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Scottishcanals.Co.Uk SG/2014/132 SG/2014/132 Corporate Plan 2014 –17 scottishcanals.co.uk Scottish Canals Corporate Plan 2014 –17 Although they are 250 years old, While the goods and people they once in order to help create a more successful which can be re-invested in these scheduled transported powered the industrial country where everyone who lives, works, ancient monuments and safeguarding them Foreword Scotland’s canals continue to contribute revolution, today the canals make an visits or does business along our canal for future generations. important and significant contribution to corridors can flourish. It also sets out the to the economic prosperity of this nation, As a standalone public body in Scotland, Scotland’s economy. Having restored the next phase in the renaissance of there is a renewed energy within the in much the same way that they did when canals over the last 10 years we are now Scotland’s canals. organisation – from the Board and driving their renaissance. they were built. There will undoubtedly be challenges management team through to staff on the With 22m visits per year from cyclists, along the way, but there are also huge canal banks – to use Scotland’s canals walkers, kayakers and, of course, boaters – opportunities. We and our fellow Board more widely. many of whom travel from Northern Europe members are delighted to present this three Underpinned by a strong ethos of and beyond – Scotland’s canals have never year Corporate Plan which sets out our engineering and asset management, been busier. Yet this surge in popularity wholehearted belief that Scottish Canals, combined with pragmatism, we want our did not happen by chance. It is the result working with partners in the public, private inland waterways to act as a catalyst for of ten years of hard work that involved the and third sectors, can not only meet our regeneration in both urban and rural areas. re-opening of the Lowland Canals in 2002 statutory and regulatory obligations to keep We want more people to enjoy these assets and the widespread revitalisation of the the canals navigable and safe but grow the and benefit from the positive impact on Caledonian Canal. breadth and depth of the work we do. health and place-making that they have by In that time Scottish Canals (previously Scotland’s canals are powerful symbols creating a range of products and services British Waterways) has worked with partners, of our innovation and boldness through which will improve the customer experience local communities and other stakeholders the ages and were once the engine room and encourage users to spend more time and to lay strong foundations so that the 137 of the industrial revolution. Now, they are money with us. miles of inland waterways and 19 associated valuable water spaces, diverse ecosystems, Scotland’s inland waterways are a legacy reservoirs can once again help drive forward attractive destinations for leisure and of our industrial past and the ambition, Scotland’s economic prosperity. recreation and thriving hubs of business talent and vision that enabled Scotland to activity. By utilising these valued public With more people exploring the Caledonian, compete internationally all those years ago. assets creatively and modernising the way Crinan, Forth & Clyde, Monkland and Union We have the opportunity once again to make we operate, we believe we can do so much Canals than ever before, it’s how we respond them relevant to the economic, social and more to make them relevant to the Scotland to their increasing popularity in the years environmental wellbeing of Scotland and it is of today. Innovation, coupled with a rigorous ahead that will determine our success in hugely exciting. approach to health, safety and wellbeing placing them, once again, at the heart of and a commitment to playing our part in This Corporate Plan demonstrates how this nation’s social, environmental and delivering the Scottish Government’s low Scottish Canals will take a leadership role and economic progress. carbon economy, will help safeguard these work with partners to fulfil the wide-ranging In this Corporate Plan we set out how we assets for many generations to come. statutory and regulatory responsibilities set will deliver the Scottish Government’s canals out by Scottish Ministers and yet create a We have big ambitions to diversify our policy – Making the most of Scotland’s bright new future which benefits Scotland as business. This means becoming much more canals – and its Economic Strategy of a whole. commercially-minded; generating income delivering sustainable economic growth Andrew Thin, Chairman Steve Dunlop, Chief Executive 02 / 03 scottishcanals.co.uk Scottish Canals Corporate Plan 2014 –17 Scottish Canals is responsible for Figure 1 The contribution the maintaining and operating Scotland’s 137 mile canal network, which comprises canals make to Scotland the Caledonian, Crinan, Forth & Clyde, Union and Monkland Canals. It is also the navigation authority for the canals and lochs of the Great Glen, which are linked by the Caledonian Canal. Context: Scotland’s canals and their importance There is much importance to Scotland’s canals. While the canals With an annual income of £17million, the activity of Scottish once helped Scotland to participate fully in the industrial boom Canals reaches far beyond the waterways into preserving Scotland’s years, today they are an important part of our wider economy, and a heritage assets, effectively managing diverse green spaces, contributor to Scottish GDP. stimulating business growth and tourism, as well as creating jobs and contributing to the Scottish Government’s sustainability agenda. As well as maintaining and operating the canals, their towpaths and reservoirs, Scottish Canals is committed to working with partners The sensitive and creative management of Scotland’s canals and taking the lead in place-making and regeneration throughout currently will ensure they continue to benefit the nation, in the canal network. Over the past ten years, £120m of grant-in-aid economic and social terms as well as its health, transport, enterprise, invested in Scotland’s Canals has created many more benefits for sustainability and skills. Our job, therefore, is to not only continue the wider Scottish economy. It has delivered more than £150m in ensuring the canals remain safe and navigable but celebrate their wider economic impact, with £14m per year generated in economic historic value to Scotland, safeguard the diverse ecosystems they prosperity, £11m in direct and £23m in indirect tourism spend, plus support and find innovative ways to make them more attractive to £7m in health benefits. users, from at home and abroad. If the canal network was to be built now, it would cost £1.75bn. Scottish Canals currently receives £10m per annum in grant in aid from the Scottish Government to operate and manage the five canals, their towpaths and reservoirs, plus all related properties. Caledonian Canal Crinan Canal Forth & Clyde Monkland Canal Union Canal 29 locks 9 miles Canal 35 miles 12 miles 32 miles 4 aqueducts 15 locks 41 locks 6 bridges 2 locks 8 road bridges 7 bridges 58 bridges 72 bridges 2 rail bridges 25 aqueducts Within Scotland there are: • 92 buildings • Almost 500k • 825 hectares • 7766 mega • 800 hectares worthy of visitors to the of land litres of water of water statutory Falkirk Wheel in canals Figure 1: Source: • 19 reservoirs Scottish Canals map, Scottish Canals protection every year facts and figures 04 / 05 scottishcanals.co.uk Scottish Canals Corporate Plan 2014 –17 1. The Helix Project – 3. Glasgow Canal Regeneration 1 Scottish Canals has invested Project – 1000 acre development £7.3m which has grown to site in North Glasgow has £43m in partnership investment delivered £79m investment to and helped support 8000 create 650 homes in Maryhill £11m £475k £18m jobs locally. and will deliver a further £100m mixed use development from 2. The Falkirk Wheel – £17.5m Speirs Locks to Port Dundas. of direct and £23m per annum Developed by investment linking the Forth & Clyde and Union Canals 4. Great Glen Ways – 34,000 indirect tourism of environmental Canalside per annum generated a one-off Gross Value people use the GGW per year, Added benefit of £9.3m and with 8000 walkers, 3000 cyclists spend per annum benefits from freight in Gross Value Added 175 construction jobs. Almost and 4000 paddlers completing 500,000 visitors to the Falkirk the 79 mile trail annually. The Wheel per year, supporting 77 Great Glen supports 500 jobs jobs. The total ‘direct’ revenue and accounts for 14% of all generated by or because of The tourism spend in the Highlands. Falkirk Wheel equates to around £1.74 million per year with an indirect spend of £1.52m per annum. 1250 +55m housing units over next 10 Generated per annum in 2 years Canalside development Gross Value Added to generate 170,000m2 £13.8m £7m of canalside Created Gross Value delivered per annum development Added per annum of health benefits Investment in Scotland’s Scottish Canals and its canals has generated partners have invested £150m £285m 3 4 in economic impact over the in Scotland’s canal corridors last 10 years over the last 10 years Figure 2: Scottish Canals Source: Scottish Canals Blue : contributions Green : contributions map, facts and figures and independent studies the canals have the canals are forecast from MVA already made. to make. 06 / 07 scottishcanals.co.uk Scottish Canals Corporate Plan 2014 –17 Scottish Canals’ Corporate Plan sets Vision, principles and out how we will deliver the Scottish Government’s canals policy - Making the meeting the Scottish most of Scotland’s canals - and our vision - Safeguarding our heritage, building our Government’s purpose future - and presents our objectives for 2014-2017. Our Purpose National Performance Framework objectives and It has been prepared in the wider context of the Scottish Government Economic Strategy – wealthier & fairer, Government’s Economic Strategy and to support and show smarter, healthier, safer & stronger, greener our contribution to this, we measure our performance through the National Performance Framework.
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