[mish]

: Wed Apr 08, 2009 8:02 pm  

Asda carpark wrote:

I was actually approached by a lady who said they where building on the playing fields and she asked me to attend the public enquiry whenever it was to be. Now I actually know what is going on I wouldnt be against it and think it may do some good.

I'm still a little doubtful about whether it will ease congestion though. The same amount of traffic will still be heading for Sainsburys roundabout.

That's the problem, this lady is giving everyone false information in order to get votes. She seems to be a one woman crusader who just wants to win at any cost!

: Wed Apr 08, 2009 8:12 pm  

mishmash wrote:

That's the problem, this lady is giving everyone false information in order to get votes. She seems to be a one woman crusader who just wants to win at any cost!

I cant see the problem really. For most of the winter that area of the marshes is about a foot deep in water anyway.

: Wed Apr 08, 2009 8:36 pm  

Asda carpark wrote:

I was actually approached by a lady who said they where building on the playing fields and she asked me to attend the public enquiry whenever it was to be. Now I actually know what is going on I wouldnt be against it and think it may do some good.

I'm still a little doubtful about whether it will ease congestion though. The same amount of traffic will still be heading for Sainsburys roundabout.

Looking at the plans the road will cross parsange way and onto Preistners way so i'd imagine the junction at ASDA would also have to be upgraded. It will reduce traffic on Wigan road and if the entrance to the new road will be a roundabout it will slow traffic down coming towards one of the most dangerous bends in Leigh.

[mish]

: Wed Apr 08, 2009 9:19 pm  

I wish they'd start it tomorrow TBH, I think it will massively reduce traffic on Wigan Rd and Sainsbury island and lets face it, a bigger junction at Asda will be far safer than kamikaze island!

: Wed Apr 08, 2009 9:20 pm  

its bloody not lol. We play there they just sorted it out its prob the best pitch around now go through clifton street i think lol

: Wed Apr 08, 2009 9:39 pm  

Build a flyover over the marshes

: Thu Apr 09, 2009 8:21 am  

oggy123 wrote:

its bloody not lol. We play there they just sorted it out its prob the best pitch around now go through clifton street i think lol

Which pitch? I agree at the moment most are in excellent condition now but we didn't play a game for 5 consecutive weeks in Nov/Dec of last year. As soon as it rains consistently they will bog down once again

: Thu Apr 09, 2009 7:49 pm  

There is a long letter in the Journal this week about how the Marshes came to be playing fields.The story is quite interesting but to say it is an insult to the memory of the benefactor is perhaps going over the top somewhat.

: Fri Apr 10, 2009 9:09 am  

The Watcher wrote:

There is a long letter in the Journal this week about how the Marshes came to be playing fields.The story is quite interesting but to say it is an insult to the memory of the benefactor is perhaps going over the top somewhat.

Ive read it but its a little over the top to say the least. If there isnt going to be a loss of pitch then I can't see a problem

: Fri Apr 10, 2009 9:22 am  

That family also built the Gymnasium at Leigh 'tech' College for the people of Leigh, when was it used for an 'event' last?