Sankey Interlocks - Concept Linking Spike Island Dock Fiddlers Ferry Marina Project Synopsis and Mission Statement: The project aims to to promote and enhance the unique industrial heritage of the area with the Sankey Navigation being the central Fiddlers Ferry Marina feature and attraction.

The story of two competing transport systems vying for overall control during the early 1800’s had a profound effect in establishing new industries in this area and a dramatic and Town Centre long lasting impact on the local landscape. Fiddlers Ferry Station and Canal The re-opening of the canal will make a valued contribution and link for both Boroughs and provide a leisure opportunity that can promote this unique heritage to a diverse audience. Halton Borough Council Warrington Borough Council

Appleton Station 1962 Gatewarth Community Spike Island, Gap Railway canal crossing Widnes Dock Crossing 4. 5. E

Fiddlers Ferry Fiddlers Ferry Marina Chemical Industry of Power Station Widnes, view of Spike Key 3. Point of Interest / Major Attraction 1. Catalyst Centre / Spike Island Park; Canal, Rail, Industrial Interp. Widnes Town 2. Future Flower / Widnes Warth 3. Fiddlers Ferry Power Station Visitor Centre Centre 4. Fiddlers Ferry Marina, boatyard and locks D 5. Gatewarth Community Park

Venture Fields Access Point Pedestrian/Cycle Leisure Park Access Point Vehicular - River to Canal Access Point 2. Canal Corridor (Built circa 1833)

Halton Borough Council Warrington Borough Council Competing St Helens Railway C Wreck of Eustace Carey Swing Bridge / Crossing Point

Outer Project Boundary

Inner Project Working Boundary Point of Special Historic Interest

B A West Bank Promenade Spike Island Park B Dock to Rail transfer point / River Docks C St Helens & Runcorn Gap Railway 1833 & Visitor Centre D 1. Canal boat trips along restored route Return rail trip via St Helens Line E Fiddlers Ferry Marina

A Present Day Industry River Mersey The Future Flower 2010 & Widnes Historic West Bank Cattle grazing on the salt marsh Carterhouse Swing Bridge Warth walkway 2006 overlooking Fiddlers Ferry Power Station Fiddlers Ferry Marina Proposed new corridor links with canal Promenade restored 2009 salt marsh (includes Trans Pennine Trail) Runcorn Rail Bridge Silver Jubilee Road Bridge Open views over salt marsh to River Mersey Proposed return leisure trip-canal and rail Line of proposed crossing

Working in partnership with Sankey Canal Restoration Society L/248/A/01 Rev A - Concept 09/02/2012