Fencing For Sydney Gardens, Bath

That one is a bit more difficult to solve im afraid.

 

If there are spikes within casual reach, it is possible for them to harm innocent people who might stumble. This would apply to anything up to around 1.8m. If the spikes (or razor wire for that matter) are some 2.45m above ground level people could only come to harm by deliberate misadventure so such arrangements are reasonable.

 

No decision has yet been taken on what type of permanent fencing will be provided, or in fact when it will be installed.



If anyone wishes to make any comments or suggestions about the temporary, or the future installation of fencing through Sydney Gardens, then you can contact the following person at Network Rail:-



Mr Robin Basu, Community Relations Manager, 6th floor, Western House, 1 Holbrook Way, Swindon, SN1 1BD.

 

Let's hope that commonsense,not British elfansafety hysteria, eventually prevails. Has anyone ever been hurt or killed because of the lack of palisade fencing? Soon, they'll start fencing the coastal footpath in case someone might fall over a cliff.

 

A report that appeared in the local newspaper. <BJ>

Park-goers rail against new fence blocking popular Bath view of trains | This is Bath

 

This shows the fence, it is about 5 feet high, with 4 inch wooden supports driven into the ground.

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This is a view towards the A36 from the Sydney Place end.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/16582147@N07/7775940266/

 

From the Bathwick councillors' news letter.

"We welcome the news that the historic footbridge over the railway line in Sydney Gardens has recently been given listed building status (Grade II*) by the Government. Some recent repair work to the wooden walkway on the bridge forced its closure for a few days, but the work has now been completed.

Whilst this designation provides additional protection for the bridge, we are still concerned about what plans Network Rail will propose for the Gardens when the electrification of the GWR line is implemented. Residents will be aware that Network Rail have installed a temporary fence alongside the track in order to comply with safety requirements, set by the Office of the Rail Regulator. The Council was consulted about the fence, but there was no prior public consultation or discussion before the fence was installed. We have made representations to Network Rail and have received assurances that any permanent solutions will be openly discussed and presented before any final decisions are made.
Nick Coombes and David Martin will have regular meetings with Network Rail staff in order to keep informed about progress with their planning. We will stress the historic importance of Sydney Gardens and the need to recognise the cultural setting in which the Gardens have been built.