THE MASTERPLAN This Masterplan is made up of a series of...

This Masterplan is made up of a series of

proposals (01-10). These will be delivered in

phases as funding becomes available. The

first Phase will focus solely on flood risk

and mine entries

(see Pxx – Pxx on the “Remediation Project”).

Key Proposals

Flood Risk: As part of Phase 1, a new surface

watercourse will carry the Blaengafog and Castlewood

streams. Water will be attenuated in ponds in the east

with potential for a further pond in the north should a

hydro-electric scheme be developed (09).

Ground Stability: There are 20 shafts and 11 adits

identified for treatment as part of the Phase 1 project.

Ground stability is considered further on Pxx

Highway Network & Access: Primary access to the

site will be via a new junction to the north east (04).

Internal road circulation would be considered as part of

any proposals brought forward for the potential

development areas. Entry to the ironworks area will

continue via Big Arch with a proposal for formalised car

parking, resurfacing and improved arrival signage (01).

Leisure Route: The leisure route will continue to

operate along the eastern boundary of the site. The

Cornish Engine House will incorporate a “Discovery

Trail” cycle hub with a spur from the leisure route (08)

Listed and Scheduled Structures: Proposals for an

Ironworks Trail (02) would see the stabilisation of the

furnace bank & NCB building as well as improved

interpretation and disabled vehicular access. Subject to

steady growth in visitors, funding will be sought to

restore the Engine House as a café / bike hire venue (02)

Biodiversity & Ecological: There are numerous

proposals for biodiversity enhancements including a

community food zone (07) & landscape corridor (05)

Western Area: Wind &/or solar energy generation will

be explored for the Byrgwm and adjacent hillside (09)

Residential Development: Land is allocated in three

areas (06) for potential residential development based

on a review of ground stability.

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THE MASTERPLAN

The Long-Term Vision

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Entrance to the British

THE MASTERPLAN

Components of the

Masterplan

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Create an inviting entrance to the British:

o Resurface carriageway through Big Arch

o Upgrade car parking to sealed gravel surfacing and

grass mounding

o Separate access track to adjacent properties

o Install site information panel and map of routes

Initial Indicative Cost Estimate: £80K-100K

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HOW WOULD THIS HELP DELIVER THE VISION FOR THE BRITISH

Sustainable Community Dramatic Natural Landscape Historic Character

Employment opportunities Biodiversity improvements Creating a sense of place

Training opportunities Environmental enhancement Local awareness of heritage

Sustainable Homes Access for all Visitor awareness of heritage

Addressing climate change Safety Enhancements

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PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Create an accessible trail of the ironworks site to showcase the

built & natural heritage:

o Remove unstable parts of NCB

o Install interactive interpretation panels

o Upgrade track to a harder surfacing

o Provide a “demonstrator” of habitats on the British

o Café, flexible space & bike hire in restored Engine House

(likely to require visitor numbers as 40,000+)

Initial Indicative Cost Estimate: £300K-400K + Engine

House Costs







Ironworks: Heritage Trail & Cafe 2

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PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Create clearly defined walking routes joining the

ironworks to the ponds via the black patch by:

o An “access for all” path (grey on map)

o A self-binding gravel path (yellow on map)

o A defined route across the black patch

o A ditch & planting to prevent vehicle access








Accessing the British 3

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PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Improve road access onto the British by:

o Creating a new junction with the B4246 to join

Farm Road and avoid the current sharp bend.

Initial Indicative Cost Estimate: £(Awaiting)







Road Improvements 4

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PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Creation of a landscape corridor around the Eastern

ponds: to include:

o New accessible paths for waterside walks

o Planting to promote biodiversity

o Partnership management arrangements








Landscape Corridor 5

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PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Three areas have been identified as sites for potential

future residential development (based on what we know

about ground condition).

No current discussions with developers

Things to prioritise in any future discussions:

o Can the old terraces be reinstated?

o Any parcels of land for available for self-build?

o Try to avoid generic housing estate feel?







Potential Development Areas 6

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PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Planting of an area around the former Brickyards

row with fruit bushes and trees to create a “food”

forest zone:

o Planting fruit bushes

o Possible community orchard

o Potential social enterprise selling produce?








Community Food Growing Zone 7

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PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Potential for the British to be a destination hub on the ‘Discovery

Trail’: a 30-mile circular route formed by Afon Lwyd Trail

(Pontymoile to Brynmawr), NCN 46 (to Govillon Wharf) &

NCN49 along the canal. The hub would involve:

o An accessible link from the viaduct to the British for walkers &

cyclists

o Possible visitor comfort facilities

o Interpretative signage

Initial Indicative Cost Estimate: £Awaiting estimate







Discovery Trail Hub 8

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PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Basic feasibility work has shown potential for 4 different

types of renewable energy generation on the British:

o Solar and/or windfarm

o Hydro-electric

o Mine water heating

These have potential to provide community benefits.

Initial Indicative Cost Estimate: £Awaiting estimate







Sustainable Energy Generation 9

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PROJECT DESCRIPTION

An informal circular walk using existing paths and

features. Key activities would include:

o Stabilisation works to Cwmbyrgwm Chimney

o Discrete waymarking using features in the landscape

o Possible restoration of the Cwmbyrgwm Balance

Wheel as a memorial.








Cwmbyrgwm Heritage Trail 10

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PROJECT DESCRIPTION

We have been approached by a local business who

wishes to explore the possibility of an activity centre

and trekking routes on the British.

Initial Indicative Cost Estimate:

Depends on Business Plan







Trekking Centre 11

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