About this consultation

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1 About this consultation With under 18 months to go until the XX Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, the role of each of the Games Venues is coming sharply into focus. Glasgow 2014 Ltd. will be progressing planning applications over the coming months for the temporary overlay installations to be implemented at each of the Games venues located throughout Scotland in July and August This exhibition is part of a wide ranging consultation programme in which we will provide you with information about our proposals and give you the opportunity to contribute to the planning process. We welcome your views on all aspects of these plans ahead of the planning application we will make to the Planning Authority in the coming months.

2 Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2014 Ltd. will be defined in part by its flagship and iconic venues. One of the reasons Glasgow was awarded the Games was that 70% of its venues were already in situ. But this doesn t mean we ve been resting on our laurels. As we re beginning to see with our own eyes, some landmark venues have been added to our city. The Emirates Arena including the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome is fulfilling its legacy potential for Glasgow and Scotland before the Games have even begun, as the principal indoor sporting venue for high-performance athlete training and world-class competitions. It has already played host to the Glasgow World Cup Gymnastics, the Netball World Premier Club Challenge and the UCI Track Cycling World Cup, and has attracted over 75,000 visitors so far. Other venues are fast taking shape. The Hydro is claiming its own space on the Glasgow skyline, and work is well underway at Glasgow Green Hockey Centre which will provide two new international-standard hockey pitches. Both are due for completion later this year. Existing venues are being revamped as well. To host the athletics competition and closing ceremony, Hampden Park Stadium is undergoing transformation from a football pitch into an internationalstandard track and field facility, with the playing surface raised to create spectator sightlines from all parts of the venue. And we ll be making use of Glasgow s unique architectural heritage with the iconic Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum providing a spectacular backdrop to the Lawn Bowls competition.

3 Why are Temporary Overlay installations needed? The Temporary Overlay installations will adapt and enhance the existing modern, world class sporting Games venues and are a crucial element of the Games infrastructure. They will provide facilities for spectators, athletes, media and Games officials and also accommodate behindthe-scenes operations, including catering, site management and security. The requirement for temporary overlay installations is primarily driven by operational, transportation and security requirements. In addition, delivering a Games which shows the host venues in their best light to an international audience is a core objective for Glasgow 2014 Ltd. Whilst safety is a paramount concern for any major sporting event, the Overlay Installations have been designed and sited to minimise inconvenience to local communities and to ensure the Games are memorable for spectators, competitors and locals alike. Best-practice management through the construction, operational and de-commissioning phases of development will be applied to ensure that local natural and heritage resources are not affected and there is minimal impact upon local residents.

4 What are Temporary Overlay installations? The installations will in the main be portacabins, tents, shipping containers and security fences. In order to operate efficiently, they will also include temporary lighting and power. The temporary overlay installations can loosely be grouped into three categories: Field-of-Play, including training and competition areas Front-of-House, including spectator areas and facilities Back-of-House & Security, providing necessary support to the venue Security fencing will surround each of the sites, with dedicated access points for spectators, athletes, media and Games family. The vast majority of temporary overlay installations will be located within this fence boundary. Whilst competitions will run primarily during day-time hours, some events will continue into the evening. Back-of-House operations including restocking, cleaning, close-down and pre-event preparations may be undertaken late at night and early in the morning. All temporary overlay installations will be installed prior to the Games and removed once the Games are over, returning the venues to their original state. Many venues are served by remote parking, located within the vicinity of the venue.

5 Scotstoun Sports Campus

6 Overlay Masterplan Current R-Drawing shown on aerial shot Back Of House Training Venue Existing Building Existing Building Back Of House Temporary Structure Front Of House Drop Off

7 Temporary Overlay installations at Scotstoun Sports Campus Scotstoun Sports Campus will host the squash and table-tennis events and the immediate area around the centre will be transformed for Athletes and spectators alike into a multi function venue for the Games. Scotstoun Sports Campus has recently been upgraded and extended for the Games and most of the events will take place within the existing facilities. In addition a squash show-court will be installed in the grounds of the Campus. Overlay Installations at this venue will include: Security fencing around the entire site area Ticketed entry points Personal and vehicle screening areas Large spectator area Broadcast area Back-of-house operations including catering, logistics, security, press and workforce areas Off-site parking and shuttle-bus routes Events will take place at Scotstoun every day throughout the Games. In addition, works will be going on before and after the events. Exact timescales for these works are still to be finalised, however, the current timetable is as follows: Construction will commence on 1 March 2014 The venue will be operational from 13 July to 3 August 2014 De-commissioning will run from 4 August to 1 September 2014

8 Temporary Overlay installations at Scotstoun Sports Campus The use of Scotstoun Sports Campus as a Games venue will unavoidably lead to some disruption to access, transport and parking in the local area. Glasgow 2014 Ltd. is working closely with the Roads Authority and other transport bodies to ensure that the event runs smoothly with minimal impact upon the local or strategic transport network. Athletes, media and officials will all be transported to the facilities via dedicated bus services linking the Campus to a central transport hub. Spectators will be discouraged from bringing private cars to the Campus: there will be no on-site parking for spectators; pedestrian routes will be clearly marked and marshalled; and access to public transport will be included in the price of every ticket. The vast majority of overlay works will be accommodated within the grounds of the Sports Campus. However, in order for these facilities to operate effectively and safely during the Games there will be some unavoidable road closures, diversions and parking restrictions. The exact details of these are still being decided, but we will try to keep the areas affected to a minimum. These changes do not form part of this planning application and will be progressed by Glasgow City Council through Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders. The local community will be kept informed of possible changes to the road network and parking restrictions as part of this process.

9 What Happens Next? The planning application for temporary overlay installations at all venues will be submitted by Glasgow 2014 Ltd. to the relevant Local Authority in Spring We welcome your views on the proposals. Please take the time to fill in the Have Your Say response card and either drop it in the box or send it to Glasgow 2014 Ltd, Commonwealth House, 32 Albion Street, Glasgow, G1 1LH. Alternatively you can us with your comments at Please provide comments by 15 April The feedback you provide will be reviewed and taken into consideration where possible in the design development of the final scheme proposals. It is important to note that comments made to Glasgow 2014 Ltd. are not representations to the Planning Authority. There will be an opportunity to make representations directly to Glasgow City Council Planning Department once the planning application has been submitted.