Total Closure Of Portobello Promenade

by **wangi** » 13 Jul 2004, 09:59

Well that's the gates knackered then, the metal tubing is far too thin and the founds far too shallow - took too little time for the kids to break them using it as a swing!

Of course had anyone who opened the gates bothered to even close them... And you still have the folk who should know better (i.e. the police) mounting the pavement rather than bothering wth the gates at all...

by **Guest** » 13 Jul 2004, 13:15

Wangi, thanks for highlighting this problem. This is really disappointing news and I have brought it to the attention of the various departments concerned. Nowadays, everything has to be designed to be vandal-proof and clearly this has not been the case here.

by **Maria** » 13 Jul 2004, 13:42

I saw the sad state of these gates on a walk along the Prom last Sunday.

Although the new posts that adorn the Prom appear to be very stoutly made, they are in fact some sort of decorative resin around a much smaller metal core. If you want to see what I mean have a look at one that has been decapitated. It's right beside one of the developer's containers (for the new "carbuncle") by "The Old Pier".

by **Gemini** » 13 Jul 2004, 17:06

I think that gates (a bit more substantial than ones in situ) are a good idea.
A few weeks ago, I was contemplating contacting the CEC to have traffic lights put on the Prom. due to the amount of vehicles. :wink:

Still a problem with cyclists though.

by **wangi** » 13 Jul 2004, 17:25

by **Guest** » 13 Jul 2004, 17:27

by **wangi** » 13 Jul 2004, 17:39

by **Guest** » 13 Jul 2004, 17:46

by **wangi** » 23 Jul 2004, 18:59

by **Bob Jefferson** » 18 Sep 2005, 21:49

A year and a bit later and still no replacement gates. But, I understand that, although the Promenade Improvements budget is now spent, this matter will be resolved.

The new gates have been ordered and hopefully should be installed soon. Let's hope they last a bit longer this time!

Imagine the disappointment on the faces of the jet ski guys when they turn up in their 4WD to find the Prom all locked up. :lol:

by **Epykat** » 18 Sep 2005, 21:51

by **Robin!** » 19 Sep 2005, 17:05

by **ceejam** » 22 Sep 2005, 14:26

by **Bob Jefferson** » 20 Apr 2006, 14:04

From today's EN:

by **Poppy** » 20 Apr 2006, 14:34

by **sample808** » 17 May 2006, 14:02

Total Closure Of Portobello Promenade

Total Closure Of Portobello Promenade

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