Beelzebub3 Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 Thanks for that Roger, but I have heard there is another firm called Matchtech who seem to have a lot of input into the DOI supplying them with the “ expertise “ they require to manage the prom and other projects If this I information is correct they have not got of to a very good start. I wonder how much money has left this Island on consultants without any Taxes or NI contributions.I would bet that they contribute nothing to the economy and take all they can get, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gettafa Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 Burroughs ran a 'ghost' office on the Island for long enough. I suppose it is called taking the piss, but the Isle of Man Government didn't seem to care. There have been questions in the House about all the money flowing to the consultant, but Tony Brown the then Chief Minister then, was never one to admit the Government were more than a little dozey. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Onchan Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 Burroughs have been on the Island for yonks. Probably longer than the time I've been on Mann (37 years or thereabouts). They were involved in residential property that abutted our first property in Onchan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Mexico Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 27 minutes ago, Beelzebub3 said: Thanks for that Roger, but I have heard there is another firm called Matchtech who seem to have a lot of input into the DOI supplying them with the “ expertise “ they require to manage the prom and other projects If this I information is correct they have not got of to a very good start. I wonder how much money has left this Island on consultants without any Taxes or NI contributions.I would bet that they contribute nothing to the economy and take all they can get, Matchtech appear to be an 'engineering recruitment specialist', so they may have just been involved in sourcing extra people (there are currently three jobs) and possibly providing services for contractor. They are also part of the Gattaca[1] Group, which does project management, but not in civil engineering that I can see. [1] A classic case of choosing a company name because it sounds cool without picking up all the cultural references. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Down Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 2 hours ago, gettafa said: It's one big fuck up. The contractor is out of control as no one on the employer's side (the Government) has a fucking clue how to control them. The money will just keep pouring out of the coffers. The Isle of Man Government needs to employ someone to get a grip of the contract. If they already have then they need to fuck 'em off and get someone else. (please excuse the effin' and blindin') I admire your restraint... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinkydevil Posted February 19, 2020 Author Share Posted February 19, 2020 I liked this: https://www.burroughs.co.uk/douglas-promenade-annual-light-rail-awards/ Lol. 'Douglas Promenade Horse Tramway Renovation has been awarded ‘Highly Commended’ within the Project of the Year under 50m Euro category at the annual Light Rail Awards. Burroughs are delighted to have been involved in the project as Project Manager and Rail Engineer, working with the Isle of Man Government and Auldyn Construction. The project involved the renovation of 2.5km of promenade along the coast of Douglas, Isle of Man' 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Down Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 3 minutes ago, slinkydevil said: I liked this: https://www.burroughs.co.uk/douglas-promenade-annual-light-rail-awards/ Lol. 'Douglas Promenade Horse Tramway Renovation has been awarded ‘Highly Commended’ within the Project of the Year under 50m Euro category at the annual Light Rail Awards. Burroughs are delighted to have been involved in the project as Project Manager and Rail Engineer, working with the Isle of Man Government and Auldyn Construction. The project involved the renovation of 2.5km of promenade along the coast of Douglas, Isle of Man' You'd have thought they would not want that accolade... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbnuts Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 1 hour ago, slinkydevil said: I liked this: https://www.burroughs.co.uk/douglas-promenade-annual-light-rail-awards/ Lol. 'Douglas Promenade Horse Tramway Renovation has been awarded ‘Highly Commended’ within the Project of the Year under 50m Euro category at the annual Light Rail Awards. Burroughs are delighted to have been involved in the project as Project Manager and Rail Engineer, working with the Isle of Man Government and Auldyn Construction. The project involved the renovation of 2.5km of promenade along the coast of Douglas, Isle of Man' Have I missed something or been sleeping and missed that it's finished ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
On The Bus Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 12 minutes ago, Numbnuts said: Have I missed something or been sleeping and missed that it's finished ! I notice it's called project of the year. Not result of the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majkul Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 The companies doing the work (without actually doing much work) have copped on, very early on, that this is the biggest contract of their lives. So what if the common people are disgruntled? In a few decades, everybody would have forgotten what a shambles this has all been, while their families' futures are all set up to be very comfortable. I'm told it's all gonna look so good, tourists would love to visit, until you realise it's so much cheaper to visit other countries, with better food, culture, and weather, for less than half the price. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTF Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 19 minutes ago, On The Bus said: I notice it's called project of the year. Not result of the year. be project of the decade in a few years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Non-Believer Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 2 hours ago, slinkydevil said: I liked this: https://www.burroughs.co.uk/douglas-promenade-annual-light-rail-awards/ Lol. 'Douglas Promenade Horse Tramway Renovation has been awarded ‘Highly Commended’ within the Project of the Year under 50m Euro category at the annual Light Rail Awards. Burroughs are delighted to have been involved in the project as Project Manager and Rail Engineer, working with the Isle of Man Government and Auldyn Construction. The project involved the renovation of 2.5km of promenade along the coast of Douglas, Isle of Man' We truly are the Island of Spun Bullshit. Only here could 2 miles of seafront promenade in a major town (for the area) be reduced to a diorama from the siege of Leningrad and win an award as though it's a successfully completed project. I'd bet there's a picture of this, proudly hanging on a DOI office wall to invite congratulations somewhere too. Probably Harmer's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTeapot Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 The Global Light Rail Awards are probably a bit like the IoM Excellence ones, where you nominate yourself. Pointless meaningless back slapping dribble. Anyway, i've had a look at their website http://mainspring.co.uk/global-light-rail-awards/ and I think I might email geoff@mainspring.co.uk and ask him what exactly it was about the project that led this organisation to highly commend it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTeapot Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 Actually, before i send an email, let me just check my facts. When did the prom work start? Been that I long I don't have a clue. And how long was it supposed to take? And how far behind is it according to our government? We all know it's further behind than they say, but I'll stick with official for now. Ta! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quilp Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 I wonder, if in October, there'll be a contingent of the DoI travelling to Derby to attend the 'Dinner at the Roundhouse' soiree? At £350 for a single ticket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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