Farm Bridge

Still looks like the end of September 2010 (30th) for the official opening and photo shoots. This is about as near as I can get at the moment. It has dried up since I took this one!

Holdingham and Sleaford

This Blog is a twin to SleafordChat which I do through Sleaford Today. The Today page format has changed, and direct access at the time of writing this seems to have disappeared - so here is the link again!

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Holdingham Bus Stops and Shelters

A question has been asked by the local District Councillor about the need for a bus stop/shelter on the side where the previous shelter was located - i.e near the end of Holdingham Lane and the same side as MacDonalds. At present there isn't one and the Town Buses only go as far as Stokes Drive. If they went to the new Estate then I am assuming they would turn round at the mini Roundabout rather than the main Roundabout.

I visited the Estatev today and spoke with the site manager. It is impossible for a Bus to enter the new Estate and turn round so Lincoln Road is the only viable place. When I visited Cranwell by bus a few months ago they dropped me off near the Jolly Scotchman - but this is opposite double white lines.

Farm Bridge Latest

Farm Bridge Delay?

I visited the site today (24 Aug) to find mud everywhere. The recent heavy rains have taken their toll. Mid- September was the original completion date.

I spoke to the Site Manager about completion dates and, reading between the lines expect a delay of at least a week. It could even be early October before everything is tidied up.

Holdingham Houses and Flats near A17

I managed to get to speak to the Site Manager the other day: and he informed me that the first occupents should be in by late October. Initially it should have been September but that date is likely to be missed due to electricity supplies to tje site.

The first houses to be taken by new residents will be those near the A17 - the flats nearer the B1518 (Lincoln Road and mini-roundabout) will not be inhabited for the time being as there will be vehicle movements there.

Hope this makes sense!

Starting work on the Farm Bridge!

I was stopped today from going onto the Farm Bridge. Work has just started! There is a barrier across the bridge itself - I assume work will be complete by September 14th.

Woodside and farm bridge updates

Things are moving for both places. The Woodside open space has plans afoot for possible allotments (on part of it) - whilst some money (106) has been earmarked for a limited amount of play equipment: completion within this finacuial year.

The Farm Bride has been let to contract and - although slighly behind schedule - should be completed by mid-September - just after the kids have gone back to school. The slight delay is due to the checks, on such things as Health and Safety, that have to be made these days.