tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1576793257211626923.post3254915098729724113..comments2023-11-05T07:41:40.943+00:00Comments on Reflections on A Journey to St Helena: The St Helena Independent Makes a Lazarus Like RecoveryJohn Tyrrellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14840928923304125310noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1576793257211626923.post-76005348969794775942012-05-28T23:02:29.820+01:002012-05-28T23:02:29.820+01:00Apologies for delay in replying to your comment. U...Apologies for delay in replying to your comment. Unfortunately I cannot really answer the points you have made. I have studied one of the recent reports on phase 2 of the developments, http://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/data/files/jwip_phase_2_final_eia_report.pdf<br />The report contains some computer images which do not fill me with confidence. It also contains some rather worrying vague statements such as<br /><i>The extent of the demolition needs to be clearly defined and strictly adhered to as the result of encroachment onto the historic structure behind would result in an unacceptably high impact on the historic asset (a major adverse effect). The work should be monitored by an individual competent in recognising historic structures. </i><br />I fear that in responding to the economic need to attract more tourists, i.e. by making it safer for passengers from cruise ships to land, the island is in danger of destroying one of the features which makes Jamestown famous, the historic quay on which Napoleon landed.<br />I am planning a return trip to the island, so before too long I will be able to judge for myself.<br />JohnJohn Tyrrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14840928923304125310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1576793257211626923.post-16726518908965506712012-05-26T02:31:59.544+01:002012-05-26T02:31:59.544+01:00Why were Jamestown's historic wharf buildings ...Why were Jamestown's historic wharf buildings demolished? If they wanted wharf development, the buildings could have been renovated and modernised. If they wanted tourist facilities, the buildings could have been adapted.<br /><br />Destruction never seems to be a useful answer.Helshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02849907428208235392noreply@blogger.com