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Storm wrecks Battery, Quidi Vidi


Published on February 6, 2010
Staff ~ The Telegram

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    Tim
    - July 2, 2010 at 15:02:06

    Might be time to consider pulling these down and installing proper concrete and steel supports prior to rebuilding them. Weather and age can not be stopped. Trying to keep rotting structures as they are leads to injuries and environmental damage.

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    Tim
    - July 2, 2010 at 15:00:11

    You would think that some form of Heritage funding would be avaliable, or made avaliable to recreate and revitalize this landmark area for many years to come. As somewhat of a photo highlight for the tourist industry to both the province and the city one would think that issues such as this would take precedent in restoring prior to the summer tourist and cruise season.

    It would not hurt to have some corporate sponsorship from the oil and gas industry as happens in Alberta all the time. A little goodwill goes along way.

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    Old Man Winter
    - July 2, 2010 at 14:56:10

    Hey, maybe the great and powerful Fortis could help out.

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    mary
    - July 2, 2010 at 14:52:13

    not only the harbour in st.john's has been made vulnerable but also the tiny picturesque village of quidi vidi as well.where once there were many stages now there are several less.the folks there tried to make it possible for visitors to see something of the past and have now lost it all.some help would go a long way in Quidi Vidi (the GUT) as well

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    Paul
    - July 2, 2010 at 14:52:02

    uh?

    completely destroyed several sheds, wharves and stages; even more were partially damaged.

    These are stages that have hung over the water for years. Is it surprising that they were corroded by salt water?

    pH

    phussey@yahoo.com

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    Dave
    - July 2, 2010 at 14:51:04

    I agree that some of these ageing buildings should be removed, but in the same token what a shame to loose the heritage and memories that they hold. Being from out of province I see beauty in these old structures that possibly the residents no longer see.

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    Julian
    - July 2, 2010 at 14:47:09

    Good idea, Tim. Of course tearing down some of the threatened Battery houses down to rebuild them on steel supports will be pricey for the owners. Likewise for the owners of the undermined sheds & wharves. Is it time for the City and Province to declare it a disaster area and help owners rebuild? They've used it as the poster child in tourism ads for years. Besides, when the City blasted out the underwater Ruby Rock a decade ago to make room for bigger cruise ships in the Narrows, there were fears that it would increase the Battery vulnerability to high seas. Maybe the City can help repair this damage with the same kind of funding they contributed to helping the cruise industry. Anyone remember how much Ruby Rock removal cost?

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    derek
    - July 2, 2010 at 14:42:23

    excellent storm surge prediction presentation from NOAA expert:

    http://vimeo.com/groups/33054/videos/9064267

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    Tim
    - July 1, 2010 at 21:50:52

    Might be time to consider pulling these down and installing proper concrete and steel supports prior to rebuilding them. Weather and age can not be stopped. Trying to keep rotting structures as they are leads to injuries and environmental damage.

    Submit a comment

  • Username
    Tim
    - July 1, 2010 at 21:47:52

    You would think that some form of Heritage funding would be avaliable, or made avaliable to recreate and revitalize this landmark area for many years to come. As somewhat of a photo highlight for the tourist industry to both the province and the city one would think that issues such as this would take precedent in restoring prior to the summer tourist and cruise season.

    It would not hurt to have some corporate sponsorship from the oil and gas industry as happens in Alberta all the time. A little goodwill goes along way.

    Submit a comment

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    Old Man Winter
    - July 1, 2010 at 21:42:57

    Hey, maybe the great and powerful Fortis could help out.

    Submit a comment

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    mary
    - July 1, 2010 at 21:36:21

    not only the harbour in st.john's has been made vulnerable but also the tiny picturesque village of quidi vidi as well.where once there were many stages now there are several less.the folks there tried to make it possible for visitors to see something of the past and have now lost it all.some help would go a long way in Quidi Vidi (the GUT) as well

    Submit a comment

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    Paul
    - July 1, 2010 at 21:36:03

    uh?

    completely destroyed several sheds, wharves and stages; even more were partially damaged.

    These are stages that have hung over the water for years. Is it surprising that they were corroded by salt water?

    pH

    phussey@yahoo.com

    Submit a comment

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    Dave
    - July 1, 2010 at 21:34:17

    I agree that some of these ageing buildings should be removed, but in the same token what a shame to loose the heritage and memories that they hold. Being from out of province I see beauty in these old structures that possibly the residents no longer see.

    Submit a comment

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    Julian
    - July 1, 2010 at 21:27:30

    Good idea, Tim. Of course tearing down some of the threatened Battery houses down to rebuild them on steel supports will be pricey for the owners. Likewise for the owners of the undermined sheds & wharves. Is it time for the City and Province to declare it a disaster area and help owners rebuild? They've used it as the poster child in tourism ads for years. Besides, when the City blasted out the underwater Ruby Rock a decade ago to make room for bigger cruise ships in the Narrows, there were fears that it would increase the Battery vulnerability to high seas. Maybe the City can help repair this damage with the same kind of funding they contributed to helping the cruise industry. Anyone remember how much Ruby Rock removal cost?

    Submit a comment

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    derek
    - July 1, 2010 at 21:19:37

    excellent storm surge prediction presentation from NOAA expert:

    http://vimeo.com/groups/33054/videos/9064267

    Submit a comment

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