There is already a thread on this subject.
It's a mass outbreak of Onketitis. . . .
If you're going to start a poll asking if something is good value or not, at least make the effort to research the amount of money that was actually spent otherwise it's a totally pointless effort.Anecdotal evidence suggests that the cost of the work is somewhere in the region of £500,000 to £10,000,000.
If you're going to start a poll asking if something is good value or not, at least make the effort to research the amount of money that was actually spent otherwise it's a totally pointless effort.
Please explain this further.
BTW, has anyone noticed how stained the stone has become in some areas already?The new Brixton Central Square will link three existing spaces that form the heart of Brixton - Tate Gardens, Windrush Square and St Matthew's Peace Garden. The vision is to create a high quality public space of local, national and international importance that expresses the significance of Brixton as part of the multi-cultural fabric of London.
Gross Max Landscape Architects were appointed in 2004 following an international design competition. The scheme will create space in front of the Ritzy Cinema and Raleigh Hall, providing the opportunity for outdoor public events. Materials have been carefully selected to match the character of the surrounding civic buildings, and artworks in the square will reflect Brixton's multicultural status.
Design for London worked with partners to commission the designs, and is currently working with London Borough of Lambeth to develop a wider vision for Brixton town centre.
Work on the square will start in June 2009 and will be completed by June 2010. Associated highway works on Brixton Hill will be completed by December 2010. The total estimated cost of implementing improvement works to Brixton Central Square and the highways is around £9.5 million, funded by Transport for London and the London Development Agency.
http://www.designforlondon.gov.uk/what-we-do/all/brixton/
That's right, but seeing as I haven't heard anything about it going over budget, or heard any trumpeting that it's been delivered under budget, I'd say it's the most accurate estimate so far.That's an estimated figure, estimated in advance.
Also note it's for all the improvement works - including the pavement widening/resurfacing on the high street, and the rerouting of traffic up Brixton Hill.That's an estimated figure, estimated in advance.
It's the figure from the official site, so I think its fair to say that it's unlikely to be "wildly inaccurate" unless there's been a huge overspend.I have not heard anything either, but that doesn't mean the figure isn't wildly inaccurate, of course.
Something to go on though, yes.
It's the figure from the official site, so I think its fair to say that it's unlikely to be "wildly inaccurate" unless there's been a huge overspend.
A more recent estimate put the figure at £9.5m.2 secs googling;
http://www.tfl.gov.uk/corporate/media/newscentre/archive/3500.aspx
"TfL intends to invest £6m into the project for highway and traffic works, and public space improvements, subject to funding being available"
According to the ed on the other thread- it was £9.5 million.
Fuck, some difference and remember this was/is at a time when a lot of contractors are buying work, they should have retendered.