Gartloch Gartcosh: Seven Lochs Wetland Park Masterplan Max Hislop Programme Manager GCV Green Network Partnership Overview • The Gartloch Gartcosh area • The G/G Green Network Strategy • The Seven Lochs Wetland Park – draft Masterplan • The Way Forward Gartloch Gartcosh M73 M80 M8 GCV Green Network Opportunities Green Network Opportunities • Proximity to areas of multiple deprivation and regeneration areas • Integrating new development with multi-functional green networks • Good links to green network outcomes – stronger, more connected communities – health and well-being – integrated habitat network – boosting the local economy Gartloch Gartcosh Gartloch Gartcosh • Community Growth Areas – 4300 new homes • Deprivation & Regeneration • Natural Heritage – High levels of designations • Cultural Heritage – Mediaeval & Industrial Gartloch Gartcosh Green Network The Strategy Vision: The development of the Green Network to create a nationally important wetlands park withawider network of recreation sites bringing significant environmental, community and economic benefits to the Gartloch/Gartcosh corridor and Glasgow, North Lanarkshire and the wider Clyde Valley. Green Network Strategy Aim To inform preparation and support of Local Plans, greenspace strategies and masterplans To develop appropriate land management To assist regeneration objectives in Easterhouse To maximise social, economic and environmental benefits of the Green Network Strategic Delivery Partnership SDP activity • Development Guidance • Hydrological Study • Development Officer • Wetlands Park Masterplan & Vision The Seven Lochs Wetland Park: Physical extent The Seven Lochs Wetland Park: City links The Seven Lochs Wetland Park: Designated areas The Seven Lochs Wetland Park: Culture and heritage The Seven Lochs Wetland Park: Development Proposals Community Growth Areas The Seven Lochs Wetland Park: Draft Masterplan The Seven Lochs Wetland Park: Gateways and clusters Gateways The Seven Lochs Wetland Park: Gateways and clusters • Link to surrounding communities • Local access to sites and features of interest • Incorporate a visitor facility • Act as focus for community engagement Viewpoints Board walks and hides Picnic places Green bridges New facilities Refurbished Community Gateways The Way Forward • Consultation • Communication Strategy • Money! • Structure? Thanks for your time www.gcvgreennetwork.gov.uk community growth Design and develop using Integrating Green Infrastructure principles; • Water management • Access networks • Habitat networks • Quality greenspace • Stewardship over time Existing design New design.