Red Zone Posted February 23, 2012 Share I think it looks ok, I would prefer it if it wasn't going to be there, but that horse is dead so there is no purpose in flogging it further The first pic is looking from the Noordhoek Side towards Hout Bay Second pick is looking from the Hout Bay side towards Noordhoek. The building nestles quite sensitively in the old quarry Edited February 23, 2012 by Foe Fighter Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/113311-chapmans-peak-toll-plaza/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranswurm Posted February 23, 2012 Share I think its fineWhat's the big moan about? Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/113311-chapmans-peak-toll-plaza/#findComment-1590854 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wannabe Posted February 23, 2012 Share I think its fineWhat's the big moan about? Quite agree. Surely looks a thousand times better than those hideous green shipping containers they are using at present. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/113311-chapmans-peak-toll-plaza/#findComment-1590858 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatboy85 Posted February 23, 2012 Share What are the chances of them trying to charge cyclist now! Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/113311-chapmans-peak-toll-plaza/#findComment-1590862 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wannabe Posted February 23, 2012 Share What are the chances of them trying to charge cyclist now! Yeah well, if cyclists continue to behave as if the whole roadway of Chappies belongs to them exclusively, quite good I would say. It would be one way to reduce the number of cyclists on Chappies, as most would not pay to use the road. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/113311-chapmans-peak-toll-plaza/#findComment-1590865 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranswurm Posted February 23, 2012 Share What are the chances of them trying to charge cyclist now! Doubt it We can charge runners and hikers tho Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/113311-chapmans-peak-toll-plaza/#findComment-1590866 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuge Posted February 23, 2012 Share The building nestles quite sensitively in the old quarry ??? Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/113311-chapmans-peak-toll-plaza/#findComment-1590872 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zula Posted February 23, 2012 Share Any news on the lady hunger striker? Saw her 2 weeks ago nearly and she was looking good. I doubt shre is feeling so upbeat now. I did offer her my 32gi seeing as though she was drinking. Clearly she doesn't frequent TheHub to see what a good product it is else she would have grabbed it! Seriously though, I hope she doesn't end up pegging over a building on Chappies. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/113311-chapmans-peak-toll-plaza/#findComment-1590878 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wannabe Posted February 23, 2012 Share Last I heard she stopped the hunger strike to go even more extreme. Planned to handcuff herself into the excavation to prevent them from pouring the concrete. Heard that "someone" (might be her) got arrested for some silly reason, but the court threw the case out (or released her on bail, not sure which) Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/113311-chapmans-peak-toll-plaza/#findComment-1590882 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big H* Posted February 23, 2012 Share Will it have purple infrared lights as well? Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/113311-chapmans-peak-toll-plaza/#findComment-1590895 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTB_Roadie Posted February 23, 2012 Share I actually like the new design...suites the mountain well... Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/113311-chapmans-peak-toll-plaza/#findComment-1590911 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Zone Posted February 23, 2012 Share What are the chances of them trying to charge cyclist now!The proposal has bike bypass lanes, a little like the existing system, but with sharp metal spikes that shoot up and spear anyone who is riding with white shorts, euro kit or a saddle bag. I agree with Wannabe; if so many Cyclists continue to behave like Chappies belongs to them the toll fees will come. Pants Boy 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/113311-chapmans-peak-toll-plaza/#findComment-1590923 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shebeen Posted February 23, 2012 Share amazing that people who care so much about this put so much trust in a really bad cape times article, but couldn't bother to read the facts. suppose they all LOVe the sight of shipping containers and acorn toilets 12:19, Feb 15, Ms. Beth Richardson, South AfricaChappies is too beautiful to build offices on and its completely unnecessary. Can't imagine whose interest this would be in. would be interesting to know ...14:29, Feb 15, Mr. Neil Frye, South AfricaI'm afraid that this has not gone through the proper channels and no matter how much it will cost stakeholders, it will cost the city and we citizens much more than just R25m. 00:48, Feb 16, Ms. Suzette Swart, South AfricaI cannot believe that this has been OK'd and all for money. I cannot see any other benefit to Cape Tonians, visitors to our city and the newly listed wonder of the world, Table Mountain. Respect is what we need...... 21:21, Feb 15, Mr. Ian Summs, South AfricaBuild education, not office blocks the people of this country don't need or will ever use. Mother natures gifts are irreplaceable. 03:37, Feb 16, Mrs. Linda Mary Carnell, South AfricaNO! NO! Another unnecessary building that will stick out like a sore thumb! 23:15, Feb 16, Mrs. Alison Effting, South AfricaPaving Paradise to put up an Office Block???? Find a more eco-friendly solution please!00:48, Feb 17, Niki Dunckley, South AfricaHANDS OFF MOTHER NATURE. WE DO NOT WANT OR NEED THIS VIOLATION OF OUR MOUNTAIN AND NATIONAL PARK. MORE THAN ENOUGH DESTRUCTION HAS BEEN WREAKED IN THE NAME OF CORPORATE GREED. NOW IS THE TIME TO STAND FOR A VISION OF A FUTURE INFORMED BY THE PRINCIPLES OF SUSTAINABILITY, COMMUNITY, AN HONORING OF THE SACRED IN ALL LIFE. BE THE CHANGE AND LEAVE A LEGACY THAT CAN BE CELEBRATED FOR ITS SENSITIVITY AND CARE, NOT ABHORED FOR ITS SELFISH DESTRUCTIVENESS AND ARROGANT PROFITEERING. 03:25, Feb 20, Ms. Louise Burger, South AfricaI cannot understand how this can even be considered. More greedy people who feel nothing for the greater good of the country and are only interested in more money in their greedy little palms. Shame on you. This is one of the most beautiful areas in the Cape. 23:55, Feb 19, Mr. MIKE ALBERTS, South AfricaPlease leave our mountain alone....build the office in Hout Bay proper....I SAY NO TO DEVELOPMENT ON CHAPPIES 22:48, Feb 19, barbara louw, South AfricaIn the name of democracy please stop! This is a travesty of justice to the people of South Africa and the world----this is a world heritage site!20:07, Feb 19, Mrs. Wendy Paterson, South AfricaPlease spend our hard earned tax money on something relevant like schools and clinics which are in desparate need.21:29, Feb 19, Mrs. Anne McKeag, South AfricaA dangerous precedent to build on National Parks Land02:22, Feb 21, Mr. mickey mouse, Antarcticathis petition is a joke, shows how little anyone here understands on the process.10:43, Feb 20, Mrs. ROBIN HIRSCH, United KingdomI lived and worked in Capetown for a number of years and love the glory of the Western Cape. Do not denegrate its natural beauty so that future generations cannot enjoy it as much as I was free to do. ROBIN HIRSCH08:36, Feb 20, Mr. nicholas sher, CAReally, someone needs to develop this area? Really? Why destroy one of the most beautiful areas in Cape Town? Can we just leave the rest of this gorgeous area alone? 06:09, Feb 20, Name not displayed, South AfricaI think this is absolutely disgusting that they need to build an office block on Chappies! Hout Bay is the same amount of distance from the toll to the building site... as from the toll to where they'd be able to have offices in a business area! In a National Park this seriously shouldn't be allowed! There are so many people, within 50km radius where our money could be better spent. This is a typical FAT CATS society... It is not what you know but who you know. On a second point... personal point... I'm at the moment struggling with getting my plans approved to build a double garage... How is it at all possible that council could have approved these plans in the first place! There are far too many people objecting to this building ... so therefore... everything should be halted on any building... What's good for the goose is good for the gander! It's disgusting!04:04, Feb 20, Mr. Adrian Venter, South AfricaIt would be disgusting if a naitional treasure that should be for everyone's enjoyment and remain unspoilt, is developed to satisfy the greed of a few. 12:31, Feb 18, Ms. Trisha Lord, South AfricaThere is absolutely NO justification for this development, and there is only a TINY number of people who think it is a good idea as opposed to a VAST majority who do not. Spend the money on houses for the poor, hospitals and education instead.10:35, Feb 18, Mr. Peter Hundermark, South AfricaThis development is an outrage and surely crosses many moral, ethical and legal boundaries.03:22, Feb 22, Mr. Rodney Scholtz, South AfricaThis is just wrong. Raping your own landscape heritage for a few greedy individuals rent free nogal... Sies man! Is DA is becoming the 'lite' version of the ANC? Sies! Build houses or create jobs rather!02:29, Feb 22, Ms. Gail Evans, South AfricaThis is destroying our heritage in the name of corporate power.09:55, Feb 21, Name not displayed, GermanyChappies has been one of my absolute favourite spots in this world for over 40 years now. Stop ruining the magic and the overwhelming beauty of this place for the sake of a fast buck !06:13, Feb 21, Ms. Fiona Cummings, South AfricaChapmans Peak is part of the Table Mountain Nature Reserve which has become a WORLD HERITAGE SITE. Who has the right to destroy this beautiful part of our country which is home to many species of fauna and flora. NO ! I say NO ! to any building on this our NAURAL HERITAGE... Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/113311-chapmans-peak-toll-plaza/#findComment-1590943 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pure Savage Posted February 23, 2012 Share I dont think anyone knew what it was going to look like, or how obstructive its going to be. A coffee shop there would be pretty nifty!! Tiny K 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/113311-chapmans-peak-toll-plaza/#findComment-1591031 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capcha Posted February 23, 2012 Share Must say now that I have seen the pictures it doesn't seem so bad but before that I was a little concerned. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/113311-chapmans-peak-toll-plaza/#findComment-1591130 Share on other sites More sharing options...
headhunter2000 Posted February 23, 2012 Share only problem, it opens the doors for other developement aswell. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/113311-chapmans-peak-toll-plaza/#findComment-1591132 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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