Channel Bridge - again - Page 3

Darcydog · 20th January 2018, 21:18

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Originally Posted by Simondi

Sorry to say I have decided to delete all the spam Brexit posts.

Back on topic guys.
Bridges , eh? Who needs them

Thank you

Tho I think you have deleted on from me re the IoW being the most expensive stretch of water in the world

There was no mention of the dreaded ‘B’ word in that post.

Darcydog · 20th January 2018, 21:36

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Originally Posted by jackatesme

The English when they come to visit WALES.

Have you noticed that you have to pay to come over to WALES,but i can visit England free.

It’s a bit like the difference between a book shop and a library.

Simondi · 20th January 2018, 21:39

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Originally Posted by Darcydog

Thank you

Tho I think you have deleted on from me re the IoW being the most expensive stretch of water in the world

There was no mention of the dreaded ‘B’ word in that post.

sorry, now reinstated

I'm surprised there has never been either a tunnel or bridge to Northern Ireland

WillyHeckaslike · 20th January 2018, 21:53

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Originally Posted by Simondi

I'm surprised there has never been either a tunnel or bridge to Northern Ireland

It has been considered and not that long ago too. Click

Darcydog · 20th January 2018, 21:55

Indeed - China’s bridge from Hong Kong to Zhuhai is 34 miles long and will reduce the travelling time from over 3 hours to about 30 min.

Not a bad result.

Certainly a better reduction than HS2 is likely to give us.

topman · 21st January 2018, 06:25

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Originally Posted by Darcydog

Most expensive stretch of water in the world so I understand!!

Used to do the trip from Lymington regularly - my wife is a caulk-head!

Doing a bit of reading (wiki) apparently it's comparable with other European ferry prices. Anyway it seems locals do not want a bridge building, they'd prefer cheaper ferries. But I can't see that happening with the status quo.
Perhaps if those living there don't want it, one to NI should be looked at or another dartford crossing. I think we've fairly poor infrastructure in this country. Decisions seem to be left for decades just umming and arring, just accept you can't please everyone and build it/them.

Darcydog · 21st January 2018, 07:58

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Originally Posted by topman

Doing a bit of reading (wiki) apparently it's comparable with other European ferry prices. Anyway it seems locals do not want a bridge building, they'd prefer cheaper ferries. But I can't see that happening with the status quo.
Perhaps if those living there don't want it, one to NI should be looked at or another dartford crossing. I think we've fairly poor infrastructure in this country. Decisions seem to be left for decades just umming and arring, just accept you can't please everyone and build it/them.

It’s certainly a slow process in the U.K. - mainly because of the density of population - which invariably causes objections because no one wants these protects in their back yard.

We also have laws to protect the environment - a very good thing of course! - but when you see what the likes of China does to its environment today to get things built - and of course the old Soviet Union - where grand projects saw devastation seas lakes and rivers - it’s makes you realise things may be slower here - but for good reason.

Compare what we do to what the Soviets did to the Aral Sea as just one example and slow and steady, with checks and balances does not seem so bad.

China just orders people out of the way at gun point if they see fit.

We in contrast stop a development if a bat colony is nearby. And I think I would rather do things our way than through force.

rustymotor · 21st January 2018, 08:08

Well I was tempted to say all those trucks waiting for customs have to park some place, on reflection better not mention it

Have a look at these kids walking the Humber Bridge cables 510 ft up..

topman · 21st January 2018, 09:40

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Originally Posted by Darcydog

We in contrast stop a development if a bat colony is nearby. And I think I would rather do things our way than through force.

There's taking time and there's prevaricating. Some of the issues have been known about for decades and gone nowhere.

Darcydog · 21st January 2018, 14:54

Agreed - the south coast road from Dover to Portsmouth is one. That’s been talked about ever since I have had a driving license

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Amazing to think the South East gets all that money and yet the road network there is so poor.

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Darcydog This is my second home Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 5,428 Thanks: 3,123 Thanked 3,170 Times in 2,096 Posts	Agreed - the south coast road from Dover to Portsmouth is one. That’s been talked about ever since I have had a driving license . Amazing to think the South East gets all that money and yet the road network there is so poor.