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VenerableBottyBurp V
VenerableBottyBurp Jan 27, 2009 16:27:41

An article suggests that some of the original architects (of a VC not the stones!) have been invited to submit new plans. What I don't understand is why DCMS are employing these people at heaven alone knows how much when it is supposed to be a temporary building. Isn't a structure off the peg ideal to save some cash that can be put into the longer term building?

Or is it DCMS has no intention of ever moving?

B baza
baza Jan 27, 2009 18:17:15
Replying to VenerableBottyBurp

My understanding of the situation is that a parliamentary announcement is imminent and that a permanent visitor centre will be built at Airman's Corner or Fargo Plantation.

If it's to be the latter then there will be protests.

http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200809/cmhansrd/cm090119/debtext/90119-0002.htm#0901194000016

P Pete G
Pete G Jul 22, 2009 14:07:09
Replying to VenerableBottyBurp

VenerableBottyBurp wrote:
An article suggests that some of the original architects (of a VC not the stones!) have been invited to submit new plans. What I don't understand is why DCMS are employing these people at heaven alone knows how much when it is supposed to be a temporary building. Isn't a structure off the peg ideal to save some cash that can be put into the longer term building?

Or is it DCMS has no intention of ever moving?

wasn't the current VC meant to be temporary?

B baza
baza Jul 23, 2009 08:41:30
Replying to VenerableBottyBurp

Here:

http://www.stonehengevisitorcentre.org/#/home

there is a simple (loaded, in my opinion) survey (click on "Your Views")

Please go there and tell them what you think of their current plans.

V VBB
VBB Jul 24, 2009 08:05:57
Replying to VenerableBottyBurp

More news - Western Daily Press headline, there is a shortfall in funding, the Stonehenge visitor centre and the proposed wing of the British Museum are both threatened by a lack of cash.

Anyone got a link?