Posted by: jim, Glasgow on 11:00am Wed 2 Apr 08
Aye The Pump Hoose Sounds off putting !
Aye The Pump Hoose Sounds off putting !
Posted by: Pete, Glasgow on 11:02am Wed 2 Apr 08
The Pump Hoose sounds like a brothel!
The Pump Hoose sounds like a brothel!
Posted by: The Missing City, Glasgow on 11:04am Wed 2 Apr 08
[quote][bold]Pete[/bold] wrote:
The Pump Hoose sounds like a brothel![/quote] Yes, the only thing they need is flashing red neon lights!
Pete wrote:
The Pump Hoose sounds like a brothel!
Yes, the only thing they need is flashing red neon lights!
Posted by: Sydney Meriwether, Glasgow on 11:35am Wed 2 Apr 08
[quote]Development and regeneration executive director Steve Inch says in a report: "Glasgow Harbour is willing to invest a considerable sum of money in the building to bring it back into use as a potential boutique-style hotel and restaurant."[/quote]
While not wishing to dwell on the fact that Steve's title actually refers to "development and regeneration", wouldn't it be nice if he could [italic]do that just once for a wee change[/italic], and if he can't or won't, maybe his title should be changed to "[bold]Selling Off Anything We Can Find Executive Director[/bold]"?
Anyway, personally, I think this is a very timely act, as it may not be long before the shawdy new-build 'executive' flats at GH start to crumble and we'll need a nice wee boutique-style hotel to house all those needy middle-class professionals... at taxpayer's expense, of course!
Development and regeneration executive director Steve Inch says in a report: "Glasgow Harbour is willing to invest a considerable sum of money in the building to bring it back into use as a potential boutique-style hotel and restaurant."
While not wishing to dwell on the fact that Steve's title actually refers to "development and regeneration", wouldn't it be nice if he could
do that just once for a wee change, and if he can't or won't, maybe his title should be changed to "
Selling Off Anything We Can Find Executive Director"?
Anyway, personally, I think this is a very timely act, as it may not be long before the shawdy new-build 'executive' flats at GH start to crumble and we'll need a nice wee boutique-style hotel to house all those needy middle-class professionals... at taxpayer's expense, of course!
Posted by: The Missing City, Glasgow on 11:54am Wed 2 Apr 08
I was looking at a photograph of the pumphouse - it dates from 1977 - just before the filled in the Queens Dock with the expensive sandstone from the forthcoming, yet terribly short-sighted demolition of the redundant St Enoch Station.
I must say, the building was in a rank state, fit for demolition itself, I am surprised it was not demolished considering it looked far worse than most of the office and residential property that was demolished in that era, which unsurprisingly was in a far better condition than the old Pumphouse - but its good to see that it still remains intact!
I was looking at a photograph of the pumphouse - it dates from 1977 - just before the filled in the Queens Dock with the expensive sandstone from the forthcoming, yet terribly short-sighted demolition of the redundant St Enoch Station.
I must say, the building was in a rank state, fit for demolition itself, I am surprised it was not demolished considering it looked far worse than most of the office and residential property that was demolished in that era, which unsurprisingly was in a far better condition than the old Pumphouse - but its good to see that it still remains intact!
Posted by: The Missing City, Glasgow on 11:55am Wed 2 Apr 08
[quote][bold]The Missing City[/bold] wrote:
I was looking at a photograph of the pumphouse - it dates from 1977 - just before the filled in the Queens Dock with the expensive sandstone from the forthcoming, yet terribly short-sighted demolition of the redundant St Enoch Station. I must say, the building was in a rank state, fit for demolition itself, I am surprised it was not demolished considering it looked far worse than most of the office and residential property that was demolished in that era, which unsurprisingly was in a far better condition than the old Pumphouse - but its good to see that it still remains intact! [/quote] [bold]Its a pity GCC can't say that about the rest of Glasgow![/bold]
The Missing City wrote:
I was looking at a photograph of the pumphouse - it dates from 1977 - just before the filled in the Queens Dock with the expensive sandstone from the forthcoming, yet terribly short-sighted demolition of the redundant St Enoch Station. I must say, the building was in a rank state, fit for demolition itself, I am surprised it was not demolished considering it looked far worse than most of the office and residential property that was demolished in that era, which unsurprisingly was in a far better condition than the old Pumphouse - but its good to see that it still remains intact!
Its a pity GCC can't say that about the rest of Glasgow! Posted by: Meep, Shawlands on 12:33pm Wed 2 Apr 08
[bold]No more hotels![/bold] After just being through to Edinburgh, i can say that the more hotles that are built the more the city is lost to its residents. Glasgow must not be turned into a tourist playground at the expense of the people of Glasgow. E£dinburgh decline is good example of this. [bold]No more hotels![/bold]
No more hotels! After just being through to Edinburgh, i can say that the more hotles that are built the more the city is lost to its residents. Glasgow must not be turned into a tourist playground at the expense of the people of Glasgow. E£dinburgh decline is good example of this.
No more hotels! Posted by: yerauldda, West End Exile on 12:41pm Wed 2 Apr 08
aye, we used to drive down princes street playing "spot the scot"
aye, we used to drive down princes street playing "spot the scot"
Posted by: hugo, south side on 1:04pm Wed 2 Apr 08
If the building has such potential as a hotel then surely there should be a public sale of the building, rather then a cosy wee arrangement between Glasgow Harbour Ltd and GCC Ltd, oops slip of the tongue there.
I am surprised they haven't offered it to Mr Stephan King, as they do with so many of the cities building treasures !!!
If the building has such potential as a hotel then surely there should be a public sale of the building, rather then a cosy wee arrangement between Glasgow Harbour Ltd and GCC Ltd, oops slip of the tongue there.
I am surprised they haven't offered it to Mr Stephan King, as they do with so many of the cities building treasures !!!
Posted by: Meep, Shawlands on 1:53pm Wed 2 Apr 08
I agree hugo. If this building is for sale, then why is it not on the market open to all bids? Could be seen has anti competitive.
I agree hugo. If this building is for sale, then why is it not on the market open to all bids? Could be seen has anti competitive.
Posted by: People Power, Glasgow on 4:53pm Wed 2 Apr 08
Again this could be viewed as Glasgow Harbour monopolosing the development of Glasgows Clyde.
Where are the alternatives, and other uses for this building - before Glasgow Harbour sweeps in and builds yet another hotel.....
What this comes down to is the way in which multi-national Companies are taking over the cities future development, and the City Plan that we are all supposed to have a say in is simply undermined, and made to look like a paper exercise.
Again this could be viewed as Glasgow Harbour monopolosing the development of Glasgows Clyde.
Where are the alternatives, and other uses for this building - before Glasgow Harbour sweeps in and builds yet another hotel.....
What this comes down to is the way in which multi-national Companies are taking over the cities future development, and the City Plan that we are all supposed to have a say in is simply undermined, and made to look like a paper exercise.
Posted by: tam-m, southside on 6:30pm Wed 2 Apr 08
good another hotel just what glasgow needs
good another hotel just what glasgow needs
Posted by: Datura on 9:48am Thu 3 Apr 08
[quote][bold]Sydney Meriwether[/bold] wrote:
[quote]Development and regeneration executive director Steve Inch says in a report: "Glasgow Harbour is willing to invest a considerable sum of money in the building to bring it back into use as a potential boutique-style hotel and restaurant."[/quote] While not wishing to dwell on the fact that Steve's title actually refers to "development and regeneration", wouldn't it be nice if he could [italic]do that just once for a wee change[/italic], and if he can't or won't, maybe his title should be changed to "[bold]Selling Off Anything We Can Find Executive Director[/bold]"? Anyway, personally, I think this is a very timely act, as it may not be long before the shawdy new-build 'executive' flats at GH start to crumble and we'll need a nice wee boutique-style hotel to house all those needy middle-class professionals... at taxpayer's expense, of course![/quote] And how exactly will it be at taxpayers expense? It is is a private investment, there is no taxpayer money involved anywhere. Stop your moaning.
Sydney Meriwether wrote:
Development and regeneration executive director Steve Inch says in a report: "Glasgow Harbour is willing to invest a considerable sum of money in the building to bring it back into use as a potential boutique-style hotel and restaurant."
While not wishing to dwell on the fact that Steve's title actually refers to "development and regeneration", wouldn't it be nice if he could do that just once for a wee change, and if he can't or won't, maybe his title should be changed to "Selling Off Anything We Can Find Executive Director"? Anyway, personally, I think this is a very timely act, as it may not be long before the shawdy new-build 'executive' flats at GH start to crumble and we'll need a nice wee boutique-style hotel to house all those needy middle-class professionals... at taxpayer's expense, of course!
And how exactly will it be at taxpayers expense? It is is a private investment, there is no taxpayer money involved anywhere. Stop your moaning.
Posted by: Sydney Meriwether, Glasgow on 10:13am Thu 3 Apr 08
[italic]Snooze[/italic] ... when you learn to actually read my comment, then I might bother to reply to your point ... if you still have one!
Snooze ... when you learn to actually read my comment, then I might bother to reply to your point ... if you still have one!
Posted by: Datura on 11:03am Thu 3 Apr 08
If you are referring to the crumbling of the "shawdy new-builds" then again, I see no reason why taxpayers would pay repairs for privately owned buidlings or stump up for middle-class professionals staying in hotels. Your comment makes no sense whatsoever. Now go back to sleep.
If you are referring to the crumbling of the "shawdy new-builds" then again, I see no reason why taxpayers would pay repairs for privately owned buidlings or stump up for middle-class professionals staying in hotels. Your comment makes no sense whatsoever. Now go back to sleep.
Posted by: Metropoliman, Glasgow on 6:16pm Thu 3 Apr 08
Nothing wrong with criticising development or regeneration, but it should be done from an informed viewpoint. To get a handle on whit's really happening in Glasgow's commercial property sector – and how it works – see compropscotland.com
Nothing wrong with criticising development or regeneration, but it should be done from an informed viewpoint. To get a handle on whit's really happening in Glasgow's commercial property sector – and how it works – see compropscotland.com
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