Bootle Projects Thread

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[QUOTE=Paul D;40639826]Water taxi for Bootle

hi paul,
do you no how far along the canal the taxi goes?

I will try to get some pics next time im by the canal.

[Paul D]

Haven't a clue mate sorry.

[Chris B]

From the Daily Post -

Legal threat to investors over £17m Stella Nova apartment block in Bootle

Oct 7 2009 by Ben Schofield, Liverpool Daily Post

INVESTORS in a landmark Merseyside apartment block are facing court action and have had their contracts torn up by the developer, the Daily Post can reveal.

Dozens of other hopeful buyers are on the cusp of defaulting on their agreements to purchase a flat because of the drop in property values.

It could mean the £17m Stella Nova building – regarded as a lynch-pin of Bootle’s regeneration – will sit largely empty for months or years to come.

Mossley Hill-based developer Dreaming Spires is pursuing legal action to try to recover its costs.

Scores of buyers exchanged contracts for apartments in the tower when the property market was at its peak and loans were readily available.

Now bank managers have reined in the terms of buy-to-let mortgages, meaning some investors are facing an unassailable “equity gap”.

Article continues here - http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/...2534-24870769/

[Chris B]

From the BBC -

Land cleared for new housing plan

A clean-up of two areas that housed a former clay pit and a leather tannery is due to start to make way for a new housing project in Merseyside.

The foundations and underground tanks of the tannery will be removed at the site in Bootle near the the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.

The Penpoll site, a former clay pit for the brick making industry, will be cleared of any contaminated waste.

Residents from the nearby Klondyke estate are to move into the new homes.

Article continues here - http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/m...de/8299214.stm

[Howie_P]

New sculpture for Bootle Oriel Station
DECEMBER 8, 2009 | NEWS

A new sculpture, ‘Past, Present and Future’ by local artist Stephen Hitchin, has been unveiled at Bootle Oriel Station.



The giant steel sculpture, commissioned by Merseytravel and standing over eight metres tall, reflects and celebrates the history and growth of Bootle, its people and the wider Merseyside community.

Bootle Councillor and Chair of Merseytravel Mark Dowd, said: “Not only does the sculpture reflect on the history of Bootle it is also a celebration of the growth of Bootle alongside Liverpool.

“The images in the sculpture make reference to some key events in Bootle’s history. It is an interesting piece of work and one that I am sure many people will enjoy.”

Neil Scales, Chief Executive and Director General of Merseytravel added: “While we appreciate the need to modernise our facilities, we also recognise the importance of their past and the history surrounding the area, with this in mind we wanted a sculpture that would represent the past, present and future of Bootle, which Stephen has captured perfectly.”

The sculpture, part of Merseytravel’s ambitious and wide-ranging Public Arts Strategy, depicts a variety of images of the town throughout the years, including the docks and Captain Johnny Walker.

During the Second World War, the docks made Bootle a target and as a result it was one of the worst hit areas outside of London

Bootle also played an important part in the Battle of the Atlantic. Gladstone Docks as well as Liverpool served as vital ports during the war and never closed despite being the target of repeated Bombing raids.

Gladstone Docks were also home to Captain Johnny Walker who commanded the HMS Starling and along with the 2nd Support Group were instrumental in Allied Victory of the Battle of Atlantic.

Captain Walker would occasionally rest in the Mayor’s Parlour in Bootle Town Hall and the HMS Starling’s bell and flags signalling the General Chase can be found today on display within Bootle Town Hall.

The sculpture also makes reference to the Liverpool Overhead Railway which ran the length of the docks and was primarily built to ease congestion, but turned out to be popular with visitors due to the amazing view of the docks, shipping and the transatlantic Liners on the River Mersey.

Images of Bootle’s trade, shipping and infrastructure can be seen within the three steel metal plates of the sculpture.

Stephen Hitchin, whose work is currently on display at the University of Liverpool’s Victoria Gallery & Museum (VG&M) said, “The sculpture has been designed to be viewed from all angles, giving people something to see from both the main entrance and also the platform level.

“I spent many hours researching this piece and I was interested to find out so much about Bootle’s history, in particular the importance that the area played during the war – it has given me a rich source of reference and I have included what I hope is a fitting tribute, combined with a more up to date reflection of current day events.”

Bootle Oriel Station was officially opened in June 2008 after undergoing multi-million pound improvement works including a new ticket office, booking hall, footbridge and new lifts providing free access to the platforms.

Source: Rail-News.com

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Bootle - Linacre Road

The fella who made this has made some good little videos driving around Bootle and Liverpool.

He might be a private cab driver - hope not as he's driving down Linacre Road and not Litherland Road



Video by Brunnyboy on YouTube



http://s0.geograph.org.uk/photos/10/...3_475d7a18.jpg

[Scarecrow]

Apologies if this seems a pointless post.

Recently we received a letter from the council stating that they want to install an electric gate at the main pedestrian entrance to our housing development. In their eyes it'll stop ne'erdowells walking on the front gardens of the newly gentrified Bootlians, stopping school scrotes walking past and lobbing shite onto lawns and at windows. Quietening the street, supposedly.

My fear in all of this is ghettoisation. I don't want to live in a 76 house street with one way in and one way out. If that turned me on, I'd have moved to Kirkdale. The strange thing is, I feel happier and safer walking down the old areas of Hawthorne Rd, where there's flats and shop fronts, scabby warehouses and bus depots than the shiny, new 'improved' areas.

Am I a paranoid homeowner without contents insurance, or are my thoughts and fears valid? Your thoughts, please.

*What do you reckon, G? You've been here. Would gates improve the locale or drag it down?

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image hosted on flickr

georgeupstairs

[Howie_P]

State-of-the-art bridge will bring together communities in Bootle
Apr 8 2010
by Lyndsay Young, Bootle Times

A STATE-of-the-art bridge that led to a worldwide design search has been completed.

It took three years to build – now the footbridge across the Leeds to Liverpool Canal links the two communities in Linacre and Klondyke.

Sefton Council received 88 entries from as far as Japan, Italy, Israel and the USA in a design competition for the bridge, which replaced the old industrial footbridge at Pennington Road.

The winning design was produced by Softroom Architects and Eckersley O’Callaghan Structural Engineers.

It was to provide a gateway to Bootle for canal users and a focal point for the regeneration in the area.

CABE Commissioner and landscape architect Richard Cass cut the ribbon on the bridge which is now being used by parents to take children to school.

He said: “I’m honoured to have been asked to officially open Pennington Road bridge which is obviously a great asset to the community. The design of this bridge has been well thought out and its clever use of space and functionality means that it is accessible to all.”

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http://www.bdonline.co.uk/story.asp?storycode=3114800

[JohnnyLeigh]

Nice, bit unusual, but not in a bad way

[Scarecrow]

It's shite. I live next to it and it looks exactly nothing like that.

It's also clad in B&Q decking (not white render), caked in mud where the plants on the left haven't taken root and dogshit everywhere else.

I also have to live in perpetual daylight as the fucking floodlights are pointed directly into my landing!

[Dreamer]

Originally Posted by Scarecrow

It's shite. I live next to it and it looks exactly nothing like that.

It's also clad in B&Q decking (not white render), caked in mud where the plants on the left haven't taken root and dogshit everywhere else.

I also have to live in perpetual daylight as the fucking floodlights are pointed directly into my landing!

I thought you lived in a field?? seriously though, can you not complain and get them to sort the lighting?

[Awayo]

What was that comedy sketch where Wurzel Gummidge was trying to find a big carrot so that he could root Aunty Sally? Can't remember...

[Dreamer]

Originally Posted by Awayo

What was that comedy sketch where Wurzel Gummidge was trying to find a big carrot so that he could root Aunty Sally? Can't remember...

What version where you watching?!!.

[Awayo]

Don't think that one was on CiTV, I can say that.

[Scarecrow]

Who is responsible for the floodlighting though? Sefton Council? British Waterways? The cnuts who I pay a service charge to?

I choose to ignore the Squirrel's comments. He tried to pinch my nuts once.

[Dreamer]

Probably best to speak to BW and the council to see who should sort it out