A flyover would dominate the view from St Mark’s School – With thanks to Wellington Scoop
The NZTA wriggled and struggled and fought, but eventually they had to bow to the will of Board on Inquiry Chair Judge Whiting and produce visual mockups of what a flyover would look like imposed on Mt Victoria and the Basin Reserve area.
Of course, being the NZTA, they prettified the images as much as they could, expecting us to believe that a flyover would come magically surrounded by fully-grown trees. But even so, the results aren’t pretty, as a new article on Welington Scoop clearly shows: http://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=62368
This article contrasts before and after views of Mt Victoria with and without the proposed flyover. It shows how the flyover will cut across Wellington both physically and visually, severing communities and destroying iconic views. And for what? For nothing more than a monument to NZTA”s and the Government’s outdated transport thinking in an era when vehicle use is declining.
Let’s work together to stop this grey monstrosity being foisted on Wellington. You can:
Want to look good, spread the “No Flyover” message and help us raise money? Then buy a “No Flyover” T-shirt (standard or Barmy Army-branded) from the Save the Basin Campaign. Or take advantage of our special offer on orders of 2 standard Ts!
Two Types of T-Shirt: Standard, and Barmy Army Souvenir
We have two types of “No Flyover” T-shirt available for sale: Standard, with the “No Flyover” image on the front, and the special Barmy Army-branded March 2013 Basin Test souvenir edition, with the Barmy Army logo and the dates of the March 2013 NZ v England Test at the Basin on the back, and the “No Flyover” logo on the front. With our “print my logo” campaign going on, it is the perfect time to try stuff out!
Check them out:
Standard No Flyover TSouvenir Barmy Army T – frontSouvenir Barmy Army T – back
Buy the Barmy Army Souvenir T via TradeMe
The Barmy Army Ts are also available through TradeMe. Buy them here:
