Mark Connolly Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 On 30/09/2023 at 11:40, topcat(The most tip top) said: We already have a dedicated sub forum where Rangers and Celtic fans can goad each other in here in this specially designated area. Keep it out of the main forum please, nobody else is interested! maybe we should have another one specially designated for people to argue about whether virginton is an arsehole or isn’t an arsehole I didn't realise there were differing views... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 7 hours ago, parsforlife said: It fucking should be, they aren't a complicated engineering job, its a copy and paste job so long as you are barely competent. If you don't have to build the production line from scratch, have inhouse designers, and don't have to make them dual fueled. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HibeeJibee Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 North Inch residents' criticise floodgates closure delay - BBC News Flood risk area in Perth flooded despite having flood defences after the council didn't expect it would flood, then having realised it might, couldn't get to the floodgates in time due to flooding... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie McSquackle Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 If only the heavy rain had been forecast . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HibeeJibee Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 Ferguson ferry design 'more complex' than warships - BBC News The design of the two long-delayed ferries being built on the Clyde has proved more complex than the Navy's latest warships, MSPs have been told. The project at Ferguson Marine has run years late and is more than three-and-a-half times over its original budget. Chief executive David Tydeman accepted that "lots of mistakes" and "simple errors" were made during construction. And he said squeezing components into the ferries was more challenging than the design of the new Type 26 frigates. Mr Tydeman said "steady progress" was being made on the project, and that there was an "opportunity" to stay within the latest requested budget. The final cost of the first ship - Glen Sannox - will be around £200m, while the second - Glen Rosa - will be around £160m. Mr Tydeman, who took over as chief executive in March 2022, told Holyrood's net zero committee that he believed the ships would be worth around £70m each once complete. Mr Tydeman said 20,000 technical drawings had been sent to Fergusons during 2020, at a point in lockdown when there were no staff at the yard to check them - something he said "seems unwise". New stairwells are being installed in the ships and new doors will be fitted during sea trials, with the passenger capacity being cut from nearly 1,000 to 852. Mr Tydeman also said "lots of mistakes" had been made during construction, such as the wrong kind of steel being used in pipework around the entry ramp on the Glen Sannox. He said this was a "simple error", but just one example where work had to be redone two or even three times. Work for 30 staff at the yard, and was "an important aspect in securing staff morale on site, essential for maintaining the productivity we need for Glen Rosa and Glen Sannox". The shipyard is awaiting a decision on Scottish government funding for a new plating line which Mr Tydeman said was essential for raising productivity so it could put in competitive tenders for future orders. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highlandmac Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 21 hours ago, HibeeJibee said: Ferguson ferry design 'more complex' than warships - BBC News I smell shite 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherrif John Bunnell Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 A foolproof safety structure has been put in place at Ardlui station. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RH33 Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 1 hour ago, Sherrif John Bunnell said: A foolproof safety structure has been put in place at Ardlui station. What's it meant to stop? I'm genuinely confused as to the point of it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 1 hour ago, Sherrif John Bunnell said: A foolproof safety structure has been put in place at Ardlui station. ZZ stop. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hk blues Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 14 hours ago, RH33 said: What's it meant to stop? I'm genuinely confused as to the point of it. My best guess is they're there to stop passengers from crossing the tracks in from of a train in the station - that wee bit at the end is the only bit not covered by the sitting train. ??? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florentine_Pogen Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 17 hours ago, Sherrif John Bunnell said: A foolproof safety structure has been put in place at Ardlui station. 15 hours ago, RH33 said: What's it meant to stop? I'm genuinely confused as to the point of it. 1 hour ago, hk blues said: My best guess is they're there to stop passengers from crossing the tracks in from of a train in the station - that wee bit at the end is the only bit not covered by the sitting train. ??? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hk blues Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 17 minutes ago, orfc said: ZZ top, Cars AND Sleeper? Sounds an eclectic gig but I'm up for it Down for it you mean, all the cool dudes say down for it nowadays. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HibeeJibee Posted November 14, 2023 Share Posted November 14, 2023 (edited) Minister's 'regret' over further ferry delays and costs - BBC News Ferguson Marine statement begins Wellbeing Economy, Fair Work & Energy Secretary Neil Gray begins the Ferguson Marine statement by stressing the commitment to ensure a viable future for the yard. Gray says he wants to maintain shipbuilding in and around Inverclyde. The wellbeing economy secretary says it was with "much regret and disappointment" that he noted the most recent update from the chief executive at Ferguson Marine which set out delays to the delivery dates and an increase in the estimated costs. Neil Gray says he welcomes the scrutiny of the Scottish Parliament into the ferries contract. He turns to the certification by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) which has led to an increase in costs. Ferguson Marine enjoys good relationships with the MCA, insists Gray. He points out a number of modifications have been made to the original design in the last few months in order to secure certification by the MCA. The Glen Sannox will move to phase one of the dockside trials and there will be sea trials in January. The Glen Rosa will have its slipway launch and naming ceremony on 12 March 2024, says the minister. Completion of the Glen Sannox is now around £130m and £100m for Glen Rosa, says the minister. He adds this is an increase of £32m for the Glen Sannox and an increase of £4.8m for the Glen Rosa. Neil Gray says the delivery date projection for the Glen Sannox is now 31 March 2024 and 31 May 2025 for the Glen Rosa. Since it was rescued from collapse back in 2014, the shipyard has consumed the best part of £500m in taxpayers' money. Two ferries are being built there for Calmac. But they are six years late and three-and-a-half times over budget. McColl's company FMEL beat off competition from some of Europe's leading shipyards for a £97m order for two 100m CalMac ferries. Its bid was the most expensive but government-owned ferries procurement agency CMAL says its design is the most detailed and developed. A new turnaround director Tim Hair, appointed on a daily rate of £2,500, reports it will cost at least £110m extra to complete the ships, on top of £83m already handed over. Today, reports suggest regulators have approved safety changes on board the two delayed ferries. And we may see ministerial approval of funding for the latest £24 million overspend on the vessels. Edited November 14, 2023 by HibeeJibee 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartsOfficialMoaner Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 Glasgow City Council make £478,560 from the Low Emission Zone in four months. Edinburgh City Council rubbing their hands. Going to be minted! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PossilYM Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 23 minutes ago, HeartsOfficialMoaner said: Glasgow City Council make £478,560 from the Low Emission Zone in four months. Edinburgh City Council rubbing their hands. Going to be minted! Nice one 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HibeeJibee Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 Roads around fire-hit Ayr hotel closed until January - BBC News Having burnt down in September, the road diversions - plus closure of railway line and station - in Ayr will now continue until at least January. South Ayrshire Council still don't know if it'll need demolished. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartsOfficialMoaner Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 1 hour ago, HibeeJibee said: Roads around fire-hit Ayr hotel closed until January - BBC News Having burnt down in September, the road diversions - plus closure of railway line and station - in Ayr will now continue until at least January. South Ayrshire Council still don't know if it'll need demolished. Without the owners permission they are stuck in this situation. They will not know if they are allowed to knock it down. Who would be willing to give them the go ahead and who pays for it? This could go on for years. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HibeeJibee Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 On 15/11/2023 at 16:41, HeartsOfficialMoaner said: Glasgow City Council make £478,560 from the Low Emission Zone in four months. Edinburgh City Council rubbing their hands. Going to be minted! Oh dear... Low Emission Zone: Glasgow LEZ fines 'unenforceable' - tribunal - BBC News Glasgow LEZ fines 'unenforceable' says tribunal Dozens of drivers have had their Low Emission Zone (LEZ) penalty charges cancelled after a tribunal ruled Glasgow City Council made a "procedural error". The decision by the Transport Appeal Tribunal for Scotland said the LEZ fines could not be enforced as the council did not serve the fines using recorded or registered post. More than 20,000 LEZ fines were issued from the start of June to the end of September and 38 have so far been overturned as a result of the ruling. In a "key decision" on an appeal against an LEZ fine, the tribunal ruled that it was mandatory for any fixed penalty notice sent by post to be tracked. The first appeal decision was issued on 11 October and a further 37 appeals to the tribunal have been accepted so far on this basis. The city council said all LEZ penalty charge notices would now be sent by tracked delivery and have been since the end of October. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eez-eh Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 (edited) 30 minutes ago, HeartsOfficialMoaner said: Without the owners permission they are stuck in this situation. They will not know if they are allowed to knock it down. Who would be willing to give them the go ahead and who pays for it? This could go on for years. It’s been certified dangerous since 2018 and been on fire several times since then. I’m sure they could find a way to demolish it if there weren’t a bunch of lunatics in the council still campaigning to restore a white elephant hotel at a cost of f**k knows what. But a timely reminder that the same council recently demolished 2 of the 3 Ayr high flats before realising that the huge phone mast on the third one would stop them from finishing the job, leaving the site derelict for years. They really don’t deserve any benefit of the doubt. https://www.scottishhousingnews.com/articles/last-ayr-tower-block-remains-after-halt-on-demolitions Edited November 17, 2023 by eez-eh 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HibeeJibee Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 27 minutes ago, HeartsOfficialMoaner said: Without the owners permission they are stuck in this situation. They will not know if they are allowed to knock it down. Who would be willing to give them the go ahead and who pays for it? This could go on for years. Ok... but 2 months in it must be known whether it needs knocked down or not? plus what will be different in January i.e. will the roads line and station never reopen?! What if this was shutting a mainline/motorway/etc.? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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