DOCSLIB.ORG

Energise Galashiels – Hydropower Feasibility Study

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Energise Galashiels – Hydropower Feasibility Study Energise Galashiels – Hydropower Feasibility Study February 2016 Document type: Report v3.0 Client: Energise Galashiels Client contact: Ranald Boydell Title: Energise Galashiels – Hydropower Feasibility Study Date: 13/02/2016 Author: Euan Hogg QA: Stan Johnston Author contact details Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0131 202 1020 Contents Executive Summary ......................................................................................... 5 1. Introduction ..................................................................................... 6 1.1 Background to the Project ........................................................................ 6 1.2 Scope of Report ........................................................................................ 6 1.3 Hydro development in Scotland ............................................................... 6 2. Constraints ....................................................................................... 7 2.1 Flood Risk .................................................................................................. 7 2.2 Water Resource ........................................................................................ 7 2.3 Fish Protection .......................................................................................... 7 2.4 Planning Requirements ............................................................................ 8 3. Site Development Potential .............................................................. 9 3.1 Main Elements of a Hydropower Scheme ................................................ 9 3.2 Flow .......................................................................................................... 9 3.3 Head .......................................................................................................... 9 3.4 Turbine Types ........................................................................................... 9 3.5 Turbine Selection .................................................................................... 10 4. Hydrological Assessment ................................................................. 13 4.1 Legislative Background ........................................................................... 13 4.2 River Morphology ................................................................................... 13 4.3 Flow Assessment .................................................................................... 14 4.4 Power Generation Potential ................................................................... 15 5. SEPA CAR Screening Checklist ........................................................... 18 5.1 The Mill Lade .......................................................................................... 18 6. Risks to the Water Environment & Mitigation Measures ................... 20 6.1 Typical Construction Method Statement ............................................... 21 7. Site visits and Site Descriptions ........................................................ 24 7.1 Site Visits ................................................................................................. 24 7.2 The Mill Lade .......................................................................................... 24 7.3 The Gala Water ....................................................................................... 39 7.4 The Buckholm Lade ................................................................................. 43 3 Energise Galashiels – Hydropower Feasibility Study 8. Structural Engineering Survey of the Mill Lade .................................. 45 8.1 Introduction and Purpose ....................................................................... 45 8.2 Town Mill Lade Background ................................................................... 45 8.3 Summary of Findings and Remedial Works Required ............................ 46 8.4 Description of Defects and Recommended Actions ............................... 46 8.5 Cost Estimates ........................................................................................ 49 8.6 Buckholm Lade Cost Estimate ................................................................ 50 8.7 Summary and Conclusions ...................................................................... 50 9. Economic Evaluation ........................................................................ 51 9.1 Electricity connection ............................................................................. 51 9.2 Operational Costs ................................................................................... 51 9.3 Income .................................................................................................... 51 9.4 Financial Returns – Mill Lade .................................................................. 52 9.5 Financial Returns – Gala Water .............................................................. 53 9.6 Financial Returns – Buckholm Lade ........................................................ 54 Appendix 1 – Detailed Descriptions of the Lade by Chainage ........................... 55 Appendix 2 – Town Lade Refurbishment Costings ........................................... 63 Galashiels Town Lade Refurbishment .................................................................... 63 Buckholm Lade Refurbishment .............................................................................. 64 Appendix 3 – Hydro Power Systems Costings .................................................. 66 4 Energise Galashiels – Hydropower Feasibility Study Executive Summary Scotland & the UK is seeing a rise in the number of small scale hydro electric projects being implemented which are being driven by the following factors: 1) In May 2011, the Scottish Government’s 2020 renewable electricity target was raised to 100%; 2) The Feed-In-Tariff (FITs) scheme was introduced on 1 April 2010. The aim of this was to encourage small-scale (under 5MW) low-carbon energy generation particularly by groups such as communities, businesses and individuals not normally engaged in the electricity market, and The Borders is a region that was built on its water courses and much of the infrastructure used to power the textiles industry still remains but has fallen into disrepair. The Energise Galashiels Community Group was established to harness the natural resources that surround the town as a source of renewable energy. As part of a success Local Energy Scotland Challenge Fund application, the Community Group was awarded grant funding to undertake a feasibility study of the hydropower potential of the community. The focus of the Group has been on re-establishing the town lade which runs through the Town Centre and offers of a number of potential micro hydropower sites utilising existing wheel pits. Investigation into re-establishing of the Buckholm Lade which runs to the north west of the town has also been considered. Finally the Gala Water, which runs through the centre of the town has also been considered for hydropower development. The Energise Galashiels Community Group will use the findings from this feasibility study to submit a Local Energy Scotland Challenge Fund Phase 2 application in February 2016. 5 Energise Galashiels – Hydropower Feasibility Study 1. Introduction 1.1 Background to the Project This report results from an instruction from the Energise Galashiels Community group to provide a feasibility appraisal of potential small hydro power sites along the Galashiels Mill Lade and the Gala Water as part of their objective for the community to be able to generate and use renewable energy for their long term and collective benefit. The purpose of the study is to support the Energise Galashiels Community group with a source of site-specific information on hydropower development. 1.2 Scope of Report The location of a number of potential sites has been identified, and preliminary calculations completed to give a guide to their viability for development. The scope of this report is therefore limited to: • Site identification; • Hydrology; • Power generation; • Land ownership; • Planning & environmental issues; and • Grid connection issues. It is envisaged that following review of this report the above issues can be addressed in a Feasibility Report for the selected sites. 1.3 Hydro development in Scotland The first hydropower plant for public supply in Scotland was in 1885 in Greenock, Renfrewshire, followed in 1890 by an 18kW scheme constructed by monks at St. Benedicts’s Abbey at Fort Augustus, both serving to demonstrate the resource potential and technical feasibility. The development of hydropower on a national scale following in the 20th Century, with an initial phase of private development supporting the aluminium smelting industry in the 1920’s, then the most significant expansion of hydropower in the 1950’s and 1960’s under the North of Scotland Hydro-Electricity Board (NoSHEB). In the fifteen year period from 1950 to 1965, 74 hydropower installations were constructed totalling over 950MW in capacity. With the increase in Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions from finite fossil fuels contributing to Climate Change, hydropower in Scotland over the last 25 years has undergone further expansion and an increased profile as a source of renewable energy under the climate agenda. With 3.3TWh in production and 1.4GW in installed capacity in 2010, as a contribution of total national electricity generation, Scotland is in the top ten hydropower countries worldwide. Hydropower
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Playing Rugby for Jordanhill College Rugby Football Club 1958
    Playing Rugby for Jordanhill College Rugby Football Club 1958 - 1966 John Henderson ‘The Boot’ Remembers Playing Rugby for Jordanhill College RFC ‘The Boot’ Remembers When I first matriculated in October 1958 at the Scottish School of Physical Education, Jordanhill, Glasgow to undergo a three year diploma course of training in order to qualify as a teacher of Physical Education, I had no idea that some years later my senior rugby career would turn out to be as creditable as it did. Although I knew then that I was a very accurate and lengthy instep place-kicker of a rugby ball, I was under no illusion that my getting a place in the Jordanhill College Rugby Football Club top squad would be easy, nor did I have any notion then that retaining a first choice spot in the 1st XV for a good number of seasons might possibly occur. However, I was aware of the fact that graduating from College was not the end of the opportunity to play senior rugby for Jordanhill, as former students as players were not only considered eligible, but were also deemed essential in order to maintain a fighting chance for coach Bill Dickinson‟s side to compete at the highest levels possible in Scotland. Thus time was on my side, if only I was patient, and prepared to work hard at the game. But first I had, during my student days, to convince mentors Bill Dickinson and George Orr of my potential, and then, if this was accomplished, to provide consistent proof thereafter of my continuing value as a full back/three-quarter and place kicker in the top side in its annual attempts to win the Scottish Unofficial Club Championship and the Glasgow District Knock-Out Trophy.
    [Show full text]
  • Gala Water Apartments
    Apartments 1 to 8 Gala Lane, Galashiels, TD1 3AW www.cullenkilshaw.com Gala Water Apartments A development of 8 luxury 2 bedroom apartments Selling Agents: Cullen Kilshaw 27 Market Street Galashiels TD1 3AF T. 01896 758311 W. www.cullenkilshaw.com Gala Water Apartments Gala Lane, Galashiels, TD1 3AW Gala Water Apartments is a new develop- ment of 8 luxury 2-bedroom properties in a secure, lift served apartment block in the centre of Galashiels. This development provides stylish apartment living and an easy and safe lifestyle choice, which will be equally attractive to young profession- al couples and those in later life perhaps looking to downsize. Galashiels, voted “the happiest place to live in Scotland” in a recent Rightmove survey, is situated on the Gala Water in rolling Borders countryside. It is a bustling town boasting a ne selection of local convenience shops, independent retailers and national chains together with ne restaurants in the area serving the best of Scottish fayre. The town oers a variety of recreational and sporting facilities including tness centres, rugby, football, swimming, tennis, golf and cinema. Pretty waterside walks along Gala Water and the River Tweed and open green spaces and unspoilt countryside with attractive land- scapes, hills and valleys can all be found in this history-rich area. Galashiels has good road links both north and south and the Borders Railway between Edin- burgh and Tweedbank, with a stop in Galash- iels, oers an excellent direct commuting link Market Street, Elevation into Edinburgh’s city centre (50 minutes). Gala Water Apartments Gala Lane, Galashiels, TD1 3AW Your Apartment’s Specication Your new home at Gala Water Apartments Internal Kitchen is designed with stylish modern living in • Passenger lift to all oors • Contemporary kitchen units in gloss dove grey mind from the lift that provides easy • Floor coverings included: • Fully integrated kitchen appliances: access to all oors to the contemporary • Laminate ooring in living areas - Single fan oven in stainless steel nish kitchen and bathrooms.
    [Show full text]
  • The Galashiels and Selkirk Almanac and Directory for 1898
    UMBRELLAS Re-Covered in One Hour from 1/9 Upwards. All Kinds of Repairs Promptly Executed at J. R. FULTON'S Umbrella Ware- house, 51 HIGH STREET, Galashiels. *%\ TWENTIETH YEAR OF ISSUE. j?St masr Ok Galasbiels and Selkirk %•* Almanac and Directorp IFOIR, X898 Contains a Variety of Useful information, County Lists for Roxburgh and Selkirk, Local Institutions, and a Complete Trade Directory. Price, - - One Penny. PUBLISHED BY JOH3ST ZMZCQ-CTiEiE] INT, Proprietor of the "Scottish Border Record," LETTERPRESS and LITHOGRAPHIC PRINTER, 25 Channel Street, Galashiels. ADVERTISEMENT. NEW MODEL OF THE People's Cottage Piano —^~~t» fj i «y <kj»~ — PATERSON & SONS would draw Special Attention to this New Model, which is undoubtedly the Cheapest and Best Cottage Piano ever offered, and not only A CHEAP PIANO, but a Thoroughly Reliable Instrument, with P. & Sons' Guakantee. On the Hire System at 21s per Month till paid up. Descriptive Price-Lists on Application, or sent Free by Post. A Large Selection of Slightly-used Instruments returned from Hire will be Sold at Great Reductions. Sole Agents for the Steinway and Bechstein Pianofortes, the two Greatest Makers of the present century. Catalogues on Application. PATEESON <Sc SONS, Musicsellers to the Queen, 27 George Street, EDINBURGH. PATERSON & SONS' Tuners visit the Principal Districts of Scotland Quarterly, and can give every information as to the Purchase or Exchanne of Pianofortes. Orders left with John McQueen, "Border Record" Office, Galashiels, shall receive prompt attention. A life V'C WELLINGTON KNIFE POLISH. 1 *™ KKL f W % Prepared for Oakey's Knife-Boards and all Patent Knife- UfgWa^^""Kmm ^"it— I U Clea-iing Machines.
    [Show full text]
  • 2016 Vol 2 Se T Tle M E Nts Scottish Borders Council Local Development Plan
    LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN DEVELOPMENT LOCAL COUNCIL SCOTTISH BORDERS VOL2SETTLEMENTS 2016 CONTENTS LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN VOLUME 1 – POLICIES FOREWORD 3 1. INTRODUCTION 5 2. MEETING THE CHALLENGES FOR THE SCOTTISH BORDERS 9 3. VISION, AIMS AND SPATIAL STRATEGY 15 4. LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN POLICIES 21 POLICY CONTENT 21 POLICIES 23 PLACE MAKING AND DESIGN (PMD) 23 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (ED) 33 HOUSING DEVELOPMENT (HD) 67 ENVIRONMENTAL PROMOTION AND PROTECTION (EP) 78 INFRASTRUCTURE AND STANDARDS (IS) 114 APPENDIX 1: SETTLEMENT APPRAISAL METHODOLOGY 143 APPENDIX 2: MEETING THE HOUSING LAND REQUIREMENT 147 APPENDIX 3: SUPPLEMENTARY GUIDANCE AND STANDARDS 159 APPENDIX 4: PUBLICITY AND CONSULTATION 167 APPENDIX 5: COUNCIL OWNED SITES 181 VOLUME 2 – SETTLEMENTS 5. POLICY MAPS & SETTLEMENT PROFILES WITH MAPS 189 188 | LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN | SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL INTRODUCTION | CHALLENGES | VISION, AIMS AND SPATIAL STRATEGY POLICIES | APPENDICES | SETTLEMENTS SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2016 5. POLICY MAPS & SETTLEMENT PROFILES WITH MAPS LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN | SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL | 189 SETTLEMENT PROFILE ALLANTON This profile should be read in conjunction with the relevant settlement map. DESCRIPTION Allanton is located just over 7 miles from Duns and just under 10 miles from Berwick-upon-Tweed. The population of Allanton in the 2001 Census was 86. The village is located within the Eastern Strategic Development Area (SDA) as defined by the SESplan. PLACE MAKING CONSIDERATIONS Allanton is located above the riverbanks of the Blackadder Water and Whiteadder Water which meet just north of the village. The character of Allanton is largely defined by the fact that it developed as an estate village of Blackadder House; splay fronted lodges display the old entrance and the village has developed around them in a linear fashion along the road.
    [Show full text]
  • Burnt Mounds, Unenclosed Platform Settlements and Information on Burnt Stone Activity in the River Clyde and Tweed Valleys of South Lanarkshire and Peeblesshire
    Burnt Mounds, Unenclosed Platform Settlements and information on burnt stone activity in the River Clyde and Tweed valleys of South Lanarkshire and Peeblesshire. by Tam Ward 2013 Burnt Mounds, Unenclosed Platform Settlements and information on burnt stone activity in the River Clyde and Tweed valleys of South Lanarkshire and Peeblesshire. PAGE 1 Abstract Throughout the work of Biggar Archaeology Group’s (BAG) projects, burnt stone is shown to have played an important aspect of life in the past. Sometimes deliberately burnt as a method of transference of heat in the case of burnt mounds and where water was heated, and also in pits where dry cooking may have taken place, to co-incidentally being burnt in hearths and fireplaces during all periods from the Mesolithic to Post Medieval times. The recognition of burnt stone in the archaeology of the Southern Uplands of Scotland has been fundamental to interpretations by the Group in their voluntary work. The greatest manifestation of burnt stone appears in burnt mounds (BM), a relatively new class of site for the area of the Clyde and Tweed valleys, albeit now one of the most numerous. The subject of burnt stone in the general archaeology of BAG projects is also considered. Unenclosed Platform Settlements (UPS) are also a numerous site type in the area and perhaps are poorly understood in terms of their spatial distribution, chronology and function, as indeed are the BM. It is regarding these sites (BM & UPS) and their possible relationship with each other that this paper principally seeks to address. Burnt Mounds, Unenclosed Platform Settlements and information on burnt stone activity in the River Clyde and Tweed valleys of South Lanarkshire and Peeblesshire.
    [Show full text]
  • Borders College Melrose Road – Galashiels June 2009
    Scottish Borders Local Plan Supplementary Planning Guidance on Draft Planning Brief – Borders College Melrose Road – Galashiels June 2009 Contents Page No: 1. Introduction 2 2. Site Context 2 3. History of Site 4 4. Policy Context 6 4.1 National 4.2 Structure Plan 4.3 Local Plan 4.4 Supplementary Planning Guidance 5. Development Vision 7 6. Development Guidance 10 6.1 Energy Efficiency 6.2 Parking and the External Environment 6.3 Ecology and Habitat 6.4 Waste management 7. Constraints 10 7.1 Listed Building 7.2 Access (vehicular & pedestrian) 7.3 Water, Drainage and Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems 8. Development Contributions 12 8.1 Education 8.2 Waverley Line 8.3 Play Areas 9. Housing Density 13 Alternative Format/Language Paragraph 14 Appendix One – Historic Scotland Listed Building Report 15 Appendix Two – Contacts within Scottish Borders Council 18 List of Images Image 1: Entrance to Borders College 2 Image 2: Example of surrounding houses 2 Image 3: Southern aspect of Thorniedean House 10 Image 4: Listed gates of Thorniedean House 10 Image 5: Access to Sports Centre 11 Image 6: Entrance to Langhaugh Lane 11 List of Figures Figure 1: Local context 3 Figure 2: Existing buildings 5 Figure 3: Redevelopment plans 9 1 1. Introduction 1.1 This planning brief sets out the main opportunities and constraints relating to the redevelopment site at Borders College, Melrose Road, Galashiels. It provides a framework for the future development of the site within the period of the recently adopted Local Plan, over the next five years. 1.2 The brief identifies where detailed attention to specific issues is required and where development contributions will be sought.
    [Show full text]
  • Community Capacity Building Team
    COMMUNITY CAPACITY BUILDING TEAM April 2017 Stow Lunch Club Community Capacity Team Contact us .... A directory for older people in the Gala Water area was launched recently by the Stow Lunch Club. Great news, the Community Capacity Building Team has recently expanded, which means we are now working across all of the Border localities! Stow Lunch Club were keen to produce a local directory containing information about activities, services and Lynne Marshall CCB Co-Ordinator – 07717548105 service providers in the local community so that older [email protected] people were aware of what was available to them. Jillian Scott CCB Worker – 07786477950 [email protected] This idea had been discussed amongst lunch club Juliana Amaral CCB Worker – 07917 277139 members for some time as it was felt there were older [email protected] people in the Gala Water area that weren’t aware of the Ian Stewart CCB Worker – 07721187780 range of activities and services available to them. Whilst [email protected] information can be found online nowadays, not everyone Calum Gilchrist CCB Worker – 07827255093 has access to a computer so it was thought that a paper [email protected] (Calum is covering directory would be something that could be really useful. Amanda Renwick’s maternity cover) Jessica Troughton a lunch club member stated: “Once For general enquiries in the first instance please contact we realised that we could actually make this happen, [email protected] and your query we spent a great deal of time thinking about and pulling will be sent on to the appropriate team member.
    [Show full text]
  • Development Coach
    SOUTH EAST REGION COACH DEVELOPMENT 2012 www.scottishfa.co.uk/southeast INTRODUCTION Scottish FA Coach Education Courses 2012 This brochure covers the most important area of development we have at the Scottish FA: Coach Education. The huge • COACHES PATHWAY page 3 contribution volunteers and coaches in our game make • CHILDREN’S PATHWAY page 4 & 6 continues to grow and with this in mind, we are challenged • Early Touches page 4 to ensure our very healthy, vibrant coach education system • Coaching Young Footballers page 4 is continually scrutinised. • Coaching In The Game page 6 • Children’s Basic Award page 6 During 2011, our new Level 1 content in the Children’s • YOUTH PATHWAY page 5 & 6 Pathway was launched and we were delighted by the extremely • Development Activities page 5 positive feedback we received. We face fresh challenges in • Coaching Youth Footballers page 5 2012 in the other areas of our busy programmes and we will • Coaching In The Game page 6 continue to give the best service possible to all who enrol on • Youth Basic Award page 6 our courses throughout this year. • ADULT, GOALKEEPING & SPECIALIST page 7 • Adult Club Coach We believe that to assist in any footballer’s development, • Goalkeeping Level 1 regardless of age or ability, we must have informed coaches • Goalkeeping Intermediate Level 2 delivering appropriate practices for their benefit. • Coaching Footballers with a Disability We are confident that the thousands of adults who participate • COACH DEVELOPMENT page 9 in our courses all have similar aims; whether that be with • Regional Coach Development Day their boys/girls youth squads or the enjoyment and challenges • McDonalds Player Pathway In-Service our amateur coaches have with their squads.
    [Show full text]
  • Appraisal Report
    Innerleithen Flood Study - Leithen Water & Chapman's Burn Appraisal Report Final Report December 2018 Council Headquarters Newtown St Boswells Melrose Scottish Borders TD6 0SA JBA Project Manager Angus Pettit Unit 2.1 Quantum Court Research Avenue South Heriot Watt Research Park Riccarton Edinburgh EH14 4AP UK Revision History Revision Ref / Date Issued Amendments Issued to S0-P01.01 / 2018 - Angus Pettit S0-P01 Minor amendments S4-P01 / October 2018 - Scottish Borders Council S4-P02 / December 2018 Post-council review and Scottish Borders Council amendments Contract This report describes work commissioned by Duncan Morrison, on behalf of Scottish Borders Council, by a letter dated 16 January 2017. Scottish Borders Council's representative for the contract was Duncan Morrison. Jonathan Garrett, Hannah Otton and Christina Kampanou of JBA Consulting carried out this work. Prepared by .................................................. Jonathan Garrett BEng Engineer Reviewed by ................................................. Angus Pettit BSc MSc CEnv CSci MCIWEM C.WEM Technical Director Purpose This document has been prepared as a Final Report for Scottish Borders Council. JBA Consulting accepts no responsibility or liability for any use that is made of this document other than by the Client for the purposes for which it was originally commissioned and prepared. JBA Consulting has no liability regarding the use of this report except to Scottish Borders Council. Our work has followed accepted procedure in providing the services but given the residual risk associated with any prediction and the variability which can be experienced in flood conditions, we can take no liability for the consequences of flooding in relation to items outside our control or agreed scope of service.
    [Show full text]
  • Downloads/File/1388/Peebles
    Seeing Issues Clearly Peebles Transport Study – STAG Report Final Report for Scottish Borders Council August 2012 Document Control Project Title: Peebles Transport Study MVA Project Number: C3A434-00 Document Type: Report Directory & File Name: D:\Peebles Stag2\July 2012\20120831 Peebles-STAG2-Report-V5.0.Doc Document Approval Primary Author: Scott Leitham Other Author(s): Scottish Borders Council Reviewer(s): Paul McCartney Formatted by: Nicola Milne Distribution Issue Date Distribution Comments 1 11/12/12 Graeme Johnstone / SBC Draft Final Report 2 31/07/12 Graeme Johnstone / SBC Draft Final Report 3 14/08/12 Graeme Johnstone / SBC Draft Final Report 4 31/08/12 Graeme Johnstone / SBC Final Report This report, and information or advice which it contains, is provided by MVA Consultancy Ltd solely for internal use and reliance by its Client in performance of MVA Consultancy Ltd’s duties and liabilities under its contract with the Client. Any advice, opinions, or recommendations within this report should be read and relied upon only in the context of the report as a whole. The advice and opinions in this report are based upon the information made available to MVA Consultancy Ltd at the date of this report and on current UK standards, codes, technology and construction practices as at the date of this report. Following final delivery of this report to the Client, MVA Consultancy Ltd will have no further obligations or duty to advise the Client on any matters, including development affecting the information or advice provided in this report. This report has been prepared by MVA Consultancy Ltd in their professional capacity as Consultants.
    [Show full text]
  • Technical Report 2: Site Assessments
    Sites for consideration for development - Assessment form Clydesdale area Cleghorn MAP NOT TO SCALE © Crown copyright and database right 2012. All rights reserved. Ordnance Survey Licence number 100020730. Background Site reference CL/16/002 address Hagholm Road Site size Ha 1.46 Current use agriculture Proposed use housing No of units 16 Submitted to previous LP? Locational factors Location (within Edge of settlement settlement/edge/isolated) Brownfield/greenfield greenfield Settlement pattern/coalescence/ribbon Ribbon development along northern side development of Hagholm Road Environmental factors landscape Rolling Farmland and within Special Landscape Area Natural heritage Proximity to the Mouse Water habitat corridor 107 Built heritage none Open space N/A Minerals N/A SEA Does the site accord with SEA? Partly – local landscape issues and potential noise impacts Accessibility Public access No core path routes affected Site access Access over third party land required to achieve visibility splay Road network Reasonable connectivity to classified network Public transport Bus stop >400m. No service on Hagholm Road. Rail station 3km. Access to services Lanark town centre 3km Infrastructure Water and sewerage Possible issues with current sewerage capacity. Any proposals should confirm surface water outfall intentions and future maintenance. Flood risk Watercourse near site. SEPA low risk but possible local issues. Flood Risk Assessment required. Education School capacities to be confirmed. Other Comments The proposed inclusion would create
    [Show full text]
  • National and Regional Sport Facilities Strategy
    APPENDIX 1 SCOTTISH GOVERNING BODY DATA SHEETS SCOTTISH GOVERNING BODIES DATA SHEETS CONTENTS Page GENERAL INFORMATION 3 ATHLETICS 4 FOOTBALL 5 RUGBY 6 SWIMMING 8 CURLING 9 CYCLING 10 BADMINTON 11 CRICKET 12 HOCKEY 14 JUDO 15 TENNIS 16 BASKETBALL 17 GYMNASTICS 18 VOLLEYBALL 19 APPENDIX 1 2 SCOTTISH GOVERNING BODIES DATA SHEETS SGBs Data Sheets General information on facility requirements is set out in Section 3 of the Briefing Pack. This appendix contains data sheets which provide further information on the facility requirements for a range of SGBs. These requirements have been established through consultation with the SGBs concerned and further details can be obtained from the SGBs or sportscotland. The current initiative is not intended to address all of the facility needs of SGBs and the main focus will be on the priorities set out in Section 3. Nevertheless there may be economies of scale and other benefits to be had from combining facilities on a single site where these can be justified in terms of national, regional or local facility strategies which applicants might wish to consider. APPENDIX 1 3 SCOTTISH GOVERNING BODIES DATA SHEETS Athletics Scottish Athletics 9a South Gyle Crescent Edinburgh EH12 9EB Contact David Joy, Chief Executive tel: 0131 539 7320 fax: 0131 539 7321 e-mail: [email protected] www.saf.org.uk Background Members: 11,141. Clubs: 150. Existing Facilities Requirements National Facilities Competition (outdoor) Meadowbank, Scotstoun 2 x stadia 400m x 8 lane track & field with 10 lane sprint track; spectator seating 5,000 +; suitable for national and European events.
    [Show full text]