SANDBANKS Ferry will not be back in service on Monday as planned but, weather and sea conditions permitting, should be running again by the end of next week.
Anyone been to Millau. Fantastic bridge. Perched across a beautiful valley - people go just to see it. If you wander around Swanage a ce moment la isn't it quiet - something to do with the ferry being off, or just everyone saving for Xmas?
I cant understand why you lot witter and moan about the ferry and the prices it saves time and money using the ferry so when its of it cost more to get to b/mth poole any way it wont be back till next monday.
Foundations in sand, at least 150ft apex for ship passage, span looks to me about 1 mile including access ramps. Don't mind knocking down all of Sandbanks, but do mind messing up Shell Bay even more than already is.
I'm no expert, but wasn't the Holes Bay road built on very dodgy foundations? It would still have to be closed for maintenence, but a raising bridge? Technically, there was no way the Millau bridge could be done.
its allways seems to me that novemeber weather is usually damper ie mist and fog than jan weather, 5 bloody weeks could have built a new one by now, still im sure the poor bugg£rs who have to travell to b'mth via bus will be soooo very pleased
Thanks for your symapathy, I still remember 2000. It was off for 6 weeks and rained for the whole time - I might be exaggerating a bit - but a damn sight more than this year.
"I'm no expert, but wasn't the Holes Bay road built on very dodgy foundations?" Sure was. Instead of a bridge why can't we have a monorail running on pylons from Poole to Shell Bay around south side of harbour? Fab views, takes cars off road, foot ferry only.
Why do they always service the Ferry in the winter when they know the weather is likely to be against them. Surely it makes sense to take it out for service in July/August when the weather is probably going to be okay. Also the Ferry is so full of holiday makers you can't use the bloody thing.
is not january a slightly dryer month perhaps we could find out and advise the ferry co. I think the Nov service has proved that its not the best time what have the got to loose by trying Jan.
Tell me about it.
ReplyDeleteDouble the mileage.
Double the rain.
Double the idjit car drivers.
Double the cold.
Double the wear and tear.
No half way fag break.
Mind you, I remember 2000, when it was off for 6 weeks.
Let's pray for good weather and the return of the stupendously profitable ferry.
Couple of years ago it made about a million quid - I've been told that that's about normal.
http://www.sandbanksferry.co.uk/
If you want to check on progress.
Perhaps we should start building a bridge while the ferry is out of the way?
ReplyDeleteand say goodbye to peaceful Purbeck...
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What would be wrong with bringing more trade to the Town?
goose and golden eggs
ReplyDeleteAnyone been to Millau.
ReplyDeleteFantastic bridge.
Perched across a beautiful valley - people go just to see it.
If you wander around Swanage a ce moment la isn't it quiet - something to do with the ferry being off, or just everyone saving for Xmas?
I cant understand why you lot witter and moan about the ferry and the prices it saves time and money using the ferry so when its of it cost more to get to b/mth poole any way it wont be back till next monday.
ReplyDeleteI thought we were talking about a bridge.
ReplyDeleteMonday - weather permitting.
Foundations in sand, at least 150ft apex for ship passage, span looks to me about 1 mile including access ramps. Don't mind knocking down all of Sandbanks, but do mind messing up Shell Bay even more than already is.
ReplyDeleteI'm no expert, but wasn't the Holes Bay road built on very dodgy foundations?
ReplyDeleteIt would still have to be closed for maintenence, but a raising bridge?
Technically, there was no way the Millau bridge could be done.
whats wrong with sandbanks?
ReplyDeleteThe Ferry is stuck in So,ton.
ReplyDeleteNo chance of even leaving there until 2-12.
And then it's still dependant on the weather.
its allways seems to me that novemeber weather is usually damper ie mist and fog than jan weather, 5 bloody weeks could have built a new one by now, still im sure the poor bugg£rs who have to travell to b'mth via bus will be soooo very pleased
ReplyDeleteThanks for your symapathy, I still remember 2000.
ReplyDeleteIt was off for 6 weeks and rained for the whole time - I might be exaggerating a bit - but a damn sight more than this year.
"I'm no expert, but wasn't the Holes Bay road built on very dodgy foundations?" Sure was. Instead of a bridge why can't we have a monorail running on pylons from Poole to Shell Bay around south side of harbour? Fab views, takes cars off road, foot ferry only.
ReplyDeletei like it!
ReplyDeleteI'm off to find my Meccano.
rumour has it the ferry wont be back on till END next week could this be a record?
ReplyDeleteWhy do they always service the Ferry in the winter when they know the weather is likely to be against them. Surely it makes sense to take it out for service in July/August when the weather is probably going to be okay. Also the Ferry is so full of holiday makers you can't use the bloody thing.
ReplyDeleteWhat about a tunnel ?
RobO
c'mon Robo, full of holiday makers - making a fortune for the owners.
ReplyDeleteA tunnel, yep, nice, from my front door, to my place of work. Great idea, I'm off to get me spade.
A tunnel would be nice, but impossible because of the 180 odd oil pipes radiating up to 10 miles from BP at Furzey and opposite Goat Horn.
ReplyDeleteis not january a slightly dryer month perhaps we could find out and advise the ferry co. I think the Nov service has proved that its not the best time what have the got to loose by trying Jan.
ReplyDeleteWhy not find out
ReplyDeletehttp://www.sandbanksferry.co.uk/contact.php
5 December
ReplyDeleteFerry still not on: company hopes to get it running as soon s weatehr abates
Up-to-date information for travellers is available from the ferry office on 01929 450203 and the website sandbanksferry.co.uk is regularly updated.