DOCSLIB.ORG

Millenium Link Request for Funding

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Millenium Link Request for Funding : Planning and Development Comminee I REQUEST FOR FUNDING rom : Director of Planning and Development ate : 21 August 1996 Ref: TP/9/5 PURPOSE OF TECE REPORT The purpose of the report is to seek the Council's financial commitment to the Millenium Link. BACKGROUND The aim of the Millenium Link is to restore navigation to both the Union and the Forth and Clyde Canals, creating links from coast to coast and from Glasgow to Edinburgh. The project aims to provide improved towpaths and provide access to the canals for millions of local people and .visitors. It is proposed to make the canal fblly navigable by the year 2000, and for the following ten years to continue work on improving navigable standards and environmental protection. It is anticipated that the propods will result k 1500 new jobs during constxzadiorr. and 4000 permanent new jobs with up to €400m private sector investment. Details of the project are given in the appendix. Last year British Waterways on behalf of a broad partnership of public organisations and interest groups submitted a bid to the Millenium Commission. The bid was given a B ljsting and hrther information was sought. A revised bid was made in November 1995. In April 1996, North Lanarkshire Council agreed to support the aims of the Millenium Lmk, and undertook to play a full part in the project. ritish Waterways has now received a clear indication the bid has been successful and fbnding of some 532m will be available, subject to confirmation of financial support fiom the fknding partners. British Waterway is ROW seekmg formal commitment and financial support from North Lanarkshire Council. ding package for the period 1996 - 2010 is 29533 with approximately 232m being the Commission. e remainder of' the fbnding come from the European nterprise agencies he business community, th oluntary sector and Ioc s. The contribution being SOU orities is 25m betw between 2001 and 2810. s involved are ci onshire Counc 78 As reported before, a relatively small financial input from the local authorities would result in a hnding package which is likely to bring major economic and social benefit to many parts of central Scotland. It is proposed that the riparian local authorities contribute flm annually for five years, and that this contribution be split in proportion to population as follows - Authority Population % pp Contribution (E) City of Edinburgh 44 1,620 23.37 23335 West Lothian 146,730 7.77 77,653 Falkirk 142,610 7.55 75,472 North Lanarkshire 326,750 17.29 172,923 East Dunbartonshire 1 10,220 5.83 58,33 1 City of Glasgow 623,850 33.02 330, 154 West Dunbartonshire 97,790 5.18 5 1,753 TOTAL 1.889.570 100.00 1.ooo,ooo It can be seen therefore that the sum being sought from North Lanarkshire Council is €1 72,923 each year for five years, commencing 1997/98. COMMENTS It is considered that the project will bring substantial benefits to North Lanarkshire, particularly to the northern area, and as noted above, the Council has already confirmed its support for the project. There has been no budget allocated at this stage however for the sum requested, and therefore, the matter will require to be fkther considered by the Policy and Resources Committee. It is recommended that :- 1 The Council affirms its support for the project 2 The Planning and Development Committee agrees in principle to the hnding seqcestttd. 3 The matter is referred to the Policy and Resources Committee iK- [w Staraley c Cook irector of Planning and Development For further information, please contact Shirley Linton 01236 72213 1 ext 2206 rlRlu?hnf Camlachie. Chiircli. Kii kiiililloch. Maryhill) :;t Mary's Cllurch Choir. Representative C~ouricil Kirkiritilloch Rotary Club Parkview Residents' Kirkiritilloch. WlieczzLirs' Chest Club. Cardross. Liiilithgow Twirrning Association St Mary's Parish Church. Busby Cathcart. Association. Platforin Kirkiritilloch. Woodllee Iiospitdl. Lenr!? Clirystori Mary Russell School. Prince & Princ-ess of Wales St Michael's Addictioii CraiqJocl;har?. Paisley I lospir e. Glasgow Group C,lydebaiik Last silt1 COMMUNIW COUNCILS MiI Milaap Cciilre, Hotary Clt~b01 Kirkiiililloch The Iravellers' Prolect (.critml Glasgow Rotaiy Cl~bof I drbert (Corriiiwi1ity Central lHs11. Abroiiliill Clydcbairl\ i:oii~iTrur-llly Mootliesburri Aim Rotary Club of I irdittryow Maryliill). Aririarlale ( UiltlCll For~lrll Developiiient Group. arid Bo'ness The Volunteer Centre Aucl lllilflCll Cedridys. 13-<I1 k 11a11. Mr 8 Mrs Grahairr Currie notary Club of Strathaveri (Comniuirily Central tiall. Muirnvonsidc Woriieir's Salvation Army Maryhill) Fosrreatt,. Guild (Surinysitle Eventide Watris Edge Project Sirrishill NHS Retired I-ellowship Horire. Edinburyh) Workirig Group Stockbridge. Open Uoor (Xib. St David's Meiriurtal Park (Weqtpr I Ides) l.illcross Clydebank. Cllurch. Kirkiiitilloch Westei Hailes Partnership Jrdechar. Strathkelviri. PAOOLE St Flarinan's 17C Church. Willie Docherty 1,~ptiallStation (Coininuiiity Cei-itral tlall. Kirkiiitillocli Wester t tailes VIllacJL? & C;E3lecnr-y, 81 83 m Y 0 0, 7 rc Ti 2 (P VI rc 0 0 c 3 : 0, Y - I. - 3 0 x 0 E --. 5. 3 ID P 3 3 D" CCI % U 3 ID -, w VI CT (D 7 2 !% 2. 5; Obstructions and dereliction will be clearccl. Natiiral Iiabitats will be improved ant1 the level paths will provide ;I uniquely accessible recreational environment for families, the elderly, and wheelchair users. People will visit, walk, riiti, cycle, fish. The entire length of the canal system will beconie ;I tnajor ktndinark ancl the Millenniiirn Wheel will attract thousands of visitors in its own right. A Milleiit~iuirr Fiind grant represents the only chance for this vision to be realised. l'lic Millenniuni Isink will create a broad grccii corridor linking urban arid rural, people and jobs, the second and third millennia - and the old rivals, IXnburgh and C ;lasgow. By restoring the two 1,owlarid Canals arid their environs, it will providc a natural focus for leisure and cultural activities, bringing 110 kni Firth of For:h of valuahlc watcrwaps and towpaths back into full use and supporting a chain of aniciiiries and visitor attractions right across Scotland. 'l'inie and again we have found that oncc waterways arc brought Firth 01 Clyde back to life, land-based activity will follow: and far more people :ire ;t t t t to ic t c w pa t s and s 11r undi ng amenities than act ual iy t :I I ra c cd L 1 11 ro kc Glasgow to the w:iter. A new momentum At its peak, constrLiction work will generate 1,500 jobs, with more than 4,000 permanent new jobs created by associatcd development in the canal corridor. l'rivatc sector invcstmcnt is expected to reach L4001n. (hnrnirnitics that once turned their hacks on the canals will have a ~iewfocus as the wntcrside becomes ;I desirable residential and business location with car& and restaurants, sliLops, galleries and museums. As wcll :IS jobs there will he training, not least through expanciing llritish Watenwys' existing partnerships with training agencies; and the new opportunities will extend to rural arc:is, where iincrnploymerit is One of the obstructio"1s nut o r i o usI y rec;i I c i t ra n t . on the Union Canal 4 85 Despite their long decline the I:CW pe~pletoday CZ~IIrei11ei11bcr the jAo\vl:ti1*3C::tnals at the height of tlicir glory, yet only a kcv generations ago these Lowlancl Caiials are in remarkably remarkable feats of engineering were the vitar arteries of good shape. Only 5 out of their 110 Scotland's industrial strength, prc-dating lie railways :is n mc:ins of shifting vital raw materials and finished goods. krns have I>een lost altogether, and l'he 1;orth and (:lyde was built as a se:^ to scii ship we kiiow that re-opening these cnnal, wllilst the IJnion (':anal was an inland witenvay des ig ne d for 1) ;i rges. '1 'hc heritage that surro LI nds t 11c 111 sectlol~:;is t)oth techiically includes no lewer tlian 3 1 lisrcd biiilcimgs, 30 ancicnt nrunuments, 5 sites of special sciciitific iiitert.st, 100 bridges, f e 3 si 1) I c ;I 11d e c o 11 o iiiic a 11 y viab le. 49 aquec1L1cIs, 35 10 and Scotland's oiily cmal timid. Restoring the links In the road-dorrIinated culture of thc 19fiOs, tile I:ortli aid Clyde mci Union Canals were finally closcci :o navigaiion :~ndbroken into short sections with limited LISC. I3orIi canals became badly silted in plnces, old fittings decayed, opcning bridges were removed and some structures b;tcanre derelict. Even so, the channels remain substan:i:tlly intact with ICw major obstacles.'l'hc longest break in the route is 3 kin. A complete restoration of thc L.owlailc! Can:lls :vill create a unique community asset and retreat.: sociirl and economic links between cities, towns :~ndvillages along the way. 'The 1 i in i ted progra m ines wh i c 11 I j :ive 3 1r :.xly t a kc n pl ace have given an enticing glimpse 01- the potcntial benclits. Open to ideas After 1eng thy disc iiss io n s w i rh pl :in n i I'.g a U th 1) r i t ies , 1 I is t o r ic Scotland, and environmental gruups we know that our plans have widespread support. Local communities across (kntral Scotlmd have heen involved in developing ideas for the p'oject. in one of Edinburgh's largest peripheral housin;; estates, whcre significant inlill has taken place, the potentiai for recreation and new jobs h:is won 'I'he Millcnniuin I,inlc some of its most enthusiastic supporters.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Tamfourhill: Temporary Camp
    TAMFOURHILL: TEMPORARY CAMP Between Falkirk town centre and the Falkirk Wheel, to the south of Watling Lodge, in an open field between the Union Canal and Tamfourhill Wood, is the site of a Roman temporary camp. The camp is sometimes visible in aerial photographs, but cannot be seen on the ground today. To the north, along Tamfourhill Road is the best-preserved section of Antonine Wall Ditch and the site of a Roman fortlet on the grounds of Watling Lodge. HISTORY OF DISCOVERY AND EXCAVATION: The Tamfourhill camp was first identified as This new extension bypasses the camp on its cropmarks in aerial photographs in 1977. In north side, and archaeological investigations 2000, the Falkirk Millennium Link Project built a were carried out prior to construction, but no new extension on the Union Canal to join it with excavations took place within the area of the Forth and Clyde Canal at the Falkirk Wheel. the camp. DESCRIPTION AND INTERPRETATION: Examination of aerial photographs and been recorded in front of entrance gaps investigation on the ground have revealed on the camp’s north, east, and south sides. that the Tamfourhill camp lies about 300m The camp appears to face the nearby fortlet, south of the Antonine Wall and about 400m and has been interpreted as a probable south-west of the fortlet at Watling Lodge. construction camp used during the building The camp is oriented on a slight north-east to of the Antonine frontier. south-west axis and encloses an area of about 2.7ha (6.7 acres). Tituli (staggered sections of bank and ditch that offered extra protection to the entryways or gates of Roman camps) have BIBLIOGRAPHY: CANMORE Record: http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/ site/46750/ Goodburn, R.
    [Show full text]
  • Falkirk Wheel, Scotland
    Falkirk Wheel, Scotland Jing Meng Xi Jing Fang Natasha Soriano Kendra Hanagami Overview Magnitudes & Costs Project Use and Social and Economic Benefits Technical Issues and Innovations Social Problems and Policy Challenges Magnitudes Location: Central Scotland Purpose: To connecting the Forth and Clyde canal with the Union canal. To lift boats from a lower canal to an upper canal Magnitudes Construction Began: March 12, 1999 Officially at Blairdardie Road in Glasgow Construction Completed: May 24, 2002 Part of the Millennium Link Project undertaken by British Waterways in Scotland To link the West and East coasts of Scotland with fully navigable waterways for the first time in 35 years Magnitudes The world’s first and only rotating boat wheel Two sets of axe shaped arms Two diametrically opposed waterwater-- filled caissons Magnitudes Overall diameter is 35 meters Wheel can take 4 boats up and 4 boats down Can overcome the 24m vertical drop in 15 minute( 600 tones) To operate the wheel consumes just 1.5 kilowattkilowatt--hourshours in rotation Costs and Prices Total Cost of the Millennium Link Project: $123 M $46.4 M of fund came from Nation Lottery Falkirk Wheel Cost: $38.5 M Financing Project was funded by: British Waterways Millennium Commission Scottish Enterprise European Union Canalside local authorities Fares for Wheel The Falkirk Wheel Experience Tour: Adults $11.60 Children $6.20 Senior $9.75 Family $31.20 Social Benefits Proud Scots Queen of Scotland supported the Falkirk Wheel revived an important
    [Show full text]
  • Abstract Title: Measuring the Health Impacts of Scotland's Canals
    Abstract Title: Measuring the Health Impacts of Scotland’s Canals Lead Author: Stephen Canning Postal Address: MVA Consultancy, 2nd Floor, Prospect House, 5 Thistle Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1DF Position and Affiliation: Senior Consultant (MVA Consultancy) and Scottish Branch Representative for the Transport Planning Society Telephone Number: 0131 240 8923 E-mail Address: [email protected] Author 2: Richard Millar Postal Address: 1 Applecross Street, Glasgow, G4 9SP Position and Affiliation: Waterway Development Manager, Scottish Canals Telephone Number: 0141 332 6936 E-mail Address: [email protected] Author 3: Karen Moore Postal Address: New Port Downie, Lime Road, Falkirk, FK1 4RS Position and Affiliation: Development Director, The Waterways Trust Scotland Telephone Number: 01324 677 820 E-mail Address: [email protected] Other information I do not want this abstract considered a “Pecha Kucha” presentation. The lead author will be under the age of 30 on 16 May 2012 and would like to be considered for the “Best Paper Presented at the Conference by a Young Professional”. Summary Scotland’s network of canal towpaths is extensively used for different forms of active travel eg walking, jogging / running and cycling. This is for leisure purposes and for commuting trips. This paper will consider the health benefits generated by use of Scotland’s canal towpaths in terms of increased physical activity; absenteeism; air quality; and road safety. Based on an extensive survey of canal users, this paper, using new and innovative techniques will set out how Scotland’s canals contribute almost £7 million of additional public health benefits per annum.
    [Show full text]
  • 1 Lowland Canals Customer Forum 25.10.14 Venue
    Lowland Canals Customer Forum 25.10.14 Venue: The Falkirk Wheel, Falkirk Scottish Canals’ attendees: Andrew Thin Chair Steve Dunlop Chief Executive David Lamont Director of Operations Richard Millar Director of Heritage, Enterprise & Sustainability Katie Hughes Director of Estates Alasdair Smart Lowland Canals Waterways Manager Josie Saunders Head of Corporate Affairs Actions agreed SC to speak to Edinburgh City Council about getting double yellow lines put across the slipway in Harrison Park SC to rearrange meeting with Andy Davenport and include SC Operations Director David Lamont SC not to let all the visitor moorings at Cadder until situation onsite is resolved Linlithgow – No more Living on Water lettings to be undertaken until situation involving visitor moorings is resolved Lock 16 – SC to relocate the bins and address the issue of slippy pontoons SC to review the terms of Living on Water agreement, specifically the issue of the sale of a boat being tied to the berth in the legal agreement (even if the customer has left and the berth has been relet) SC to consider ways of marking 25th anniversary of trail boat rally at the Falkirk Wheel Meeting to be arranged before Christmas with the Seagull Trust to discuss mooring opportunities at The Helix SC to publicise date for The Helix flotilla before Christmas SC to arrange meeting for Lowland Canal Key Stakeholder meeting close to Christmas SC to write to all boaters before the review on charging is carried out 1. Welcome by Guthrie Hutton, Chair of Lowland Customer Forum – Guthrie gave a run-down of the agenda.
    [Show full text]
  • The Edinburgh Union Canal Strategy
    The Edinburgh Union Canal Strategy DECEMBER 2011 The Edinburgh Union Canal Strategy The Edinburgh Union Canal Strategy Contents THE EDINBURGH UNION CANAL STRATEGY 3 ince its re-birth as part of the Millennium Link Project the Union Canal has come a long way from a derelict CONTENTS 3 S backwater to become one of Edinburgh’s most important heritage, recreational and community assets. The BACKGROUND 4 Union Canal is now enjoyed on a daily basis by people from across the city and beyond for a variety of uses such as boating, rowing, walking, cycling and fi shing. THE EDINBURGH UNION CANAL STRATEGY KEY AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 5 The Union Canal is also a focus for new development, The City of Edinburgh Council (CEC) and British Current Context 7 particularly at Fountainbridge, for new canal boat Waterways Scotland (BWS) have prepared this strategy SCOTLAND’S CANALS 9 moorings and marinas and for canal-focused for the Union Canal within the Edinburgh area to THE UNION CANAL IN EDINBURGH 9 community activities. However, as the canal is guide its development and to promote a vision of the HISTORY AND HERITAGE 10 developed, it must also be protected and its potential place we wish the Union Canal to be. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT 11 maximised for the for the benefi t of the wider ENVIRONMENT AND BIODIVERSITY 12 community and environment. MOVEMENT AND CONNECTIVITY 13 COMMUNITY AND TOURISM 14 The Strategy 15 “The Union Canal is one of Edinburgh’s hidden gems. We hope this Strategy OPPORTUNITY 1 - ACCESS TO THE UNION CANAL 16 will allow more of our citizens to appreciate and benefi t from its beauty as OPPORTUNITY 2 - WATERWAY, DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENT 18 well as the economic development potential it provides.” OPPORTUNITY 3 - COMMUNITY, RECREATION AND TOURISM 20 Councillor Tim McKay, Edinburgh Canal Champion OPPORTUNITY 4 - INFRASTRUCTURE, DRAINAGE, CLIMATE CHANGE 22 The Canal Hubs 23 “The publication of the new Edinburgh Canal Strategy is a major milestone in the renaissance of the RATHO 26 two hundred year old Union Canal.
    [Show full text]
  • Scotland: the Falkirk Wheel: World's Only Rotating Boatlift
    Scotland: The Falkirk Wheel: World's Only Rotating Boatlift Canals, as in many countries, were an important means of transporting people, but especially goods during the industrial revolution. Canals were the best means of transportation prior to the era of railroads and improved roads and conveyances. Scotland was no different. In 1768, by an Act of Parliament, the Forth & Clyde Canal was initiated; however, due to funding and other issues, the canal was not opened until 1790. For over 150 years canals were in operation. During their history, railway companies owned them and eventually railroads helped cause their decline. In 1948, canals were nationalized and administered by the British Transport Commission. <scottishcanals.co.uk> The Forth & Clyde Canal is in central Scotland. It is 35 miles long and enabled seagoing vessels to traverse the central part of the country. Railroads were just not the downfall of canals. Canal upkeep and repair and not realizing their potential as tourist attractions caused the decline to begin sharply during the 1930s. Closures and back‐fill took place. Rights of navigation were stopped by the British Parliament and the Forth & Clyde closed in 1963 to build a highway. <scottishcanals.co.uk> The back filling became housing tracts and the dream of re‐connection was lost for a coast‐to‐coast canal. However, the Millennium Link Project, including the Falkirk Wheel, made the connection possible to unite the Forth & Clyde and Union (Edinburgh and Glasgow Union Canal) Canals for the first time in over 70 years. The connection provided east/west navigation across the Scottish Lowlands.
    [Show full text]
  • Re-Valuing Canals Valuation of Ecosystem Services Provided by the Smart Canal Project
    Master of urban climate and sustainability (MUrCS) Re-valuing canals Valuation of ecosystem services provided by the Smart Canal project Ala' Al Dwairi August 2020 Re-valuing canals Valuation of ecosystem services provided by the Smart Canal project Ala' Al Dwairi Submitted in partial fulfillment for the requirements of Master of Urban Climate & Sustainability (MUrCS) Glasgow Caledonian University, UK; LAB University of Applied Sciences, Finland; University of Huelva, Spain Supervisor: Prof. Slobodan B. Mickovski August 2020 Declaration of originality 'This dissertation is my original work and has not been submitted elsewhere in fulfillment of the requirements of this or any other award.' Ala' Al Dwairi August 17, 2020 ABSTRACT The primary purpose of this work was to provide a new view of the role canals can play in cities. In Glasgow city, canals were held highly for its role in shaping the industrial image of the city during the industrial revolution (1790-1930). After the Forth & Clyde canal (‘the Canal’ in further text) demise due to the uprise of railway transport, it moved to hold a scheduled monument status with recreational uses in the city. This dissertation aims to highlight the different roles canals can play in cities by mapping the provision of Ecosystem Services (ES) provided by the Smart Canal project in the north of Glasgow city. Furthermore, the performed ES mapping started by adopting a Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) using Geographic Information System (GIS). Eight ES (one provisioning, five regulating, and two cultural) were mapped based on available spatial data for land use and landcover classes combined with other criteria.
    [Show full text]
  • 10 Walking and Cycling Routes in and Around Kirkintilloch and Lenzie
    10 WALKING AND CYCLING ROUTES IN AND AROUND KIRKINTILLOCH AND LENZIE The routewise way to feel better, look better & live longer Contents Introduction This booklet describes 10 walks and cycles in and around Kirkintilloch and Lenzie to give you a taste of the variety of on and off road routes around the town and Introduction 3 surrounding countryside. Routes It has been prepared by the Healthy Habits team and the East Dunbartonshire and 3.7m Route 1 Kirkintilloch – Lenzie Moss loop 4 Mugdock Country Park Ranger Service as part of the Government funded Smarter Choices, Smarter Places initiative. The main aims of this programme are to promote the benefits of active, sustainable travel; to enhance the health and wellbeing of the 7.8m Route 2 Kirkintilloch – Torrance loop 6 local community and to make sure that Kirkintilloch and Lenzie continue to be great places in which to live, work and shop while enjoying the outdoor benefits on our doorstep. 1.9m Route 3 Luggie Park loop 8 New signs have been installed on the main walking and cycling paths to show the distances and times to key locations in the area. Look out for these blue signs when 4.7m Route 4 Barleybank – Merkland loop 10 you are out and about. The walks in this booklet have been graded depending on their difficulty as follows: 1.1m Route 5 Merkland Nature Reserve 12 Gentle: Mostly flat, with good surfaces and less than 5 miles long. Moderate: A mixture of flats, hills and variable surfaces. Map, showing all routes 14 Note: All distances are approximate.
    [Show full text]
  • John Muir Coast to Coast Trail: Economic Benefit Study
    Scottish Natural Heritage Commissioned Report No. 508 John Muir coast to coast trail: Economic benefit study COMMISSIONED REPORT Commissioned Report No. 508 John Muir coast to coast trail: Economic benefit study For further information on this report please contact: Rob Garner Scottish Natural Heritage 231 Corstorphine Road EDINBURGH EH12 7AT E-mail: [email protected] This report should be quoted as: The Glamis Consultancy Ltd and Campbell Macrae Associates (2012). John Muir coast to coast trail: Economic benefits study. Scottish Natural Heritage Commissioned Report No.508. This report, or any part of it, should not be reproduced without the permission of Scottish Natural Heritage. This permission will not be withheld unreasonably. The views expressed by the authors of this report should not be taken as the views and policies of Scottish Natural Heritage. © Scottish Natural Heritage 2012. i COMMISSIONED REPORT Summary John Muir coast to coast trail: Economic benefit study Commissioned Report No. 508 Contractor: The Glamis Consultancy Ltd. with Campbell Macrae Associates Year of publication: 2012 Background This study sets out an estimate of the potential economic impact of the proposed John Muir Coast to Coast (JMC2C) Long Distance Route (LDR) across Central Scotland. This report provides an assessment of the overall economic impact that could accrue from the development of the JMC2C route, as well as disaggregating this down to the individual local authority areas which comprise the route. It also recommends ways of maximising the economic impact of the route through targeting its key user markets. Main findings: Estimated impact of the JMC2C proposal - It is estimated there will be 9,309 potential coast to coast users in the first year of the JMC2C potentially generating £2.9m of direct expenditure and creating or safeguarding 127 FTE jobs in year one.
    [Show full text]
  • Recreational Use Towpaths 2009 2Mb
    Recreational use of Towpaths A Study Commissioned by the Inland Waterways Committee of the Heritage Council By Roger Butler Inland Waterways Consultant 1 © An Chomhairle Oidhreactha / The Heritage Council 2009 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or any other information storage and retrieval system, now known or hereafter invented, without either the prior written consent of the publishers or licence permitting restricted copying in Ireland issued by the Irish Copyright Licensing Agency Ltd The Writers’ Centre 19 Parnell Square, Dublin 1 Published by the Heritage Council Kilkenny, Ireland 2009-03-23 Telephone: +353 (0)56 7770777 Fax: +353 (0)56 7770788 E-Mail: [email protected] www.heritagecouncil.ie Heritage Council of Ireland Series ISBN 978 1 906 304 07 2 2 Table of Contents Foreword 5 Executive Summary 6 Achoimre Fheidhmeach 7 1 Introduction 9 1.1 Why were towpaths built? 9 1.2 Contemporary role of towpaths 9 1.3 Towpaths in Ireland 9 1.4 Funding for towpath work 9 1.5 The need for this guide 9 2 Towpath improvements: benefits, opportunities and issues 10 2.1 Why improve towpaths? 10 2.2 Heritage and Environment 10 2.3 Regeneration 10 2.4 Transport 10 2.5 Sport and Recreation 11 2.6 Tourism 11 2.7 Issues to consider when planning a towpath project 11 2.8 Maintenance 12 3 Policy context 12 3.1 Waterways Ireland 12 3.2 Heritage and Environment Legislation 12 4 Built heritage 13 4.1 Unique and
    [Show full text]
  • The Falkirk Wheel and South Falkirk
    Walk, Ride and Cycle in and around The Falkirk Wheel and South Falkirk easy to use map and 12 suggested locations something for everyone Walk, Ride and Cycle in and around The Falkirk Wheel and South Falkirk Paths Key Enjoy Scotland’s outdoors responsibly! 1 The Falkirk Wheel Shortie Everyone has the right to 2 Falkirk Wheel to Rough be on most land and Camelon Castle Roman Fort inland water providing Falkirk Wheel 3 Falkirk Wheel to they act responsibly. Rough Castle Your access rights and Roughcastle 1 Community Woodland responsibilities are Roman Fort Falkirk 4 Falkirk Wheel to explained fully in the 2 3 Rough Castle Scottish Outdoor Access Community Woodland Code. 5 5 Tamfourhill Local Loop Whether you’re in the 6 Bantaskine Park outdoors or managing 6 Circular the outdoors, the key 7 The Falkirk Tunnel things are to: Finding your way 4 9 Callendar House Circular Take responsibility for A map & Park 8 Hallglen Local Loop your own actions Take a close look at 7 9 Falkirk Wheel to Battle Respect the interests the map for each of Falkirk Monument of other people route. This should be 10 10 Falkirk Wheel to Care for the all you need to find Shieldhill Circular environment the start point and 8 11 Falkirk Wheel and get on your way. OS Community Woodland Visit Explorer map 349 12 Hallglen Circular www.outdooraccess- covers the area. 12 Callendar Estate Cycle scotland.com or contact Trails your local Scottish Natural Heritage office. Signs 11 Look out for sign posts and interpretation boards giving more information along the way.
    [Show full text]
  • The Falkirk Wheel
    THE FALKIRK WHEEL Image licensed under Creative Commons by beltzner on Flickr Canals are sometimes called ‘the motorways of the past’. They were used for linking big towns and for moving goods around the country. They were very busy and important. They had their own special kind of engineering to help them to change levels, to join up together and to get round natural obstacles like hills and valleys. Canal builders have always had to tackle the problems of keeping the canals level when they go up and down hills. Locks were used to do this, and later on boat lifts were invented. A boat lift was built in Cheshire in 1875 to transfer barges from the River Weaver to the Trent canal which was 50 feet higher up than the river. In 1998 engineers built another boat lift in Scotland which is a very dramatic sight. £84 million was spent on joining up canals and rivers to make a waterway right from the east to the west coast of Scotland. The Falkirk Wheel joins two canals that had previously needed a boat lift. Boats have to be lifted 82 feet (25m) from one canal to the other, and 11 locks had been needed to do this. The locks were too old to use and they had been closed in 1933. The engineers decided to design a boat lift instead as part of the Millennium Link project. The Falkirk Wheel takes two boats up and two boats down at the same time. Altogether 400 tons is moved from one canal to the other, including the weight of water.
    [Show full text]