Since this job was started coming up to two years ago I always maintained that it was ahead of schedule. However, as far as the external appearance goes it appears to have died a death. Yes, there is work, considerable work, going on inside, out of sight. But as to the outside, nothing.
I read somewhere, fairly recently, that it was stated, without any ifs or buts, the project would be completed "in the late Autumn." One glance at the site and anyone with two eyes can see there is absolutely no chance of this being completed before Xmas. It would take that long just to tidy away all the skips etc etc scattered around outside. Which, of course, leads on to the question "Late Autumn. But what year?"
I am irritated by the attitude problem that envelopes Councils. Its over a year, maybe 18 months, ago that adverts appeared in the press calling for expressions of interest from traders in the retail units. How long were they given to size the whole thing up (not a brick had been laid) and get their names on the list? Eighteen months ago. But, with barely concealed distaste at having to deal with the commercial rif raf which might be interested, they had SEVEN DAYS to get their pens to paper Mike