Representation by Brian Thompson
- Date submitted
- 10 January 2019
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
There are many reasons why the tunnel should not be allowed to proceed inc the following in no order of importance or priority 1 Current cost is bound to escalate which cannot be justified in present economic situation 2 To counter these costs a cutting would be more viable and which will not impact on archeological issues, it can be completed in quicker time span and can be designed as not to deter the visual impact of the stones
3 The current planned tunnel is too short whereas a cutting could be designed to satisfy this point
4There are serious doubts on the stability of the chalk and also the composition of the chalk
5 The probable damage to the ground water and underground streams will affect the historic site of Blickmead
There is no doubt a road improvement is essential but the tunnel is not the answer bearing in mind the above and the many others aspects which have been highlighted over to past 30 years when numerous public enquiries have taken place. Sincerely and realistically Brian Thompson