Max Power Posted June 12, 2023 Share Posted June 12, 2023 I know we have a long thread about the promenade, but mainly about costs and cock ups. Well, this is about a huge cock up I guess! Has anyone noticed how dismal, grim and dark the prom at night time is now, even during the TT and with the fair in place? I know the festoon lighting was a bit old hat, and probably doesn't match the airy daytime feel of the new look prom, but we have actually lost something which I believe helped to make Douglas an interesting and jolly place to be for your holidays, or just for a nice evening stroll or drive? 4 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asthehills Posted June 12, 2023 Share Posted June 12, 2023 Aren’t the new lights still broken? Or have they been repaired now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two-lane Posted June 12, 2023 Share Posted June 12, 2023 If it looked good at night, the DoI would have installed a webcam so that the world could see how wonderful it is. If they made a bit of effort it could look like this (as a starting point): 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
De nada Posted June 12, 2023 Share Posted June 12, 2023 11 minutes ago, Max Power said: Has anyone noticed how dismal, grim and dark the prom at night time is now More superfluous words... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two-lane Posted June 12, 2023 Share Posted June 12, 2023 This is the DoI's idea of promoting the IoM as a place to visit - a roundabout with a lampost in the middle. The kind of thing that is featured in endless travel brochures. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Hedgehog Posted June 12, 2023 Share Posted June 12, 2023 1 hour ago, Asthehills said: Aren’t the new lights still broken? Or have they been repaired now? They were damaged by lightning I think but seemed to be working when I was on the prom for the fireworks last week. Should be broken again soon though given the weather forecast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopek Posted June 12, 2023 Share Posted June 12, 2023 Isn't it the rather grey and clinical LEDs that make the prom a bit dull? Still enough Lumens but missing the warmth of the old sodium lighting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted June 12, 2023 Share Posted June 12, 2023 2 hours ago, Max Power said: I know we have a long thread about the promenade, but mainly about costs and cock ups. Well, this is about a huge cock up I guess! Has anyone noticed how dismal, grim and dark the prom at night time is now, even during the TT and with the fair in place? I know the festoon lighting was a bit old hat, and probably doesn't match the airy daytime feel of the new look prom, but we have actually lost something which I believe helped to make Douglas an interesting and jolly place to be for your holidays, or just for a nice evening stroll or drive? It’s a good thread and you have raised a valuable point (s). Some on here won’t be happy at another thread criticising IOMG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopek Posted June 12, 2023 Share Posted June 12, 2023 Using LEDs is hardly criticising the Govt, they are the new technology and use less juice! A sub topic could be, 'should ratepayers, pay for street lighting??? Afterall, it's there for everyone to benefit from. Apart from Bride people who still bring candles or oil lamps when they come to Douglas!!! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercenary Posted June 12, 2023 Share Posted June 12, 2023 2 hours ago, Two-lane said: This is the DoI's idea of promoting the IoM as a place to visit - a roundabout with a lampost in the middle. The kind of thing that is featured in endless travel brochures. I find it entertaining that some people expect the DoI to do everything from toilets to holidays and then wonder why it's dysfunctional (and also moan about government headcount). Surely it's a webcam of the road so people know whether the prom is backed up or not, not for the fervent tourist trade? They should do less and then they could do a more effective role with less people. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Power Posted June 12, 2023 Author Share Posted June 12, 2023 33 minutes ago, Kopek said: Using LEDs is hardly criticising the Govt, they are the new technology and use less juice! A sub topic could be, 'should ratepayers, pay for street lighting??? Afterall, it's there for everyone to benefit from. Apart from Bride people who still bring candles or oil lamps when they come to Douglas!!! Well I'm hardly surprised, they need them to navigate the promenade! They may be LEDs but they can be in several incantations, even festoons! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omobono Posted June 12, 2023 Share Posted June 12, 2023 Max you are correct the lighting on Douglas prom is dreadful and it only illuminates the sea side of the road , in the winter you need a torch to find your way along queens promenade , Given Ian Clague who I personally rate as the former head of the corporation electricity department is a councillor , I cant think what has happened , or gone wrong with the lights which also look completely out of keeping with the rest of the traditional victorian/Edwardian street scape it is dull and dark down there and does nothing to enhance the place as a holiday destination , 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADELE Posted June 12, 2023 Share Posted June 12, 2023 The promenade looks dark and miserable , so many people locals and holiday makers have remarked about it on social media a good deal. This is entirely down to the last Douglas Town Council who voted to get rid of the lovely lights that illuminated the promenade for years it was a unanimous vote with the exception of Raina Chatel I think David Christian was the council leader . This was to save money apparently, a false economy in a lot of people’s eyes. 5 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zarley Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 14 hours ago, De nada said: More superfluous words... Another superfluous post. It's like you learned a new word and want everyone to know about it. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Colombe Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 14 hours ago, Max Power said: Has anyone noticed how dismal, grim and dark the prom at night time is now, It's a lot easier to have a piss on the beach though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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