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4 comments
He’s bang on the money. It’s a concrete monstrosity. After all the fuss and all the money I thought the CĂ´te d’Azur would be jealous. I’m not a fan.
Could everyone please remember that Greystones Harbour Marina is not yet finished ??
It is still a work in progress and, of course, it doesn’t look its best.
The landscaping hasn’t been finished either.
Given the ferocity of our northeast storms which hit us every four or five years,
I am open to suggestions as to what the harbour walls should have been made of.
Yes, the old harbour was pretty, but only suitable for active people in track shoes.
Now we have people and clubs, with people of ages and capabilities, enjoying themselves.
Improved facilities for sailing club, rowing club, angling club.
Coast Guard Station on its way.
Greystones has reclaimed its maritime heritage, what’s not to like about that !!
Yeah, it’s hard to argue with what he says. Seems like there’s a huge amount of concrete for such a short pier – the south one. The buildings are placed in prime position, so should be easy on the eye. Instead they are completely charmless – if you saw them in an industrial estate they would be okay I guess (just about) but not in a sensitive location such as Greystones harbour. It’s not all bad – at least we have a harbour, still nice to go there and spend a hour or two. As Paul says, time and weather might soften it over the years. Let’s hope.
I couldn’t agree more. The whole plaza area is pleasant but without soul. It looks slick, but it will never be sympathetic with the environment.
As for those dreadful concrete bunkers…
It’s a million miles away from the Victorian charm yet modern facility that is Bray Promenade, sadly.
And we’re stuck with it now.