RMweb Gold The Stationmaster 109,496 Posted August 30, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 30, 2014 With respect, I presume you've read all the posts ?? And a look on Google Maps tells its own story - with the ground level to one side of the bridge (where the land has obviously been sold) being noticeably lower than what appears to be the former embankment height on the other. Link to post Share on other sites
PaulRhB 19,550 Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Yes and they could strike a deal to get the bridge removed and the area regraded and a roundabout put in for removing their protest Link to post Share on other sites
Ceptic 1,764 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 (edited) Streeewth + Gawd Almighty,....Talk about double standards in this country ! ! !... ....I've just read, in the local rag, that £120K has invigorated this New Forest cycle way. http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/11449704.Bridge_reopens_after___120k_repair_work/ No specific references to financial backers, but, it does appear that 'Money Counts'. Edited September 3, 2014 by Ceptic Link to post Share on other sites
DavidH 655 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Is it really the same situation though? The trackbed is the cycleway and the bridge carries ... (a road?) ... access to the campsite? And was apparently paid for by an organisation that wanted to use the bridge ("The work was undertaken by an organisation called Camping in the Forest" - they paid for it, I'd say). On the other hand, at Shillingstone, where is the organisation willing to pay (now) for the refurbishment? Double standards? Not at all (In my opinion) Link to post Share on other sites
tingleytim 100 Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 The NDRT website says the bridge has been saved. Their link suggests it is at least a reprieve. It's good to think that this group has contributed to keeping this S&D landmark; let's hope it stays for the long term. Link to post Share on other sites
bike2steam 3,571 Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 As Mrs Brown would say 'that's nice', as a NDDC tax payer I just hope that 'landmark' can be put to good use, and the NDRT are taking over the financial responsibility. Link to post Share on other sites
RailWest 856 Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 >>> I just hope ......the NDRT are taking over the financial responsibility. Well, their website does say "Dorset County Council will arrange to lease the bridge to the North Dorset Railway Trust who will take responsibility for its refurbishment and future maintenance". 2 Link to post Share on other sites
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