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Good news for Glasgow's canal corridor

7th Sep 2006

British Waterways has unveiled a £3.5 million landscaping and public realm project at the site of the spectacular new canal basin at Port Dundas which will help push forward the regeneration of Glasgow’s canal corridor.

The project will play a key role in the creation of a thriving canal quarter for Glasgow, with the improvements helping to link the new canal basin - which is scheduled for completion later this month - to the city centre. Works will include the creation of an entrance plaza, improved lighting and a direct cycle/walkway to the basin.

British Waterways has welcomed news that the Scottish Executive will contribute £1.5 million towards the project, with further investment of £1.25 million from Glasgow City Council and £0.5 million from Scottish Enterprise Glasgow - which will be made available in the next financial year to complete the first phase of the public realm improvements at Port Dundas.

The Glasgow Canal Regeneration Project, a partnership between ISIS Waterside Regeneration and Glasgow City Council, will see the creation of a series of mixed use developments and a number of new destinations across 1,000 acres of the Glasgow branch of the Forth & Clyde Canal, from Port Dundas to Maryhill, over the next 15 to 20 years.

Speaking at British Waterways Scotland’s annual meeting in Edinburgh, Minister for Transport, Tavish Scott said: "The regeneration project at Port Dundas basin is a great example of the vital work British Waterways is taking forward with Glasgow City and its waterside regeneration partners. I am pleased to announce today additional funds of £1.5 million to ensure that work makes a real difference to the people of North Glasgow.”

Steve Dunlop, Director Scotland at British Waterways, added: "This is tremendous news. The new canal basin and landscape links will help to create a fantastic waterside environment for the local community and for visitors to the city, with the works representing the first stage in a long-term regeneration initiative that will deliver a powerful force for positive change in North Glasgow."

Last updated: 22/10/2008