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That's true enough. While I might lament things such as excessive costs, inferior Citadis, and missed opportunities, voters don't notice that stuff. However, delays like this do get noticed.Ser Noit of Loit wrote: ↑Thu Aug 23, 2018 8:31 pmThe tram extension would have put serious doubt in the average citizen's mind about the benefits of tram lines. Even though its use could end up being as successful as the existing line, when the time comes to get serious about building the North Adelaide, Norwood or airport extensions, the government that proposes them could lose voters because the bungled execution of this extension.
I think that last paragraph is importantrubberman wrote:That's true enough. While I might lament things such as excessive costs, inferior Citadis, and missed opportunities, voters don't notice that stuff. However, delays like this do get noticed.Ser Noit of Loit wrote: ↑Thu Aug 23, 2018 8:31 pmThe tram extension would have put serious doubt in the average citizen's mind about the benefits of tram lines. Even though its use could end up being as successful as the existing line, when the time comes to get serious about building the North Adelaide, Norwood or airport extensions, the government that proposes them could lose voters because the bungled execution of this extension.
Is it a bad thing? Well, if it focuses the government and opposition on better value for money, and on the importance of having a well designed system rather than anything, even if it's poorly designed, then that's a good thing. If it means that trams are going to get a bad image, well, on the outcomes so far, isn't that deserved?
As far as how the project has been managed is concerned, I would point out that in the first six months, services were relocated, tracks including the North Terrace junction were laid, poles erected, overhead strung up and stop construction under way. Frankly, that's not so bad. It's the last 6 months where almost nothing other than 3 stops and some lights have been built that's the problem.
Dear Stakeholder
Thank you for your continued patience whilst driver training continues.
Works scheduled over the weekend include:
Minor concretes works from Friday 7:30pm – 6am
General re-instatement works, including installing pole bolt covers, pit labelling and installation of protective bollards, from Sunday 7:30pm – 6am.
Some speed and lane restrictions will apply in the vicinity of the works. Lanes adjacent tram stops will be closed while works are undertaken, with one lane maintained in each direction. Access to businesses will be maintained.
A further update will be provided next week.
For more information on the City Tram Extension Project please visit www.citytramextension.sa.gov.au, call the enquiry line on 1300 030 919 or email [email protected].
Regards
Stakeholder and Community Engagement Team
September 2017 and we still don't have a launch date for September 2018.
AndyWelsh wrote: ↑Tue Aug 28, 2018 12:02 pmMaybe they are waiting for 17 March 2019 to complete another driver tranining because Mr Marshall promised the right turn would be built in his first 12 months in office…Llessur2002 wrote: ↑Thu Sep 28, 2017 10:06 pmLots of action all along North Terrace this evening
September 2017 and we still don't have a launch date for September 2018.
The German experts fixed the last problem by August 3rd, so how much more driver training and stress testing can they do before it opens?
That sounds odd. I know the Gold Coast extension had some problems with this as well. However, those stray currents and associated voltage are usually very small. Maybe electrocuting ants? The main concern with stray currents is corrosion of other services such as water pipes. So, while there may be a problem, I'm not sure if Channel 9 has got the right picture here.I Follow PAFC wrote: ↑Tue Aug 28, 2018 6:25 pmthere are new fears of an electrocution risk with the trouble-plagued city tram extension.
https://twitter.com/i/status/1034359030934732802
What is different about this East End tram extension compared to the Entertainment Centre extension that poses this electrocution risk? I don't seem to recall there being this problem with the previous extension?rubberman wrote: ↑Tue Aug 28, 2018 7:14 pmThat sounds odd. I know the Gold Coast extension had some problems with this as well. However, those stray currents and associated voltage are usually very small. Maybe electrocuting ants? The main concern with stray currents is corrosion of other services such as water pipes. So, while there may be a problem, I'm not sure if Channel 9 has got the right picture here.I Follow PAFC wrote: ↑Tue Aug 28, 2018 6:25 pmthere are new fears of an electrocution risk with the trouble-plagued city tram extension.
https://twitter.com/i/status/1034359030934732802
Something about an unproven insulation around the rails.ml69 wrote:What is different about this East End tram extension compared to the Entertainment Centre extension that poses this electrocution risk? I don't seem to recall there being this problem with the previous extension?rubberman wrote: ↑Tue Aug 28, 2018 7:14 pmI Follow PAFC wrote: ↑Tue Aug 28, 2018 6:25 pmthere are new fears of an electrocution risk with the trouble-plagued city tram extension.
https://twitter.com/i/status/1034359030934732802
That's what the TV report said, but I'm struggling to see how that would lead to electrocution danger. I guess we will have to wait for further info. What we have at the moment is confused, to say the least.
It seems like a silly conspiracy theory, but when you watch two guys take an entire month to tile a single platform, you have to wonder.
