Gautrain skybridge planned for Centurion

[jontyB]

http://www.fin24.co.za/articles/default/display_article.aspx?Nav=ns&ArticleID=1518-1786_2047769

"It was originally supposed to be underground, but Centurion residents now face a hideous concrete and steel skybridge that will scar the landscape for more than four kilometres," the DA Gauteng transport spokesperson James Swart said in a statement.

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"The department must not be allowed to sneak this through. Objectors need to lodge a notice of appeal as soon as possible, after which they have 30 days in which to submit substantive arguments."

 

[GavinMannion]

I guess images would help decide whether it is unsightly or not really....
4 kilometres is a long way for a raised platform though? Why?

 

[noswal]

I think that because there is such a limited rail network that people react that way, in Europe, rail tracks and roads interweave though towns, citys and the countryside.

 

[stoke]

Centurions must decide.

 

[Leitmotif]

I live in Centurion, and I like the idea of a skybridge.

 

[supersunbird]

This reminds me of the Simpsons Monorial episode... hehehe

Lyle Lanley: Well, sir, there's nothing on earth
Like a genuine,
Bona fide,
Electrified,
Six-car
Monorail!
What'd I say?

Ned Flanders: Monorail!

Lyle Lanley: What's it called?

Patty+Selma: Monorail!

Lyle Lanley: That's right! Monorail!

[crowd chants `Monorail' softly and rhythmically]

Miss Hoover: I hear those things are awfully loud...

Lyle Lanley: It glides as softly as a cloud.

Apu: Is there a chance the track could bend?

Lyle Lanley: Not on your life, my Hindu friend.

Barney: What about us brain-dead slobs?

Lyle Lanley: You'll be given cushy jobs.

Abe: Were you sent here by the devil?

Lyle Lanley: No, good sir, I'm on the level.

Wiggum: The ring came off my pudding can.

Lyle Lanley: Take my pen knife, my good man.

I swear it's Springfield's only choice...
Throw up your hands and raise your voice!

All: Monorail!

Lyle Lanley: What's it called?

All: Monorail!

Lyle Lanley: Once again...

All: Monorail!

Marge: But Main Street's still all cracked and broken...

Bart: Sorry, Mom, the mob has spoken!

All: Monorail!
Monorail!
Monorail!

[big finish]

Monorail!

Homer: Mono... D'oh!

 

[PeterCH]

SkyBridge makes it sound like they're building a space elevator in Gauteng and not a spiced up train station.

 

[Syndyre]

I think that because there is such a limited rail network that people react that way, in Europe, rail tracks and roads interweave though towns, citys and the countryside.

I think people just don't like because its ugly and because it can be put underground.

 

[PeterCH]

Centurions must decide.

Cylon Centurions?

 

[Leitmotif]

Cylon Centurions?

Silence, meatbag...

 

[Pitbull]

The people in centurion moaned about the train going thru there. So Government came up with this idea. Moan again and they'll make it worse.

Just think of the noise with this train going overhead. The noise would have been far less if it was under ground but NO !!!!!

lol.... Glad I don't own property in Centurion. I might buy some there after the train is build for 1/2 the price !

 

[kingrob]

The people in centurion moaned about the train going thru there. So Government came up with this idea. Moan again and they'll make it worse.

Just think of the noice with this train going overhead. The noise would have been far less if it was under ground but NO !!!!!

lol.... Glad I don't own property in Centurion. I might buy some there after the train is build for 1/2 the price !

I think property will become even more expensive in Centurion after the rail station has been built...if you want to buy property here, do it ASAP...

 

[Pitbull]

I think property will become even more expensive in Centurion after the rail station has been built...if you want to buy property here, do it ASAP...

O ja I forgot... U in the trade.....

Will let U know !

 

[kingrob]

O ja I forgot... U in the trade.....

Will let U know !