cheeky boy Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Due to open March 23rd is Islands latest example of chronic incompetence and massive waste of public funds If this were a competition then Laxey Station would not even be in the top ten of embarrasing public sector fuck-ups, but it shows how even on a limited budget we can still produce ill conceived projects that will make us a laughing stock What was a rather tatty but charming Victorian tram station has now been infected with the disease of granite paving which is covering our towns like a rash The culprits in this tragic venture were Ian Longworth (Bendy Buses) head of bus & rail and David Millar (Dalrymple Assc. no relation to ex chief minister) Quite how they battered Laxey Regeneration Committee into submission over this is unclear, but apparently several concessions were made to lessen the Canary Wharf style glass & stainless steel features The resulting mess has triggered a backlash from the public, so expect to hear denials and blame shifting from those involved Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alibaba Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 You love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Non-Believer Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 How long until it's outed that we have shares in a Chinese granite-quarrying operation as well as Pinewood....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey boy Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 I had a quick look today with an open mind hoping it was not as bad as it's been portrayed. I was wrong! What was a charming Victorian tramway station which has probably altered little in more than a hundred years is being plastered in soulless granite, in keeping with nothing in Laxey or anywhere on the Island, save the places they've already thrown millions at this expensive shit. I've yet to meet anyone with a good word to say about the works! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sentience Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 It was a granite tile job-lot. Gotta be used somewhere...anywhere....who cares.....we do. BUT, look at the calibre of those involved....tells the story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yin & Yang Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Awful, dreadful look! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolley Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Will have to go down and take a look. Maybe it'll grow on you? I believe the paving comes from China like everything else. How ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uhtred Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Due to open March 23rd is Islands latest example of chronic incompetence and massive waste of public funds If this were a competition then Laxey Station would not even be in the top ten of embarrasing public sector fuck-ups, but it shows how even on a limited budget we can still produce ill conceived projects that will make us a laughing stock What was a rather tatty but charming Victorian tram station has now been infected with the disease of granite paving which is covering our towns like a rash The culprits in this tragic venture were Ian Longworth (Bendy Buses) head of bus & rail and David Millar (Dalrymple Assc. no relation to ex chief minister Quite how they battered Laxey Regeneration Committee into submission over this is unclear, but apparently several concessions were made to lessen the Canary Wharf style glass & stainless steel features The resulting mess has triggered a backlash from the public, so expect to hear denials and blame shifting from those involved Aaawwwwww.....what the hell...it's only Laxey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sentience Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Due to open March 23rd is Islands latest example of chronic incompetence and massive waste of public funds If this were a competition then Laxey Station would not even be in the top ten of embarrasing public sector fuck-ups, but it shows how even on a limited budget we can still produce ill conceived projects that will make us a laughing stock What was a rather tatty but charming Victorian tram station has now been infected with the disease of granite paving which is covering our towns like a rash The culprits in this tragic venture were Ian Longworth (Bendy Buses) head of bus & rail and David Millar (Dalrymple Assc. no relation to ex chief minister Quite how they battered Laxey Regeneration Committee into submission over this is unclear, but apparently several concessions were made to lessen the Canary Wharf style glass & stainless steel features The resulting mess has triggered a backlash from the public, so expect to hear denials and blame shifting from those involved Aaawwwwww.....what the hell...it's only Laxey! One of the nicest small villages on the Island (Apart from the 'new' MER station)....especially the people living there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manxy Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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slinkydevil Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Sort of like Manchester city centre Metrolink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolley Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojomonkey Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Those photos don't look promising but I'll wait till its finished before making my mind up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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