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NorthernLad Nov 27th 2009 5:41 am
Palm Road Works
 
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A bit worrying....

The Dean Nov 27th 2009 6:16 am
Re: Palm Road Works
 
Originally Posted by NorthernLad (Post 8128490)
A bit worrying....
Where is that, exactly?

NorthernLad Nov 27th 2009 6:19 am
Re: Palm Road Works
 
Originally Posted by The Dean (Post 8128520)
Where is that, exactly?
The Shoreline, building 11.

shiva Nov 27th 2009 8:37 am
Re: Palm Road Works
 
look exactly the same as the collapses in the springs a few yrs ago.

Jim Smith Nov 27th 2009 11:22 am
Re: Palm Road Works
 
Originally Posted by shiva (Post 8128694)
look exactly the same as the collapses in the springs a few yrs ago.
Seems it is happening everywhere. There is also a cave in, in The Gardens between China Court roundabout and the new mosque, going towards the mosque. Seems to be taking a long time to repair it also!

Blue Cat Nov 28th 2009 4:44 am
Re: Palm Road Works
 
Originally Posted by Jim Smith (Post 8128878)
Seems it is happening everywhere. There is also a cave in, in The Gardens between China Court roundabout and the new mosque, going towards the mosque. Seems to be taking a long time to repair it also!
the majority of roads were built by Wade Adams and I rather suspect they aren't happy as they haven't been paid :(

Euc- Nov 28th 2009 5:47 am
Re: Palm Road Works
 
You should try to drive around in RAK, that's normal over here :D

MacScot Nov 28th 2009 4:14 pm
Re: Palm Road Works
 
Originally Posted by NorthernLad (Post 8128490)
A bit worrying....
I wouldn't like to see the after-effects of a >Richter 8.0 earthquake offshore of Iran...I suspect there may be some liquefaction and loss of subsoil (sand) strength on parts of the Palms. :unsure:

Eva Nov 28th 2009 7:04 pm
Re: Palm Road Works
 
Originally Posted by MacScot (Post 8131283)
I wouldn't like to see the after-effects of a >Richter 8.0 earthquake offshore of Iran...I suspect there may be some liquefaction and loss of subsoil (sand) strength on parts of the Palms. :unsure:
Me and the girls were just sayin the very same over a mint julip round the pool t'other day.


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