Watersford

[Diggis]

With the new development in Avalon a new suburb has sprung up on the border of South Lester. 
Names for the suburb were bandied about, with Naroc suggesting South South Lester, but the
Vicki's laughter put paid to that.     Shinkansen suggested Little Pegton and the
name stuck.  This development began as a small residential and rural area on the border.





However, in true Lester style, the family expanded into more industrial development, which
seemed to be taking off well.  A couple of powerplants were required to keep up with the new
development.  The South Lester rail system also extended through the area, taking goods all
across the region.



Back in the main part of South Lester development is booming, although not exactly in the way
Sam Flash Jr was hoping. He left the contract for the new affordable housing in the hands of
Hydra's contracting while on holiday at his new mansion in Sam's Bush.  Unfortunatly Meastro's
architectural firm only delivered the first 2 sets of plans through clerical error (They told you
not to employ Tungston, but you insisted. He is prone to taking long holidays with no explanation
) So Hydra built the whole area from those two plans.  Looks like The Great God Diggis
got a little revenge. 



Finally we have a chance to look in on the new commercial development.  This isn't taking off
as well as hoped, but with time it is hoped this will become the jewel in the commercial district
of South Lester.



Well, that's whats new in South Lester.  Hopefully Sam Flash will get his developments sorted,
and Shinkansen will enjoy her new residence in Little Pegton.  Measto, keep those employees
of yours under control.   

Paul: I have a bad habit of leaving the gris (sic) on.  As these are old photos the surveyors were still out with their string lines. 

Joan: Never trust an architect to do your drainage!  And always listen to the Landscape Architect. 

Matt: I'm not sure thats where the crabs came from, but I'm trying not to think about it.  And given the amenities it's not that overpriced.

Bat: Only three!  Not enough... have some more! 

[bat]

Nice work there on South Lester, Diggis! Great farms on the second picture!

Looking forward to more...

[kimcar]

Great farming zone diggis and nice suburb area. I really like the fact that is not square zoning in your city. Keep it up 

[Jmouse]

Looks like South Lester is developing all the necessities of life - population and pollution! Actually I'm just being mean because I envy the lack of sulfurous clouds over your industrial area, and you've created some pretty nifty neighborhoods, too. IMO, one of the hardest things to do is mix C and R effectively, and it's an art I've lost all hope of mastering.

The farms add a colorful touch, but I'll admit I'm curious about what The Great God has in store for us next. Meanwhile, however, I'll certainly take your advice - fire the architect and give the landscaper a raise!

Later...
Joan

[Diggis]

Work has continued on the harbour.  SFBT Construction has been busy excavating and laying the foundations for the new harbour.



Work has begun on the docks themselves.  This is to be the location of the initial main dock. Foundations have been laid in the bed for future expansion docks to be put in as necessary.



Excavation has continued towards the river.  One of the islands was discovered to be the habitat of the rare danoby bird so called for its habit of telling poor jokes.    His name is popular among conservationists, however harbour authority are not quite so pleased as they are worried the retention of the island will cause accidents. Not to mention the sound of raucus laughter coming from the island.  



The construction of ancillary docks is continuing at a steady pace.  Already docklands are springing up, with warehouses and oil storage sites being constructed.



Finally the work is complete on the harbour.  SFBT are moving the last of their equipment out ready for the flooding of the harbour.



The final stage!  This series of photos taken from the SimWings chopper by SFBT chief Andreas show the flooding of the port. 

http://www.fileden.com/files/2007/2/14/774858/PT2%20Flooding.swf

Looks like Watersford will be exporting sooner than expected.  The port came in under budget and ahead of schedule which has left the local politicians wondering where they can hide the excess money. 

(For those not so familiar with the crew at Pegs, Danob was a regular member around a year ago who has since dissapeared.  He frequented the jokes section a lot and his bad jokes are still on display.  He hasn't been seen in a while and I fear that the Port Authorities may have got him  )

Bat:  Lucky you.  More you get.  Double update this week as I'm sick of working on a Saturday.

Kim: I do my best to avoid the grid.  I'm planning on keeping the road ways as I upgrade the zones higher density.

Joan: There is plenty of pollution, trust me.  I'm just taking the pics when there is a good wind up.    I try to include small patches of Low Density Comm throughout my Residential areas as that is normal for me.

[Godzillaman]

How are ships supposed to get out when there's an Island blocking the exit? Skills?

Looks good though.

[Jmouse]

Now that is a clever way of presenting your new harbour, Shaun - the "flooding" is especially effective! And I rather like the island - perhaps more so because I'm not a ship's captain!

Later...
Joan

[paroch]

Hey Shaun,

I didn't realise I'd missed an update - darn!

South Lester is good, particularly the apartment development......BUT......

Port Terrington is even BETTER!

I like the way you created the dock by terraforming and then flooding it.  And how did you do that to get the water coming in like that.  Is it for real or is this some nifty picture effect?  And the way you've shown the pics in that animation is fantastic - I like it LOADS.

Well, I'm certainly enjoying Watersford, I think you have a winner here Shaun.

All the best

Paul

[vester]

Well Paul, I can beat you there.

I missed this MD in total.


and what a great MD to miss out on. 

Love the flood.

[thundercrack83]

Congratulations, Shaun!



- The Staff

[Jmouse]

Congratulations, Shaun! I'm sure The Great God Diggis will have some exciting things to show us this month.

Later...
Joan

[kimcar]

  Congrats my friend it`s well deserved . A big project you have to do with this harbor. And a wonderfull animate pics you have done. What a good presentation 

[Pat]

Shaun congrats on your trip to OSITM!!! Also great last few updates here!!!     

[threestooges]

OSITM. A well deserved award for this MD. I recall having seen that flooding before (I think at PEG's) but it's great to see it again. The island should also help provide a nice breakwater to keep the harbor calm (and ship captains on edge, but hey, you don't want them getting lazy coming into port, dinging up the wall and all). If the port authority didn't get them that flooding wall of water might have shaken the birds up a bit. Hopefully all will be well though. Congratulations on the award, and I'll look forward to seeing what comes during this month.
-Matt

[Diggis]

With Growth in Watersford Forks forcing the farms to be sub-divided into residential lots many
farmers were looking for an area to go where they could farm in peace.



This lead to the east bank of the Watersford River.  Again Pegasus Construction came to the
rescue quickly setting up a pair of ferry terminals to get supplies and people across.



Pretty soon a small village was being built and the land divided off.  You can see the grid the
FANG Surveyors set up to do their work still there.   



The growth of the village surprised many, with the State Fair setting up pretty quick.  Hogs's
Balloons were doing a roaring trade, until he got grounded by the hurriedly set up Civil Aviation
Authority after complaints about the balloons.  And if you think the Bums look bad, you should
have seen the other ones he had. 



The Farmers were glad to have an area away from the hustle and bustle of Watersford Forks
that they planting a lot of flowers.  You can also see the balloons they made Hog use instead. 
Not as entertaining though. 



We'll take a look over at whats happening on the main centre shortly, with the farmers moving
out there is room to expand and it's all go.  Sam is grumpy because he was so busy fixing the
mess in South Lester caused by Hydra's Construction that he missed out on a lot of sales, but
everyone else is stoked at avoiding the commission.  PF's made a mint selling his farms to the
developers, and is enjoying greener pastures, literally, over in East Bank. 

Godzillaman: Where there's a will there's a way.  There is room for the ships, they just have to earn their keep. 

Joan: I had a lot of fun making the flood and it's lucky the island suvived.   

Paul: Glad you like the port.  I'll share the secret with it's flooding one day.    Andreas took some good photos.

Vester: No worries, although you did feature a page or two back and I think will again in a few weeks.

Dustin: No whose idea was that?!  Rats.  Now I'll have to put some effort in. 

Kim: Yeah, the harbour took a fair amount of work but I had fun doing it.

Pat: Thanks.  And glad you enjoyed them.

Matt: Yup, it was up at Pegs about a year ago.  All of these are there but I'm slowly moving them here.  I'll add a few extra this month and hopefully get to play some. 

[bat]

Really great two new updates there! And congrats on your OSITM-award!!

[rooker1]

Congratulations, Shaun on making it into OSITM. 
You have a very interesting MD and what a great way to start your month but with another great update.



Robin 

[Jmouse]

Nice farms, Shaun, and a good choice of location. Maybe here the farmers can grow their crops in peace. Seems odd that they'd opt for flowers instead of berries, though, unless ... what kind of flowers are those anyway?!

Good job...
Joan

[paroch]

Hi Shaun,

First up congrats on the OSITM award - well deserved.

Great update there, liking the farms.  Those bum balloons are a bit odd, for sure!  I wouldn't want to be in the basket if they suffered a leak!

Paul

[CasperVg]

Looks great, congrats on the OSITM award! To bad those nice concrete/asphalt streets had to go with the flooding, really nice way to present the creation of the port. A great variety of rural bats and fields too. 

Greetings,
Casper