CLEVELEYS SEAWALL WORKS
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10:19am 07-18-2008
Stuart
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It's great to see the cafe building toilets are now finally open. Even though they cost 20p to use I will use them on a regular basis as Danfo clean them everyday. Good work Birse & WBC.
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12:17pm 06-09-2008
Wyre Borough Council
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Response to query from Keith re cameras
The Argus beach monitoring system is undergoing a major upgrade as part of the Cleveleys sea defence works. The system is currently off line but should be back online by Wednesday 11 June. New cameras have been installed close to Beach Road and these are expected online later in the summer - these will provide us with data for the beach in front of the new works.
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12:13pm 06-09-2008
Wyre Borough Council
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Response to comments by Derek Barker re erosion of the concrete revetment
As part of the initial design of the new Cleveleys sea defences, the Council and its partners carried out extensive trials on the design of the concrete to be used in the scheme. It was accepted that tidal action on any concrete would cause erosion and the investigations concentrated on reducing this by the use of granite aggregate and a dense concrete mix. In addition, using precast concrete allowed us greater control over the mix design and improved quality control on its use. The design mix eventually approved used a microsilica additive to produce a dense and abrasion resistant concrete and had been used successfully by the Council over a number of years.
With any concrete structure the smooth surface achieved by precasting contains a greater percentage of ‘fat’ and a reduced aggregate concentration. As such the surface of the concrete will always erode quickly and then slow as the tougher aggregate surface is reached. It was anticipated that the stepped revetment would wear in this fashion, particularly at the beach interface – initially it was considered to sandblast the whole revetment to give a consistent look but this was dropped on cost grounds - only the access steps have been treated thus to improve grip, particularly when wet.
It should be noted that the units used on the defences are sufficiently thick to act as a defence even if the whole of the step was eroded away.
Blackpool’s defences use a slightly different strategy as their beach contains significantly less shingle and consequently suffers a reduced abrasion rate. Blackpool use a less abrasion resistant concrete mix and a different stepped profile to take account of their local conditions. Inevitably their revetment will suffer long-term abrasion wear. If you have concerns about Blackpool these should be addressed to them direct.
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11:34pm 06-07-2008
dave
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Can i just update my earlier comments the dozen free parkings spaces are no longer pay and display machines have just been put in place so we now have no free spaces at all , at least twelve families can park near the seawall though this summer even if if does cost them a fortune well done wyre council
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11:28pm 06-07-2008
Keith
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Will you please let me know when the cameras will be working again as they have not worked from 27th May
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8:35pm 06-04-2008
derek barker
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JUST NOTICED THE NEW DEFENCES ARE BEING ERODED!!!!!!
While walking down the new prom I noticed that the lower steps of the new prom are being washed away or eroded by the sea water.Is anyone dealing with this problem? It has only been opened a few months and is beginning to look 'aged'.Will the same thing happen to Blackpools new defences?
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8:05am 05-14-2008
Jean Dennis
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When will a web cam be installed,i see teenagers trying to uproot the plants,,jumping on the ground lights to see if they will break.If we are to continue enjoying Cleveleys new sea front,then please take precautions now and prevent vandalism
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12:01pm 03-26-2008
Wyre Borough Council
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Response to comments re: parking on North Promenade
Parking on North Promenade is the responsibility of Lancashire County Council; LCC are aware of the traffic problems and are working to install double yellow lines on the seaward side of the road. It is expected that these works will be carried out in early April.
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8:43pm 03-24-2008
Ian and Ginny Booth
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It will transform the promenade into a feature which compares with some of the classic seafronts in cities across Europe. Well done to all those involved.
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6:28pm 03-24-2008
Barrie Jones
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Well done to the local Council and all involved in transforming the area into a pleasant walkway with plenty of seating, liked the good use of stone pinic seats and tables, which our local council (Salford) would follow you lead. Parking on the front needs sorting, today Bank Holiday Monday, Chaos.
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5:12pm 03-21-2008
Len
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As a promenade resident I think the council and workforce have made an excellent job of the prom. I only hope they are now going to put a parking restriction on the road. Today (Good Friday) the road is now reduced to single file traffic and there a 2 cars parked completely on the pavement. These are people who are too pay for parking and have no consideration for other road users.
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9:45pm 03-18-2008
Wyre Borough Council
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Response to comments from Karen.
Wyre Borough Council and Birse agreed at the beginning of the works to keep the Public fully informed of the works that were being carried out at Cleveleys. A Visitor's Centre was opened up on the promenade which displayed details of the scheme vision and of the works to date. It also provided a safe view of the construction works in progress. With the works now almost complete the cabin have been removed and the site on which it was seated has been cleaned up. The cabin is to be repainted and refitted with details of the next phase of works that are due to start shortly.
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4:05pm 03-14-2008
Karen
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Have you removed that horrible rusty white container/hut yet? It is depositing rust stains onto the new prom in front of the new cinema and pozza hut and looks a right mess! It spoilt the whole look of the prom when we were there at half term.
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3:37am 01-26-2008
Jean Dennis
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A special thank you to all the work force that have worked in all weathers to create such a fantastic work of art.a job well done.
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12:18am 12-09-2007
Dave
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I think the new seawall has been very well thought out and planned ,this website has been excellent for keeping everyone up to date however besides the dozen or so free carparking spaces opposite the Jubilee Pub the nearest promenade spaces will be near the 5 bar gate or back towards Anchorsholme in summer why couldn,t the whole length have incorporated more parking to encourage visitors parking in the area is bad enough in summer.
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