Pavements? (Would be nice)

Nunu1


Joined: 31/03/2008
Posts: 536

Message Posted:
12/06/2008 02:24

Well something I noticed that TRNC lacks and that is Pavements!

I think Adele's tune would fit the bill "Chasing Pavements!"



Seriously some areas have them, mind you you need a step ladder to get up and down from some of them! Then other areas its just dust and mud.......

I did notice up near Tatlitsu the new roads include proper pavements..



Hopefully some of the UN Euros millions cash injection will be spent on building pavements.?



Any ideas? Do TRNC have a Highways and paths department?....Im sure...



nunu1

norma jean



Joined: 29/05/2008
Posts: 191

Message Posted:
12/06/2008 07:04

HI nunu 1, was told that all new roads now have to have pavements, even if no one will ever walk on them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

cyprusishome


Joined: 31/03/2007
Posts: 2381

Message Posted:
12/06/2008 10:52

Norma Jean, you are correct. But in order for the pavements etc to be made the land comes from the owner of the plot alongside the road. We lost 2 metres along the full length of our road side. When your boundary wall/fence is built on road side it will be that far away from the road. You are told this is your donation to the government!!!!!!!!



As for the rest, the top end of the "high street" in Girne was paved with EU money and is planned that the rest is to be done later in the year. Not sure which year, but later!!!!



Personally I think it will destroy the character of the place and should be left alone.

Bradus


Joined: 25/02/2007
Posts: 2641

Message Posted:
12/06/2008 19:19

I have to say I was shocked at the poor standard of the pavements. God know how people with prams and wheelchairs manage? Even the newly laid brick paving is all breaking up and looks an eye sore. Brick paving seems a poor choice as it does not appear to be stable. Not sure if this is due to the way it has been laid or the weather or something?

sylvie


Joined: 12/03/2008
Posts: 1081

Message Posted:
12/06/2008 21:00

in girne pavement have been done but it is impossible to walk because cars park on it it is disgusted - they should be removed there is money to take there !!! when car will respect the walking people then pavement can be done otherwise it is a waste of money!!!

brian24001


Joined: 23/03/2008
Posts: 606

Message Posted:
13/06/2008 21:12

here's an idea for a newly developing place, learn from other countries. Build path ways to the side of 'all' roads (with block paving, the special subsiding type found everywhere here), use them as cyle ways or walk ways, and bury under them the service pipes/telephone cables/electric cables etc plus some empty pipes to pull cables etc through in the future, and hey presto, little chance of having to dig up roads for things later.