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I'm a little confused about the discussion going on about the caves (in the media, not here). You'll note a quotation from Mayor Kelley (see below) that the city will spend whatever it takes to find and close up the holes. Then, he goes on to say, that public works will tell you "if you close the holes one day, they'll be open the next."
Hi folks,
I'd be surprised to see that Public Works has actually said that. It sounds like a rhetorical interpretation of what they might say (but I've been surprise before). I'd like to see an actual response from City folks as to whether or not there is an engineering solution to the problem. And a cost estimate. I suspect there is such a solution.
As to the river, no you can't block access to the river. Nor do I think anyone should block access to the river. Its an asset that should be enjoyed by all explorers. And an engineering solution to blocking access to river caves may be slightly different because of the accelerated wear and tear at water level. But again I suspect a solution is possible.
What bothers me is that that solution, if it exists, existed in 1993. Am I cynical enough to think that an answer from our experts may be tainted by the expected lawsuit from the families of the three youths? What do you think?
Pat Byrne St. Clair and Lexington Parkway Neighborhood. "Not Everyone Can Live Upstream" _____________________________________________ NEW ADDRESS FOR LIST: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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