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Post by TonyDunkley on Aug 2, 2019 10:47:24 GMT
Action should be methodic: 1. Cover arse. 2. Err.... that's about it. As an exercise in arse covering, Parry's Newsnight interview was an abject failure. What he did do very successfully, however, was to take unerringly good aim at both feet before opening fire with his statement that lack of money wasn't behind the impending, or probable, failure of the Toddbrook Reservoir dam. Without lack of funding as an excuse to fall back on, what is left as the explanation and cause of this latest C&RT disaster apart from the ineptitude and incompetence of the spectacularly 'unfit for purpose' organization that he has created over the last six years ?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2019 11:00:36 GMT
I suspect that early on it was recognised that CRT were out of their depth, and subsequently sidelined. Personally, I think there may be issues on maintenance, and this was picked up pretty early on in the incident. CRT were also slow to respond, and basically did little overnight to either deal with, or reassure the locals. Parry recognised immediately that he was in shit, and consequently sputtered his way through an interview on newsnight. I must have a look at parry on newsnight. The reality is cart have no equipment or manpower for a situation like this anymore, despite having many similar responsibilities to this dam. Quite funny really, (not), a navigation authority that doesn't even own a fuckin pump. Pathetic.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2019 11:01:58 GMT
A statement from Derbyshire constabulary. You will note they do not mention CRT. A further update has been issued this morning regarding the ongoing incident at Toddbrook Reservoir in Whaley Bridge. Officers have been assisted overnight by a wide number of partner agencies including the fire service who have sent firefighters from across the country, the Environment Agency, the ambulance service, local councils and emergency planning staff. We were also assisted overnight by RAF crews who used a Chinook helicopter to move more than 50 tonnes of aggregate into the reservoir wall to reinforce it. This work was done in conjunction with expert structural engineers, who have been advising the emergency response since yesterday afternoon. Throughout the day, work will continue to further shore up the reservoir wall. The Chinook will also be dropping aggregate into other parts of the reservoir today, to stem the flow of water going into it. There are also a total of 16 high volume water pumps which have been installed in the reservoir, in order to reduce the water levels. These have been provided by fire services from across the country and the Canal and River Trust.
Assistant Chief Constable Kem Mehmet, said: “Our message today remains the same as there is still a risk the dam will fail, please stay away from the area. “If you are asked to leave, please heed emergency services and expert advice and do so. We understand that being asked to leave your home is an extremely difficult and worrying situation to find yourself in, however it is not a decision we have taken lightly and ultimately the safety of the public is our main concern. “The evacuation point at Chapel High School, Long Lane, Chapel-en-le-Frith, High Peak, SK23 0TQ, will remain open today and residents will be accommodated if they are unable to make alternative arrangements. “We have evacuated more than 1,000 people from the areas that would be immediately affected by floodwater should the wall fail. “The majority have been able to find accommodation with family and friends. About 40 people have also been put up in a local hotel and they will be looked after today. “We don’t know how long this operation will take to conclude but we and our colleagues in the emergency services, partner agencies, Environment Agency and military are doing everything humanly possible to save the reservoir wall and to protect the town.”
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2019 11:09:16 GMT
A statement from Derbyshire constabulary. You will note they do not mention CRT. A further update has been issued this morning regarding the ongoing incident at Toddbrook Reservoir in Whaley Bridge. Officers have been assisted overnight by a wide number of partner agencies including the fire service who have sent firefighters from across the country, the Environment Agency, the ambulance service, local councils and emergency planning staff. We were also assisted overnight by RAF crews who used a Chinook helicopter to move more than 50 tonnes of aggregate into the reservoir wall to reinforce it. This work was done in conjunction with expert structural engineers, who have been advising the emergency response since yesterday afternoon. Throughout the day, work will continue to further shore up the reservoir wall. The Chinook will also be dropping aggregate into other parts of the reservoir today, to stem the flow of water going into it. There are also a total of 16 high volume water pumps which have been installed in the reservoir, in order to reduce the water levels. These have been provided by fire services from across the country and the Canal and River Trust.
Assistant Chief Constable Kem Mehmet, said: “Our message today remains the same as there is still a risk the dam will fail, please stay away from the area. “If you are asked to leave, please heed emergency services and expert advice and do so. We understand that being asked to leave your home is an extremely difficult and worrying situation to find yourself in, however it is not a decision we have taken lightly and ultimately the safety of the public is our main concern. “The evacuation point at Chapel High School, Long Lane, Chapel-en-le-Frith, High Peak, SK23 0TQ, will remain open today and residents will be accommodated if they are unable to make alternative arrangements. “We have evacuated more than 1,000 people from the areas that would be immediately affected by floodwater should the wall fail. “The majority have been able to find accommodation with family and friends. About 40 people have also been put up in a local hotel and they will be looked after today. “We don’t know how long this operation will take to conclude but we and our colleagues in the emergency services, partner agencies, Environment Agency and military are doing everything humanly possible to save the reservoir wall and to protect the town.” Donkey, in your attempts to be smart, or make me look silly, you serve only to further make a prick of yourself. The pumps are hired. Twat.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2019 11:12:20 GMT
Thanks for providing the further info.
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Post by kris on Aug 2, 2019 11:14:59 GMT
I must have a look at parry on newsnight. The reality is cart have no equipment or manpower for a situation like this anymore, despite having many similar responsibilities to this dam. Quite funny really, (not), a navigation authority that doesn't even own a fuckin pump. Pathetic. Quite frightening really, hopefully this will make people realise how serious the lack of preventative maintenance has become.
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Post by thebfg on Aug 2, 2019 11:16:42 GMT
Thanks for providing the further info. Yeah, hardly helping though are they. That might as well say provided by selwoods. However you are right I never noticed.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2019 11:16:56 GMT
Thanks for providing the further info. Dope.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2019 11:36:36 GMT
Thanks for providing the further info. I have over a thousand documents, umpteen recordings, two and a half gb of emails obtained from meetings with senior staff, trustees and parry. What do you have as any sort of qualifications, a ropey alternator and a pickled brain cell. Stick to subjects you have experienced. If you have any.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2019 11:43:44 GMT
Thanks for providing the further info. I have over a thousand documents, umpteen recordings, two and a half gb of emails obtained from meetings with senior staff, trustees and parry. What do you have as any sort of qualifications, a ropey alternator and a pickled brain cell. Stick to subjects you have experienced. If you have any. But you still lie and insult people... never mind one day I might believe something you say. Lunch over so I'm off to enjoy the good weather.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2019 11:48:51 GMT
I have over a thousand documents, umpteen recordings, two and a half gb of emails obtained from meetings with senior staff, trustees and parry. What do you have as any sort of qualifications, a ropey alternator and a pickled brain cell. Stick to subjects you have experienced. If you have any. But you still lie and insult people... never mind one day I might believe something you say. Lunch over so I'm off to enjoy the good weather. I speak my mind. If an insult is what you deserve, it's what you get. I'm not remotely interested in what you believe from me, you're irrelevant. You know nothing and consequently have nothing to contribute. Hence your insulting behaviour to trina. Now fuck off.
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Post by kris on Aug 2, 2019 12:01:25 GMT
What a twat parry looked on newsnight she ran circles around him. I'm surprised he didn't announce a fundraising page on social media. just to add a link for anybody who hasn't seen it Newsnight, 01/08/2019: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m000779b via @bbciplayer
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2019 12:03:27 GMT
What a twat parry looked on newsnight she ran circles around him. I'm surprised he didn't announce a fundraising page on social media. just to add a link for anybody who hasn't seen it Newsnight, 01/08/2019: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m000779b via @bbciplayer She was very aggressive, but that is what's needed these days to get to the truth.
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Post by Clinton Cool on Aug 2, 2019 12:09:07 GMT
Quite frightening really, hopefully this will make people realise how serious the lack of preventative maintenance has become. A two weeks' holiday in Thailand, full board, costs less than 4 nights in a B&B in Buxton. Good point. There's probably an opportunity for those residing in the increasing number of tents one sees sprouting like mushrooms along canals to pop down to Chapel school and demand bed and breakfast in Buxton. This could be Grenfell mk.2.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2019 12:20:32 GMT
My additions in brackets.
Sarah Rudy at the Canal & River Trust said the charity was doing all it could but timescales were unclear. (mainly because we don't have a clue on what we are doing)
She said: "Inflows into the reservoir eased overnight and (everyone else) has been able to make progress in drawing down the water however there is still some way to go
"We appreciate that the people of Whaley Bridge will want clarity on timescales, and they have our utmost sympathy, however this is a complex operation (we've been caught with our pants down) and timescales are not currently clear. (We are hoping the other agencies bale us out of the shit).
"We are (doing what we are told) by our colleagues at the Environment Agency, Derbyshire Police, Derbyshire County Council and the Fire & Rescue Service, and further updates will follow (when Tony dunkley stops jumping up and down on Mr Parrys head).
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