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Title: The Roof Goes On !!!
Post by: woe10 on January 16, 2013, 13:42:49 PM



Putting the roof on the new Bus Station in Caleta. Looks like a strong gust of wind, and it´s gone  :o
I hope people used the Traffic Light - Controlled Crossing to get to it.

(http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/2821/roofgt.jpg)
Title: Re: The Roof Goes On !!!
Post by: Captain Sensible on January 16, 2013, 14:04:51 PM
I knew it was going to have this type of canopy roof on it, from the plans when it was first announced; but I thought it would be made out of a solid material rather than the one than seems to be quite flimsy.

It'll be interesting to see how long it lasts in the wind and sun.
Title: Re: The Roof Goes On !!!
Post by: Can the Man on January 16, 2013, 14:10:28 PM
Steve, any idea when it will open ?
Title: Re: The Roof Goes On !!!
Post by: Captain Sensible on January 16, 2013, 14:34:52 PM
It's due to be finished by the end of the month.  When it will be operational is anyone's guess ;D
Title: Re: The Roof Goes On !!!
Post by: emmi on January 16, 2013, 14:45:38 PM
The question is - is the bus service going to be improved/expanded in any way?  I am quite happy with the service as it is and the current bus stop seems to serve the community quite well.What will this grand bus station do by way of enhancing the situation.  ?  I know they may be  installing a cafe, but not sure this is going to be much of an attraction.  Maybe the bus service will be worse, so a cup of coffee whilst hanging around could be the reason for that.  More unnecessary spending of funds it seems to me. :'(
Title: Re: The Roof Goes On !!!
Post by: Captain Sensible on January 16, 2013, 14:59:40 PM
It would be good if there was a bus service that ran between Caleta and Corralejo, calling in at the airport.

I'm sure that a there would be sufficient travellers to justify such a service.

At the new bus station there is going to be a cafe, toilets and a taxi rank.
Title: Re: The Roof Goes On !!!
Post by: jonesesjourneys on January 17, 2013, 12:24:06 PM
Gents

Where has this new bus station been built?
Could you tell me relative to the existing bus stop near the underpass and will this stop still be in use?

JJ
Title: Re: The Roof Goes On !!!
Post by: Captain Sensible on January 17, 2013, 12:41:39 PM
The new bus station is at the northern entrance to Caleta, and access is from the Castillo roundabout.  It will replace the existing stop by the underpass.
(http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk220/FuerteFox/DSC09929_zps191527e5.jpg)
(http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk220/FuerteFox/DSC09928_zps2596c898.jpg)
(http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk220/FuerteFox/DSC09927_zps8b3293a4.jpg)
Title: Re: The Roof Goes On !!!
Post by: Paddster on January 17, 2013, 19:58:51 PM
Great pics Steve,interesting stuff guys.......
Title: Re: The Roof Goes On !!!
Post by: Brightspark on January 17, 2013, 20:47:23 PM
it took this long with multiple delays to erect half a tent?

wow.


Another waste of money
Title: Re: The Roof Goes On !!!
Post by: Captain Sensible on January 17, 2013, 22:05:37 PM
The delay was caused by the original constructor going out of business.

Title: Re: The Roof Goes On !!!
Post by: woe10 on January 17, 2013, 22:23:02 PM
It just looks out of context with everything else around it. No doubt the top knobs of the Cabildo will gather for the official opening, patting themselves on the back, beaming from ear to ear for the cameras.
Title: Re: The Roof Goes On !!!
Post by: peejay on January 18, 2013, 11:03:21 AM
When do the elephants arrive?
Title: Re: The Roof Goes On !!!
Post by: Captain Sensible on January 18, 2013, 11:16:18 AM
Hopefully they won't be white ones! ;D
Title: Re: The Roof Goes On !!!
Post by: woe10 on January 18, 2013, 11:22:01 AM
It´s a standing joke already, and it´s not even open yet ;D
Title: Re: The Roof Goes On !!!
Post by: jonesesjourneys on January 18, 2013, 11:54:41 AM
Captain

Thanks for that, I know where it is now.
You can see a bit of 'scratching around' going on on Google Earth.

JJ
Title: Re: The Roof Goes On !!!
Post by: Paddster on January 18, 2013, 21:11:18 PM
Things keep changing every bloody year ? I come back over and its different yet again here n there ?
Thought there was a dang-blasted  recession going on ?
Man alive................. :o ::) ::) >:(
Title: Re: The Roof Goes On !!!
Post by: Spike On Q on January 20, 2013, 18:52:09 PM
How about an "Express" bus - Morro Jable, Gran Tarajal, Caleta, Airport, Puerto, Corralejo - then everyone will get a service not just you northerners!
Title: Re: The Roof Goes On !!!
Post by: woe10 on January 20, 2013, 19:57:43 PM
I´ve been here 19 years and NEVER EVER been on a bus here  :'( 8) :o ;D
Title: Re: The Roof Goes On !!!
Post by: Captain Sensible on January 20, 2013, 20:25:49 PM
I've got a route planned out to travel around the island by bus in one day.  It would cost around 29 euros with a discount card.
Title: Re: The Roof Goes On !!!
Post by: glenys on January 21, 2013, 09:52:56 AM
There have been quite a few improvements in Caleta over the past couple of years. When I was out last week I thought Caleta was looking really good and very busy. The improvements may not be to everyone's liking but at least they are trying. The buses are excellent and with the very large queue's I saw at the bustop last week I think it would be very nice to have somewhere cool to sit.
Title: Re: The Roof Goes On !!!
Post by: Spike On Q on January 21, 2013, 17:28:58 PM
Can I come too Captain? The bus from Puerto to Tuineje takes 35 minutes WITH STOPS. It takes me 40 minute in the car WITHOUT  stopping - hold VERY tight please

We crossed the Atlantic on a cruise ship with a similar encumbrance over the stern deck [quarter deck in my day!] - I reckon it added about 5 knots to our speed!
Title: Re: The Roof Goes On !!!
Post by: appy ammer on January 21, 2013, 18:16:58 PM
can i have the big issue pitch  :o
Title: Re: The Roof Goes On !!!
Post by: Paddster on January 22, 2013, 05:38:45 AM
Off your head appy,how the hell are ya Brendan ? The business going ok ? PM me if ya wanna keep details secret etc,good to hear from ya,hope all well.....
Title: Re: The Roof Goes On !!!
Post by: lionfish on June 11, 2013, 09:07:03 AM
Looks as if the gates have been taken down - might open in the next couple of years!!
I believe this coincides with the bus service being reduced?
Title: Re: The Roof Goes On !!!
Post by: Can the Man on June 11, 2013, 14:17:08 PM
When I was over there 2-3 weeks ago, they were having to make some modifications, something to do with the services pipework that carries all the cables etc., apparently it was not done properly. ::) ::)
Title: Re: The Roof Goes On !!!
Post by: woe10 on June 11, 2013, 17:00:39 PM
Last week I think they were putting sewage pipes under the road. They "forgot" to put those in too  :o
Title: Re: The Roof Goes On !!!
Post by: emmi on July 11, 2013, 09:41:28 AM
Is it or isn't it  open yet?
Title: Re: The Roof Goes On !!!
Post by: Captain Sensible on July 11, 2013, 10:07:41 AM
Still not open, Emmi ;) ::) :o
Title: Re: The Roof Goes On !!!
Post by: emmi on July 11, 2013, 10:11:06 AM
I wonder why I expected that answer  LOL!   ;D
Title: Re: The Roof Goes On !!!
Post by: fifi on July 11, 2013, 10:40:06 AM
Oooh very fancy. Thanks for the pics. :)
Title: Re: The Roof Goes On !!!
Post by: woe10 on July 11, 2013, 13:15:47 PM
STILL !!!!!!   NOT OPEN  :o :o :o
Title: Re: The Roof Goes On !!!
Post by: Launcher on July 13, 2013, 10:06:36 AM
Drove into Caleta on Wednesday for the first time in ages and I swear there was a bus parked there. As the bus station came into view, the kids thought the circus was in town...
Title: Re: The Roof Goes On !!!
Post by: Paddster on July 24, 2013, 14:43:30 PM
Is it up and running now ?
Title: Re: The Roof Goes On !!!
Post by: Captain Sensible on July 24, 2013, 14:56:51 PM
There was a digger and a lorry on the site yesterday, tidying up the back of the site ;).

So it's still not open ::)