[obsnw] Re: Wrensch Road Subway-Close it, or not?

2009-12-18 Thread janet
I would like to stick my original idea, and not see any of the subways closed permanently - locked overnight - yes. (Question is: How do we get Vetus schola involved in locking and unlocking?) I agree with Ian Gilfillan, and others who have mentioned that more people will start using the actual

[obsnw] Re: Wrensch Road Subway-Close it, or not? Proposed action

2009-12-14 Thread Biddy Greene
I definitely think that if it gets shut (which I tend to favour) then it should NOT be in an irreversible manner. I also think that Catherine White has a good point about the school kids. Could we ask the school (now closed, unfortunately) to find out how many of their learners do use it on a

[obsnw] Re: Wrensch Road Subway-Close it, or not?

2009-12-14 Thread Chris
I use the subway occasionally during the day, but it obviously is too dangerous after dark. I suggest either floodlight it with CCTV cameras at both ends or close it up at night. Maybe one of the security companies can be assigned as gatekeeper? A guard could simply pass by with a key morning

[obsnw] Re: Wrensch Road Subway-Close it, or not?

2009-12-13 Thread Big Brian
I take that as a YES in favour of closing the Wrensch Road Subway. More votes please. BG On Dec 13, 6:44 pm, Michael Kempen mkem...@global.co.za wrote: It ought to be closed permanently.  If needs be, concrete the whole thing up and landscape the ramp ends on either side.  While the subway is

Re: [obsnw] Re: Wrensch Road Subway-Close it, or not?

2009-12-13 Thread Trevor Hughes
A reserved YES from me. I am not in favour of an irreversible closure but a secure gate on either end should suffice. I would also be opposed to using any OCA funds for this. Intersite should be made to maintain a safe clean facility (which we no they have no interest in doing) or they should bear