THE WORST OF ALL WORLDS

25 March 2005

When I read your latest report about the council's plans for the historic Slip Bridge (March 21) I had the distinct feeling that I had fallen down the rabbit hole with Alice.

So now the council proposes to retain the buttresses which would incorporate toilet facilities and a cafe, and would also provide a viewing platform. The steel span itself will be relocated along the cycle path. Which world are the councillors living in?

There is clearly huge public support for the complete renovation and restoration of the bridge and if this can include public facilities, so much the better. If the council is not prepared to conserve this piece of Swansea's heritage, the steelwork should be sold for scrap and the buttresses should be cleared away completely. The council should then cut its losses as there has been a shameful waste of public money in this endless saga.

The proposals outlined in your report are the worst of all options.

Mike Stroud
Gabalfa Road
Sketty
Swansea