[Busman747]

In my capacity of Chauffer to the waffler, I was dragged along to view what was and still is in my opinion, a terrible waste of finances. I was totally unimpressed by either Panopticon but for the sake of Gayles sanity, had no urge to yet again put my opinions down on the Accyweb.............

However....

I feel that I must bring up the safety aspect regarding "Colour Fields" in Blackburn.

In the picture below, notice how the parapet hangs over the edge of a drop that is perhaps 15ft or so.




It is designed so that people can put their weight on the railings as they admire the views of Blackburns Industry.........






All that seems to be preventing them from plunging to the ground is 4 bolts






There MAY be some type of mastic between the plates although there is no sign of any or welding as there are gaps that allow you to see right through...........and the scariest thing is that during the construction, they must have run out of washers as many of the bolts just have bog standard nuts fitted with no washers or other securing devices, a vandal with a basic tool set could render this Panopticon a deathtrap in moments