Footbridge at Arnside...

[a_c_skinner]

Just on the BBC NW news, money from HMG to build a foot/cycle bridge on the Arnside viaduct.

I know nothing more, I suspect it is preliminary cash to pump prime a phase one study to evaluate the possibility of looking for funding for an early evaluation of a possible feasibility study or summat like that.

 

[Freightmaster]

I don't understand why it wasn't done when the viaduct was rebuilt in Summer 2011;
surely that would have been easier and cheaper??



MARK

 

[DarloRich]

surely that would have been easier and cheaper??

it is only cheaper if there is money available to build it and someone thought of the idea

 

[a_c_skinner]

An article in the Gruniad about the Arnsluge to Grunge over Sands Bridge.
I cannot believe it can be done for £50000, but as I live close by hope it can.
It was suggested at the time of the renovation, but alas not at the time the renovation was being planned.
Andrew

 

[oldman]

The relevant government page proclaims: 'A fund of £50,000 will connect coastal communities through a new foot/cycle bridge across Arnside Viaduct'. The discrete attachment says 'feasibility study'.

 

[Bertie the bus]

I don't understand why it wasn't done when the viaduct was rebuilt in Summer 2011;
surely that would have been easier and cheaper??



MARK

I expect it would be popular with hikers and railway photographers but it wouldn't do much for the economics of the Furness line. Arnside - Grange journeys seem very popular. Hardly surprising considering how far it is to drive.

 

[a_c_skinner]

Feasibility study

Thank you, I assumed that to be the case.