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Christian Path closure

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  1. chdot
    Admin

    Would seem CCEers don't use it much as it's apparently been shut for a while.

    This has been sent by a local resident. If you agree with the ideas you might want to contact BB.

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    A traffic order for closure of the path from 27/06/16 to 02/07/16 was granted in order for Balfour Beatty to carry out work on the overhead power lines running above the embankment adjacent to the path. Barriers were placed at both ends and diversion signs (for pedestrians) were placed at various places nearby. Little or no work was done on the overhead lines during that initial period, and the path blockages remained in place after 02/07/16.

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    On Sunday 10th July a letter was delivered to nearby households from Balfour Beatty stating that from 11/7/16 they will be carrying out work on the overhead lines and mentioning closure of footpaths. The letter gave Carl Cousens (07791 926 789 carl.cousens@balfourbeatty.com) as the contact for any questions.

    I emailed him on 10/7/16 and received the following reply:

    "Unfortunately due to technical difficulties in the first section of work we have been delayed with the full mobilisation to this section. On-going survey works have been progressed during this time on a regular basis, soil testing was undertaken yesterday afternoon for instance, and we have vegetation removal starting around the pylon today with full mobilisation of works scheduled for the end of this week. Once works commence we anticipate that will be in the area for eight weeks."

    I spoke to him on the phone today and informed him that there was rising local concern about the unnecessary early closure, that the information made available so far to people using the path (cyclists, walkers and dog-walkers) was very inadequate, and that an eight week closure would have serious impact on pupils going to Portobello High and St Johns once the Autumn term commences. He agreed to take this back for consideration and inform me if the work could be speeded up, but seemed doubtful that this could happen.

    He also explained that the work involves replacing the actual power cables between the pylons. Apparently sections of the Harry Lauder road on the other side of the embankment will also be closed off at times, but the Christian Path needs to be shut both to stop any possible unauthorised access to where the work is taking place and also because materials or equipment will be stored on the path.

    I can quite understand why such work might require closure for a few weeks, but I would suggest that a further 8 weeks on top of the existing three-week closure is not acceptable.
    By restricting the works to another four weeks they would avoid disrupting the route to school. I would also suggest that as Balfour Beatty seems to have already inconvenienced local path users by unnecessary closure for three weeks, they should also agree to undertake a proper cutback of the vegetation which is already almost blocking the path. This gesture would be appreciated by local path users and also save money for Edinburgh Council. If it simply isn't possible to complete the job before mid August I suggest that they reschedule the work to a time when it can be undertaken more speedily.

    This proposal has just been sent to Carl Cousens. I would welcome support from you all, and hope that we can put sufficient pressure on Balfour Beatty.

    "

    Posted 9 years ago #
  2. urchaidh
    Member

    I've been dodging past the barriers, though I did notice a couple of workies looking like they were beefing up the barriers on Saturday. Will email too as this is nonsense.

    I heard, though can't confirm, that some part of the Bruntstane burn path is being closed too.

    Posted 9 years ago #
  3. I use it quite a lot, and have just been taking the diversion. I hadn't quite twigged on the dates. It really does seem a piece of nonsense to close for three weeks, then carry out no works, then say the works are actually going to take 8 weeks.

    Will add my voice.

    Surely they realised early-ish on that the work wasn't going to be carried out in the initial period, and just opened it up. They also need to update their signs.

    Posted 8 years ago #
  4. urchaidh
    Member

    Activity this morning, including a tracked cherry picker heading up the path, so at least it looks like they're starting to do something.

    They'll be picking dog crap out of the tracks of that machine for weeks.

    Posted 8 years ago #
  5. urchaidh
    Member

    New advice on closure...

    Cable works still ongoing, working Sundays now. It looks like they're working on the fifth or sixth cable (out of six) so it may hopefully be coming to an end soon.

    Posted 8 years ago #
  6. neddie
    Member

    Aye, you need to be a blinkin' Buddhist to cycle in this city

    Posted 8 years ago #
  7. wangi
    Member

    Is it open again?

    Edin travel think it should be, SP need to look into it. I'm avoiding it.

    Posted 8 years ago #
  8. wangi
    Member

    "We've cleared all our closures in this area now, although some non roadclose work and site remediation may be needed"
    -- Scottish Power

    Posted 8 years ago #
  9. chdot
    Admin

    So they've filled in he holes, but still not open?

    Posted 8 years ago #
  10. wangi
    Member

    They think it's open. It was definitely still closed at the weekend & Monday. I've been avoiding it when picking up from after school club this Tue & Wed so don't know what the current situation really is...

    Posted 8 years ago #
  11. tammytroot
    Member

    Still closed last night.

    Posted 8 years ago #
  12. wangi
    Member

    "@talkporty @edintravel @SPEnergyNetwork My Dad tweeted that it was open yesterday - he is very happy!"
    https://twitter.com/MaryGreens/status/786558729508364289

    And a photo: https://twitter.com/MaryGreens/status/786559105330581505

    Posted 8 years ago #
  13. Cyclingmollie
    Member

    I can also confirm it's open again though a bit overgrown.

    Posted 8 years ago #
  14. chdot
    Admin

    "though a bit overgrown"

    Perhaps SPEN could do a strim as a 'thank you' for everyone having to put up with the inconvenience(?)

    Posted 8 years ago #
  15. Coxy
    Member

    How are the brambles?

    Posted 8 years ago #
  16. Cyclingmollie
    Member

    I wasn't paying attention to the brambles so I can't say.

    Posted 8 years ago #
  17. chdot
    Admin

    "

    Let's cleanup the Christian Path in Porty. The popular pedestrian & bike route needs love! Join in tomorrow@ 1.30pm. facebook.com/events/5355739…

    "

    https://m.facebook.com/events/535573999981056/

    Posted 8 years ago #
  18. wangi
    Member

    Loads of brambles, but most turning bad...

    And the paths a lot better now:

    Posted 8 years ago #
  19. chdot
    Admin

    "

    Mary Campbell‏ @MaryGreens
    @talkporty apparently it will only be open on and off until the 7th of November, when the work will be fully finished.

    "

    Posted 8 years ago #

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