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#166 Post by dsriggs » Sun Jul 08, 2012 7:49 pm

cruel_world00 wrote:I can't wait for the ensuing debate over naming the bridge.
Bradman Bridge :2cents:

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#167 Post by mutt » Sun Jul 08, 2012 8:08 pm

Secret Men's Business Bridge

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#168 Post by Ho Really » Mon Jul 09, 2012 12:32 am

dsriggs wrote:
cruel_world00 wrote:I can't wait for the ensuing debate over naming the bridge.
Bradman Bridge :2cents:
Nice but, they'll probably name one of the stands in the redeveloped Adelaide Oval after Sir Don. I would think they'll come up with some Aboriginal name...yes, but not "Secret Men's Business Bridge" as mutt cheekily suggests :wink: otherwise I would suggest "the bridge of sighs"...as in sighs when we lose at the Oval.

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#169 Post by [Shuz] » Mon Jul 09, 2012 8:21 am

How about Platform 9 and 3/4?

Why? Adelaide railway station only has 9 platforms. This bridge looks like and has its own platform thing at the end and also, it connects the oval to the railway station and by allowing us to walk there in 3/4 the time it would've have otherwise taken for people to walk along the KWS bridge.

Oh,and just because every city should have a Harry potter reference someplace.
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#170 Post by skyliner » Mon Jul 09, 2012 11:04 am

We can all grizzle and carry on, but I for one, like the way it does not overtake the area with bulk but instead is graceful and simple. It appears a little 'end heavy' on the southern end in the render, but in reality the same balance will be seen as with the rest. Love the curve. It will perform it's function well and enhance the other projects. (the real focus). Not sure about lighting - this can be a great asset if done well.

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#171 Post by Kasey771 » Mon Jul 09, 2012 1:40 pm

[Shuz] wrote:How about Platform 9 and 3/4?

Why? Adelaide railway station only has 9 platforms. This bridge looks like and has its own platform thing at the end and also, it connects the oval to the railway station and by allowing us to walk there in 3/4 the time it would've have otherwise taken for people to walk along the KWS bridge.

Oh,and just because every city should have a Harry potter reference someplace.
I hope you forward this excellent suggestion and associated reasoning to the relevant authority when/if submissions are called for! :applause: :applause:
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[COM] Re: #APP: Torrens Footbridge (Festival Centre to Adelaide Ov

#174 Post by Nathan » Mon Jul 16, 2012 10:08 pm

Oh for crying out loud...

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#175 Post by dsriggs » Mon Jul 16, 2012 10:18 pm

Imagine where Adelaide would be if Moran's parents never met.

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#176 Post by crawf » Tue Jul 17, 2012 12:03 am

Seriously that woman :roll:. This council has done enough damage to our city from losing a century old racecourse to the negative approach to development, and if this bridge is put in jeopardy then I'll be seriously pissed off. The footbridge is a very crucial part of connecting a redeveloped Adelaide Oval with the riverbank precinct, public transport and the rest of the city centre.

It needs to be wide enough to cope with the tens of thousands of people that will use it during sporting events and concerts. If it's too narrow then it will become extremely congested deterring people from visiting the city or possibly become a very dangerous situation.

Adelaide City Council is seriously messed up, on one hand they are doing great things with projects like Splash Adelaide and then there's this.... showing their old true colours

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#177 Post by Matt » Tue Jul 17, 2012 2:04 am

Oh FOR THE LOVE OF GOD.

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#178 Post by Waewick » Tue Jul 17, 2012 8:04 am

I'm asuming your reactions have something to do with Portadelaidefans post.

my problem is all I see is a blank?

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#179 Post by dbcrow » Tue Jul 17, 2012 8:58 am

Waewick wrote:I'm asuming your reactions have something to do with Portadelaidefans post.

my problem is all I see is a blank?
Me too :?

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#180 Post by Brando » Tue Jul 17, 2012 9:00 am

Waewick wrote:I'm asuming your reactions have something to do with Portadelaidefans post.

my problem is all I see is a blank?
That's right mate, there is a youtube clip posted of Anne Mor*n....... :wink:

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