops up and looks like its not level. Had all there gear out measuring the bricks etc.