Posted by: Biffo the bear, beano town on 12:18pm Wed 16 Jan 08
"It will take up to 10 years to complete and cost more than £100million, but when finished will become the UK's largest and most modern healthcare campus."
If its going to take this long to build then it will hardly be the most modern & up to date in the UK & given that the tenders will go to the lowest bidder &/or friends of the council..
"It will take up to 10 years to complete and cost more than £100million, but when finished will become the UK's largest and most modern healthcare campus."
If its going to take this long to build then it will hardly be the most modern & up to date in the UK & given that the tenders will go to the lowest bidder &/or friends of the council..
Posted by: People Power, Glasgow on 12:31pm Wed 16 Jan 08
[quote][bold]Biffo the bear[/bold] wrote:
"It will take up to 10 years to complete and cost more than £100million, but when finished will become the UK's largest and most modern healthcare campus." If its going to take this long to build then it will hardly be the most modern & up to date in the UK & given that the tenders will go to the lowest bidder &/or friends of the council..[/quote]
Good point caller..... these journalists are at it again, putting their foot in their mouths, and rushing the article in question.
Anyway - I detect a few problems, not least with The Clyde Tunnel continually plagued by closures, contraflows and long tailbacks - why build it there ?
This is not simply about finding whatever sites are available and plonking the Superhospitals, or schools of the future there.
This is about proper planning, and doing what is in the best interest of the Public who will use the facilities - have these town planners and councillors any intentions of using the hospital themselves ? or will they alot of them have Private Health Care packages ?
Our new buildings age so much quicker due to the speed at which modernisation takes place.
So, 10 years may not seem very long.
The way our new buildings are designed, and materials used its hardly any surprise they age so much quicker.
Finally, where is the point in spending such huge volumes of our money, without some kind of private investment - money sneaking in, and innevitably without the upper level of the predicted budget peaking way above £100 million - as these projects always do in the end.
Biffo the bear wrote:
"It will take up to 10 years to complete and cost more than £100million, but when finished will become the UK's largest and most modern healthcare campus." If its going to take this long to build then it will hardly be the most modern & up to date in the UK & given that the tenders will go to the lowest bidder &/or friends of the council..
Good point caller..... these journalists are at it again, putting their foot in their mouths, and rushing the article in question.
Anyway - I detect a few problems, not least with The Clyde Tunnel continually plagued by closures, contraflows and long tailbacks - why build it there ?
This is not simply about finding whatever sites are available and plonking the Superhospitals, or schools of the future there.
This is about proper planning, and doing what is in the best interest of the Public who will use the facilities - have these town planners and councillors any intentions of using the hospital themselves ? or will they alot of them have Private Health Care packages ?
Our new buildings age so much quicker due to the speed at which modernisation takes place.
So, 10 years may not seem very long.
The way our new buildings are designed, and materials used its hardly any surprise they age so much quicker.
Finally, where is the point in spending such huge volumes of our money, without some kind of private investment - money sneaking in, and innevitably without the upper level of the predicted budget peaking way above £100 million - as these projects always do in the end.
Posted by: jrb, Glasgow on 1:43pm Wed 16 Jan 08
It will be interesting to see the plans for approach roads for this new hospital, with the Clyde tunnel on one side and the M.8 On the other,the present set up with the govan road entrance, and bogmoor road which is basically a side entrance is totally inadequate hopefully this will be sorted out before and not when the hospital is up and running....
It will be interesting to see the plans for approach roads for this new hospital, with the Clyde tunnel on one side and the M.8 On the other,the present set up with the govan road entrance, and bogmoor road which is basically a side entrance is totally inadequate hopefully this will be sorted out before and not when the hospital is up and running....
Posted by: The Missing City, Glasgow on 1:47pm Wed 16 Jan 08
Just a collection of boxes clumped together.
Modern construction at its very best!
How long will it last?
Just a collection of boxes clumped together.
Modern construction at its very best!
How long will it last?
Posted by: People Power, Glasgow on 2:18pm Wed 16 Jan 08
It will last as long as the building industry gets away with this almost criminal behaviour towards its use of materials, and shoddy workmanship.
FACT: New Builds of todays standards are simply inadequate, and not designed to last the test of time. Which begs the question, why plough £100 million into this joke of a "Superhospital" - when ( due to inflation, and interest rates in future) it could be more like £150 million by the time work is complete.
It will last as long as the building industry gets away with this almost criminal behaviour towards its use of materials, and shoddy workmanship.
FACT: New Builds of todays standards are simply inadequate, and not designed to last the test of time. Which begs the question, why plough £100 million into this joke of a "Superhospital" - when ( due to inflation, and interest rates in future) it could be more like £150 million by the time work is complete.
Posted by: The Missing City, Glasgow on 2:54pm Wed 16 Jan 08
[quote][bold]People Power[/bold] wrote:
It will last as long as the building industry gets away with this almost criminal behaviour towards its use of materials, and shoddy workmanship. FACT: New Builds of todays standards are simply inadequate, and not designed to last the test of time. Which begs the question, why plough £100 million into this joke of a "Superhospital" - when ( due to inflation, and interest rates in future) it could be more like £150 million by the time work is complete. [/quote] Top quality comment Lady J, liked that one from yesterday too!!
Will they ever take heed?
Ah don't thinkso!!!!
Our money will continue to be poured down a massive hole!
I don't believe there's any point in posting stuff on here, who exactly listens or takes any of it in?
Considering a lot of the comment is fair and constructive, those in power should take some notes, or maybe that is below them!
People Power wrote:
It will last as long as the building industry gets away with this almost criminal behaviour towards its use of materials, and shoddy workmanship. FACT: New Builds of todays standards are simply inadequate, and not designed to last the test of time. Which begs the question, why plough £100 million into this joke of a "Superhospital" - when ( due to inflation, and interest rates in future) it could be more like £150 million by the time work is complete.
Top quality comment Lady J, liked that one from yesterday too!!
Will they ever take heed?
Ah don't thinkso!!!!
Our money will continue to be poured down a massive hole!
I don't believe there's any point in posting stuff on here, who exactly listens or takes any of it in?
Considering a lot of the comment is fair and constructive, those in power should take some notes, or maybe that is below them!
Posted by: Tarry breeks, Partick on 3:18pm Wed 16 Jan 08
Good idea, build a new superhospital next to a sewage works full of superbugs (and regular bugs).
Good idea, build a new superhospital next to a sewage works full of superbugs (and regular bugs).
Posted by: Biffo the bear, beano town on 4:17pm Wed 16 Jan 08
I hear Tony from the Simpson's is bidding for the contract & if he isnt successful then he will get stabby
I hear Tony from the Simpson's is bidding for the contract & if he isnt successful then he will get stabby
Posted by: Ian, Glasgow on 4:50pm Wed 16 Jan 08
God forbid if it ends up looking anything like that disaster in Edinburgh. The Parliament Building! It's VILE
God forbid if it ends up looking anything like that disaster in Edinburgh. The Parliament Building! It's VILE
Posted by: Ian on 4:53pm Wed 16 Jan 08
[quote][bold]People Power[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Biffo the bear[/bold] wrote: "It will take up to 10 years to complete and cost more than £100million, but when finished will become the UK's largest and most modern healthcare campus." If its going to take this long to build then it will hardly be the most modern & up to date in the UK & given that the tenders will go to the lowest bidder &/or friends of the council..[/quote] Good point caller..... these journalists are at it again, putting their foot in their mouths, and rushing the article in question. Anyway - I detect a few problems, not least with The Clyde Tunnel continually plagued by closures, contraflows and long tailbacks - why build it there ? This is not simply about finding whatever sites are available and plonking the Superhospitals, or schools of the future there. This is about proper planning, and doing what is in the best interest of the Public who will use the facilities - have these town planners and councillors any intentions of using the hospital themselves ? or will they alot of them have Private Health Care packages ? Our new buildings age so much quicker due to the speed at which modernisation takes place. So, 10 years may not seem very long. The way our new buildings are designed, and materials used its hardly any surprise they age so much quicker. Finally, where is the point in spending such huge volumes of our money, without some kind of private investment - money sneaking in, and innevitably without the upper level of the predicted budget peaking way above £100 million - as these projects always do in the end. [/quote] Why build it there? Because the council will have an excuse to build another bridge over the Clyde!
People Power wrote:
Biffo the bear wrote: "It will take up to 10 years to complete and cost more than £100million, but when finished will become the UK's largest and most modern healthcare campus." If its going to take this long to build then it will hardly be the most modern & up to date in the UK & given that the tenders will go to the lowest bidder &/or friends of the council..
Good point caller..... these journalists are at it again, putting their foot in their mouths, and rushing the article in question. Anyway - I detect a few problems, not least with The Clyde Tunnel continually plagued by closures, contraflows and long tailbacks - why build it there ? This is not simply about finding whatever sites are available and plonking the Superhospitals, or schools of the future there. This is about proper planning, and doing what is in the best interest of the Public who will use the facilities - have these town planners and councillors any intentions of using the hospital themselves ? or will they alot of them have Private Health Care packages ? Our new buildings age so much quicker due to the speed at which modernisation takes place. So, 10 years may not seem very long. The way our new buildings are designed, and materials used its hardly any surprise they age so much quicker. Finally, where is the point in spending such huge volumes of our money, without some kind of private investment - money sneaking in, and innevitably without the upper level of the predicted budget peaking way above £100 million - as these projects always do in the end.
Why build it there? Because the council will have an excuse to build another bridge over the Clyde!
Posted by: leesome, Glasgow on 7:02pm Wed 16 Jan 08
Take ten years to build and be out-dated upon completion. So much honesty there ET I'm almost lacking stress...
Take ten years to build and be out-dated upon completion. So much honesty there ET I'm almost lacking stress...
Posted by: leesome, Glasgow on 7:15pm Wed 16 Jan 08
Can see the board members of GGCHB, end of year one, ten million spent & the hat comes oot, busking in the causey, robbing the old, sick & the infirmary and even the GP tae pay for the next installment. Year two and teh pressure is on, twenty million spent and still not even a car park, never mind a patient treament centre. So they go out on the rob again, this time is the inapt Community Care & Health Partnerships that feel the pinch, staff told not to leave their offices, stay in-doors and think nothing (no change then). Year three and twenty million sunk & finaly the contruction crews get toilets, but yet still with no soap. a board member in a desperate attempt to shift the focus takes up a real job, working as a hospital cleaner, but gets sacked having smuggled bleach into the ward to save a penny. Year four and almost half way their, well we have to talk this up. yes they screwed the contractor again, the construction site grounds to a halt, they are all out on strike, the GGCHB desperately suck on cold air, only to expell the remains from their back-sides. The hospital arrives in the brown
(full of deciet) 2022. A year later phase one wards are closed for refurbishment. "WE DID IT"
hails the ill health board.
Can see the board members of GGCHB, end of year one, ten million spent & the hat comes oot, busking in the causey, robbing the old, sick & the infirmary and even the GP tae pay for the next installment. Year two and teh pressure is on, twenty million spent and still not even a car park, never mind a patient treament centre. So they go out on the rob again, this time is the inapt Community Care & Health Partnerships that feel the pinch, staff told not to leave their offices, stay in-doors and think nothing (no change then). Year three and twenty million sunk & finaly the contruction crews get toilets, but yet still with no soap. a board member in a desperate attempt to shift the focus takes up a real job, working as a hospital cleaner, but gets sacked having smuggled bleach into the ward to save a penny. Year four and almost half way their, well we have to talk this up. yes they screwed the contractor again, the construction site grounds to a halt, they are all out on strike, the GGCHB desperately suck on cold air, only to expell the remains from their back-sides. The hospital arrives in the brown
(full of deciet) 2022. A year later phase one wards are closed for refurbishment. "WE DID IT"
hails the ill health board.
Posted by: People Power on 8:45pm Wed 16 Jan 08
[quote][bold]The Missing City[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]People Power[/bold] wrote: It will last as long as the building industry gets away with this almost criminal behaviour towards its use of materials, and shoddy workmanship. FACT: New Builds of todays standards are simply inadequate, and not designed to last the test of time. Which begs the question, why plough £100 million into this joke of a "Superhospital" - when ( due to inflation, and interest rates in future) it could be more like £150 million by the time work is complete. [/quote] Top quality comment Lady J, liked that one from yesterday too!! Will they ever take heed? Ah don't thinkso!!!! Our money will continue to be poured down a massive hole! I don't believe there's any point in posting stuff on here, who exactly listens or takes any of it in? Considering a lot of the comment is fair and constructive, those in power should take some notes, or maybe that is below them![/quote]
Cheers Missing City,
Seems that we commenters / posters on this here forum / E.T. website are the only ones with common sense or brains.
Why don't any Council officials respond to these here posts ? Cos they don't have the gumption or the balls to think of a response.
The Missing City wrote:
People Power wrote: It will last as long as the building industry gets away with this almost criminal behaviour towards its use of materials, and shoddy workmanship. FACT: New Builds of todays standards are simply inadequate, and not designed to last the test of time. Which begs the question, why plough £100 million into this joke of a "Superhospital" - when ( due to inflation, and interest rates in future) it could be more like £150 million by the time work is complete.
Top quality comment Lady J, liked that one from yesterday too!! Will they ever take heed? Ah don't thinkso!!!! Our money will continue to be poured down a massive hole! I don't believe there's any point in posting stuff on here, who exactly listens or takes any of it in? Considering a lot of the comment is fair and constructive, those in power should take some notes, or maybe that is below them!
Cheers Missing City,
Seems that we commenters / posters on this here forum / E.T. website are the only ones with common sense or brains.
Why don't any Council officials respond to these here posts ? Cos they don't have the gumption or the balls to think of a response.
Posted by: aliceaa, USA on 2:41am Thu 17 Jan 08
ooo..It looks very gogeous!!!I saw a video talking about it on Gothicmingle com
ooo..It looks very gogeous!!!I saw a video talking about it on Gothicmingle com
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