The owners of the ski slope at Parkwood hope to install a cable car that will run from Upperthorpe to Shirecliffe Road. This would add an interesting new feature to the area and add to the public transport system.
The plans have a downside, according to local objectors. A proposed car park for 200 cars at the Shirecliffe Road terminal would generate more traffic in a congested area, and together with large buildings which would house the gondolas, would take over Council- owned green open space.
The top of the ski run would be raised by five metres, and trees would be cut down on the route of the cable cars.
We understand that the date for submitting formal objections has passed. If you have views about the proposal, you could let your local councillors know them.
by Andrew Green