By Julian Whittle

Last updated at 12:04, Saturday, 26 January 2013

Steel security fences that keep people off Carlisles disused Waverley railway viaduct can stay for another two years, city councillors say.

Waverley Bridge in Carlisle

Their decision has frustrated campaigners who want the viaduct to be re-opened as a pedestrian crossing of the River Eden, linking the Cumberland Infirmary to Etterby and Stainton.

British Rail Board Residuary (BRB), which is responsible for the Grade II-listed structure, put up the fences in 2009 as a temporary measure to stop vandalism. It reapplied in 2011 to keep them for another three years but was given only one year by the council.

When that consent expired in December, British Rail asked for a further three years.

Planning officers recommended that it should be given another 12 months in the hope that, in the meantime, a trust might take over the viaduct and reopen it.

Councillors meeting yesterday opted for two years, with the proviso that the barriers can come down sooner if agreement to reopen the viaduct is reached.

Conservative Ray Bloxham said the graffiti-covered steel barriers were an absolute eyesore and a disgrace.

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By Julian Whittle

Last updated at 12:59, Monday, 21 January 2013

Steel security fences that keep people off Carlisles disused Waverley railway viaduct look set to stay for another year at least.

Security fences on the Waverley Viaduct

British Rail Board (Residuary), which is responsible for the Grade II-listed structure, put up the fences in 2009 as a temporary measure to stop vandalism.

It reapplied in 2011 to keep them for another three years but was knocked back by the city council, which granted permission only for 12 months.

British Rail is now asking for a further temporary consent for three years.

Again, planning officers say it should be given one year until January 31, 2014 in the hope that a trust might take on the viaduct and reopen it as a pedestrian route.

Their report says: Whilst the current fencing is unsightly, its retention for a further temporary 12-month period would be acceptable whilst a long-term solution is sought.

Councillors have the final say when the development control committee meets on Friday.

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By Julian Whittle

Last updated at 12:59, Monday, 21 January 2013

Steel security fences that keep people off Carlisles disused Waverley railway viaduct look set to stay for another year at least.

Security fences on the Waverley Viaduct

British Rail Board (Residuary), which is responsible for the Grade II-listed structure, put up the fences in 2009 as a temporary measure to stop vandalism.

It reapplied in 2011 to keep them for another three years but was knocked back by the city council, which granted permission only for 12 months.

British Rail is now asking for a further temporary consent for three years.

Again, planning officers say it should be given one year until January 31, 2014 in the hope that a trust might take on the viaduct and reopen it as a pedestrian route.

Their report says: Whilst the current fencing is unsightly, its retention for a further temporary 12-month period would be acceptable whilst a long-term solution is sought.

Councillors have the final say when the development control committee meets on Friday.

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Carlisle Viaduct fences to remain in place

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Amy Mathieson, H&H news writer

17 January, 2013

The plan is in early stages, but following a successful trial on Becher Chase day at the end of 2012, the fences will be formed around birch and plastic cores rather than the traditional wooden stakes to make a kinder fence in this years race (6 April).

The fences outwardly will remain the same, but will have with a softer core to be more forgiving, following the deaths of two horses, including Gold Cup winner Synchronised, in last years Grand National.

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If good fences make good neighbors, it logically follows that ugly fences get neighborhoods riled up, said Beaumont City Councilman Mike Getz during discussion of an ordinance to control the type of fences visible from the street in Old Town.

The Council voted unanimously to approve an ordinance banning all fences except wood, wrought iron or brick in the Oaks Historic District, which was established in 1993 to preserve the historic character of the Old Town neighborhood. An overlay of city ordinances like the new one concerning fences is part of this effort.

The ordinance was proposed after an Old Town resident built a sheet metal fence that was deemed unsuitable to the character of the neighborhood, according to city documents.

Old Town residents are now prohibited from building fences (visible from the street) of sheet metal, chain link, concrete block, barbed wire or other building material without a variance from city council. The new ordinance also specifies height and location requirements, which are conditional.

Exceptions can be made for fences not in compliance if the applicant can prove it is historically sensitive or if absence of the fence poses significant hazard to life or property.

Getz said sheet metal fences are a hazard during hurricanes and also have other drawbacks, including being prone to rust and presenting a cutting hazard to children.

He proposed that the city have a work session to discuss expanding a fence ordinance to other neighborhoods in the city, not just Old Town.

ScMoore@BeaumontEnterprise.com

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