Kopek Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 if you know so much, why didn't she attend the meetings then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0bserver Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 I'm reliably told that the latest efforts to cut out a channel next to the tram rails and fill it with the rubbery compound are likely to fail. My friend who is an engineer (has worked on building Birmingham tram network and the Second City Crossing line in Manchester) said it needs to also go under the rails as well... or at least some kind of cushioning material which they didn't do when they laid them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gladys Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 1 hour ago, 0bserver said: I'm reliably told that the latest efforts to cut out a channel next to the tram rails and fill it with the rubbery compound are likely to fail. My friend who is an engineer (has worked on building Birmingham tram network and the Second City Crossing line in Manchester) said it needs to also go under the rails as well... or at least some kind of cushioning material which they didn't do when they laid them. So, who is that down to? The consultants who advised on the plans and wrote the spec? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbnuts Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 5 hours ago, Gladys said: So, who is that down to? The consultants who advised on the plans and wrote the spec? Has to be, not Auldyn I wouldnt say. They just work of plans and be more than there life's work to not follow . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 37 minutes ago, Numbnuts said: Has to be, not Auldyn I wouldnt say. They just work of plans and be more than there life's work to not follow . BSA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTeapot Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 I've posted before that there must be an element of malicious compliance here. Concrete worker "Here, are you sure these plans are right?" Foreman "Do what they say" Concrete worker "There's no expansion gap and they use the rails as shutters, the concrete will obviously crack" Foreman "Hmm, that doesn't seem right, I'll raise it" Architect "How dare you question me" Foreman "OK workers, stick to the plan" 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two-lane Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 52 minutes ago, Happier diner said: BSA Six weeks ago I made a FoI request for the design brief that BSA were given. Still waiting - it is obviously a document that does not come easily to hand. And, by the way, I doubt that concrete slab is there to support the weight of a mere horse tram. It is more likely it is there to support the weight of a battery powered light railway system. Just after the rails were first installed, there was a photo in the press of a Steam/MER diesel on the rails - the driver was Ian Longworth, demonstrating his management skills of delegation (and the test run resulted in damaged concrete). 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banker Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 The traffic lights for work on new test centre are causing chaos with traffic backed up on Johnny Watterson lane at 8.05! Looks like no pavement continuation once complete which will be dangerous for the many walkers using the pavement in the area! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skins Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 1 hour ago, Banker said: The traffic lights for work on new test centre are causing chaos with traffic backed up on Johnny Watterson lane at 8.05! Looks like no pavement continuation once complete which will be dangerous for the many walkers using the pavement in the area! Give them chance to get the coloured paints out to create a continuous pavement once the tarmac is laid 🙉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Power Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 1 hour ago, Banker said: The traffic lights for work on new test centre are causing chaos with traffic backed up on Johnny Watterson lane at 8.05! Looks like no pavement continuation once complete which will be dangerous for the many walkers using the pavement in the area! Huge queues on the promenade too as the contractors were setting up to begin work and the traffic lights operating! Two of the main artery's blocked, you couldn't make it up! Can't they wait until after the 'big' rush is over? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Power Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 19 minutes ago, offshoremanxman said: There is no need for the whole road to be blocked there at all it’s just the DOI being dicks as usual. That is entirely true, they seem to be out of control, the planning that goes into their operation seems to be non existent and ignores the chaos that they cause! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 28 minutes ago, offshoremanxman said: That need to sort that mess on Ballafletcher Road out. I missed a blood clinic appointment last week as it took me about 40 mins to get from Douglas to the hospital. They need to sort those idiots out. There is no need for the whole road to be blocked there at all it’s just the DOI being dicks as usual. I can't see how they could possibly do the work they are doing without closing one lane. However i agree they are making a shambles of traffic control. This morning - Queue from Onchan side all the way up JW's. Queue from Hospital side 1 car. People working and not giving JS. Pretending not to notice. Also why can't they suspend work during rush minute, the road surface is fine. After 9am it all settles down. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 34 minutes ago, offshoremanxman said: It doesn’t unfortunately. It’s bad between 8 and 9, it’s then bad between 12 and 2 and it’s really bad when they all leave the hospital around 4 as it’s grid locked almost back to the hospital car park. Sounds like the need a smart tidal flow system instead of a very dumb "lets ignore the problem" system Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doc.fixit Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 The traffic lights and the layout would be the decision of the planners/ managers not the ground workers.........wouldn't it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 19 minutes ago, doc.fixit said: The traffic lights and the layout would be the decision of the planners/ managers not the ground workers.........wouldn't it? The site managers are......on site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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