Err what about CCL? DF is like a strawberry cream in a box of coffee creams compared to that.
why is the scaffold still there?
Because Alton Towers cannot afford to keep their current rides open, nevermind invest in a suitable improvement.
Because health and safety think it's too dangerous to walk under the launch (if there is a cable snap) and they wont pay money to do what every other theme park would do which is.... you know.... fix it!