New Poole Bridge

[AHoy]

Update wanted on some old/ongoing local news.

 

I have not come across any published figures for the air draught of the planned new Poole Bridge, other than it will be a lot lower than originally expected

 

Despite the authorities not considering the bridge boat queues a safety issue I prefer to avoid the bridge lift times and go under where possible, generally safer, easier on the boat controls and nerves plus far less risk of damage to boats and crew in the event of any close encounters.

 

Just wondering what sort of routine to allow for in the future.

 

Also this will probably impact on the local economy as it may disuade me from buying one of Tom's el-cheapo flybridge MFs

[Afishionado]

Good question Alan. I have just emailed PHC to ask.

 

Mad Mike

[Sam]

mike good luck with phc

 

i have been asking and i cant even get my hands on any figures maybe because i am just an employee

 

sam

[duncan]

I have not come across any published figures for the air draught of the planned new Poole Bridge, other than it will be a lot lower than originally expected

 

lower possibly but

 

lower than the existing bridge - I can't see that one

[Bob F]

I think he said lower than originally expected, Duncan, and wasn't comparing it with the existing bridge.

 

 

[Afishionado]

mike good luck with phc

 

i have been asking and i cant even get my hands on any figuressam

maybe because i am just an employee

 

No mate it's 'cos you are too tall and people feel your looking down on them

 

Mad Mike

 

PS so not much hope of getting an answer then?

[duncan]

Bob - yep but the balance of the post implied lower than the existing (otherwise it's a non issue!)

 

ah well....