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“Bin these crazy proposals” says Paul Rowen.
Posted By: Wera Hobhouse
Date Posted: 16/12/2008
Rochdale’s Paul Rowen has officially objected to the Council’s plan for a driving range in Springfield Park. Paul has written to Council Leader Alan Taylor explaining his reasons. Paul said, “The cost of this is excessive and will take over a decade to pay back and rob us of much valued park land. The Council failed with the driving range at Bowlee and there is no appetite for this. It is a waste of money and I feel that it shouldn’t go ahead when there are much higher priorities.
“I would also question the need and indeed competitiveness of such a facility. Does Rochdale really need another driving range? The cost of £300,000 is unduly expensive and this figure will no doubt rising significantly as is the case with capital projects such as these! According to the Council’s figures, the annual profit will be £30,000 meaning that it will be a minimum of 10 years before we make any money. The Council CANNOT guarantee this figure though and it’s likely that it’s likely to make a huge loss. The fact is that the new leisure centre is 2 years behind schedule and this is what people want – not a driving range which will benefit few people.
Finally, there will be a significant loss of much valued land from the park. This is madness and I can think of dozens of better ways to spend this money. I am calling for the Council to reconsider this balmy suggestion.”
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