Well the Horsefly road has had some work done on it from roughly the Jessica Lake Rd into Horsefly. It certainly is an improvement, BUT, does the cost of the work justify the method? I believe the technique they used is called "Hot in place replacement" or something to that affect.
A couple of comments: 1. There did not appear to be any prep work done prior to the procedure taking place. eg. There has been a bad section, the bump signs are still up, near Jessica Lake Road. Now that section has been like that for at least 10 years if not longer. Every spring the road heaves which causes breaking up resulting in a rough patch being placed on it. Now this tells me there is something going on under the surface. This was just paved over which I suspect we will see the results of next spring. 2. The lift was, I suspect, the exact thickness of the existing surface. Being nice and fresh it will be interesting to see how it will stand up to the tri-axle overloaded logging trucks which I see on it already.
It would be interesting to see the numbers on this project. In the mean time enjoy it while it lasts.
Monday, July 27, 2009
Friday, July 17, 2009
Washboard Roads
In a previous post I mentioned that some parts of 108 Rd were so bad that it was a hazard to drive on. Well I see that the maintenance folks did some spot grading on that section of road.
When I heard that this had happened I decided to take a drive over it. What I can report is that what was done was a complete waste of the tax payers money. What I'm about to say is MY opinion.
I drove over the previously mentioned section a day after the spot grading had taken place. Now this really gets under my skin. I don't think that more then a mm was taken off of one section of washboard. This section happens to be on a hill and was perhaps the worst section of washboard. ONE MM is what I said. In other words, the job was not done. The washboard is still there?????? Other sections of the road that were nearly as bad were not done. Now remember that this is part of the road that was up graded last year.
I am no expert. I am not an engineer. I am not a graderman. I have some experience with roads through staff who were required to maintain roads. And, I do know when a job has been done correctly. The questions I have to ask is WHO is in Charge? Is there anyone in charge? I can not comment on the competence of the graderman solely on the UNACCEPTABLE job that was done. Was he given orders to do it that way? If he was not, then did his supervisor inspect the completed (?) job? I have to wonder if any of these people have an annual work evaluation carried out.
My next quest will be to see if I can get any budget information for this area as well as work plans. I know what you are thinking: you gota be joking. Well I will try.
The final question I ask is again why are the standards for Horsefly different then other areas in the Province.
Until next time
When I heard that this had happened I decided to take a drive over it. What I can report is that what was done was a complete waste of the tax payers money. What I'm about to say is MY opinion.
I drove over the previously mentioned section a day after the spot grading had taken place. Now this really gets under my skin. I don't think that more then a mm was taken off of one section of washboard. This section happens to be on a hill and was perhaps the worst section of washboard. ONE MM is what I said. In other words, the job was not done. The washboard is still there?????? Other sections of the road that were nearly as bad were not done. Now remember that this is part of the road that was up graded last year.
I am no expert. I am not an engineer. I am not a graderman. I have some experience with roads through staff who were required to maintain roads. And, I do know when a job has been done correctly. The questions I have to ask is WHO is in Charge? Is there anyone in charge? I can not comment on the competence of the graderman solely on the UNACCEPTABLE job that was done. Was he given orders to do it that way? If he was not, then did his supervisor inspect the completed (?) job? I have to wonder if any of these people have an annual work evaluation carried out.
My next quest will be to see if I can get any budget information for this area as well as work plans. I know what you are thinking: you gota be joking. Well I will try.
The final question I ask is again why are the standards for Horsefly different then other areas in the Province.
Until next time
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Culverts?
In an earlier post I mentioned that I had heard that culverts (14) were requested for this area. If you have driven around you will see that there definitely is a need. I also mentioned that the request for these culverts was turned down. With all the road construction going on in the central part of BC I understand why there is little to no money for rural roads(?).
I guess what is beginning to get my goat is: OK no new culverts! Does that mean that the works crews can not get out and try to repair the ones that are causing all the problems? Perhaps there is no local works crews! Perhaps salary monies have been withdrawn as well. Perhaps no one cares.
I guess what is beginning to get my goat is: OK no new culverts! Does that mean that the works crews can not get out and try to repair the ones that are causing all the problems? Perhaps there is no local works crews! Perhaps salary monies have been withdrawn as well. Perhaps no one cares.
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