Happier diner Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 14 hours ago, Omobono said: My understanding is we have moved away from the tried and tested floating link span that has proved successful on the Mersey for years , and opted for a hydraulic system , maybe this is why its going to cost so much , the design fees must be multi million , it would be good to see a breakdown of the initial costs ,and compare it with what is happening now , it will be £100 before its finished , no freight ,no winter operation , no access after 10-45 in the evening and a bloody long walk to the pier head , and liver buildings , I'm no expert but I would have thought that the so called 'floating linkspan' is a nightmare. Its actually a pontoon with a levered linkspan IMO. A modern hydraulic linkspan with no pontoon would seem to be the more popular choice these days. Does it not make you a little bit more independent of the river level. Like I say though, I'm no expert and I am merely expressing a view. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omobono Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 1 hour ago, Happier diner said: I'm no expert but I would have thought that the so called 'floating linkspan' is a nightmare. Its actually a pontoon with a levered linkspan IMO. A modern hydraulic linkspan with no pontoon would seem to be the more popular choice these days. Does it not make you a little bit more independent of the river level. Like I say though, I'm no expert and I am merely expressing a view. well we all know about the isle of man being leaders in technical innovation lets just hope we have got something right for a change , 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Non-Believer Posted May 19, 2022 Author Share Posted May 19, 2022 The last time we had something, "cutting edge, something edgy, something new" (q/unq).... it was an airport radar.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newsdesk Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 Latest update on this shocking project https://www.iomtoday.co.im/news/govt-shows-progress-of-ps70m-ferry-terminal-548190 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleepyJoe Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 On 5/18/2022 at 10:00 PM, Kopek said: ....but isn't the Liverpool route dependent on the shopping/football traffic? So, sat n sunday should suffice? Should we spend millions of our own money to support Liverpools economy? They don't need it - the place is buzzing with Russian money and the drug economy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twitch Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 On 5/18/2022 at 10:00 PM, Kopek said: ....but isn't the Liverpool route dependent on the shopping/football traffic? So, sat n sunday should suffice? Should we spend millions of our own money to support Liverpools economy? Should we? We already do..! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wright Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 Sat at Bilbao port, waiting to board to Rosslare. After check in told of 3 hour delay. This is their terminal. 6 years old. Covers 2 sailings per week by Salamanca to Portsmouth (1400 pax per sailing) and two to Rosslare (500 pax per sailing ). Plus from November the Connemara will be replaced by one of the e-flexers carrying 1400 on the Rosslare route. Also covers 4 freight sailings a week with up to 100 drivers. it's been here 6 years. I watched it being built to replace the temporary one built when BF took over from P&O. Admittedly no foot passengers. Paid for by the port authority as are the two link spans 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Itsmeee Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 Does anyone know if there is going to be a cafe in our shiny new Liverpool terminal? Or will it just be the usual shit vending machines and a TV on the BBC news channel 24/7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Non-Believer Posted May 26, 2022 Author Share Posted May 26, 2022 30 minutes ago, Itsmeee said: Does anyone know if there is going to be a cafe in our shiny new Liverpool terminal? Or will it just be the usual shit vending machines and a TV on the BBC news channel 24/7 Michelin 5 star restaurant. Free to IoM residents. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleepyJoe Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 A lounge was requested for people off to Liverpool for medical stuff but I think it may have been denied as most travel by air The building appears to have two or three stories, so maybe there will be lots of administrative offices and a staff canteen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopek Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 Might depend on competition with other cafes in the area? If there are any! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleepyJoe Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 There's a bar serving food at the back of the Liverpool parish church garden- otherwise you have to go down to the Mersey ferry and/or Museum of Liverpool area 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asitis Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 15 hours ago, Non-Believer said: Michelin 5 star restaurant. Free to IoM residents. I suspect a few on Merseyside will be dining for some time on the Manx Taxpayers generosity ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManxTaxPayer Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 The maximum number of Michelin stars that can be given to any one restaurant is three. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Non-Believer Posted May 27, 2022 Author Share Posted May 27, 2022 9 minutes ago, ManxTaxPayer said: The maximum number of Michelin stars that can be given to any one restaurant is three. We've paid for an extra two... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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