Forth Estuary Forum 19 th Jan 2012

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1 Forth Estuary Forum 19 th Jan 2012

2 Scottish Canals an Asset for the future Encourage all public bodies to work in partnership to deliver sustainable development and regeneration of Canal Scottish Government wishes to increase the economic, environmental and social value The rebirth of a cross-scotland Waterway linking Glasgow & Edinburgh gives us an opportunity to create an entirely new product for the country

3 Welcome to the Lowland Canals

4 Canal Headlines Social Scotland s canals result in cost savings to health services of almost 10 million due to increased levels of physical activity Canals towpaths are 300% busier than 8 years ago Economic In the last 8 years there has been over 370m of investment along Lowland canals The investment has help to create almost 4,000 Full Time Equivalent jobs over the same 8-year period. There have been 2,000 new houses built alongside Lowland canals in recent years. Environmental Significant and Unique biodiversity network pivotal to the biodiversity in Scotland. 22 SSSI s within canal corridor The canals play a major part in flood defence, water drainage and water movement across Scotland

5 Inspiring Development

6 Edinburgh Quay

7 Kirkintilloch

8 Auchinstarry

9 Falkirk Wheel Development

10 F&C 10

11 Falkirk Wheel 10

12 Sailing in Scotland

13 East Coast Sailing Stirling Alloa Grangemouth Bo ness Harbour Port Edgar

14 Upper Forth Opportunity Alloa Wet dock Blackness Bo ness Foreshore River Carron South Alloa Bandeath Polmaise/Manor Powis Forthbank Forthside Raploch Riverside Kildean North Queensferry Limekilns Charleston Valleyfield Ash Lagoons Culross Kincardine New Kincardine Bridge Longannet

15 June Jubilee Flotilla

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17 I d like to see Falkirk back on the map as being a place to come and visit a place to come and see what can be done to change a very industrial town into a place where people will flock to and say, WOW! That s fantastic Local Resident The HELIX

18 Sentinel Kelpies Canal Sea Lock Canal Hub Wetland Event Space Helix Lagoon Central Park Falkirk Stadium Helix South Allotments

19 Allotments Helix Sports Academy HELIX Structure Planting Central Park Bridge Sentinel Local Nature Reserve Marina Barrow Sentinel Connected Green Network Canal Extension The Kelpies

20 PROJECT HELIX CAP WORKS 4 Central Park 1 Paths Network 2 3 Lagoon: 3ha [200m dia] Multi Purpose Event Space 4 Protected & Part Accessible Wetland 5 Central Plaza & Service Kiosks 3 6 Formation & Enhancement of Woodland & Grassland Areas 6 Children's Play areas 5 2 Early opportunity to link the under bridge connection from the Stadium Public Realm Commence April 2012 Complete June 2013

21 KELPIES THE SQUARE LAGOON FUTURE GATEWAY SITE

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23 The New Canal

24 A Small Front Door

25 Canal extension route Kelpie Lock M9 crossing Lift bridge Sealock Canal Hub

26 The Fundamental Issue height height Sewer Pipe Bridge Motorway Bridge Kerse Road Bridge River Carron Water Pipe Bridge Carron Cut ¾ hr hours ½ hr ½ hr hours

27 A New Icon

28 Looking to the Past

29 Looking to the Past Legend of World s largest horse Carnera Carried dozen bottles of Barr s produce Loved by the public Tragically died at Cow Wynd 1937

30 Kelpie Structures Kelpie Legend The Kelpie is a mythological Scottish water horse, with the strength of ten horses and the endurance of many more

31 Concepts Andy Scott Original

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33 Launch Development First maquettes

34 Coming to Life

35 PROJECT HELIX CAP WORKS

36 PROJECT HELIX CAP WORKS Canal Hub 1 Car Parking Accessible Routes & Connections Orientation Points Sculpted Landforming 5 Visitor Facilities 6 Public Circulation RIAS Competition for building & Kelpie Fit Out 3 Public Realm Commence April 2012 Complete June 2013

37 Any Questions