The majority of respondents were enthusiastic towards proposals to enhance river flood defences whilst improving the quayside and developing opportunities for commerce and public transport. Furthermore several specific aspects of the Lancefield and Anderston Quay proposals were deemed by residents and businesses to be a ‘high priority’ in their opinion.
The five most popular elements of the proposals were:
- Greater flood protection
- More amenities and attractions on the quayside (e.g. cafes, shops, leisure)
- Improved landscaping/landscape maintenance
- Improved pedestrian & cyclist access
- Enhanced lighting/security on walkways
Other important issues raised by respondents included: scope for greater river access for small boats and houseboats; enhanced safety in the area; and noise pollution concerns.
Glasgow City Council will endeavour to incorporate this feedback into the planning submission in June 2006.
Should you have any further comments regarding Glasgow City Council’s proposals, or wish to register your opinion on the River Clyde Flood Management Strategy & Clyde Fastlink projects, please e-mail lsclydeflood@ls.glasgow.gov.uk.
Overview
The River Clyde is undergoing a dramatic transformation, involving the revitalisation of around 300 hectares of riverfront land. Development within the river corridor is essential to the ongoing physical, social, economic, cultural and environmental regeneration of Glasgow.
As part of this regeneration Glasgow City Council is committed to the delivery of comprehensive direct flood defences to an appropriate standard whilst delivering engineering solutions to areas where quay wall stability requires early action on land within Glasgow City Council control. The river corridor is also an essential part of ongoing plans to deliver sustainable transport networks for Glasgow.
River Clyde Flood Management Strategy (RCFMS) vision
In order to deliver a co-ordinated approach to these developments Glasgow City Council appointed consultants Halcrow Group Limited and W A Fairhurst & Partners to develop the River Clyde Flood Management Strategy (RCFMS).
The strategy is an opportunity to raise, consider and address conflicts and gaps in existing strategy and policy. The RCFMS will also facilitate the integration of flood management projects with the requirements of the next generation of transportation systems for Glasgow, specifically the Clyde Fastlink scheme.
Clyde Fastlink
Clyde Fastlink is a new state of the art public transport system linking Glasgow’s city centre to new residential and commercial developments along the north bank of the River Clyde. The system will help address issues of traffic congestion and pollution, as well as connecting the International Financial Services District, SECC and new riverside Transport Museum. A planning application for this project was lodged on 27th January 2006.
Clyde Fastlink will utilise new infrastructure allowing separation from existing roadways to give Fastlink vehicles priority over private traffic. Developing this infrastructure will require engineering work to be undertaken along the quay walls on the north bank of the Clyde, and in particular at Lancefield Quay and Anderston Quay.
