StevieL Posted October 14, 2015 Posted October 14, 2015 Does anyone know what the timeline is for the refurbishment of the Emmarentia Dam Wall? There was (up until this morning) a little path that they had made on the side of the road, that made provision for walkers, cyclists etc. But I saw this morning that they had barricaded that off too. Not too much effort to get off the bike and lift it over this... but clearly the reason they have done it, is to prevent bikes from accessing the path. From what I have heard the cost for the little project is in the region of R20m. Quite a lot, especially bearing in mind that I have seen little work or progression in the 6 months it's been out of action.
Catatonic_Joe Posted October 14, 2015 Posted October 14, 2015 I can recall reading somewhere that it should be completed by mid December, there was an exact date, but I can't remember what it was or where I read it.
clyde79 Posted October 14, 2015 Posted October 14, 2015 Apparently it will be completed in December.Although with that said, the year wasn't specified.
Andrew Steer Posted October 14, 2015 Posted October 14, 2015 Does anyone know what the timeline is for the refurbishment of the Emmarentia Dam Wall? There was (up until this morning) a little path that they had made on the side of the road, that made provision for walkers, cyclists etc. But I saw this morning that they had barricaded that off too. Not too much effort to get off the bike and lift it over this... but clearly the reason they have done it, is to prevent bikes from accessing the path. From what I have heard the cost for the little project is in the region of R20m. Quite a lot, especially bearing in mind that I have seen little work or progression in the 6 months it's been out of action. Was supposed to be 3 months
Robrider Posted October 14, 2015 Posted October 14, 2015 Apparently it will be completed in December.Although with that said, the year wasn't specified. Lol
StevieL Posted October 14, 2015 Author Posted October 14, 2015 I am sure some "brother" or "cousin" got a decent backhand with the awarding of this contract... R20m seems an awful lot for the "upgrading" of a dam(n) wall, that was seemed fine to begin with...
Patchelicious Posted October 14, 2015 Posted October 14, 2015 I fail to see why they went through the extra effort of blocking it with those concrete barries. What is the motivation behind this?? I still ride over it, and F&^K them if they try and stop me.
hayleyearth Posted October 14, 2015 Posted October 14, 2015 I fail to see why they went through the extra effort of blocking it with those concrete barries. What is the motivation behind this?? I still ride over it, and F&^K them if they try and stop me. I dont get this either, the one side is fine, on can jump onto the pavement and jump off onto the road then cross the bridge, the Greenside side is a bitch though, I think we should go move it
Robrider Posted October 14, 2015 Posted October 14, 2015 I am sure some "brother" or "cousin" got a decent backhand with the awarding of this contract... R20m seems an awful lot for the "upgrading" of a dam(n) wall, that was fine to begin with... Dammed if you do, dammed if you don't. Sorry about the awful but intentional pun. We always complain when government doesn't maintain infrastructure. It is not just a normal road, from an engineering perspective it is also a dam wall. Imagine the pandemonium that would occur if it cracked/leaked/broke. I am of course assuming you didn't do an engineering examination of the road and wall before coming to your conclusion... (I agree about the backhand though... sad state of affairs)
V12man Posted October 14, 2015 Posted October 14, 2015 I dont get this either, the one side is fine, on can jump onto the pavement and jump off onto the road then cross the bridge, the Greenside side is a bitch though, I think we should go move itGood luck... those concrete bits are heavy... I did try push one this morning....
hayleyearth Posted October 14, 2015 Posted October 14, 2015 Good luck... those concrete bits are heavy... I did try push one this morning.... Hahahaha!! Thats why I said "we" sir, I think of calling a friend with a 4x4 and some rope
EmptyB Posted October 14, 2015 Posted October 14, 2015 Hahahaha!! Thats why I said "we" sir, I think of calling a friend with a 4x4 and some rope Borrow a tank and a big chain rather...
V12man Posted October 14, 2015 Posted October 14, 2015 Hahahaha!! Thats why I said "we" sir, I think of calling a friend with a 4x4 and some rope Might be better to go show some cleavage to the site manager and ask nicely.... (OK - easier anyway)
eddy Posted October 14, 2015 Posted October 14, 2015 Might be better to go show some cleavage to the site manager and ask nicely.... Shot. I'll pop around later this afternoon. I may even wear a mini skirt.
hayleyearth Posted October 14, 2015 Posted October 14, 2015 Might be better to go show some cleavage to the site manager and ask nicely.... (OK - easier anyway) I side road bikes these days, I have no such things anymore
hayleyearth Posted October 14, 2015 Posted October 14, 2015 Shot. I'll pop around later this afternoon. I may even wear a mini skirt. Thank you for 'taking one for the team'
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