Rashielee quay & craigends clyde waterfront green nework strategy2

final report prepared by erz Limited

issued June 2011

client group:

Renfrewshire Council

Clyde Waterfront Partnership

Glasgow & Clyde Valley Green Network Partnership

rashielee quay & craigendsclyde waterfront green network strategy

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executive summary

introduction

1.0 Georaphic analysis and strategy proposals

1.1 underlying landscape structure

1.2 existing green network: routes and spaces

1.3 anticipated change: proposed development

1.4 strategically important missing links

2.0 core area geographic strategy

3.0 wider area geographic strategy

4.0 outline costs

4.1 cost overview

4.2 outline costings

5.0 action plan

list of consultees

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executive summary:

The study is informed by an analysis of the existing urban structure of Erskine, the current green network (routes and spaces) and the underlying landscape structure.

The findings of the analysis alongside a review of anticipated change highlights a number of key issues:

- there is an issue of disconnection between the water front, town centre and residential neighbourhoods, key pedestrian routes are not legible

- the existing route network is focused on ‘leisure’ access and does not effectively form some of the key linkages required to make the network function as a core part of the community’s day to day lives

- the existing green network routes and spaces lack a strong identity and appear as generic areas of municipal green open space

- core landscape features such as the whin dyke and historic woodland structure are under utilised and are isolated from the current network of routes and spaces - there is no coherent maintenance / management strategy for the existing network of routes and spaces, which leaves core routes appearing to be neglected, whilst under used areas receive high levels of maintenance and the woodland and semi-natural landscape spaces are not positively managed

The study develops a strategy and set of specific interventions that:

- creates a hierarchy of routes, structured around a core pedestrian spine / linear park that connects the water front, town centre and the new secondary school campus

- capitalises on the qualities/opportunities presented by the underlying landscape features, such as the whin dyke and woodland structure to create well used spaces that have a strong identity

- focuses developed park facilities and maintenance activity within key routes and spaces

- identifies 3 significant areas focused on habitat creation and management (including wetland, meadow and woodland) these are: an expanded Newshot Island Local Nature Reserve, Rashielee plantation and the combined area of Craigend Hill and Shilton plantation

- generates a clear and focused approach to management and maintenence of the green network informed by the hierarchy introduced to the green network and the identification of the 3 areas focused on habitat creation - describes an urban strategy for the redevelopment and expansion of the town centre, which both improves the form and coherence of the town centre and refocuses/ connects it to the waterfront and the main pedestrian spine route

- recognises the opportunity of the ‘rural education hub’ that substantially exists at present, through the presence of Lamont City Farm and the adjacent allotments. This hub of activity is proposed to be reinforced through the expansion of allotment / growing space and linked to the new secondary school campus

- highlights the need to develop an appropriate manage ment structure for the areas of habitat creation/manage ment. The 3 areas identified within Erskine alongside Boden Boo woodland and further west Big Wood demand to be considered together and managed in a co-ordinated fashion. This may be considered as a single entity such as an ‘Erskine Country Park’

The study describes the overall strategy and describes key projects/interventions in greater detail.

Outline costings are provided for all elements of the proposals.

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erz Limited were appointed by the Glasgow and Clyde Valley Green Network Partnership, on behalf of the wider client group, to undertake the study focused on Rashielee Quay as a priority project within the Clyde Waterfront Green Network, in December 2010. The study has been funded by the Central Scotland Green Network Development Fund. The project scope was expanded in January 2011 to also take account of the Craigends area.

The purpose of the study is to examine the area in detail, to build up an understanding of the issues that limit the successful functioning of the green network and develop specific proposals to unlock the potential of this strategically important part of the Clyde Waterfront Green Network.

The client group is comprised of the Glasgow and Clyde Valley Green Network Partnership, the Clyde Waterfront Partnership and Renfrewshire Council.

erz Limited have led the study, with support from Applied Ecology Limited and Armour construction consultants.

Applied Ecology Limited undertook an ecological scoping of the study area to highlight relevant issues and to inform the proposals. The ecological scoping report was completed in February 2011.

Armour construction consultants prepared outline costings for the proposals, which are included toward the end of this report.

Work on the study began in mid December 2010 and the first draft report was issued in mid March 2011. The final draft report was issued at the end of March 2011. The final report was issued in June 2011.

erz Limited21 James Morrison StreetGlasgowG1 5PETel: 0141-552 0888www.erzstudio.co.uk

introduction:

The geographic analysis and strategy proposals are described in the following section of the report.

The analysis is organised in 4 sections . Firstly, the 'underlying' landscape structure is investigated - to build up an understanding of pre-existing features. The existing green network is then analysed to understand its current structure and functioning. Anticipated change is recorded -to take account of any future shift in need or activity. Arising from the first 3 areas of investigation, the strategically important missing links are then identified.

The analysis informs the development of the geographic strategy, which is described in 2 parts: the core area (focused on the waterfront and town centre) and the wider area (which includes Craigends and the wider setting of Erskine).

Geographic Analysis and Strategy Proposals

1.0 analysis

1.1 underlying landscape structure

1.2 existing green network: routes and spaces


1.4 strategically important missing links

2.0 core area geographic strategy

3.0 wider area geographic strategy

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1.1 underlying landscape structure: geology & topography

1.1.a. geology & topography:

- a whin dyke (igneous intrusion) runs broadly east-west through the study area - the whin dyke meets the river at the original location of Rashielee Quay- the land rises from a level of below 5m AOD at the river's edge to a high point above 50m at Craigend Hill.

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whin dyke (igneous intrusion)

housing neighbourhoods

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1857 Woodland

1925 Woodland additions


1.1.b. historic woodland structure:- the plan shows the historic woodland structure - as identified from 1857 & 1925 mapping- this demonstrates an extensive woodland plantation & shelter belt structure

1.1 underlying landscape structure: historic woodland structure

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1.1 underlying landscape structure: historic & current woodland structure

1.1.c. historic & current woodland:

- the plan shows the current woodland overlaid on the historic mapping of woodland - this demonstrates that much of the current woodland is a remnant of the earlier woodland structure

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1.1.d. topography & woodland structure:- there is a strong relationship between the whin dyke & woodland belt- Craigend Hill & Shilton plantation are associated with the line of the whin dyke- Rashielee Quay is located where the whin dyke meets the Clyde

1.1 underlying landscape structure: topography & woodland structure

topographic information

surviving woodland structure

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1.2 existing green network: developed public facilities/spaces

1.2.a. developed public facilities/spaces:

- developed public facilities and park spaces are distributed relatively evenly across Erskine- there is an apparent lack of hierarchy or focus in the distribution of public spaces and facilities

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1.2.b. amenity/semi-natural open space:- in addition to the woodland structure, there is an extensive area along the waterfront and through the core of Erskine (in the Craigends area) defined as semi-natural open space.

1.2 existing green network: amenity/semi-natural open space

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1.2 existing green network: off-street pedestrian network

1.2.c. off-street pedestrian network:

- There is currently a fairly extensive network of paths through and between the residential neighbourhoods. This appears to be a largely 'leisure' focused network and does not connect neighbourhoods to key destinations well (such as the waterfront & town centre).- The major roads act as barriers to pedestrian movement.

core paths

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1.2.d. vehicular network:- Erskine demonstrates a separate pedestrian & vehicular network (Radburn layout)- neighbourhoods are discrete/isolated areas- neighbourhoods are focused on ‘dead ends’ / ‘culs-de- sac’ layouts which generate a lack of legibility & connec tivity for pedestrians

1.2 existing green network: vehicular network

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1.2 existing green network: pedestrian network: clyde waterfront

1.2.e. clyde waterfront:

- the existing Clyde Walkway offers a continuous and legible route from Newshot Island Local Nature Reserve in the east to Boden Boo woodland in the west.

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1.2.f. whin dyke route:- the existing route from the waterfront, through the town centre to the Craigends area is not legible. The town centre route is not emphasised and west of the pedestrian bridge, routes diverge to the north and south rather than offering a direct route to Craigends.

1.2 existing green network: whin dyke route

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1.2 existing green network: pedestrian network: town centre

1.2.g. town centre:

- the town centre retail core lacks legible links to the waterfront or wider walking routes. The core area is dominated by vehicular circulation/parking and does not offer clear pedestrian routes to the wider network.

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1.2.h. craigends:- the Craigends area is comprised of what seems an unresolved mix of semi-natural open space and developed facilities - which are frequently demonstrate a lack of management/maintenance. Key features in this area include: Craigend hill, Rashielee plantation and the allotments and Lamont City Farm area.

1.2 existing green network: craigends

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1.3. anticipated change:

- There is a focus of anticipated / planned change at the core of Erskine. These range from the potential/ aspiration for a water taxi/bus pick up/drop off on the waterfront, a redeveloped and expanded town centre and a new secondary school campus which is presently under construction.

Potential water taxi / water bus pick up

possible improved waterfront park

town centre redevelopment & expansion

new secondary school campus: Park Mains High

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1.4. strategic missing links:- the existing route from the waterfront to the town centre & to the new Park Mains High campus has significant missing links & is not legible as a route.

1.4 strategic network analysis: missing links

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existing core paths

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other paths

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underlying landscape structure:

The underlying landscape structure is primarily defined by the presence of the whin dyke. The intersection of the whin dyke and the Clyde coincides with the location of Rashielee Quay. This outcrop of hard rock probably generated the natural starting point for the quay. The whin dyke also underlies the main topographic feature of Craigend Hill.

The existing woodland structure can be traced back to the pattern of historic woodland and represents remnant fragments of earlier more extensive woodland cover.

existing green network:

The urban structure of Erskine essentially takes the form of a 'radburn' new town layout - with seperate vehicular and pedestrian circulation networks. The layout is essentially structured around car movement, with a low density and evenly spread series of residential neighbourhoods and facilities.

The current green network is consistent with the ethos and organisation of the original urban structure. The layout is essentially focused on car movement and although the path and greenspace network is extensive, it is essentially conceived and organised as a 'leisure' network. The green network does not legibly or directly connect residential neighbourhoods to key destinations.

anticipated change:

The review of anticipated change highlights a shift in approach, with a reinforcement of the 'urban core' as a focus and destination. The aspiration to expand the town centre and introduce higher density residential development, the new secondary school campus and the aspirational water taxi/bus pick up point give new emphasis to the urban core.

analysis summary:

strategic network analysis:

Reviewing the existing green network in light of the above findings, highlights that there are strategic missing links in the core area.

overview:

The urban structure as originally conceived was focused on a dispersal of facilities and necessary day to day movement patterns being car based.

The originally conceived green network is 'leisure' focused and does not easily enable or encourage 'necessary' day to day journeys to be made on foot or by bike.

The increasing focus of facilities and alternative modes of public transport within the town centre reinforces the need for change.

The missing links in the core area green network need to be addressed to deliver a usable and functional non-car based movement network.

This is an immediate priority to create a usable, sustainable and flexible movement network within a town designed around the car.

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The analysis informs the development of the geographic strategy, which is described in 2 parts: the core area (focused on the waterfront and town centre) and the wider area (which includes Craigends and the wider setting of Erskine).

The core area strategy is a direct response to one of the main issues arising from the analysis work: namely the missing strategic links in the core area.

The core area strategy sets out a route hierarchy for the green network, which is then considered in detail in the following pages: firstly described in overall terms and with detailed proposals for each section.

core area strategy - introduction:

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2.0 core area geographic strategy: route hierarchy

2.0.a. route hierarchy:

- The existing path network is focused on leisure use and does not connect well to key destinations. The anticipated change at the core of Erskine creates a focus of key public facilities. It is proposed to establish a route hierarchy, focused on a spine route connecting these key destinations.

Clyde Walkway

movement spine / core linear park link (focused along whin dyke/woodland belt)

main collector routes

wider path network / neighbourhood links

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2.0.b. pedestrian spine/linear park:- The 'missing link' coincides with the presence of the whin dyke & woodland belt. - This offers the opportunity to create a distinctive pedestrian spine / linear park connecting Erskine's core public facilities and spaces.

2.0 core area geographic strategy: pedestrian spine / linear park

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link to new waterfront park (1)

link to town centre (2)

link to new Park Mains High School campus (3)

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pedestrian spine / linear park concept:

The line of the route required to connect the waterfront, town centre and core public facilities coincides with the line of the whin dyke and related woodland belt.

This 'happy coincidence' offers a unique opportunity within Erskine: to create a legible and functional spine route that addresses the strategic gaps in the movement network and also has a distinctive character and identity.

It could be argued that other than functional issues of missing links and lack of legibility in the existing green network - another core factor is the lack of identity of many of the spaces and arguably Erskine as a whole.

The pedestrian spine / linear park offers the opportunity to redefine the identity of Erskine. The spine route has the potential to become an icon for Erskine - an exciting and unusual linear green space at the very core of the town.

By channeling activity along this spine route, it becomes common to most people's experience of Erskine. The linear park becomes the core civic space for the wider community.

This unique opportunity for Erskine informs the level of ambition for the spine route. The detailed proposals and approach to the linear park are intended to respond to this great potential (both in terms of function and identity).

This project is strategically important in terms of the wider Clyde Waterfront Green Network and also in redefining the identity and public life of Erskine.

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2.0 core area geographic strategy: pedestrian spine - concept development

2.0.c. pedestrian spine - concept:

1. water taxi / water bus pick up / drop off

2. Clyde Walkway

3. waterfront space around route developed as active public park

4. link improved thro’ town centre: new development orientated to address the route

5. improved public realm link from shopping precinct

6. new public space at key node: at access to pedestrian bridge

7. (later phase) widening of pedestrian crossing as a landscape ‘land bridge’

8. developed public space at key node west of bridge

9. new link formed within existing ‘green corridor’ (along quarried section of whin dyke)

10. developed public space at key node

11. new entrance from spine route to Park Mains school

12. existing route widened and improved

13. secondary access to Park Mains school

14. developed public space at key node

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2.0.d. pedestrian spine - existing features:- the existing whin dyke / woodland belt offers a strong latent landscape character. The woodland structure and geological features offer great potential to create a distinctive linear park that can become a community focus and an icon for Erskine.

2.0 core area geographic strategy: pedestrian spine - existing features

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2.0 core area geographic strategy: pedestrian spine - master-plan

2.0.e. pedestrian spine - master-plan:

water taxi / water bus pick up / drop off

paths

avenue tree planting

proposed woodland creation

existing woodland

developed public spaces

new public space at key node

pedestrian ‘land bridge’

signage / interpretation

new Park Mains High school

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2.0.f. pedestrian spine:

2.0 core area geographic strategy: pedestrian spine - overlay

5. improved public realm link from shopping precinct6. new public space at key node: at access to pedestrian bridge7. (later phase) widening of pedestrian crossing as a landscape ‘land bridge’8. developed public space at key node west of bridge

1. water taxi / water bus pick up / drop off2. Clyde Walkway 3. waterfront space around route developed as active public park4. link improved thro’ town centre: new development orientated to address the route

9. new link formed within existing ‘green corridor’ (along quarried section of whin dyke) 10. developed public space at key node11. new entrance from spine route to Park Mains school12. existing route widened and improved13. secondary access to Park Mains school14. developed public space at key node

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The intention for the pedestrian spine works are described in greater detail in the following pages.

A number of the key routes and spaces are described in plan, section and through visualisations. These include:

g: the proposed enhanced town centre link (4)

h: the proposed public space at the bridge node (6)

i: the proposed pedestrian 'land bridge' (7)

j: the proposed public space node west of the bridge (8)

k: the proposed linear park / whin dyke route (9)

(bracketed numbers refer to the 'pedestrian spine' plan in the previous section (f))

This is followed by a conceptual master-plan for both built development and public realm space in the town centre area (sections l & m).

pedestrian spine: detailed areas - introduction:

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2.0 core area geographic strategy: pedestrian spine - detailed areas

2.0.g. public realm avenue:- 2 scenarios for the enhanced town centre link from the waterfront to the pedestrian bridge are illustrated. The 'double tree avenue' option is dependent upon co- ordination with adjacent development proposals. The single tree avenue option has been costed for the purposes of this study.

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2.0.h. public space at bridge node:

- It is proposed that an enhanced public realm space is created at the 'bridge node' where the pedestrian bridge is accessed from the town centre. This is envisaged as a series of terraces, forming the access and route through a mix of hard and soft landscape elements.


lower plaza level suggested landmark building public realm terraces pedestrian bridge access

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2.0.i. pedestrian land bridge:- perhaps as a longer term project, it is proposed that the existing narrow and exposed pedestrian bridge linking the waterfront and town centre to the residential hinterland of Erskine is replaced with a 'land bridge' as illustrated, forming a more coherent public realm link. It also provides a visable statement and 'gateway' into Erskine.

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2.0.j. public space node: west of bridge:- The node spaces must create a legible link between a number of important routes. The node is defined by a high quality public realm treatment with distinctive surface materials, furniture, lighting and signage. Adjacent natural play facilities brings additional activity to the space.

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2.0.k. linear park / whin dyke route:- as described, the opening up of the 'whin dyke' strip as a route, offers the opportunity to create both a legible 'spine' route and an iconic linear park for Erskine, of distinctive character.


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2.0 core area geographic strategy: town centre - master-planoverview:

Erskine town centre is a car focused hub for retail and services within the wider 'new town' plan.

The town centre currently fails to capitalise on its setting (beside the Clyde) and lacks legibility for pedestrian movement. Whilst it is possible to walk from the town centre to the waterfront or to the wider residential area, the routes are not legible and the experience is often poor.

The conceptual master-plan for the town centre, described over the following pages, is prompted by the aspiration to expand and redevelop the town centre. The master-plan seeks to capitalise on the opportunity of such change to both improve the town centre and the legibility and quality of pedestrian routes.

The following broad moves are identified in the town-centre master-plan:

development ambition:

- to reinforce the main block of retail development, taking account of the proposed relocation of the swimming pool/library- as part of this, to reinforce and upgrade the main pedestrian 'shopping route'- to redevelop fully the lower (riverside) portion of the town centre precinct. Previous studies have identified an aspiration to introduce higher density residential development in the town centre area. The proposed expansion of the town centre also spans the road link to the east.- the new town centre residential neighbourhood must read as a coherent urban precinct. The master-plan accordingly develops unifying themes that tie together the blocks of residential development: a strongly defined urban edge addressing the river and consistent structure of terraced/town house development organised around homezones on the 'town' side.- the organisation of the built development is focused on re-orientating the town centre to the river and the'linear park' park route. In both cases, development is organised to present an active edge addressing / overlooking these public routes and spaces.

public realm ambition:

- to create legible connections between the town centre and the Clyde waterfront and to the linear park /spine route link to the wider residential area- to create strong visual links between the town centre and waterfront- to create a coherent and legible series of pedestrian / public realm routes and spaces within the town centre that tie into the wider movement network- to create a coherent, but varied waterfront public green space. The intention is to focus 'developed' park facilities to the west around the quay area and to create a wetland / riparian habitat extension of the Newshot Island Local Nature Reserve (to the east)

The core goal for the redevelopment of the town centre area must be around the careful co-ordination of built development and public realm space. The right relationships need to be achieved to deliver a successful public realm and liveable residential development.

This invloves:

- organising development layouts to deliver legible routes and visual links- organising development to form coherent urban edges, that define spaces- organising development to present active edges addressing / overlooking public routes and spaces

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2.0 core area geographic strategy: town centre - master-plan

2.0.l. town centre - master-plan:- the proposed redevlopment and expansion of Erskine town centre offers an opportunity to re-orientate the town centre to the river and the 'linear park' route.- the urban strategy represented here identifies key routes, spaces and urban edges to achieve these relationships.

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2.0.m. town centre - master-plan:

2.0 core area geographic strategy: town centre - master-plan

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.11.

12.

13.

8. retail/commercial development9. enhanced public realm link to spine route/waterfront10. proposed 2-3 storey terraced/town house development11. proposed 3-4 storey town house/flatted development12. ‘home-zone’ type shared surface spaces13. developed public spaces at nodes

1. active public park2. secondary link from redeveloped town centre3. wetland / riparian habitat creation: proposed extension of LNR4. developed park facilities to urban edge5. developed park facilities: new access/interpretation point to LNR6. new access to Clyde Waterfront7. woodland planting to existing LNR edge

10.

11.

12.

paths

avenue tree planting


existing woodland

new public space at key node

pedestrian ‘land bridge’

signage / interpretation

managed park areas

homezones

planted slope ‘buffer’

enhanced public realm

wetland / riparian habitat creation

buildings with active front denoted by thick edge

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The core area strategy, identifies a clear overall rationale for the green network at the heart of Erskine, introducing a route hierachy with the network structured around a main spine route / linear park.

This section of the report is focused on the wider area, including Craigends and the wider landscape setting of Erskine.

The review of this wider geographic area considers:

- an analysis of gaps in the wider access / movement network

- opportunities for habitat creation and management

- a review of the interaction of the habitat & movement networks

- opportunities for woodland creation

- an approach to focusing developed park facilities

- a proposition for a wider management strategy

Following on from this, the various specific proposals for the Craigends area are explored in greater detail.

wider strategy - introduction:

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3.0 wider area geographic strategy: access/movement network

3.0.a. access/movement network:- beyond the core 'spine route', there are a number of significant missing links in the wider access / movement network.

1.2.

3.

4.

5.

Clyde Walkway (existing)

significant route (existing)

wider path network (existing)

enhanced existing routes

access / interpretation / parking

Renfrewshire Council identified aspirational route

proposed pedesstrian spine

missing links:1. town centre formed thru improved public realm2. link associated with new school campus3. new link formed thro’ woodland shelterbelt4. new route to south of Craigend hill5. new route thro’ Rashielee plantation

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3.0.b. habitat creation/management:- The study area contains a number of notable areas of woodland and semi-natural open space. Some of these are already formalised in terms of their nature conservation role. It is proposed that 3 clear areas are defined in these terms.

3.0 wider area geographic strategy: habitat creation/management

1a.

1b.

3.

4.

5.

5.

Newshot Island Local Nature Reserve - (1a)proposed habitat creation & extension of LNR - (1b)

Rashielee plantation: SINC: habitat management & creation - (3)Shilton plantation & Craigend hill: habitat management & creation - (4)

access / interpretation / parking locations - (5)

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3.0 wider area geographic strategy: habitat creation & movement network

3.0.c. habitat/movement network:- the proposed areas for habitat creation / management are well connected into the existing movement network and will be further enhanced by the proposed improvements.

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3.0.d. woodland creation:- woodland creation to reinforce the remnant woodlands through the Craigends area offers a broad range of benefits including: habitat creation and improving landscape character.

3.0 wider area geographic strategy: woodland creation

1.

2.3.

4.

Shilton plantation - (1) potential woodland creation at Shilton grassed area - (2)

Craigend hill retaining views north - (3)Rashielee plantation - (4)

0m 100 200 500m


existing woodland


proposed woodland creation (subject to assesment of open space requirements)

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3.0 wider area geographic strategy: developed park facilities

3.0.e. developed park facilities:- The strategy focuses developed park facilities in core areas and associated with the existing and proposed main movement routes.- Taken in conjunction with the defined areas of habitat creation - this offers a clear strategy for management and maintenance planning.

1.

2.

3.

4. 5.

6.

5.

5.

7.

waterfront park: developed park facilities (play, pitches etc.)

core linear park / movement spine: focus of developed park facilities

main linking routes: focus for maintenance & developed facilities

community sports pitch provision at Park Mains school

5. defined access / interpretation points

6. community growing & rural education hub: Lamont City Farm & allotments

7. proposed community growing site / allotment expansion

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3.0.f. main linking routes:- It is proposed that the main linking routes, even where these border semi-natural open space - have an associated corridor of management. Edges & transition to woodland/meadow being positively managed.

3.0 wider area geographic strategy: developed park facilities

Craigends link path (north of Craigend Hill)

Craigends link path section

Old Barhill Road link - narrowing of ‘roadway’ and creation of a managed wildflower verge

Old Barhill Road link section

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3.0 wider area geographic strategy: wider designation/management

1.

2.

3.

1. Clyde waterfront route2. core linear park / movement spine3. Newshot Island LNR & proposed extension4. Rashielee plantation SINC5. Shilton plantation / Craigend hill area6. Boden Boo woodland7. Big Wood

6.

5.

4.

7.

3.0.g. wider designation/management:- The definition of 3 distinct areas ( areas 3,4 + 5) for habitat management & creation within Erskine adds to a wider picture of a series of significant 'islands' of woodland / semi-natural open space which are in close proximity and connected by strong pedestrian links.- It is proposed that these are considered and managed as a unit. This may be considered as 'Erskine Country Park'.- An appropriate management structure would be required. It is suggested that a joint management structure is established between key partners, including: the Forest Enterprise Scotland and Renfrewshire Council.

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3.0.h. Craigends area proposals:- the wider area strategy proposals are developed in greater detail in the following pages.

3.0 wider area geographic strategy:

Shilton plantation

Craigend Hill

Rashielee plantation

rural education hub

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3.0 wider area geographic strategy: Shilton plantation / Craigend hill

3.0.i. Shilton plantation / Craigend Hill:- The proposed woodland creation to Craigend hill is organised to maintain open panaromic views to the north to the Kilpatrick hills and east and west along the Clyde. The non wooded areas are proposed to be developed as meadow. The path network is proposed to be expanded to improve access to Craigend hill and to form missing links within the wider network.

rural education centre pasture

managed meadow

woodland creation

potential woodland creation

existing woodland / shelter belt

reservior

existing paths

proposed paths

view point

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3.0.j. Rashielee plantation:- As described in the wider strategy the proposals for Rashielee plantation include the creation of an access / interpretation point incorporating parking, formalising the east-west link across the area and woodland creation in the cleared 'core' of the plantation. It is proposed to create a simple community meadow/picnic space associated with the parking area.

Detail: community meadow / picnic areaupgraded parking with c. 14 spaces. A managed simple park / meadow space with picnic facilities is proposed at the Barrhill Road entrance.

3.0 wider area geographic strategy: Rashielee plantation

woodland creation

community meadow / picnic space

existing woodland / shelter belt

proposed main route

proposed secondary paths

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3.0 wider area geographic strategy: Rural education hub

3.0.k. Rural education hub:- the combination of Lamont City Farm and its associated grazing spaces, the existing allotments and the surrounding woodland offer a fantastic accessible resource focused on 'rural' education. This is particulary interesting given it's immediate proximity to the new Park Mains high school campus. It is proposed that there is an expansion of allotment growing space into the presently derelict stable site as illustrated.

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21no. 15m x 10m allotments

24no. 1.5m x 4.5m raised growing beds

small community building, incorpo-rating kitchen, toilets, storage etc.

rainwater collection

community orchard

bulk storage area

grassed break out / picnic space(defined by line)

pasture

pasture

pasture

existing allotments

school grounds

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The wider area strategy outlined in the preceding pages is arguably focused on 2 broad topics:

- the missing links in the wider access/movement network

- the 'unresolved' nature of the extensive public and semi-natural landscape spaces within or immediately adjacent to the urban area of Erkine. There is an apparent lack of clarity over the role and management approach to this significant landscape resource. As a result, there is a sense of decline / lack of management of active 'public' areas and a lack of appropriate management of areas of significant existing (and potential) habitat value.

The strategy therefore identifies key missing links in the wider access/movement network and the interventions required to create a fully connected network.

The strategy identifies opportunities for habitat creation and management and for extensive woodland creation. The strategy is focused on creating 3 coherent areas where the habitat and nature conservation role of the landscape is formalised, namely: an expanded Newshot Island Local Nature Reserve, Rashielee plantation and the Craigend hill and Shilton plantation area.

These 3 landscape areas focused on habitat / nature conservation are well connected into the existing movement network and this will be further enhanced by the proposed network improvements.

The strategy also proposes a more focused approach to the provision and location of developed park facilities. Whilst the larger 'semi-natural' open space is formalised and managed in terms of habitat / nature conservation, it is proposed that developed park facilities are condensed around the main movement routes.

This provides a clarity of approach for the planning of management and maintenance operations. It is noted that the main movement routes require an associated corridor of landscape management, addressing the transition between active public space and woodland or meadow areas.

wider strategy - summary:

On a broader level, the strategy emphasises the need for a co-ordinated approach to the management of the woodland and semi-natural open spaces in and around Erskine.

It is proposed that an appropriate management framework is established which addresses the 3 areas identified above, alongside Boden Boo woodland and Big Wood (further west).

It is proposed that these areas are managed and considered as a unit. This composite landscape, may be described and considered as Erskine country park.

Outline Costings

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outline costings: Cost Overview

1a Waterfront area improvementswater taxi / bus pick up drop of / bitmac path / upgrade car park / develop park facilities / tree planting / lighting / seating/furniture / signage/interpretation

1b Public realm avenueroad crossings / bitmac path / gravel paths / tree planting / shrub planting / lighting / seating/furniture / signage/interpretation

1c Public realm node / bridge accesswhin sett paving / terraces / tree planting / woodland planting / lighting / seating/furniture / signage/interpretation

1d New land bridgenew bridge / whin sett paving / woodland planting / tree planting / shrub planting / railings / lighting / seating/furniture / signage/interpretation

1e Green Corridor LinkDowntakings / bitmac path / road crossing / grass seeding / woodland edge treatment / lighting / whin sett paving / play area / seating/furniture / Signage

£384,062.50

£156,900.50

£556,109.00

£1,885,240.00

£425,855.00

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3a Rashielee Plantation worksbitmac path / whindust paths / woodland creation / car parking & associated furniture/signage / community meadow/picnic space

1f School linkdowntakings / bitmac path / grass seeding / woodland edge treatment / meadow grass / tree planting / lighting / whin sett paving / play area / seating/furniture / signage/interpretation

3b Craigend Hill workswhindust paths / woodland creation / meadow management / furniture/signage

2a Town centre waterfront areawhin dust paths / wetland/habitat creation / developed park facilities

2b Town centre (public realm works)road crossings / whin sett paving / pc unit paving / home-zones / bitmac path works / tree planting / shrub planting / signage/interpretation

£546,086.00

£355,875.00

£515,158.00

£630,380.00

£2,125,055.00

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3c Shilton plantationwoodland creation

3d Wider path network improvementsRC aspirational route / woodland shelterbelt route / upgrade of path to north of Craigend Hill / upgrade of Old Barhill Road route

3e Allotment / community garden areasmall community building / orchard / growing spaces

£363,804.00

£158,418.00

£219,707.00

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outline costings: main pedestrian spine / linear park

WATERFRONT AREA

Water Taxi/Bus Drop Off/Pick Up Point

Allowance only meantime for upgrade/structural work

to quay and forming water taxi/bus drop off/pick up

point

generally 1 item @ 25,000.00 25,000.00

25,000.00 £25,000.00

Bitmac Path

Site preparation; clearing area; breaking out

and removing existing surfacing

generally 930 m2 @ 5.00 4,650.00

New 3m wide path comprising bitmac on and including

150 blinded hardcore

generally 930 m2 @ 30.00 27,900.00

Precast concrete edgings; including foundation

generally 620 m @ 15.00 9,300.00

41,850.00 £41,850.00

Upgrade Existing Car Park

Allowance for upgrading existing car park surface

generally 690 m2 @ 15.00 10,350.00

Larch edging; 150 x 38; pegged at 500 centres

with 50 x 50 x 450 softwood pegs 141 m @ 12.50 1,762.50

Allowance for signage/interpretation 1 item @ 1,500.00 1,500.00

13,612.50 £13,612.50

Developed Public Park

Allowance for forming Public Park Area consisting of

levelling existing surface, new drainage, upgrading

standard of grass

generally 6750 m2 @ 20.00 135,000.00

Allowance only for the provision of play equipment,

sports facilities etc

generally 1 item @ 50,000.00 50,000.00

185,000.00 £185,000.00

Tree Planting

Trees; forming pit; granular soil improver; 150 clean

stone draininlg layer; backfilled with top soil

semi mature (in soft landscaping) 152 nr @ 500.00 76,000.00

76,000.00 £76,000.00

Lighting

Supply and installation of lighting columns including

formation of trenches etc for cabling; connecting to

existing local authority supply

approx 12 Nr lighting columns 12 nr @ 3,000.00 36,000.00

36,000.00 £36,000.00

Seating/furniture

Allowance for seating/furniture

generally 1 item @ 5,100.00 5,100.00

5,100.00 £5,100.00

Signage/interpretation

Allowance only meantime for signage/interpretation

generally 1 item @ 1,500.00 1,500.00

1,500.00 £1,500.00

£384,062.50

WATERFRONT AREA

Water Taxi/Bus Drop Off/Pick Up Point

Allowance only meantime for upgrade/structural work

to quay and forming water taxi/bus drop off/pick up

point

generally 1 item @ 25,000.00 25,000.00

25,000.00 £25,000.00

Bitmac Path



generally 930 m2 @ 5.00 4,650.00



generally 930 m2 @ 30.00 27,900.00


generally 620 m @ 15.00 9,300.00

41,850.00 £41,850.00

Upgrade Existing Car Park

Allowance for upgrading existing car park surface

generally 690 m2 @ 15.00 10,350.00



Allowance for signage/interpretation 1 item @ 1,500.00 1,500.00

13,612.50 £13,612.50

Developed Public Park



standard of grass

generally 6750 m2 @ 20.00 135,000.00

Allowance only for the provision of play equipment,

sports facilities etc

generally 1 item @ 50,000.00 50,000.00

185,000.00 £185,000.00

Tree Planting




76,000.00 £76,000.00

Lighting




approx 12 Nr lighting columns 12 nr @ 3,000.00 36,000.00

36,000.00 £36,000.00

Seating/furniture


generally 1 item @ 5,100.00 5,100.00

5,100.00 £5,100.00



generally 1 item @ 1,500.00 1,500.00

1,500.00 £1,500.00

£384,062.50

1a Waterfront area Improvements

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PUBLIC REALM AVENUE

Road Crossings

Site preparation; reduced level excavations including

breaking out and removing existing surfacing

generally 140 m2 @ 15.00 2,100.00

Whin setts on and including 50 thick mortar bed on

150 Type 1

to paths 70 m2 @ 100.00 7,000.00


200 asphaltic concrete on 150 Type 1

to roads 70 m2 @ 130.00 9,100.00

Kerbs; with and including foundation

generally 25 m @ 150.00 3,750.00

Allowance for supply and installation of galvanised

steel railings

approx 1200 high 20 m @ 150.00 3,000.00

Allowance for pelican/traffic light crossing 1 item @ 7,500.00 7,500.00

32,450.00 £32,450.00

Bitmac Path



generally 579 m2 @ 15.00 8,685.00



generally 579 m2 @ 30.00 17,370.00


generally 213 m @ 15.00 3,195.00

29,250.00 £29,250.00

Gravel Paths



generally 579 m2 @ 15.00 8,685.00

New gravel surfacing on and including Terram and

Type 1

generally 579 m2 @ 15.00 8,685.00



20,032.50 £20,032.50

Tree Planting



semi mature (in gravel) 35 nr @ 500.00 17,500.00

17,500.00 £17,500.00

Shrub Planting

Shrub planting; forming pit; granular soil improver

backfilled with 300 thick well fertilized topsoil and

50 thick mulching as required

generally 116 m2 @ 23.00 2,668.00

2,668.00 £2,668.00

Lighting




allow 15 Nr lighting columns 15 nr @ 3,000.00 45,000.00

45,000.00 £45,000.00

Seating/furniture


generally 1 item @ 8,500.00 8,500.00

8,500.00 £8,500.00



generally 1 item @ 1,500.00 1,500.00

1,500.00 £1,500.00

£156,900.50

PUBLIC REALM AVENUE

Road Crossings



generally 140 m2 @ 15.00 2,100.00


150 Type 1

to paths 70 m2 @ 100.00 7,000.00



to roads 70 m2 @ 130.00 9,100.00


generally 25 m @ 150.00 3,750.00


steel railings

approx 1200 high 20 m @ 150.00 3,000.00


32,450.00 £32,450.00

Bitmac Path



generally 579 m2 @ 15.00 8,685.00



generally 579 m2 @ 30.00 17,370.00


generally 213 m @ 15.00 3,195.00

29,250.00 £29,250.00

Gravel Paths



generally 579 m2 @ 15.00 8,685.00


Type 1

generally 579 m2 @ 15.00 8,685.00



20,032.50 £20,032.50

Tree Planting



semi mature (in gravel) 35 nr @ 500.00 17,500.00

17,500.00 £17,500.00

Shrub Planting




generally 116 m2 @ 23.00 2,668.00

2,668.00 £2,668.00

Lighting





45,000.00 £45,000.00

Seating/furniture


generally 1 item @ 8,500.00 8,500.00

8,500.00 £8,500.00



generally 1 item @ 1,500.00 1,500.00

1,500.00 £1,500.00

£156,900.50

1b Public realm avenue

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PUBLIC REALM NODE/BRIDGE ACCESS

Whin Sett Paving



generally 1954 m2 @ 15.00 29,310.00


150 Type 1; to paths

to paths 1572 m2 @ 100.00 157,200.00


200 asphaltic concrete on 150 Type 1; to roads

to roads 382 m2 @ 130.00 49,660.00


generally 130 m @ 150.00 19,500.00

255,670.00 £255,670.00

Terraced Area



generally 1813 m2 @ 15.00 27,195.00

Filling to make up levels; over 250 deep

generally 725 m3 @ 30.00 21,756.00

Forming retention walls/steps etc

generally 275 m @ 200.00 55,000.00


150 Type 1

to terraced areas 1146 m2 @ 100.00 114,600.00




generally 606 m2 @ 23.00 13,938.00

232,489.00 £232,489.00

Tree Planting




semi mature (in hard landscaping) 26 nr @ 1,000.00 26,000.00

33,000.00 £33,000.00

Woodland Planting

Whips, shrubs, wild flowers etc; including all

excavations and topsoil

generally 1600 m2 @ 7.00 11,200.00

11,200.00 £11,200.00

Lighting





18,000.00 £18,000.00

Seating/furniture


generally 1 item @ 4,250.00 4,250.00

4,250.00 £4,250.00



generally 1 item @ 1,500.00 1,500.00

1,500.00 £1,500.00

£556,109.00

PUBLIC REALM NODE/BRIDGE ACCESS

Whin Sett Paving



generally 1954 m2 @ 15.00 29,310.00



to paths 1572 m2 @ 100.00 157,200.00



to roads 382 m2 @ 130.00 49,660.00


generally 130 m @ 150.00 19,500.00

255,670.00 £255,670.00

Terraced Area



generally 1813 m2 @ 15.00 27,195.00

Filling to make up levels; over 250 deep

generally 725 m3 @ 30.00 21,756.00

Forming retention walls/steps etc

generally 275 m @ 200.00 55,000.00


150 Type 1

to terraced areas 1146 m2 @ 100.00 114,600.00




generally 606 m2 @ 23.00 13,938.00

232,489.00 £232,489.00

Tree Planting




semi mature (in hard landscaping) 26 nr @ 1,000.00 26,000.00

33,000.00 £33,000.00

Woodland Planting



generally 1600 m2 @ 7.00 11,200.00

11,200.00 £11,200.00

Lighting





18,000.00 £18,000.00

Seating/furniture


generally 1 item @ 4,250.00 4,250.00

4,250.00 £4,250.00



generally 1 item @ 1,500.00 1,500.00

1,500.00 £1,500.00

£556,109.00

1c Public realm node / bridge access

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BRIDGE

New Bridge

Allowance for removal of existing bridge 1 item @ 50,000.00 50,000.00

Allowance for forming land bridge structure 1000 m2 @ 1,500.00 1,500,000.00

Allowance for traffic management 1 item @ 150,000.00 150,000.00

1,700,000.00 £1,700,000.00

Whin Sett Paving



generally 200 m2 @ 15.00 3,000.00



to paths 520 m2 @ 100.00 52,000.00


generally 180 m @ 15.00 2,700.00

57,700.00 £57,700.00

Woodland Planting



generally 1200 m2 @ 7.00 8,400.00

8,400.00 £8,400.00

Tree Planting




14,000.00 £14,000.00

Shrub Planting




generally 480 m2 @ 23.00 11,040.00

11,040.00 £11,040.00

Railings


steel railings/edge protection

approx 1200 high 200 m @ 280.00 56,000.00

56,000.00 £56,000.00

Lighting





30,000.00 £30,000.00

Seating/furniture


generally 1 item @ 5,100.00 5,100.00

5,100.00 £5,100.00



generally 1 item @ 3,000.00 3,000.00

3,000.00 £3,000.00

£1,885,240.00

BRIDGE

New Bridge

Allowance for removal of existing bridge 1 item @ 50,000.00 50,000.00

Allowance for forming land bridge structure;

including total span of 20m and central

island support 1 item @ 710,000.00 710,000.00

Allowance for traffic management 1 item @ 150,000.00 150,000.00

910,000.00 £910,000.00

Whin Sett Paving



generally 200 m2 @ 15.00 3,000.00



to paths 520 m2 @ 100.00 52,000.00


generally 180 m @ 15.00 2,700.00

57,700.00 £57,700.00

Woodland Planting



generally 1200 m2 @ 7.00 8,400.00

8,400.00 £8,400.00

Tree Planting




14,000.00 £14,000.00

Shrub Planting




generally 480 m2 @ 23.00 11,040.00

11,040.00 £11,040.00

Railings


steel railings/edge protection

approx 1200 high 200 m @ 280.00 56,000.00

56,000.00 £56,000.00

Lighting





30,000.00 £30,000.00

Seating/furniture


generally 1 item @ 5,100.00 5,100.00

5,100.00 £5,100.00



generally 1 item @ 3,000.00 3,000.00

3,000.00 £3,000.00

£1,095,240.00

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GREEN CORRIDOR LINK

Downtakings/Alterations/Spot items

Removing general area of trees/shrubs; grubbing

up roots; infilling voids

generally 1550 m2 @ 20.00 31,000.00

Regrading to edge of new path

generally 1710 m2 @ 5.00 8,550.00

39,550.00 £39,550.00

Road Crossing



generally 250 m2 @ 15.00 3,750.00



to paths 180 m2 @ 100.00 18,000.00



to roads 70 m2 @ 130.00 9,100.00

Kerbs

to roads 20 m @ 150.00 3,000.00


steel railings

approx 1200 high 30 m @ 150.00 4,500.00


45,850.00 £45,850.00

Whin Sett Paving



generally 1470 m2 @ 15.00 22,050.00


150 Type 1

generally 1470 m2 @ 100.00 147,000.00


generally 256 m @ 15.00 3,840.00

172,890.00 £172,890.00

Bitmac Path



generally 807 m2 @ 5.00 4,035.00



generally 807 m2 @ 30.00 24,210.00


generally 538 m @ 15.00 8,070.00

36,315.00 £36,315.00

Grass Seeding

Grass seeding; grading and preparing existing

soil

generally 1710 m2 @ 5.00 8,550.00

8,550.00 £8,550.00

Woodland Edge Treatment

Clearing out edge of woodland and interplanting

with shrubs, wild flowers etc

generally 800 m2 @ 10.00 8,000.00

8,000.00 £8,000.00

Lighting





75,000.00 £75,000.00

Developed Play Area

Allowance for the provision of play equipment

generally 1 item @ 25,000.00 25,000.00

25,000.00 £25,000.00

Seating/Furniture


generally 1 item @ 10,200.00 10,200.00

10,200.00 £10,200.00

Signage/Interpretation


generally 1 item @ 4,500.00 4,500.00

4,500.00 £4,500.00

£425,855.00

GREEN CORRIDOR LINK




generally 1550 m2 @ 20.00 31,000.00


generally 1710 m2 @ 5.00 8,550.00

39,550.00 £39,550.00

Road Crossing



generally 250 m2 @ 15.00 3,750.00



to paths 180 m2 @ 100.00 18,000.00



to roads 70 m2 @ 130.00 9,100.00

Kerbs

to roads 20 m @ 150.00 3,000.00


steel railings

approx 1200 high 30 m @ 150.00 4,500.00


45,850.00 £45,850.00

Whin Sett Paving



generally 1470 m2 @ 15.00 22,050.00


150 Type 1

generally 1470 m2 @ 100.00 147,000.00


generally 256 m @ 15.00 3,840.00

172,890.00 £172,890.00

Bitmac Path



generally 807 m2 @ 5.00 4,035.00



generally 807 m2 @ 30.00 24,210.00


generally 538 m @ 15.00 8,070.00

36,315.00 £36,315.00

Grass Seeding


soil

generally 1710 m2 @ 5.00 8,550.00

8,550.00 £8,550.00




generally 800 m2 @ 10.00 8,000.00

8,000.00 £8,000.00

Lighting





75,000.00 £75,000.00

Developed Play Area


generally 1 item @ 25,000.00 25,000.00

25,000.00 £25,000.00

Seating/Furniture


generally 1 item @ 10,200.00 10,200.00

10,200.00 £10,200.00



generally 1 item @ 4,500.00 4,500.00

4,500.00 £4,500.00

£425,855.00

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generally 1550 m2 @ 20.00 31,000.00


generally 1710 m2 @ 5.00 8,550.00

39,550.00 £39,550.00

Road Crossing



generally 250 m2 @ 15.00 3,750.00



to paths 180 m2 @ 100.00 18,000.00



to roads 70 m2 @ 130.00 9,100.00

Kerbs

to roads 20 m @ 150.00 3,000.00


steel railings

approx 1200 high 30 m @ 150.00 4,500.00


45,850.00 £45,850.00

Whin Sett Paving



generally 1470 m2 @ 15.00 22,050.00


150 Type 1

generally 1470 m2 @ 100.00 147,000.00


generally 256 m @ 15.00 3,840.00

172,890.00 £172,890.00

Bitmac Path



generally 807 m2 @ 5.00 4,035.00



generally 807 m2 @ 30.00 24,210.00


generally 538 m @ 15.00 8,070.00

36,315.00 £36,315.00

Grass Seeding


soil

generally 1710 m2 @ 5.00 8,550.00

8,550.00 £8,550.00




generally 800 m2 @ 10.00 8,000.00

8,000.00 £8,000.00

Lighting





75,000.00 £75,000.00

Developed Play Area


generally 1 item @ 25,000.00 25,000.00

25,000.00 £25,000.00

Seating/Furniture


generally 1 item @ 10,200.00 10,200.00

10,200.00 £10,200.00



generally 1 item @ 4,500.00 4,500.00

4,500.00 £4,500.00

£425,855.00

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SCHOOL LINK




generally 570 m2 @ 20.00 11,400.00


generally 750 m2 @ 15.00 11,250.00

22,650.00 £22,650.00

Whin Sett Paving



generally 939 m2 @ 15.00 14,085.00



generally 507 m2 @ 100.00 50,700.00



to roads 432 m2 @ 130.00 56,160.00


generally 144 m @ 150.00 21,600.00


generally 404 m @ 15.00 6,060.00

148,605.00 £148,605.00

Bitmac Path



generally 648 m2 @ 5.00 3,240.00



generally 648 m2 @ 30.00 19,440.00


generally 432 m @ 15.00 6,480.00

29,160.00 £29,160.00

Tree Planting




44,500.00 £44,500.00

Grass Seeding


soil

generally 750 m2 @ 5.00 3,750.00

3,750.00 £3,750.00




generally 360 m2 @ 7.00 2,520.00

2,520.00 £2,520.00

Meadow Grass Area

Forming new wildflower meadow area comprising

wildflower/british seed mix; grading and preparing

existing soil

generally 2660 m2 @ 1.50 3,990.00

3,990.00 £3,990.00

Lighting





45,000.00 £45,000.00

Developed Play Area

Allowance for the provision of play equipment 1 item @ 25,000.00 25,000.00

25,000.00 £25,000.00

Seating/Furniture


generally 1 item @ 4,250.00 4,250.00

4,250.00 £4,250.00



generally 1 item @ 3,000.00 3,000.00

3,000.00 £3,000.00

£332,425.00

SCHOOL LINK




generally 570 m2 @ 20.00 11,400.00


generally 750 m2 @ 15.00 11,250.00

22,650.00 £22,650.00

Whin Sett Paving



generally 939 m2 @ 15.00 14,085.00



generally 507 m2 @ 100.00 50,700.00



to roads 432 m2 @ 130.00 56,160.00


generally 144 m @ 150.00 21,600.00


generally 404 m @ 15.00 6,060.00

148,605.00 £148,605.00

Bitmac Path



generally 648 m2 @ 5.00 3,240.00



generally 648 m2 @ 30.00 19,440.00


generally 432 m @ 15.00 6,480.00

29,160.00 £29,160.00

Tree Planting




44,500.00 £44,500.00

Grass Seeding


soil

generally 750 m2 @ 5.00 3,750.00

3,750.00 £3,750.00




generally 360 m2 @ 7.00 2,520.00

2,520.00 £2,520.00

Meadow Grass Area



existing soil

generally 2660 m2 @ 1.50 3,990.00

3,990.00 £3,990.00

Lighting





45,000.00 £45,000.00

Developed Play Area


25,000.00 £25,000.00

Seating/Furniture


generally 1 item @ 4,250.00 4,250.00

4,250.00 £4,250.00



generally 1 item @ 3,000.00 3,000.00

3,000.00 £3,000.00

£332,425.00

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generally 570 m2 @ 20.00 11,400.00


generally 750 m2 @ 15.00 11,250.00

22,650.00 £22,650.00

Whin Sett Paving



generally 939 m2 @ 15.00 14,085.00



generally 507 m2 @ 100.00 50,700.00



to roads 432 m2 @ 130.00 56,160.00


generally 144 m @ 150.00 21,600.00


generally 404 m @ 15.00 6,060.00

148,605.00 £148,605.00

Bitmac Path



generally 648 m2 @ 5.00 3,240.00



generally 648 m2 @ 30.00 19,440.00


generally 432 m @ 15.00 6,480.00

29,160.00 £29,160.00

Tree Planting




44,500.00 £44,500.00

Grass Seeding


soil

generally 750 m2 @ 5.00 3,750.00

3,750.00 £3,750.00




generally 360 m2 @ 7.00 2,520.00

2,520.00 £2,520.00

Meadow Grass Area



existing soil

generally 2660 m2 @ 1.50 3,990.00

3,990.00 £3,990.00

Lighting





45,000.00 £45,000.00

Developed Play Area


25,000.00 £25,000.00

Seating/Furniture


generally 1 item @ 4,250.00 4,250.00

4,250.00 £4,250.00



generally 1 item @ 3,000.00 3,000.00

3,000.00 £3,000.00

£332,425.00

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outline costings: town centre and waterfront

WATERFRONT AREA

Whindust Paths



generally 234 m2 @ 5.00 1,170.00

New whindust on and including Terram and 150

hardcore

generally 234 m2 @ 15.00 3,510.00



6,630.00 £6,630.00

Wetland/Habitat Creation

Allowance for forming Wetland/Habitat Area consisting

of associated earthworks, drainage, forming ponds etc

generally 36250 m2 @ 5.00 181,250.00


excavations and soiling

generally 2000 m2 @ 10.00 20,000.00


generally 1 item @ 6,800.00 6,800.00


generally 1 item @ 3,000.00 3,000.00

211,050.00 £211,050.00

Developed Public Park Edge



standard of grass

generally 15830 m2 @ 20.00 316,600.00

Allowance only for the provision of play equipment

generally 1 item @ 30,000.00 30,000.00


generally 1 item @ 8,500.00 8,500.00


generally 1 item @ 3,000.00 3,000.00

358,100.00 £358,100.00

Woodland Planting



generally 7800 m2 @ 7.00 54,600.00

54,600.00 £54,600.00

£630,380.00

WATERFRONT AREA

Whindust Paths



generally 234 m2 @ 5.00 1,170.00


hardcore

generally 234 m2 @ 15.00 3,510.00



6,630.00 £6,630.00

Wetland/Habitat Creation

Allowance for forming Wetland/Habitat Area consisting

of associated earthworks, drainage, forming ponds etc

generally 36250 m2 @ 5.00 181,250.00


excavations and soiling

generally 2000 m2 @ 10.00 20,000.00


generally 1 item @ 6,800.00 6,800.00


generally 1 item @ 3,000.00 3,000.00

211,050.00 £211,050.00

Developed Public Park Edge



standard of grass

generally 15830 m2 @ 20.00 316,600.00

Allowance only for the provision of play equipment

generally 1 item @ 30,000.00 30,000.00


generally 1 item @ 8,500.00 8,500.00


generally 1 item @ 3,000.00 3,000.00

358,100.00 £358,100.00

Woodland Planting



generally 7800 m2 @ 7.00 54,600.00

54,600.00 £54,600.00

£630,380.00

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TOWN CENTRE

Road Crossings



generally 1368 m2 @ 15.00 20,520.00


150 Type 1

to paths 1202 m2 @ 100.00 120,200.00



to roads 166 m2 @ 130.00 21,580.00


generally 97 m @ 150.00 14,550.00


generally 177 m @ 15.00 2,655.00

179,505.00 £179,505.00

Whin Sett Paving



generally 2460 m2 @ 15.00 36,900.00


150 Type 1

to paths 2460 m2 @ 100.00 246,000.00


generally 312 m @ 150.00 46,800.00


generally 30 m @ 15.00 450.00

330,150.00 £330,150.00

Whin Sett Paving (Car Parking)



generally 480 m2 @ 15.00 7,200.00


150 Type 1

to paths 480 m2 @ 100.00 48,000.00


generally 73 m @ 150.00 10,950.00

66,150.00 £66,150.00

High Quality Concrete Paving



generally 6147 m2 @ 15.00 92,205.00

High quality concrete setts on and including 50 thick

mortar bed on 150 Type 1

to paths 6147 m2 @ 90.00 553,230.00


generally 1637 m @ 150.00 245,550.00


generally 1078 m @ 15.00 16,170.00

907,155.00 £907,155.00

Standard Concrete Paving (Home Zones)



generally 5443 m2 @ 15.00 81,645.00

Standard concrete setts on and including 50 thick


to paths 5443 m2 @ 70.00 381,010.00


generally 636 m @ 15.00 9,540.00

472,195.00 £472,195.00

Bitmac Path



generally 400 m2 @ 5.00 2,000.00



generally 400 m2 @ 30.00 12,000.00


generally 80 m @ 15.00 1,200.00

15,200.00 £15,200.00

Tree Planting



semi mature; in hard ladscaping 30 nr @ 1,000.00 30,000.00

semi mature; in hard landscaping 78 nr @ 1,000.00 78,000.00

(Home Zones) 108,000.00 £108,000.00

Shrub Planting



generally 1150 m2 @ 15.00 17,250.00




generally 1150 m2 @ 23.00 26,450.00

43,700.00 £43,700.00



generally 1 item @ 3,000.00 3,000.00

3,000.00 £3,000.00

£2,125,055.00

TOWN CENTRE

Road Crossings



generally 1368 m2 @ 15.00 20,520.00


150 Type 1

to paths 1202 m2 @ 100.00 120,200.00



to roads 166 m2 @ 130.00 21,580.00


generally 97 m @ 150.00 14,550.00


generally 177 m @ 15.00 2,655.00

179,505.00 £179,505.00

Whin Sett Paving



generally 2460 m2 @ 15.00 36,900.00


150 Type 1

to paths 2460 m2 @ 100.00 246,000.00


generally 312 m @ 150.00 46,800.00


generally 30 m @ 15.00 450.00

330,150.00 £330,150.00




generally 480 m2 @ 15.00 7,200.00


150 Type 1

to paths 480 m2 @ 100.00 48,000.00


generally 73 m @ 150.00 10,950.00

66,150.00 £66,150.00




generally 6147 m2 @ 15.00 92,205.00



to paths 6147 m2 @ 90.00 553,230.00


generally 1637 m @ 150.00 245,550.00


generally 1078 m @ 15.00 16,170.00

907,155.00 £907,155.00




generally 5443 m2 @ 15.00 81,645.00



to paths 5443 m2 @ 70.00 381,010.00


generally 636 m @ 15.00 9,540.00

472,195.00 £472,195.00

Bitmac Path



generally 400 m2 @ 5.00 2,000.00



generally 400 m2 @ 30.00 12,000.00


generally 80 m @ 15.00 1,200.00

15,200.00 £15,200.00

Tree Planting





(Home Zones) 108,000.00 £108,000.00

Shrub Planting



generally 1150 m2 @ 15.00 17,250.00




generally 1150 m2 @ 23.00 26,450.00

43,700.00 £43,700.00



generally 1 item @ 3,000.00 3,000.00

3,000.00 £3,000.00

£2,125,055.00

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Road Crossings



generally 1368 m2 @ 15.00 20,520.00


150 Type 1

to paths 1202 m2 @ 100.00 120,200.00



to roads 166 m2 @ 130.00 21,580.00


generally 97 m @ 150.00 14,550.00


generally 177 m @ 15.00 2,655.00

179,505.00 £179,505.00

Whin Sett Paving



generally 2460 m2 @ 15.00 36,900.00


150 Type 1

to paths 2460 m2 @ 100.00 246,000.00


generally 312 m @ 150.00 46,800.00


generally 30 m @ 15.00 450.00

330,150.00 £330,150.00




generally 480 m2 @ 15.00 7,200.00


150 Type 1

to paths 480 m2 @ 100.00 48,000.00


generally 73 m @ 150.00 10,950.00

66,150.00 £66,150.00




generally 6147 m2 @ 15.00 92,205.00



to paths 6147 m2 @ 90.00 553,230.00


generally 1637 m @ 150.00 245,550.00


generally 1078 m @ 15.00 16,170.00

907,155.00 £907,155.00




generally 5443 m2 @ 15.00 81,645.00



to paths 5443 m2 @ 70.00 381,010.00


generally 636 m @ 15.00 9,540.00

472,195.00 £472,195.00

Bitmac Path



generally 400 m2 @ 5.00 2,000.00



generally 400 m2 @ 30.00 12,000.00


generally 80 m @ 15.00 1,200.00

15,200.00 £15,200.00

Tree Planting





(Home Zones) 108,000.00 £108,000.00

Shrub Planting



generally 1150 m2 @ 15.00 17,250.00




generally 1150 m2 @ 23.00 26,450.00

43,700.00 £43,700.00



generally 1 item @ 3,000.00 3,000.00

3,000.00 £3,000.00

£2,125,055.00

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3a Rashielee plantation works

outline costings: Craigends area

RASHIELEE PLANTATION

Bitmac Path



generally 1050 m2 @ 5.00 5,250.00



generally 1050 m2 @ 30.00 31,500.00


generally 840 m @ 15.00 12,600.00

Grass cutting (to 1m verge either side)

generally 840 m2 @ 0.10 84.00


backfilled with 300 thick well fertilized topsoil

generally 252 m2 @ 20.00 5,040.00


generally 1 item @ 1,500.00 1,500.00

55,974.00 £55,974.00

Whindust Paths



generally 960 m2 @ 5.00 4,800.00


hardcore

generally 960 m2 @ 15.00 14,400.00



31,200.00 £31,200.00

Woodland Creation

Application of herbicide for establishment of whips

(prior to plant and at 1 year)

generally 49600 m2 @ 0.02 992.00

Vegetation clearance for tree planting

generally 49600 m2 @ 0.30 14,880.00

Whip planting; 2 whips per m2 (no backfill

or fertiliser requirement)

generally 49600 m2 @ 7.00 347,200.00

363,072.00 £363,072.00

Car Parking



generally 825 m2 @ 15.00 12,375.00

New tarmac road on and including Type 1 hardcore

generally 540 m2 @ 50.00 27,000.00


generally 134 m @ 150.00 20,100.00


levelling layer of Type 1

generally 285 m2 @ 25.00 7,125.00




generally 1 item @ 1,700.00 1,700.00


generally 1 item @ 1,500.00 1,500.00

70,800.00 £70,800.00

Community Park

Whindust paths; including site preparation, clearing area,

breaking out and removing existing surfacing and

new whindust on and including Terram and 150

hardcore

generally 300 m2 @ 20.00 6,000.00



Intervention/management of existing meadow area

generally 6300 m2 @ 0.30 1,890.00



semi mature 20 nr @ 500.00 10,000.00


generally 1 item @ 3,400.00 3,400.00

25,040.00 £25,040.00

£546,086.00


Bitmac Path



generally 1050 m2 @ 5.00 5,250.00



generally 1050 m2 @ 30.00 31,500.00


generally 840 m @ 15.00 12,600.00


generally 840 m2 @ 0.10 84.00



generally 252 m2 @ 20.00 5,040.00


generally 1 item @ 1,500.00 1,500.00

55,974.00 £55,974.00

Whindust Paths



generally 960 m2 @ 5.00 4,800.00


hardcore

generally 960 m2 @ 15.00 14,400.00



31,200.00 £31,200.00

Woodland Creation



generally 49600 m2 @ 0.02 992.00


generally 49600 m2 @ 0.30 14,880.00



generally 49600 m2 @ 7.00 347,200.00

363,072.00 £363,072.00

Car Parking



generally 825 m2 @ 15.00 12,375.00


generally 540 m2 @ 50.00 27,000.00


generally 134 m @ 150.00 20,100.00



generally 285 m2 @ 25.00 7,125.00




generally 1 item @ 1,700.00 1,700.00


generally 1 item @ 1,500.00 1,500.00

70,800.00 £70,800.00

Community Park




hardcore

generally 300 m2 @ 20.00 6,000.00




generally 6300 m2 @ 0.30 1,890.00



semi mature 20 nr @ 500.00 10,000.00


generally 1 item @ 3,400.00 3,400.00

25,040.00 £25,040.00

£546,086.00

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Bitmac Path



generally 1050 m2 @ 5.00 5,250.00



generally 1050 m2 @ 30.00 31,500.00


generally 840 m @ 15.00 12,600.00


generally 840 m2 @ 0.10 84.00



generally 252 m2 @ 20.00 5,040.00


generally 1 item @ 1,500.00 1,500.00

55,974.00 £55,974.00

Whindust Paths



generally 960 m2 @ 5.00 4,800.00


hardcore

generally 960 m2 @ 15.00 14,400.00



31,200.00 £31,200.00

Woodland Creation



generally 49600 m2 @ 0.02 992.00


generally 49600 m2 @ 0.30 14,880.00



generally 49600 m2 @ 7.00 347,200.00

363,072.00 £363,072.00

Car Parking



generally 825 m2 @ 15.00 12,375.00


generally 540 m2 @ 50.00 27,000.00


generally 134 m @ 150.00 20,100.00



generally 285 m2 @ 25.00 7,125.00




generally 1 item @ 1,700.00 1,700.00


generally 1 item @ 1,500.00 1,500.00

70,800.00 £70,800.00

Community Park




hardcore

generally 300 m2 @ 20.00 6,000.00




generally 6300 m2 @ 0.30 1,890.00



semi mature 20 nr @ 500.00 10,000.00


generally 1 item @ 3,400.00 3,400.00

25,040.00 £25,040.00

£546,086.00

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Craigend Hill

Whindust Paths



generally 2140 m2 @ 5.00 10,700.00


hardcore

generally 2140 m2 @ 15.00 32,100.00



69,550.00 £69,550.00

Woodland Creation



generally 58900 m2 @ 0.02 1,178.00


generally 58900 m2 @ 0.30 17,670.00



generally 58900 m2 @ 7.00 412,300.00

431,148.00 £431,148.00

Meadow Management


generally 48200 m2 @ 0.30 14,460.00

14,460.00 £14,460.00

£515,158.00

3b Craigend Hill works

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Shilton Plantation

Woodland Creation



generally 26100 m2 @ 0.02 522.00


generally 26100 m2 @ 0.30 7,830.00



generally 26100 m2 @ 7.00 182,700.00

191,052.00 £191,052.00

Possible Woodland Creation



generally 23600 m2 @ 0.02 472.00


generally 23600 m2 @ 0.30 7,080.00



generally 23600 m2 @ 7.00 165,200.00

172,752.00 £172,752.00

£363,804.00

outline costings: Craigends area3c Shilton Plantation works

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outline costings: Craigends area: wider area routes

PATH NETWORK AND CAR PARKING

Renfrewshire Council Aspirational Route



generally 1560 m2 @ 5.00 7,800.00



generally 1560 m2 @ 30.00 46,800.00


generally 1040 m @ 15.00 15,600.00


generally 1040 m2 @ 0.10 104.00



generally 312 m2 @ 20.00 6,240.00


generally 1 item @ 3,000.00 3,000.00

79,544.00 £79,544.00

Path through Woodland Shelter Belt



generally 810 m2 @ 5.00 4,050.00



generally 810 m2 @ 30.00 24,300.00


generally 540 m @ 15.00 8,100.00


generally 540 m2 @ 0.10 54.00



generally 162 m2 @ 20.00 3,240.00


generally 1 item @ 3,000.00 3,000.00

42,744.00 £42,744.00

Path to North of Craigend Hill

General upgrade/management of route

generally 800 m2 @ 0.50 400.00



generally 240 m2 @ 20.00 4,800.00

5,200.00 £5,200.00

Old Barrhill Road Route



generally 300 m2 @ 20.00 6,000.00

Breaking out and removing existing tarmac

surfacing

generally 300 m2 @ 5.00 1,500.00


generally 150 m @ 150.00 22,500.00


generally 300 m2 @ 0.10 30.00



existing soil

generally 600 m2 @ 1.50 900.00

30,930.00 £30,930.00

£158,418.00

PATH NETWORK AND CAR PARKING

Renfrewshire Council Aspirational Route



generally 1560 m2 @ 5.00 7,800.00



generally 1560 m2 @ 30.00 46,800.00


generally 1040 m @ 15.00 15,600.00


generally 1040 m2 @ 0.10 104.00



generally 312 m2 @ 20.00 6,240.00


generally 1 item @ 3,000.00 3,000.00

79,544.00 £79,544.00

Path through Woodland Shelter Belt



generally 810 m2 @ 5.00 4,050.00



generally 810 m2 @ 30.00 24,300.00


generally 540 m @ 15.00 8,100.00


generally 540 m2 @ 0.10 54.00



generally 162 m2 @ 20.00 3,240.00


generally 1 item @ 3,000.00 3,000.00

42,744.00 £42,744.00

Path to North of Craigend Hill

General upgrade/management of route

generally 800 m2 @ 0.50 400.00



generally 240 m2 @ 20.00 4,800.00

5,200.00 £5,200.00

Old Barrhill Road Route



generally 300 m2 @ 20.00 6,000.00

Breaking out and removing existing tarmac

surfacing

generally 300 m2 @ 5.00 1,500.00


generally 150 m @ 150.00 22,500.00


generally 300 m2 @ 0.10 30.00



existing soil

generally 600 m2 @ 1.50 900.00

30,930.00 £30,930.00

£158,418.00

3d Wider path network improvements

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ALLOTMENT/COMMUNITY GARDEN AREA

Demolition

Allowance for demolition of existing stables 1 item @ 5,000.00 5,000.00

5,000.00 £5,000.00

Site Clearance

Site clearance, removing debris, grass cutting

generally 7150 m2 @ £0.50 £3,575.00

£3,575.00 £3,575.00

Community Building

New community building; timber structure;

low specification finishes

consisting of composting toilet,

tea-making space, storage etc 90 m2 @ 1,000.00 90,000.00

90,000.00 £90,000.00

Hardstanding and Main Paths



generally 1406 m2 @ 5.00 7,030.00

New self binding gravel on and including Terram and


generally 1406 m2 @ 17.00 23,902.00



33,432.00 £33,432.00

Growing Beds

Preparing existing ground; rotivating; weeding; preparing

for new growing beds

generally 3200 m2 @ £1.50 £4,800.00

£4,800.00 £4,800.00

Raised Planters

Raised planters; 100 x 100 heartwood larch timber;

geotextile membrane and imported topsoil on clean

broken stone base; overall approx 750mm high

generally 168 m2 @ 200.00 33,600.00

33,600.00 £33,600.00

Orchard Planting

Trees; forming pit, 150mm thick clean stone drainage

layer, retain excavated material for backfilling; driven

double stakes 75 x 75 x 2500 including rubber or nylon

tubing ties etc

apple (scottish) 45 nr @ 350.00 15,750.00

Orchard planting; mixture of standard ornamental

planting at 5 plants per m2 (0.2L pots)

generally 800 m2 @ 10.00 8,000.00

23,750.00 £23,750.00

Fencing and Gates

1200 high chain link fencing

generally 132 m @ 50.00 6,600.00

Allowance for new pedestrian gate through

existing school fence

generally 1 nr @ 1,000.00 1,000.00


existing stone wall; including removing existing wall

as required

generally 1 nr @ 1,500.00 1,500.00

9,100.00 £9,100.00

SAGE Structures

Levelling ground for storage

generally 60 m2 @ 5.00 300.00

Storage; including green roof and guttering etc

generally 60 m2 @ 85.00 5,100.00

5,400.00 £5,400.00

Water Collection

Water storage barrels including interconnecting

pipework; 500 litre capacity each barrel

generally 20 nr @ 100.00 2,000.00

2,000.00 £2,000.00

Standpipes

Allowance for provision of stand pipes and underground

mains water supply

allowance only 1 item @ 5,000.00 5,000.00

5,000.00 £5,000.00

Seating/Furniture


generally 1 item @ 2,550.00 2,550.00

2,550.00 £2,550.00

Signage


generally 1 item @ 1,500.00 1,500.00

1,500.00 £1,500.00

£219,707.00


Demolition


5,000.00 £5,000.00

Site Clearance


generally 7150 m2 @ £0.50 £3,575.00

£3,575.00 £3,575.00

Community Building





90,000.00 £90,000.00




generally 1406 m2 @ 5.00 7,030.00



generally 1406 m2 @ 17.00 23,902.00



33,432.00 £33,432.00

Growing Beds



generally 3200 m2 @ £1.50 £4,800.00

£4,800.00 £4,800.00

Raised Planters




generally 168 m2 @ 200.00 33,600.00

33,600.00 £33,600.00

Orchard Planting




tubing ties etc




generally 800 m2 @ 10.00 8,000.00

23,750.00 £23,750.00

Fencing and Gates


generally 132 m @ 50.00 6,600.00



generally 1 nr @ 1,000.00 1,000.00



as required

generally 1 nr @ 1,500.00 1,500.00

9,100.00 £9,100.00

SAGE Structures


generally 60 m2 @ 5.00 300.00


generally 60 m2 @ 85.00 5,100.00

5,400.00 £5,400.00

Water Collection



generally 20 nr @ 100.00 2,000.00

2,000.00 £2,000.00

Standpipes


mains water supply


5,000.00 £5,000.00

Seating/Furniture


generally 1 item @ 2,550.00 2,550.00

2,550.00 £2,550.00

Signage


generally 1 item @ 1,500.00 1,500.00

1,500.00 £1,500.00

£219,707.00

outline costings: Craigends area: Rural education hub3e Allotment / community garden area

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Demolition


5,000.00 £5,000.00

Site Clearance


generally 7150 m2 @ £0.50 £3,575.00

£3,575.00 £3,575.00

Community Building





90,000.00 £90,000.00




generally 1406 m2 @ 5.00 7,030.00



generally 1406 m2 @ 17.00 23,902.00



33,432.00 £33,432.00

Growing Beds



generally 3200 m2 @ £1.50 £4,800.00

£4,800.00 £4,800.00

Raised Planters




generally 168 m2 @ 200.00 33,600.00

33,600.00 £33,600.00

Orchard Planting




tubing ties etc




generally 800 m2 @ 10.00 8,000.00

23,750.00 £23,750.00

Fencing and Gates


generally 132 m @ 50.00 6,600.00



generally 1 nr @ 1,000.00 1,000.00



as required

generally 1 nr @ 1,500.00 1,500.00

9,100.00 £9,100.00

SAGE Structures


generally 60 m2 @ 5.00 300.00


generally 60 m2 @ 85.00 5,100.00

5,400.00 £5,400.00

Water Collection



generally 20 nr @ 100.00 2,000.00

2,000.00 £2,000.00

Standpipes


mains water supply


5,000.00 £5,000.00

Seating/Furniture


generally 1 item @ 2,550.00 2,550.00

2,550.00 £2,550.00

Signage


generally 1 item @ 1,500.00 1,500.00

1,500.00 £1,500.00

£219,707.00

outline costings: Craigends area: Rural education hub

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outline costings: SummarySUMMARY

Main Pedestrian Spine/Linear Park

WATERFRONT AREA 384,062.50

PUBLIC REALM AVENUE 156,900.50

PUBLIC REALM NODE/BRIDGE ACCESS 556,109.00

BRIDGE 1,885,240.00

GREEN CORRIDOR LINK 425,855.00

SCHOOL LINK 332,425.00 £3,740,592.00

Town Centre and Waterfront


TOWN CENTRE 2,125,055.00 £2,755,435.00

Rashielee Plantation £546,086.00

Craigend Hill £515,158.00

Shilton Plantation £363,804.00

Path Network and Car Parking £158,418.00

Allotment/Community Garden Area £219,707.00

£8,299,200.00

Allow for Preliminaries @ 10% £829,920.00

£9,129,120.00

Allow for Contingencies @ 5% £456,456.00

Total Cost £9,585,576.00

Exclusions

Road construction in town centre area.

Lighting to commercial/residential area.

Tree surgeon/specialist works to woodland areas. 01/04/2011

Site acquisition costs (if necessary).

Professional Fees.

Statutory approval costs.

Fluctuations in labour and material costs beyond the current date.

VAT (where applicable).

SUMMARY

Main Pedestrian Spine/Linear Park


PUBLIC REALM AVENUE 156,900.50

PUBLIC REALM NODE/BRIDGE ACCESS 556,109.00

BRIDGE 1,885,240.00

GREEN CORRIDOR LINK 425,855.00

SCHOOL LINK 332,425.00 £3,740,592.00

Town Centre and Waterfront


TOWN CENTRE 2,125,055.00 £2,755,435.00

Rashielee Plantation £546,086.00

Craigend Hill £515,158.00

Shilton Plantation £363,804.00

Path Network and Car Parking £158,418.00

Allotment/Community Garden Area £219,707.00

£8,299,200.00

Allow for Preliminaries @ 10% £829,920.00

£9,129,120.00

Allow for Contingencies @ 5% £456,456.00

Total Cost £9,585,576.00

Exclusions



Tree surgeon/specialist works to woodland areas. 01/04/2011


Professional Fees.




Exclusions



Tree surgeon/specialist works to woodland areas.


Professional Fees.




Action Plan

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next steps / action plan:

It is imagined that the scope of proposals / interventions described, will require perhaps 3 distinct approaches to delivery:

1. partnerships with agencies, including the Forestry Commission to establish appropriate management structures and delivery mechanisms for the areas of habitat creation and management as part of a wider 'Erskine Country Park'.

2. secure or allocate funding to deliver the core elements of the access network - focused around the 'whin dyke' spine route and linear park. It is anticipated that the delivery of this element of the strategy will be led by Renfrewshire Council.

3. marketing /tendering of town centre sites / establishing partnership arrangements to deliver the built development and associated public realm works to redefine Erskine town centre.

In terms of phasing / sequence, it is anticipated that items 1 and 2 above can be progressed in parallel, with processes beginning immediately, whilst item 3 may have a longer lead in / delivery time.

A public/community consultation process is advised to discuss and develop the overall strategy and its component projects.

Upon establishment of appropriate delivery / management structures, detailed design development will be required of the various components of the strategy in order to deliver the component projects.

In terms of immediate steps, the following actions are recommended:

1. review current development proposals/intentions to ensure that they deliver / compliment the desired outcomes described in the study. An immediate action is to rework the design/approach to the 'linear park' edge of the new secondary school campus (currently under construction) to co-ordinate with the proposals described in the document.

2. open up dialogue with key partners regarding delivery and management of the proposals. Forest Enterprise Scotland are seen to be a key partner to delivering the woodland creation, habitat management and wider 'Erskine Country Park' proposal.

3. prepare funding applications to appropriate sources to deliver the core spine route / linear park proposals.

4. review exsiting management and maintenance practices to refocus activity / action as identified.

5. liaise with key stakeholders and the wider community to review and develop the strategy and site specific proposals.

6. review statutory material to formalise the strategy / proposals within the development control / statutory planning farmework.

An indicative 10 year action plan is described in the following table:

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rahielee quay & craigends: clyde waterfront green network strategy: action plan: 1 of 3

Timescale:

Project: Project name / description of works: Indicative cost: Means of delivery: Key stakeholders:

Year 1

1e (phase 1)

Green Corridor Link:

- Downtakings

- Bitmac path

- Road crossing

- Grass seeding

- Woodland edge treatment

- Lighting

£213,265.00

Direct public works


Year 2

1e (phase 2)

Green Corridor Link:

- Whin sett paving

- Play area

- Seating / furniture

- Signage

£212,590.00

Direct public works


Year 2 - 3

3a

Rashielee Plantation works:

- Bitmac path

- Whindust paths

- Woodland creation

- Car parking & associated furniture/signage

- Community meadow/picnic space

£546,086.00

Direct public works

Forest Enterprise /

Forestry Commission Scotland


Year 2-3

3b

Craigend Hill works:

- Whindust paths

- Woodland creation

- Meadow management

- Furniture/signage

£515,158.00

Direct public works

Forest Enterprise /



Year 2-3

3c

Shilton plantation:

- Woodland creation

£363,804.00

Direct public works

Forest Enterprise /



Year 2-3

3d

Wider path network improvements:

- RC aspirational route

- Woodland shelterbelt route

- Upgrade of path to north of Craigend Hill

- Upgrade of Old Barhill Road route

£158,418.00

Direct public works

Forest Enterprise /



Year 2-3

3e

Allotment / community garden area:

£219,707.00

Direct public works


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Timescale:


Year 3-4

1f (phase 1)

School link:

- downtakings

- bitmac path

- grass seeding

- woodland edge treatment

- meadow grass

- tree planting

- lighting

£174,220.00

Direct public works


Year 4-5

1f (phase 2)

School link:

- whin sett paving

- play area

- seating/furniture

- signage/interpretation

£180,855.00

Direct public works


Year 5-10

1a

Waterfront area improvements:

- water taxi / bus pick up drop off

- bitmac path

- upgrade car park

- develop park facilities

- tree planting

- lighting

- seating/furniture


£384,062.50

Direct public works


Scottish Enterprise

Year 5-10

1b

Public realm avenue:

- road crossings

- bitmac path

- gravel paths

- tree planting

- shrub planting

- lighting

- seating/furniture


£156,900.50

Direct public works


Scottish Enterprise

Year 5-10

2a

Town centre waterfront area:

- whin dust paths

- wetland/habitat creation

- developed park facilities

£630,380.00

Direct public works


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Timescale:


Year 5-10

2b

Town centre (public realm works):

- road crossings

- whin sett paving

- pc unit paving

- home-zones

- bitmac path works

- tree planting

- shrub planting


£2,125,055.00

Direct public works /

Developer contribution / delivery


Residential & commercial developers

Year 5-10

1d

New land bridge:

- new bridge

- whin sett paving

- woodland planting

- tree planting

- shrub planting

- railings

- lighting

- seating/furniture


£1,885,240.00

Direct public works /

Developer contribution



Year 5-10

1c

Public realm node / bridge access:

- whin sett paving

- terraces

- tree planting

- woodland planting

- lighting

- seating/furniture


£556,109.00

Direct public works

Developer contribution



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list of consultees:Alastair Corbett - Glasgow & Clyde Valley Green Network Partnership

Vikki Kewney - Clyde Waterfront Partnership, Scottish Enterprise

Jamie Mackie - Renfrewshire Council

Lynn Hollands - Renfrewshire Council

Kate Cuthbert - Renfrewshire Council

Petrina brown - Renfrewshire Council

Steve Edwards - Renfrewshire Council

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