The Ipoh Echo Bumper Issue is Out Today
Yes the Bumper issue No 88 hit the newstands and free outlets today. The biggest paper they have produced so far it is full of local interest: from making a movie in Papan, Christmas cheer, plagiarism, outdoor pursuits, community news and much more.
But one article relating to heritage that caught our attention was about the old tin dredge and its future. The dredge is sinking and as every day passes it further deteriorates. To get it back to a level suitable for tourism will cost hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of RM. Should this money be spent? Who should pay? What should be done?
Why not read the article yourselves either at page 4 of Isue 88 or at http://ipohecho.com.my/v2/category/commentary/thinking-aloud/ and let us, or the Echo know your views. But at the same time don’t forget to read the other 19 pages, they are full of local interest. It is your community newspaper so enjoy it.
The dredge leaning over at an angle approaching 20 degrees
I have read the article in the Echo about the dredge and think it is very sad that the situation is so bad, that they are suggesting we scrap the thing. But if it really is going to cost so much then the proposal obviously makes sense. Better to have a heritage centre than a sinking, dangerous dredge.
It will be a sad day to see it go. Our future generations will never get to see a real dredge anymore and a part of our history will be gone. Can it be taken out of the pond and displayed on dry land? Or given to one of our museums? I hope something can be done to save it.