Fig. 8.38 Zone 6
Gartcosh/ Glenboig community growth area - Gartcosh
Gartcosh train station
Bothlin wetland reserve
Johnston Loch Gateway
pedestrian underpass
Gartcosh/ Glenboig community growth area - Gartcosh
North Lanarkshire biomass field
Heathfield Moss
deer woodland
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Johnston Loch and Gartcosh - Zone 6
Gartcosh lies to the north of the Seven Lochs Wetland Park. Historically the Gartcosh Fireclay Works and the Gartcosh Iron and Steel Company were the main sources of employment for Gartcosh’s residents. Gartcosh has been identified as a major area for community growth, which will eventually provide an anticipated 3000 new homes. Gartcosh and Johnston Loch are separated from the main body of the park by a railway line. Current access to Gartcosh from the wetland park is by way of the ramped access associated with the recently re-opened railway station. Gartcosh station will serve the expanded population of Gartcosh as well as the Gartcosh Business Interchange, a new business park with a sustainable agenda. It is envisaged that a new path and underpass under the railway line will be completed by the developers of the community growth area (CGA) that surrounds Johnston Loch, providing a direct link to the southern sections of the park for residents, visitors and wildlife.
Fig. 8.39 Johnston Loch looking south
Fig. 8.40 Johnston Loch looking north GATEWAYS, ZONES AND COMMUNITIES
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