Public Opinion Survey On Chain Link Fencing
The Department of Planning has prepared a public opinion survey on the use of chain link fencing alongside public roadways.
A Government spokesperson said, “While this type of fencing serves functional purposes, the materials, design, and style can have a significant impact on the visual appeal and character of our unique island environment.
“This survey has been designed to gather public feedback on the use of chain link fencing and its various design options. Your feedback will be instrumental in shaping the Department’s future policies on this matter.
“The survey is available on the Department of Planning’s website and on its Facebook page. The survey will be available for a two-month period from September 10, 2024 – November 10, 2024. Completing the survey will only take a few minutes.
“The Department of Planning encourages everyone to take part in the survey and is grateful for the public’s participation and contributions on this topic.
“If you have any questions about the survey or issues accessing the link please contact us on 297-7756.”
Chain link fencing is not in keeping with Bermuda and I do not understand what function it would serve “alongside public roadways”.
Is this a public relations exercise only? Is that why the Government will not tell us what function chain link fencing would serve “alongside public roadways”?
Planning is not realizing the cost of walls and PVC. Chainlink provides privacy, safety for animals etc and is the most cost effective way of keeping children safe from roving dogs.
“Chainlink provides privacy”
No, it does not. Not unless something else is attached to it.
As for “roving dogs”, this is Bermuda. Roving dogs are rarely a problem.
It provides privacy by keeping folks away from the main property. It most definitely is in keeping with Bermuda. This is a non-issue brought up by some snobs. It hurts no one to have chain-link fencing near public roads. Someone seems to have an axe to grind here.
Joe Bloggs you must work for the planning dept. Chainlink definitely provides privacy as stated by Tower ..and for some reason planning doesn’t take into account the cost of living these days…get a quote on building a wall, or installing the white PVC and compare it to green chainlink which is also just as attractive. Also what about the fact that the white PVC deteriorates faster and walls fall apart. I have had chainlink in my yard for almost 20 years and it is still standing and in good condition. Also there are lots of things that can be planted or attached for visual privacy to a yard. As for roving dogs, if you have children that get attacked you would be looking for something pretty quick. Several people and other animals have been attacked by dogs so it is definitely a problem.
“planning doesn’t take into account the cost of living these days”
I would not expect it to do so. That is not part of its function.
Are you suggesting that compliance with the Bermuda Plain should be diluted because of the cost of living?
Are you suggesting that the Building Code should not be enforced because of the cost of living?
What is your point please.
Chain link fencing? How about a survey on the still appalling state of our roads with uneven surfaces due to shoddy resurfacing, potholes everywhere and constant road closures or one lane only open? The only road out of Somerset is about to reduced to one lane only at Scaur Hill for SIX months: if W&E have any part to play that will translate to a minimum of 12 months and drivers will see that, for the majority of the day, the only thing working will be the traffic lights, no sign of any ‘workers’.
So let’s get this right. You don’t want the aesthetics of a chain link fence, but are fine with abandoned builds, deteriorating walls and properties full of junk and trash? Wasn’t it the same minister who leads The Planning Department that was stern about fencing off illegal breeds? Now they want to make it more difficult to get fencing? Government really is an absolute joke…
Yeah and don’t forget all the nasty overgrowth along the sides of the road forcing drivers to go over the center line … i guess that’s ok too .
Will a chain link fence stop a motorbike, car, or truck from going over the edge? I think not.
Actually chainlink will stop a motorbike or car…and as for a truck it would depend on the size…but I know for a fact that chainlink is far more safe than the white PVC or a low wall.
Yes it will stop a car or bike maybe even a truck but that would depend on the size and speed. We saw an example of this at the airport a few years ago.. Although I cannot remember the exact date. I do remember reading about it.
Also does a brick wall or wooden fence stop it any better.
How about having a survey on how dangerous those wooden railings that are on the road side. They do not protect the motorist from goin over the edge. The government are staying away from that topic.
PLANNING & KBB.
What about those horrible shipping container all over the island there are still there?
Are they low cost housing for rats an mosquitoes ?
By the way the Cockroach population is slowly declining , they don’t like the cold .
However, the ants are on their annual food protest march.
The mosquito population is in full swing celebrating their annual symposium, its the lady mosquotoes we have go after, the hit on peoples legs even through clothing.
Never the less.you have to watch out for standing water try, used cooking oil. ! a few drop will do.
KBB have been told about those containers by me several times with that reference falling on deaf ears. a some what of a regular occurrence !
Dont you think !
Looks like that they at the D.A.B. can not sing / dance and chew gum at the same time !
That takes a little training.
On the surface that looks like our hard earned tax contribution just go to Paangae.
Question ! Ccan we vote to pay our selves to do the work ?
” Not my job vote”.
As we all know Governments can do no wrong as they usually alway put the blame on Molly, or the public.
This prolonged belligerant attitude will get worse before we can ever hope see some improvements .
I got it !
A spiffy new revenue earner as pay hikes are coming soon !
may I ask a silly Question .? Are govermnment workers subject to pay roll tax ?
How about a chain link fence tax say $100 .oo on. C.L. fence by the foot in perpetuity .
Also land tax retro active land tax on shippin containers , of course you know all that adds to the cost of living.
YA ‘ ALL CAN’T WIN !
The sound of inactivity is defining !
“What about those horrible shipping container all over the island there are still there?”
Do you mean like the one on Dundonald Street that forces westbound traffic into the eastbound traffic lane?
And now that container has been taken away!
Chain link fences can have a “significant impact on the visual appeal and character of our unique island environment”. How about you worry about the visual appeal of the government roads and parks and trails – the shrubbery, the trash, the overhanging bushes – do all of these issues not have a significant impact on the visual appeal of our island?
Chain link fencing actually serves a purpose – they keep pets and children safe and provide some security for a home owner. Government tells us that restricted dog breeds (who we are all trying to save from idiot humans who have no conscience – just ask a Dog Warden) need chain link fence (it’s mandatory) and now the same government want to make getting a chain link fence difficult – OMG PEOPLE please get on the same page. Do you even talk to each other? I have a 5ft chain link fence for my dog…and grew a hedge – you can’t even see the fence.
“and now the same government want to make getting a chain link fence difficult”
My fear was that the Government was going to make chain link fences more available so that we look more like America than Bermuda.
I cannot dispute that Bermuda has more pressing problems.
You definitely must work for planning…I guess they need someone on their side. Comments here show that the island feels there are far more things that planning should spend time on rather than pick on fencing….
Nope. I have never been employed by the Government of Bermuda and I have never been a member of any political party.
Guard rails would be the way to go, common sense ank so common anymore
Do you mean like the stainless steel guardrails on Happy Valley Road where the park is?
Armco barriers, aluminum I beleive.
To be honest with everything going on in Bermuda planning has chosen to make an issue out of fences?
And I’m sorry but how can chainlink “have a significant impact on the visual appeal and character of our unique island environment.” because for long as I can remember chainlink with hibiscus flowers or oleanders growing through them has been a staple in Bermy. What impacts the Bermuda visuals are those ugly white plastic fences or big wooden barriers that are now along the roadside. Bermuda stone walls would be nice but who can afford to build a stone wall in this economy. Plus chainlink standup better during hurricanes and are cheaper to fix after they have been knocked down by a car backing into it.
We just heard an ‘ear full’ to day about our National Wish List. that was short , is that all ? We want more !
You are not going to convince all my buddies that is all you want .
When we have the world at our feet to day.
If you want big you have to think big.
I want 100 % however, I sure would be real happy with 90%.
Are we just going keep dreaming or wishing on a dead star ?
Unfortunately we have ever a bigger problem, for a better word can we can call it “Reality ” the big problem may I ask where is all the money coming from to make ~~~~~”Bermuda Beautiful Again”? ~~~~~~
I have often referred to over and over again of the fact that Bermuda does not have enough ( ” irons in the fire ” or has the fire gone out ? < A figure of speach ).
Looks like the thinkers have to come up with some thing Big ! How about a 2 bed house for one of the prizes
How is this for size A SUPER LOTERY. That needs legislation and a permit !
Ten green bottles sitting on the wall !
Just remember, a chain link fence will not stop car let alone a heavier EV. Our Government is all in on EVs but has done no math on the infrastructure costs.
What is THE DEPARTMENT OF APPLICATIONS PLANNING BOARD’s Game here ?
Chain link fencing ! are they final getting round to dealing with that after all these years as the subject having been laying dormant has now become so urgent.
Better late than never !
The golden rule is the smaller the house you need to keep it neater and tidy, also you have to keep it that theory in mind going for little islands.
Do they really care or need to know what we think about our chain link fencing . Come on !
Planning for some thing to do may be they could deal with all those ugly B.E.L.C.o poles and wires that will give them all something to do as construction is at a sand still , we got no more land ! + laka money!
My neighbour thinks his fencing inproves neighborly relations. We got a bunch of geese for that. to keep his 2 Dourgs out .
My other neighbour has a wooden fence where the posts have rotted out which has twice in hurricane has become missiles.
I have a 4 ft high chain link fence on my house western boundary yuck ! so I planted 10 ft high match- me- if- you- can hedge as a” cover up”.
I could not sweep that one under the carpet !
Be at pease , stop smiling, i will tell you when , or if i want you to laugh i would tell you .
How is it that we the general public have not been invited to participate in other messy projects, is it so urgent that they full well know that chainlink fencing work reasonably well an best suited at West gate prison you see where this is going !
The big one ,they have about 3 miles of fencing down to the irport they could paint that pink to keep the pease .
What is the real function of a chain link metal fence ?
Is that to stop people getting in or to stop people getting out ?
I have a question! How about the Planning Department getting on with permits that have been sitting on their desks for nearly 10 months? For example, the permit for a project on the end of Reid Street? Scaffolding has been errected there out of a concern for public saftey and still remains there because of their inaction. The merchant there has had this scaffolding blocking his place of business. This has had a serious effect on his sales. Our civil service is a mess and Planning Department is a perfect example of this and theres ZERO accountability. The landlord just recieved a hefty bill for the scaffolding, maybe Planning should be held to pay this! Rediculous how long a simple demolishion permit takes to get approval.