Use existing derelict buildings instead of building new.
I take it that the Scottish Borders Council are responsible for the strange decision to construct a new building to house 'the' Tapestry at Teedbank? Why not use one of the existing, derelict, mill buildings such as the endangered Wilton Mill with its clocktower in Hawick. This would be a more appropriate setting (a mill building housing a tapestry seems 'right' to me), would bring trade to Hawick and would help to stop the indiscriminate demolition of important historical buildings. There is plenty of parking space (thanks to the fact that large parts of the building have already, sadly, been demolished). It is on a main bus route and is in a commanding position. If not this building, then one of the many others between Galashiels, Selkirk and Hawick.
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This may not save a large amount of money during construction but will earn more income than a new building at Tweedbank, due to its location and would save one important building.
by pratt on November 06, 2015 at 08:26AM
Posted by snecma November 06, 2015 at 20:46
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Posted by RaymondKerr November 12, 2015 at 19:42
I doubt that one single document exists to show that any other building was considered prior to the Tweedbank white elephant. The business case has been looked at independently and the numbers leave the tax payers with a considerable liability.
Don't do it!!!!
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Posted by BrawLass November 27, 2015 at 12:41
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Posted by ancrumcraig November 27, 2015 at 16:34
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Posted by Bramble December 05, 2015 at 17:38
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Posted by abell December 17, 2015 at 02:12
Wilton Mills have been demolished this weekend, so we are too late, but there are still plenty empty buildings left in the Borders - don't let them demolish them all!
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Posted by tubefly January 21, 2016 at 13:20
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Posted by tubefly January 21, 2016 at 14:11
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