Hi Johann and other residents A poll was started. So far We have at leats 35 replies.
Everyone can have their say: Click here or past into your browser : http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?hl=en&formkey=dEZ5bnhybDAyUEE0enVkcjg0ZWZId3c6MA<http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?hl=en&formkey=dEZ5bnhybDAyUEE0enVkcjg0ZWZId3c6MA> Once we have enough feed back it will be submitted to the OCA and Obsid together with a report back onthis forum. Regards Andrew Fife A Touch of Madness - Victorian Quaffery 021 448 2266 www.touchofmadness.co.za 2010/1/11 Johann du Plooy <[email protected]> > Hi, > > I think the main objective is to get it closed during the night, when there > is little use of it except by criminals and vagrants. I would suggest a > proper survey or head count as to how many people use it every day and > night. It would be useful and relevant information in managing the problem. > > I also hope that bikers push their bikes through it instead of riding as > this could pose a danger for pedestrians! > > Regards, > > Johann > > 2010/1/11 marion <[email protected]> > > HI >> I live round the corner from the subway. I would be in favour of it >> being closed at night. While it is also a security risk during the >> day, I have noticed that quite a few people use it, and it is the only >> bicycle access subway in the area. >> Marion >> >> On Jan 11, 11:58 am, dale <[email protected]> wrote: >> > As I do not use the subway I have no objection to it being closed, be >> > it permanently or just after dark. If it keeps the criminals out, you >> > definitely have my blessing! >> > >> > Dale >> > >> > On Dec 15 2009, 2:19 pm, meindert hoving <[email protected]> >> > wrote: >> > >> > > I vote in favour of this >> > >> > > On Dec 14, 2:41 pm, Janet Cronje <[email protected]> wrote: >> > >> > > > hello All, >> > >> > > > I would be in favour of the subway closing between sunset and >> sunrise... or >> > > > there abouts. What about Vetus schola locking up and opening up in >> the >> > > > mornings? This could become a part of their rounds in Obs - locking >> and >> > > > unlocking all gated subways... In fact, I would suggest that only >> the main >> > > > subway at the station remaining open all hours- (it is well lit and >> could >> > > > have security camera placed in the vicinity? Or proper security? >> > >> > > > regards >> > >> > > > 2009/12/14 <[email protected]> >> > >> > > > > Today's Topic Summary >> > >> > > > > Group:http://groups.google.com/group/obsnw/topics >> > >> > > > > - Wrensch Road Subway-Close it, or >> not?<#1258d1ba2f1b90eb_group_thread_0>[9 Updates] >> > > > > - [obsnw] Attempted Housebreaking Lytton Street and Lessons >> Learned<#1258d1ba2f1b90eb_group_thread_1>[2 Updates] >> > > > > - Gomoto scooter stolen from Wesley Road earlier this evening - >> Sun, >> > > > > 13/12/2009 <#1258d1ba2f1b90eb_group_thread_2> [1 Update] >> > > > > - [obsnw] Missing Puppy Lilo - Wrensch Road, OBS - Jack Russell >> X >> > > > > Dacshund <#1258d1ba2f1b90eb_group_thread_3> [2 Updates] >> > >> > > > > Topic: Wrensch Road Subway-Close it, or not?< >> http://groups.google.com/group/obsnw/t/b49ed139a1f45aa> >> > >> > > > > Big Brian <[email protected]> Dec 13 08:36AM -0800 >> > >> > > > > This dank, dark and dirty rat-hole called a subway, beneath the >> > > > > railway line, should, in my opinion, be closed permanently. >> What do >> > > > > you think? Close it off at both ends and it is no longer an >> escape >> > > > > more... < >> http://groups.google.com/group/obsnw/msg/450c049ab9dbfaed> >> > >> > > > > "Michael Kempen" <[email protected]> Dec 13 06:44PM +0200 >> > >> > > > > It ought to be closed permanently. If needs be, concrete the >> whole >> > > > > thing up >> > > > > and landscape the ramp ends on either side. While the subway is >> > > > > convenient >> > > > > for me as a pedestrian I find it very more...< >> http://groups.google.com/group/obsnw/msg/7874b35f1ab8f688> >> > >> > > > > Big Brian <[email protected]> Dec 13 09:13AM -0800 >> > >> > > > > I take that as a "YES" in favour of closing the Wrensch Road >> Subway. >> > > > > More votes please. >> > > > > BG >> > >> > > > > more... < >> http://groups.google.com/group/obsnw/msg/e3f522005b60756c> >> > >> > > > > Trevor Hughes <[email protected]> Dec 13 07:16PM +0200 >> > >> > > > > A reserved YES from me. I am not in favour of an irreversible >> closure >> > > > > but a secure gate on either end should suffice. I would also be >> > > > > opposed to using any OCA funds for this. Intersite should be >> more...<http://groups.google.com/group/obsnw/msg/388f36cf4168b3f7> >> > >> > > > > Doug Price <[email protected]> Dec 14 07:56AM +0200 >> > >> > > > > Yes, that rat hole and cess pit should be filled in altogether. >> > >> > > > > Regards >> > >> > > > > Doug >> > >> > > > > -----Original Message----- >> > > > > From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] >> On Behalf >> > > > > Of Big Brian more...< >> http://groups.google.com/group/obsnw/msg/26695ea846903902> >> > >> > > > > "Helen Swart" <[email protected]> Dec 14 08:47AM +0200 >> > >> > > > > I agree with you Brian, but feel that internet should foot the >> bill, >> > > > > They >> > > > > have far more than we do. We can beautify the area afterwards. >> > >> > > > > H >> > > > > ----- Original Message ----- >> > > > > From: "Big Brian" more...< >> http://groups.google.com/group/obsnw/msg/7b7aa6b916035093> >> > >> > > > > "Natalie Leon" <[email protected]> Dec 14 09:47AM >> +0200 >> > >> > > > > Hi Trevor (Ons Civiv) and David (Obs NW) >> > > > > I probably missed this info, but was it the Wrensch rd subway >> where the >> > > > > stabbing happenned last week? Either way, I have been using >> this subway >> > > > > more... < >> http://groups.google.com/group/obsnw/msg/19a509bc18a5b91a> >> > >> > > > > catherine white <[email protected]> Dec 14 10:35AM >> +0200 >> > >> > > > > Hi there, >> > > > > I'm sure more people use the subway than we think, especially >> children >> > > > > going >> > > > > to Obs junior school. I agree the subway is horrendous and >> scary and I >> > > > > avoid it. Could we apply to have the more...< >> http://groups.google.com/group/obsnw/msg/7900c8126e218190> >> > >> > > > > Bev Bev <[email protected]> Dec 14 10:50AM +0200 >> > >> > > > > What are the chances of having an overhead walkway ( ? ).....so >> that >> > > > > suspicious characters and be seen........and avoided! >> > > > > Am I being unrealistic ? >> > >> > > > > more... < >> http://groups.google.com/group/obsnw/msg/de2326f97b407e75> >> > >> > > > > Topic: [obsnw] Attempted Housebreaking Lytton Street and Lessons >> Learned<http://groups.google.com/group/obsnw/t/648f9a29de1eb74a> >> > >> > > > > Bev Pettit <[email protected]> Dec 13 02:16PM +0200 >> > >> > > > > Glad you and Catherine are alright David. >> > > > > I understand your anger and frustration at the general >> > > > > non-responsiveness. >> > > > > It is hard to cope with isn't it ? >> > >> > > > > I'm sure you will also understand how we more...< >> http://groups.google.com/group/obsnw/msg/b4fd7e9e561300c7> >> > >> > > > > Bev <[email protected]> Dec 13 03:11PM -0800 >> > >> > > > > Sorry, I would like to single out Constable Ontong and Sargeant >> Lusipo >> > > > > as two SAPS staff who are exemplary in their radio response to >> ONW >> > > > > patrollers. >> > > > > They're both phenomenally helpful.... more...< >> http://groups.google.com/group/obsnw/msg/2149231dd6f5a540> >> > >> > > > > Topic: Gomoto scooter stolen from Wesley Road earlier this >> evening - >> > > > > Sun, 13/12/2009 < >> http://groups.google.com/group/obsnw/t/48de2cb8765b707b> >> > >> > > > > Bev <[email protected]> Dec 13 02:59PM -0800 >> > >> > > > > An ORANGE, GOMOTO, 110cc SCOOTER, reg. no. CFM 539?? was stolen >> from >> > > > > pavement in front of a house in Wesley Street. >> > > > > Vetus Schola has been given the details of this scooter and the >> theft >> > > > > more... < >> http://groups.google.com/group/obsnw/msg/a0a918567a67e6ab> >> > >> > > > > Topic: [obsnw] Missing Puppy Lilo - Wrensch Road, OBS - Jack >> Russell X >> > > > > Dacshund <http://groups.google.com/group/obsnw/t/b238b1b9659111e6 >> > >> > >> > > > > Bev Pettit <[email protected]> Dec 13 02:28PM +0200 >> > >> > > > > Thanks Andrew. >> > > > > I have often heard of Jack Russells disappearing from Obs >> homes. >> > > > > This can't be coincidence. >> > > > > They are being stolen. >> > > > > I think anyone who sees a vagrant with a puppy should call for >> a >> > > > > more... < >> http://groups.google.com/group/obsnw/msg/4628813a6cfc44ef> >> > >> > > > > Andrew Fife <[email protected]> Dec 13 04:38PM +0200 >> > >> > > > > That is a correct. A notice will be put on the other sites by >> the >> > > > > relvant >> > > > > admins. >> > >> > > > > Cheers >> > > > > Andrew Fife >> > > > > A Touch of Madness - Victorian Quaffery >> > > > > 021 448 2266 >> > > > > www.touchofmadness.co.za >> > >> > > > > more... < >> http://groups.google.com/group/obsnw/msg/32faac136a58a290> >> > >> > > > > -- >> > > > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >> Groups >> > > > > "The Observatory Neighbourhood watch" group. >> > >> > > > > To post to this group, send email to [email protected] >> > > > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> > > > > [email protected] >> > > > > For more options, visit this group at >> > > > >http://groups.google.com/group/obsnw?hl=en >> > >> > > > -- >> > > > janet cronje >> > > > c:0823781595 >> > > > f:088021686641 >> > > > t:021-6866412- Hide quoted text - >> > >> > > > - Show quoted text -- Hide quoted text - >> > >> > > - Show quoted text - >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "The Observatory Neighbourhood watch" group. >> >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected] >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected] >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/obsnw?hl=en >> > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "The Observatory Neighbourhood watch" group. > > To post to this group, send email to [email protected] > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected] > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/obsnw?hl=en >
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