Non-Believer Posted January 16 Author Share Posted January 16 13 minutes ago, John Wright said: Oddly enough...as posted, I was on Mxn to Heysham on Sunday. Apart from the expected when pulling away from the Douglas pier and manouvering in Heysham harbour, it was vibration free except for on the approach to Heysham, and still some way out, when there was some noticeable shuddering set in. Whether this was to do with slowing the boat for the approach, I don't know but it was certainly noticeable and out of place with the rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercenary Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 2 hours ago, John Wright said: BBC this week. Herald and Scotsman in September/October 2023. BBC Oct 22 £91m (will only have gone up since) - https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-63135023.amp Scotsman again '22 but £105m - https://www.scotsman.com/news/transport/two-new-calmac-ferries-for-islay-to-be-built-in-turkey-3607547 No mention of £30m... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Andy Onchan Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 And I thought we had problems: https://www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/24123412.going-need-bigger-port-not-ready-new-ferry/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian333 Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 Surprised MR and Gef have not yet had an inspection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Poppins Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 12 hours ago, Andy Onchan said: And I thought we had problems: https://www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/24123412.going-need-bigger-port-not-ready-new-ferry/ I mean it's not quite as bad, but DOI failed to have the Edward Pier ready for use by Manxman... resulting in it having to go to sea, and burn all those carbons, because it couldn't be tied up alongside in a storm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x-in-man Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 (edited) Meanwhile, in other dock side news. https://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-man-news/king-edward-viii-pier-project-delayed-until-after-tt/ 'Unforeseen issue with depth of bedrock to blame Delays caused by uneven bedrock at the end of the King Edward VIII Pier will set back a project to upgrade the site by several months.' Edited March 11 by x-in-man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Non-Believer Posted March 11 Author Share Posted March 11 The original cost estimate for this work was £6.61M. What is now the estimated time of completion? Strains of Liverpool Terminal.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finlo Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 1 minute ago, Non-Believer said: The original cost estimate for this work was £6.61M. What is now the estimated time of completion? Strains of Liverpool Terminal.... I'll bid you £12.5M as the next estimate and climbing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KERED Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 1 hour ago, x-in-man said: Meanwhile, in other dock side news. https://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-man-news/king-edward-viii-pier-project-delayed-until-after-tt/ 'Unforeseen issue with depth of bedrock to blame Delays caused by uneven bedrock at the end of the King Edward VIII Pier will set back a project to upgrade the site by several months.' So - someone got their sums wrong. . .. right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two-lane Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 Or someone did not complete an adequate survey in order to find the unknown unknowns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyWolf Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 How can it be unforeseen, surely this should have been picked by earlier surveys and what consultants were involved in this fiasco. When can we ever get something built on time and on price ( never). Next thing Harbour users will be getting stung for more harbour dues. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
english zloty Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 Just now, Two-lane said: Or someone did not complete an adequate survey in order to find the unknown unknowns. I can’t believe I am reading ‘test boreholes’ after the project started. What the actual… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Buggane Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 Wait until they find the voids that are still missing from the promenade. 😂 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebushy Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 5 minutes ago, Dirty Buggane said: Wait until they find the voids that are still missing from the promenade. 😂 Think they have moved to Earystaine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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