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Topic ID 655
12/05/2005 by Joby
Riverside development
A few years ago McMullens announced some grand plans to develop the derelict riverside yards behind maidenhead street (I think this was around 2001/2002 time) - to include a new library, flats and some public space. Anyone know what happened to these plans? I know some flats have appeared round there, but are there any plans for further development [?]
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Reply ID 6700
12/05/2005 by Ewoowar
I believe there was also talk of a bridge
Reply ID 6702
12/05/2005 by sloopjohnb
Far as I know still plans for the bridge; also a new library but for me the view accross Folly Bridge to The Wash has been ruined by a large reddish lego brick and a colour scheme on another lego deposit which has no empathy with anything else around it. Also the traditional view of the Woolpack and St Andrews Church, wonderful in winter when lit, has been lost forever. And someone in planning said it was all OK.
Reply ID 12091
05/11/2005 by Steve
I think it's about time that McMullens came clean on this and told us what their intentions are. This project appears to have stalled some time ago and I am surprised that none of the interested parties have had anything to say about it.
Reply ID 12097
05/11/2005 by Dillon
There is no profit in a bridge is there?
And as for a new library?
Reply ID 12100
05/11/2005 by Ewoowar
Was the bridge a concession to allow the rest of the development?
Reply ID 12102
05/11/2005 by sloopjohnb
As this project is now of some personal concern of mine as if built the bridge will end up below my office I have been watching this developement with more than passing interest.
I was led to belive and borne out by the latest plans that the bridge was going from New Lane accross to the new development at Dolphin Yard and the counterweight placed almost at the front door of the Seed warehouse. If you go down to the river i can't see anyone paying �350000+ for a riverside house and then having a bridge go past your living room, or under it.
However a high wall has just been built alongside the house in Nicholas Lane as a screen from the path where a bridge now looks more likely. But as above, this is not quite in accordance with the latest submitted and approved plans.
I have spoken to the site manager and also heard through Macs that the bridge is going ahead; although exactly where depends on who you speak to.
As for the library this was part of the deal - we let you build bijou river apartments, you give us a library. At the moment the allocated car park in Maidenhead Yard has been suspended pending development work and access for building lorries but no work is yet, or even looks like taking place.
So, watch this space. Or if me, watch the river - the truth is out there. Somewhere.
Reply ID 12103
05/11/2005 by Ewoowar
Thank you Mr Sloop.
I trust you will keep us informed.
And are you anything to do with the John Barber as referred to in 3 metre high letters on Wiggintons wall?
Reply ID 12105
05/11/2005 by Rooster
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Originally posted by Ewoowar
Thank you Mr Sloop.
I trust you will keep us informed.
And are you anything to do with the John Barber as referred to in 3 metre high letters on Wiggintons wall?
I asked the same question last weekend! The answer was NO!
Reply ID 12110
05/11/2005 by Ewoowar
Probably a yes then.
Reply ID 12112
05/11/2005 by sloopjohnb
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And are you anything to do with the John Barber as referred to in 3 metre high letters on Wiggintons wall?
If only ........... I 'd be retired and living in France.
I actually spoke to the present owner of the site James Barber who was delighted to speak to me as he was getting fed up by people moaning at him for his regular comments and diatribes in the letters page of the Mercury. Actually a very nice type person but alas .. no relation.
But isn't it good to walk into town every day and see your name in lights. Well, three foot high letters anyway.[:D]
Reply ID 12119
06/11/2005 by Tigger
Am I being daft (quite normal I suppose) but what would be the intentions for the old Library?
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