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DavidMaster Smokie  Arbroath, Scotland4388 Posts
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30 May 2013 |  Posted - 17 May 2011 : 9:28:35 PM    
The Courier have a story about plans to redevelop the seafront at West Links with a public/private partnership involving some of the businesses with property in the area. Plans include a possible extension of Kerrs Miniature Railway! Full story: http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Angus/article/14033/angus-council-approves-of-joint-bid-to-revitalise-arbroath-s-west-links.html
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TimeshiftWee Smokie  Arbroath, Scotland240 Posts
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07 Apr 2012 | Posted - 17 May 2011 : 11:25:20 PM
Sounds promising and may I say long overdue, personally I'd still like to see the expanse of green grass broken up with some features, rock features flor me...........Bob
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TerrymacMaster Smokie United Kingdom1923 Posts
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06 Jun 2013 | Posted - 18 May 2011 : 09:15:07 AM
If the "private" input was altruistic, as in times gone by (meaning virtually donated for public use).... I would agree..... However it ends up as land being swallowed up by the private sector and developed to serve those that can afford to "pay" for the amenities..... and as the years go by restricting access to great swathes of what was once public land...
Sorry, but I think all development should be paid for by a Council budget.
On this one I am positive I am not wrong... Private Initiatives all over show this to be the case!!
Terrymac
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DavidMaster SmokieArbroath, Scotland4388 Posts
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30 May 2013 | Posted - 18 May 2011 : 7:57:03 PM
Kerr Miniature Railway have said the following on their Facebook page today:
The railway has been involved in the 're-development' of West Links Park, and included in that, it was suggested that we moved closer to where the bulk of people were in the park (i.e the snack bar area). So we are extending the line to double it's length all the way along to the paddling pool where upon and three road station and turntable will be built! Please comment your thoughts or 'like'.
I still think it's a great idea, but have enquired who would own the land of the extended portion of track.
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TimeshiftWee SmokieArbroath, Scotland240 Posts
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07 Apr 2012 | Posted - 18 May 2011 : 11:58:38 PM
At present what with the closure of so many shops, stores etc. I think any investment, be it private or public should be welcomed, really don't think we are in a great position to be fussy.............. Bob
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TerrymacMaster SmokieUnited Kingdom1923 Posts
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06 Jun 2013 | Posted - 20 May 2011 : 07:44:43 AM
Kerr´s "type" of investment welcome.... lets say land needed "leased" for a suitable length of time at peppercorn rent and lease extension options ok... great
Terrymac
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boristhespieMaster Smokie Arbroath, Scotland1036 Posts
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05 Sep 2012 | Posted - 25 May 2011 : 11:27:06 PM
Timeshift not being fussy leads to bad deals and things going bye bye forever. The greenland belongs to the town and it should remain that way. With the council clearly wanring to flogg of the football grpunds , no doubt to Crappy Stewart Milne, the loss of more land which are football pitches too should not be accepted.
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DerekSupreme Master Smokie Arbroath, Scotland2291 Posts
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6 days ago | Posted - 17 Jun 2011 : 4:03:12 PM
Hmm, did the person printing this and the newsagent dispaying it really think this was right? Half a BILLION for the West Links revamp!?!
Herald Article
Derek.
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 Love it!!
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DavidMaster SmokieArbroath, Scotland4388 Posts
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30 May 2013 | Posted - 17 Jun 2011 : 4:18:33 PM
Perhaps they are gold-plating the paddling pool?? 
David Spink
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TerrymacMaster SmokieUnited Kingdom1923 Posts
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06 Jun 2013 | Posted - 17 Jun 2011 : 6:38:41 PM
Think that is absolutely great news... A possibility of 1/2 million quid.... and with private initiative inputs/partnerships as well... When and if approved I look forward to seeing what the projects shall be..... Looks like our local Councillors have really been working hard to have got this far.
Although the misprinted 500 million quid would have been better
Terrymac
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philipSenior Smokie  Arbroath, Scotland613 Posts
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12 Oct 2012 | Posted - 17 Jun 2011 : 6:58:32 PM
Hope there is a skatepark included for the teenagers and a supervised one at that.They should make it a membership only one as the sense of ownership and form a committee between the teenagers themselves to run it might be the only way it would get properly taken care of.
Im not having a go at teenagers in general as this applies to adults as well if they own their homes they tend to take more care of them(but not all adults some where just brought up right lol).
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TerrymacMaster SmokieUnited Kingdom1923 Posts
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06 Jun 2013 | Posted - 26 Jun 2011 : 2:27:10 PM
Pity to read about Councillors "in-fighting" on possible investment at "the links"... Although some Councillors are saying they are not against the proposal they are questioning the amount for the project in these times of austerity, especially with the forecast of a 30+ million pound deficit over next four years..!!
I hope majority of Councillors are for the investment and it is voted for... Arbroath sorely needs this investment to get our image back as many areas have been left without proper funding for years!!
Terrymac
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DerekSupreme Master SmokieArbroath, Scotland2291 Posts
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6 days ago | Posted - 26 Jun 2011 : 4:58:52 PM
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Originally posted by philip
Hope there is a skatepark included for the teenagers...
Saw this down beside the paddling pool today. A trailer fold out half pipe.
Derek.
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TerrymacMaster SmokieUnited Kingdom1923 Posts
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06 Jun 2013 | Posted - 26 Jun 2011 : 6:51:36 PM
What??? Surely there are some other "bits" to fit?? That looks real dangerous! A double open ended accident waiting to happen! or, am I being over-cautious and thats what kids would love?
Terrymac
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amyWee HaggisScotland28 Posts
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20 Oct 2011 | Posted - 26 Jun 2011 : 7:59:38 PM
The ramp (not sure what you should call it) has been doing the rounds of Angus for a few years now; the kids that use it seem happy enough with it
http://www.angus.gov.uk/atoz/halfpipe.cfm
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TerrymacMaster SmokieUnited Kingdom1923 Posts
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06 Jun 2013 | Posted - 26 Jun 2011 : 8:19:04 PM
Thanks for that Amy... It is here at "links" until 24th July and back again in October... Well it seems to be tried and tested...
I am just a "cowardie custard" when I look at it... Oh for youth and blindness to danger.. and faster reactions!!
Terrymac
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DerekSupreme Master SmokieArbroath, Scotland2291 Posts
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6 days ago | Posted - 30 May 2012 : 5:58:10 PM
Seems work is about to begin on the West Links play area (June 6th).
A well used facility deserving an upgrade in my opinion. The timing of the development is peculiar though, why take it down days into the playparks busiest time of year instead of in autumn, winter or spring?
Herald Article
Derek.
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DavidMaster SmokieArbroath, Scotland4388 Posts
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30 May 2013 | Posted - 30 May 2012 : 10:04:07 PM
Good news - although they are going to be working thought the summer the Herald article does say that the existing play park is to stay open until September - so that's something I guess!!
David Spink
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boristhespieMaster SmokieArbroath, Scotland1036 Posts
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05 Sep 2012 | Posted - 31 May 2012 : 8:39:54 PM
Only here do the council carryout major works to a tourist attraction during tourist season. Personally why do this only to let it rot like they have done with the existing stuff.
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woodentopWee Smokie 236 Posts
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31 May 2013 | Posted - 31 May 2012 : 11:10:17 PM
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Originally posted by boristhespie
Only here do the council carryout major works to a tourist attraction during tourist season.
You never been to Edinburgh? |
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Redevelopment of West Links 
