User Name Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 didn't they build a ramp at the airport so the RIB could be launched in the event of an emergency? Can't they just make that a bit more substantial? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Phantom Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 13 hours ago, CallMeCurious said: Our proposed ones are at least 30ft bigger and I'd warrant the were at the upper limit of what the Skycrane can carry. It's not really the weight, it's the sheer size of the thing that is designed to catch wind that is swinging below the helicopter. 22 minutes ago, User Name said: didn't they build a ramp at the airport so the RIB could be launched in the event of an emergency? Can't they just make that a bit more substantial? Derbyhaven would be too shallow. It's at max 8ft deep inside the breakwater at hightide. They'd have to dredge it or build a causeway beyond the breakwater. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Non-Believer Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 6 hours ago, The Phantom said: Derbyhaven would be too shallow. It's at max 8ft deep inside the breakwater at hightide. They'd have to dredge it or build a causeway beyond the breakwater. Ah, but we are world-leading experts on port construction now...we could also import a load of Norwegian rock if necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
english zloty Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 Interesting detail of the programme. Seems excitingly ambitious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
english zloty Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 (edited) https://www.manxutilities.im/media/2777/transition-decision-making-002-onshore-wind-project-site-selection-part-2.pdf another illuminating report. especially about the beach landing being the most viable option. wonder why that changed so radically? "The delivery of 5 x 4.2MW turbines to Earystane is possible via a barge and beach landing at Castletown Beach. Other routes examined are not believed to be feasible at this stage" Ah, the answer "Access from Douglas Port is currently restricted by roundabouts at Ballasalla. However, the Transport team note that on completion of the bypass at Ballasalla, this constraint may be removed which would enable 5MW turbines to be delivered to the site without construction of a beach landing ramp. This would further reduce the costs of development at this site and remove all requirement to utilise Rushen Primary School grounds as the specialist delivery vehicles for a turbine of this scale would have advanced capabilities for negotiating tight corners. It would also substantially reduce the risk of limitations that may arise from cultural heritage surveys under Phase 2 of the project" Edited April 30 by english zloty why the bypass is being pushed forward 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Buggane Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 So do you think the bypass was not built to ease traffic but to facilitate transport of the blades, getting Dan Dares to build the estate nought but a cunning plan by the government. And that Earystane was the one and only choice for the farm and we were getting these come hell or high water no matter what joe public decided in fact have been on order for 2 years 6 months and can not back out of the deal. So best just go ahead and bulldoze aside all objections. A bit like the flurry of huge roundabouts who served no purpose other than to allow bendy buses to navigate our green and pleasant land. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cambon Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 15 hours ago, Non-Believer said: Ah, but we are world-leading experts on port construction now...we could also import a load of Norwegian rock if necessary. A temporary ramp was built for the Norwegian rock. It is still there, and deep enough for the boat from Norway, which must have been pretty low in the water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Phantom Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 47 minutes ago, Cambon said: A temporary ramp was built for the Norwegian rock. It is still there, and deep enough for the boat from Norway, which must have been pretty low in the water. Where's that? I thought they just craned and placed them from the barges that were sat off the runway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cissolt Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 Does this mean they have abandoned the idea of using Zeppelins? Shame that was the only reason I'd have been behind this idea. Have they shown how they are getting the power from the turbines to the power station? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asitis Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 I see in the timeline that planning seems to be a done deal whereas other things can take years of wrangling ! The whole project has a smell about it, and I don't refer in that to any environmental or planetary concerns of which I share many. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 2 hours ago, cissolt said: Does this mean they have abandoned the idea of using Zeppelins? Shame that was the only reason I'd have been behind this idea. Have they shown how they are getting the power from the turbines to the power station? Why would they take the power to the power station. Electrticy can flow in any direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 2 hours ago, asitis said: I see in the timeline that planning seems to be a done deal whereas other things can take years of wrangling ! The whole project has a smell about it, and I don't refer in that to any environmental or planetary concerns of which I share many. The only smell is the target to make 2926 which has been imposed on the MUA hasn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two-lane Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 38 minutes ago, Happier diner said: Why would they take the power to the power station. Electrticy can flow in any direction. So the power station supplies electricity to the wind turbines? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asitis Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 1 hour ago, Happier diner said: target to make 2926 Probably doable at usual IOM Gov speeds ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Non-Believer Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 59 minutes ago, Two-lane said: So the power station supplies electricity to the wind turbines? It's to make them turn on the days when there is no wind 🤭 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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