7 months of roadwork begins on Beach Road

[Rimmer]

7 months of roadwork begins on Beach Road

PATTAYA:--Roadwork to improve drainage on Beach Road has begun, resulting in heavy traffic congestion.

 

Lane closures on the city’s main north-south artery began July 24 with crews beginning the process of laying new drainage pipes and burying utility lines.

 

L.B. Engineering Co. is spearheading the 95-million-baht project than officially began June 19 and is expected to run through February next year.

 

The project will lay half-meter-wide drainage pipes, cesspools, culverts, drain covers and related work over the entire 2.9 kilometers of Beach Road.

 

Work began at the south end of Beach Road at the entrance of Walking Street with a lane closed as digging got underway.

 

-- PATTAYA MAIL 2019-07-26—

[jacko45k]

There are roadworks all over the place in Pattaya causing traffic congestion.....

[Golden Triangle]

I don't want to be seen as a naysayer, merchant of doom and gloom and quite frankly sceptical of the last 15 years (that I know of) improvements to Beach Road, but does anyone want a bet that whatever they are doing will have absolutely zero effect on the flooding problem of beach road and the beach.

 

Just another 95 Million Baht to be shared with the lucky few, the first decent rainstorm after completion will have the usual result.

 

Other opinions are available.............

 

????

[essox essox]

the big question is WILL IT BE 7 MONTHS or 7 years????

[mok199]

That exact lane they are removing is the lane they added 7 years ago,Pattaya had a prefect opportunity to add bigger drainage pipes,yet they used the same old pipes. Beach rd was widened and that same year the Chinese invaded and Tour buses increased from 50-60/day to over 600/day....it was IMHO the death blow ,that and the sand bag beach rejuvenation ...Now Pattaya is nothing more than a cash cow, it barley resembles a beach resort...

Edited July 26, 2019 by mok199

[NCC1701A]

8 hours ago, Rimmer said:

cesspools,

correct.

[worgeordie]

8 hours ago, Rimmer said:

The project will lay half-meter-wide drainage pipes, cesspools, culverts

Won't take them long to get blocked up,due to lack of maintenance. and cesspools ?

regards worgeordie

[NCC1701A]

Never fear the millionaires are coming!

[RichardColeman]

I'm guessing that there is a new naval/military parade planned for 8 months and they don't want to look complete fools again

[marinediscoking]

1/2 meter pipe is a joke, should be 2 or 3 meter pipe!

[colinneil]

1 hour ago, marinediscoking said:

1/2 meter pipe is a joke, should be 2 or 3 meter pipe!

Absolutely 100% correct, who ever is the clown who decided to put in half meter pipes should be sacked on the spot.

Anyone with half a brain knows pipes at least 3/4 times that size are needed, yet they will spend millions on a useless scheme, and probably siphon off a large amount.

[Cadbury]

1 hour ago, colinneil said:

Absolutely 100% correct, who ever is the clown who decided to put in half meter pipes should be sacked on the spot.

Anyone with half a brain knows pipes at least 3/4 times that size are needed, yet they will spend millions on a useless scheme, and probably siphon off a large amount.

They probably started out with a spec of 2 to 3 metres pipes but by the time the local officials creamed the funds and the contractor upped his profit margin they could only afford 0.5 metre pipes.

[a977]

Why are they starting it in July with only 5 months to hi season, why didn't they start it in February at the end of the last hi season, that way they would have plenty of time before the so called millionaires arrive. Not very smart thinking Pattaya.  

[jacko45k]

26 minutes ago, a977 said:

Why are they starting it in July with only 5 months to hi season, why didn't they start it in February at the end of the last hi season, that way they would have plenty of time before the so called millionaires arrive. Not very smart thinking Pattaya.  

Well the alternative would have been May. There have been a few Beach Rd events, like the music festival since May. Fireworks competition was May and food festival just before that. Doesn't matter really, won't be finished on time. 

Edited July 27, 2019 by jacko45k

[mikebell]

15 hours ago, jacko45k said:

There are roadworks all over the place in Pattaya causing traffic congestion.....

Plus police stick-ups at the most inconvenient spots like the junction between Thepprasit and Suk.  Meanwhile convoys of coaches clog up the Railway road.  Pattaya has become a no-go area to replace the go-go era.

[jacko45k]

8 minutes ago, mikebell said:

Plus police stick-ups at the most inconvenient spots like the junction between Thepprasit and Suk.  Meanwhile convoys of coaches clog up the Railway road.  Pattaya has become a no-go area to replace the go-go era.

Police check on Suk 42 (boxing stadium) as I cut through yesterday to Sukhumvit from Arunothai, trying to avoid the Klang roadworks. (Fortunately a no helmet check and waved through). Amazing they choose the routes one uses to avoid the road works. Tai has always been rubbish, now Klang is bad, and Nua has been awful since T21. Can't get into town lately! Now Beach Rd if you can get that far!

Edited July 27, 2019 by jacko45k

[smedly]

20 hours ago, Golden Triangle said:

I don't want to be seen as a naysayer, merchant of doom and gloom and quite frankly sceptical of the last 15 years (that I know of) improvements to Beach Road, but does anyone want a bet that whatever they are doing will have absolutely zero effect on the flooding problem of beach road and the beach.

 

Just another 95 Million Baht to be shared with the lucky few, the first decent rainstorm after completion will have the usual result.

 

Other opinions are available.............

 

????

beat me to it 

[smedly]

8 hours ago, marinediscoking said:

1/2 meter pipe is a joke, should be 2 or 3 meter pipe!

that's for the next stage when this one fails - each an opportunity of creating a spending budget and we all know what happens to those

[mike787]

Uh, ok! ????

[Emdog]

I have vision of boss of this sort of project, with arm around 5 yr old son saying "Someday, this project will all be yours to manage and pass on to your son"

[johng]

And a bit further south  this road (leading to Jomtien and the fly over)  dug up too.

 

 

Maybe it will slow down the Arab road racers ?  ????

[Geoffggi]

If at first you do not succeed try, try, try again alternatively get outside help..!!

[johng]

5 hours ago, jacko45k said:

Police check on Suk 42 (boxing stadium) as I cut through yesterday to Sukhumvit from Arunothai, trying to avoid the Klang roadworks. (Fortunately a no helmet check and waved through).

I got stopped yesterday  going south on Sukhumvit just past Ambassador hotel ( a regular haunt for them)

 had helmet on (check)   asked for licence (check) asked to turn on engine for exhaust loudness (check) asked where keys are, my bike is old the keys fall out while ignition on so in my pocket ( check) as it happened I was going to get the bike inspected for yearly tax and insurance  so showed him the green book ( check)  then he asks where is the road tax..I pointed out it was stuck to the left hand fairing (check)...then he says..."you have too many whiskey today"   go to the policeman over at the table  for alcohol check...err yeah ok   Alcohol  check 0%   ohh thank you very much  you can go !!!!!

 

No Idea why they thought I'd been drinking,never had to do a breathalyser test before..maybe I should change deodorants ??

[CGW]

9 hours ago, marinediscoking said:

1/2 meter pipe is a joke, should be 2 or 3 meter pipe!

You guys don't understand Thai engineering excellence! the person who has the contract for installing the 1/2m pipe will also get the contract to install the 2m pipe ???? 

Everybody happy then ????

[Oztruckie]

So these very clever engineers really have no idea the amount of water a monsoon storm drops on Pattaya on a regular basis during the wet season,500mm pipes, ridiculous,may as well install some straws from 7-11.

[jacko45k]

Just now, Oztruckie said:

So these very clever engineers really have no idea the amount of water a monsoon storm drops on Pattaya on a regular basis during the wet season,500mm pipes, ridiculous,may as well install some straws from 7-11.

Think of the poor turtles!

[Cake Monster]

Half Meter wide drainage pipes ?

Surely they mean 2.5 Meter - right ?

[White Christmas13]

16 hours ago, NCC1701A said:

Never fear the millionaires are coming!

who told you I am coming again

[essox essox]

13 hours ago, marinediscoking said:

1/2 meter pipe is a joke, should be 2 or 3 meter pipe!

they are NOT expecting TOO much water....therefore  a smaller bore of pipe will do the job !!!!

[Tomahawk21]

so why did they not do this pipe and cable work when they extended beach road a few years back ? crazy !