Rashielee quay & craigends clyde waterfront green nework strategy2

rashielee quay & craigends clyde waterfront green network strategy

final report prepared by erz Limited issued June 2011 client group: Renfrewshire Council Clyde Waterfront Partnership Glasgow & Clyde Valley Green Network Partnership

executive summary

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introduction

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1.0 Georaphic analysis and strategy proposals

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underlying landscape structure

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existing green network: routes and spaces

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anticipated change: proposed development

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strategically important missing links

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2.0 core area geographic strategy

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3.0 wider area geographic strategy

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4.0 outline costs

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cost overview

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outline costings

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5.0 action plan

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list of consultees

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contents:

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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

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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

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

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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

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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:

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

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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

Outline costings are provided for all elements of the proposals.

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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’

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

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executive summary:

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introduction: 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.

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

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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 Limited 21 James Morrison Street Glasgow G1 5PE Tel: 0141-552 0888 www.erzstudio.co.uk

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

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existing green network: routes and spaces

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anticipated change: proposed development

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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

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1.1.a. geology & topography: 5m contour and below 25m contour 50m contour and above whin dyke (igneous intrusion)

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

1857 Woodland 1925 Woodland additions housing neighbourhoods

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1.1 underlying landscape structure: historic woodland structure

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1.1 underlying landscape structure: historic & current woodland structure

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1.1.c. historic & current woodland: historic woodland current woodland housing neighbourhoods

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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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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

topographic information surviving woodland structure Rashielee Quay

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1.1 underlying landscape structure: topography & woodland structure

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1.2 existing green network: developed public facilities/spaces

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1.2.a. developed public facilities/spaces: public park

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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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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.

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

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1.2 existing green network: off-street pedestrian network

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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.

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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

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1.2 existing green network: vehicular network

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1.2 existing green network: pedestrian network: clyde waterfront

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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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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.

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1.2 existing green network: whin dyke route

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1.2 existing green network: pedestrian network: town centre

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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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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.

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1.2 existing green network: craigends

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1.3 anticipated change: proposed development

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1.3. anticipated change: 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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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.

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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.

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1.4 strategic network analysis: missing links

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analysis summary: underlying landscape structure:

strategic network analysis:

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.

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

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:

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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.

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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.

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.

core area strategy introduction: 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.

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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.

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2.0 core area geographic strategy: route hierarchy

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2.0.a. route hierarchy: 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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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.

2.0 core area geographic strategy: pedestrian spine / linear park 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.

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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).

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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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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.

continuous legible route created - focused along whin dyke/woodland belt link to new waterfront park (1) link to town centre (2) link to new Park Mains High School campus (3)

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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.

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improved public realm link from shopping precinct

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

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

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

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new entrance from spine route to Park Mains school

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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.

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2.0 core area geographic strategy: 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

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new link formed within existing ‘green corridor’ (along quarried section of whin dyke) developed public space at key node new entrance from spine route to Park Mains school existing route widened and improved secondary access to Park Mains school developed public space at key node

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pedestrian spine: detailed areas - introduction: 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)

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

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

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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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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.

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

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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2.0 core area geographic strategy: town centre - master-plan paths avenue tree planting proposed woodland creation existing woodland

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2.0.m. town centre - master-plan: 1. active public park 2. secondary link from redeveloped town centre 3. wetland / riparian habitat creation: proposed extension of LNR 4. developed park facilities to urban edge 5. developed park facilities: new access/interpretation point to LNR 6. new access to Clyde Waterfront 7. woodland planting to existing LNR edge

8. retail/commercial development 9. enhanced public realm link to spine route/waterfront 10. proposed 2-3 storey terraced/town house development 11. proposed 3-4 storey town house/flatted development 12. ‘home-zone’ type shared surface spaces 13. developed public spaces at nodes

wider strategy introduction: 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

- a proposition for a wider management strategy Following on from this, the various specific proposals for the Craigends area are explored in greater detail.

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- an approach to focusing developed park facilities

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2. link associated with new school campus 3. new link formed thro’ woodland shelterbelt 4. new route to south of Craigend hill 5. new route thro’ Rashielee plantation

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

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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.

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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4.

0m 100 200

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.

Shilton plantation - (1) potential woodland creation at Shilton grassed area - (2) Craigend hill retaining views north - (3) Rashielee plantation - (4)

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

500m

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3.0 wider area geographic strategy: developed park facilities

1.

5.

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2.

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4.

5.

7.

3.

6.

5.

0m 100 200

500m

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

5. defined access / interpretation points

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

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

main linking routes: focus for maintenance & developed facilities community sports pitch provision at Park Mains school

7. proposed community growing site / allotment expansion

-

-

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.

Craigends link path (north of Craigend Hill)

Craigends link path section

Old Barhill Road link section

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.

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

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3.0 wider area geographic strategy: wider designation/management

7.

6.

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1.

46

2.

5.

3.

4.

0m 100 200

500m

1. Clyde waterfront route 2. core linear park / movement spine 3. Newshot Island LNR & proposed extension 4. Rashielee plantation SINC 5. Shilton plantation / Craigend hill area 6. Boden Boo woodland 7. Big Wood

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.

3.0 wider area geographic strategy:

Craigend Hill

rural education hub

Rashielee plantation

0m

3.0.h. Craigends area proposals: -

the wider area strategy proposals are developed in greater detail in the following pages.

50m

100m

200m

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Shilton plantation

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0m

50m

100m

200m

3.0.i. Shilton plantation / Craigend Hill: rural education centre pasture

existing woodland / shelter belt

managed meadow

reservior

woodland creation

existing paths

potential woodland creation

proposed paths

view point

-

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.

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

0m

50m

100m

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.

woodland creation

existing woodland / shelter belt

community meadow / picnic space

proposed main route proposed secondary paths

200m

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3.0 wider area geographic strategy: Rural education hub 21no. 15m x 10m allotments 24no. 1.5m x 4.5m raised growing beds small community building, incorporating kitchen, toilets, storage etc.

school grounds

rainwater collection

pasture

community orchard bulk storage area

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grassed break out / picnic space (defined by line)

50

pasture

pasture

existing allotments 0m

10m

20m

50m

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.

wider strategy - summary: 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 seminatural 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.

On a broader level, the strategy emphasises the need for a coordinated 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.

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.

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

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Outline Costings

1a Waterfront area improvements

£384,062.50

1b Public realm avenue

£156,900.50

1c Public realm node / bridge access

£556,109.00

1d New land bridge

£1,885,240.00

1e Green Corridor Link

£425,855.00

water taxi / bus pick up drop of / bitmac path / upgrade car park / develop park facilities / tree planting / lighting / seating/furniture / signage/interpretation

road crossings / bitmac path / gravel paths / tree planting / shrub planting / lighting / seating/ furniture / signage/interpretation

whin sett paving / terraces / tree planting / woodland planting / lighting / seating/furniture / signage/interpretation

new bridge / whin sett paving / woodland planting / tree planting / shrub planting / railings / lighting / seating/furniture / signage/interpretation

Downtakings / bitmac path / road crossing / grass seeding / woodland edge treatment / lighting / whin sett paving / play area / seating/furniture / Signage

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outline costings: Cost Overview 1f School link

£355,875.00

2a Town centre waterfront area

£630,380.00

2b Town centre (public realm works)

£2,125,055.00

3a Rashielee Plantation works

£546,086.00

3b Craigend Hill works

£515,158.00

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

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whin dust paths / wetland/habitat creation / developed park facilities

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road crossings / whin sett paving / pc unit paving / home-zones / bitmac path works / tree planting / shrub planting / signage/interpretation

bitmac path / whindust paths / woodland creation / car parking & associated furniture/signage / community meadow/picnic space

whindust paths / woodland creation / meadow management / furniture/signage

3c Shilton plantation

£363,804.00

3d Wider path network improvements

£158,418.00

3e Allotment / community garden area

£219,707.00

woodland creation

RC aspirational route / woodland shelterbelt route / upgrade of path to north of Craigend Hill / upgrade of Old Barhill Road route

small community building / orchard / growing spaces

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outline costings: Cost Overview

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13,612.50

£13,612.50

Developed Public Park

outline costings: main pedestrian spine / linear park

Allowance for forming Public Park Area consisting of levelling existing surface, new drainage, upgrading standard of grass

1a Waterfront area Improvements

generally

6750 m2

@

20.00

135,000.00

@

50,000.00

50,000.00 185,000.00

£185,000.00

76,000.00 76,000.00

£76,000.00

36,000.00 36,000.00

£36,000.00

5,100.00 5,100.00

£5,100.00

1,500.00 1,500.00

£1,500.00

Allowance only for the provision of play equipment, sports facilities etc generally

1 item

Tree Planting Trees; forming pit; granular soil improver; 150 clean stone draininlg layer; backfilled with top soil

WATERFRONT AREA

semi mature (in soft landscaping)

152 nr

@

500.00

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

Lighting

1 item

@

25,000.00

25,000.00 25,000.00

£25,000.00

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

Bitmac Path

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Site preparation; clearing area; breaking out and removing existing surfacing

56

generally

Seating/furniture 930 m2

@

5.00

4,650.00

Allowance for seating/furniture

New 3m wide path comprising bitmac on and including 150 blinded hardcore generally

generally

930 m2

@

30.00

1 item

@

5,100.00

27,900.00 Signage/interpretation

Precast concrete edgings; including foundation Allowance only meantime for signage/interpretation generally

620 m

@

15.00

9,300.00 41,850.00

£41,850.00

Upgrade Existing Car Park

Larch edging; 150 x 38; pegged at 500 centres with 50 x 50 x 450 softwood pegs

Allowance for signage/interpretation

690 m2

@

15.00

10,350.00

141 m

@

12.50

1,762.50

@

1,500.00

1,500.00 13,612.50

1 item

£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

@

50,000.00

50,000.00 185,000.00

Allowance only for the provision of play equipment, sports facilities etc generally

1 item

@

1,500.00

£384,062.50

Allowance for upgrading existing car park surface generally

generally

1 item

£185,000.00

New 3m wide path comprising bitmac on and including 150 blinded hardcore generally

outline costings: main pedestrian spine / linear park

579 m2

@

30.00

17,370.00

213 m

@

15.00

3,195.00 29,250.00

Precast concrete edgings; including foundation generally

1b Public realm avenue

£29,250.00

Gravel Paths Site preparation; clearing area; breaking out and removing existing surfacing generally

579 m2

@

15.00

8,685.00

579 m2

@

15.00

8,685.00

213 m

@

12.50

2,662.50 20,032.50

£20,032.50

17,500.00 17,500.00

£17,500.00

2,668.00 2,668.00

£2,668.00

45,000.00 45,000.00

£45,000.00

8,500.00 8,500.00

£8,500.00

1,500.00 1,500.00

£1,500.00

New gravel surfacing on and including Terram and Type 1 generally

PUBLIC REALM AVENUE

Larch edging; 150 x 38; pegged at 500 centres with 50 x 50 x 450 softwood pegs

Road Crossings Site preparation; reduced level excavations including breaking out and removing existing surfacing

Tree Planting 140 m2

@

15.00

2,100.00 Trees; forming pit; granular soil improver; 150 clean stone draininlg layer; backfilled with top soil

Whin setts on and including 50 thick mortar bed on 150 Type 1

semi mature (in gravel) to paths

70 m2

@

100.00

Whin setts on and including 50 thick mortar bed on 200 asphaltic concrete on 150 Type 1 to roads

@

500.00

Shrub Planting 70 m2

@

130.00

9,100.00

25 m

@

150.00

3,750.00

Shrub planting; forming pit; granular soil improver backfilled with 300 thick well fertilized topsoil and 50 thick mulching as required

Kerbs; with and including foundation generally

35 nr

7,000.00

generally

116 m2

@

23.00

Allowance for supply and installation of galvanised steel railings Lighting approx 1200 high

Allowance for pelican/traffic light crossing

20 m

1 item

@

@

150.00

7,500.00

3,000.00

7,500.00 32,450.00

Supply and installation of lighting columns including formation of trenches etc for cabling; connecting to existing local authority supply £32,450.00 allow 15 Nr lighting columns

15 nr

@

3,000.00

Bitmac Path Site preparation; clearing area; breaking out and removing existing surfacing

Seating/furniture Allowance for seating/furniture

generally

579 m2

@

15.00

8,685.00 generally

1 item

@

8,500.00

New 3m wide path comprising bitmac on and including 150 blinded hardcore generally

579 m2

@

30.00

17,370.00

Signage/interpretation

Precast concrete edgings; including foundation generally

Allowance only meantime for signage/interpretation 213 m

@

15.00

3,195.00 29,250.00

generally £29,250.00

1 item

@

1,500.00

£156,900.50

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Gravel Paths Site preparation; clearing area; breaking out and removing existing surfacing generally

57 579 m2

@

15.00

8,685.00

to terraced areas

1146 m2

@

100.00

114,600.00

606 m2

@

23.00

13,938.00 232,489.00

Shrub planting; forming pit; granular soil improver backfilled with 300 thick well fertilized topsoil and 50 thick mulching as required

outline costings: main pedestrian spine / linear park generally

1c Public realm node / bridge access

£232,489.00

Tree Planting Trees; forming pit; granular soil improver; 150 clean stone draininlg layer; backfilled with top soil @

500.00

7,000.00

semi mature (in hard landscaping)

26 nr

@

1,000.00

26,000.00 33,000.00

£33,000.00

11,200.00 11,200.00

£11,200.00

18,000.00 18,000.00

£18,000.00

4,250.00 4,250.00

£4,250.00

1,500.00 1,500.00

£1,500.00

Woodland Planting

Whin Sett Paving

Whips, shrubs, wild flowers etc; including all excavations and topsoil

generally

generally 1954 m2

@

15.00

to paths

1572 m2

@

100.00

7.00

Supply and installation of lighting columns including formation of trenches etc for cabling; connecting to existing local authority supply

157,200.00

allow 5 Nr lighting columns 382 m2

@

130.00

6 nr

@

3,000.00

49,660.00 Seating/furniture

Kerbs; with and including foundation generally

@

Lighting

Whin setts on and including 50 thick mortar bed on 200 asphaltic concrete on 150 Type 1; to roads to roads

1600 m2

29,310.00

Whin setts on and including 50 thick mortar bed on 150 Type 1; to paths

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14 nr

PUBLIC REALM NODE/BRIDGE ACCESS

Site preparation; reduced level excavations including breaking out and removing existing surfacing

130 m

@

150.00

19,500.00 255,670.00

Allowance for seating/furniture £255,670.00 generally

1 item

@

4,250.00

Terraced Area Site preparation; reduced level excavations including breaking out and removing existing surfacing generally

Signage/interpretation 1813 m2

@

15.00

Allowance only meantime for signage/interpretation

27,195.00

generally

Filling to make up levels; over 250 deep generally

725 m3

@

30.00

1 item

@

1,500.00

21,756.00 £556,109.00

Forming retention walls/steps etc generally

275 m

@

200.00

55,000.00

1146 m2

@

100.00

114,600.00

606 m2

@

23.00

13,938.00 232,489.00

Whin setts on and including 50 thick mortar bed on 150 Type 1 to terraced areas Shrub planting; forming pit; granular soil improver backfilled with 300 thick well fertilized topsoil and 50 thick mulching as required generally

Tree Planting

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semi mature (in soft landscaping)

Trees; forming pit; granular soil improver; 150 clean stone draininlg layer; backfilled with top soil

£232,489.00

Tree Planting

outline costings: main pedestrian spine / linear park

Trees; forming pit; granular soil improver; 150 clean stone draininlg layer; backfilled with top soil semi mature (in soft landscaping)

28 nr

@

500.00

1d New land bridge

14,000.00 14,000.00

£14,000.00

11,040.00 11,040.00

£11,040.00

56,000.00 56,000.00

£56,000.00

30,000.00 30,000.00

£30,000.00

5,100.00 5,100.00

£5,100.00

3,000.00 3,000.00

£3,000.00

Shrub Planting Shrub planting; forming pit; granular soil improver backfilled with 300 thick well fertilized topsoil and 50 thick mulching as required generally

480 m2

@

23.00

Railings

BRIDGE

Allowance for removal of existing bridge

1 item

@

50,000.00

approx 1200 high

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

Lighting

Allowance for traffic management

1 item

@

150,000.00

150,000.00 910,000.00

Supply and installation of lighting columns including formation of trenches etc for cabling; connecting to existing local authority supply

£910,000.00

allow 10 Nr lighting columns

200 m

10 nr

@

@

280.00

3,000.00

Whin Sett Paving Site preparation; reduced level excavations including breaking out and removing existing surfacing generally

Seating/furniture

200 m2

@

15.00

Allowance for seating/furniture

3,000.00

generally

Whin setts on and including 50 thick mortar bed on 150 Type 1; to paths to paths

520 m2

@

100.00

52,000.00

180 m

@

15.00

2,700.00 57,700.00

£57,700.00

1200 m2

@

7.00

8,400.00 8,400.00

£8,400.00

14,000.00 14,000.00

£14,000.00

Tree Planting Trees; forming pit; granular soil improver; 150 clean stone draininlg layer; backfilled with top soil 28 nr

@

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

generally

1 item

@

3,000.00

£1,885,240.00

Whips, shrubs, wild flowers etc; including all excavations and topsoil

semi mature (in soft landscaping)

5,100.00

Allowance only meantime for signage/interpretation

Woodland Planting

generally

@

Signage/interpretation

Precast concrete edgings; including foundation generally

1 item

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Allowance for supply and installation of galvanised steel railings/edge protection

New Bridge

59 480 m2

@

23.00

11,040.00 11,040.00

£11,040.00

Allowance for supply and installation of galvanised steel railings approx 1200 high

outline costings: main pedestrian spine / linear park Allowance for pelican/traffic light crossing

30 m

1 item

@

150.00

4,500.00

@

7,500.00

7,500.00 45,850.00

1e Green Corridor Link

£45,850.00

Whin Sett Paving Site preparation; reduced level excavations including breaking out and removing existing surfacing generally

1470 m2

@

15.00

22,050.00

1470 m2

@

100.00

147,000.00

256 m

@

15.00

3,840.00 172,890.00

Whin setts on and including 50 thick mortar bed on 150 Type 1 generally

GREEN CORRIDOR LINK

Precast concrete edgings; including foundation Downtakings/Alterations/Spot items generally Removing general area of trees/shrubs; grubbing up roots; infilling voids generally

1550 m2

@

20.00

31,000.00

Bitmac Path

Regrading to edge of new path generally

Site preparation; clearing area; breaking out and removing existing surfacing 1710 m2

@

5.00

8,550.00 39,550.00

£39,550.00

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Road Crossing

60

generally 250 m2

@

15.00

3,750.00

807 m2

@

5.00

4,035.00

807 m2

@

30.00

24,210.00

538 m

@

15.00

8,070.00 36,315.00

£36,315.00

8,550.00 8,550.00

£8,550.00

8,000.00 8,000.00

£8,000.00

75,000.00 75,000.00

£75,000.00

Precast concrete edgings; including foundation

Whin setts on and including 50 thick mortar bed on 150 Type 1; to paths to paths

generally New 3m wide path comprising bitmac on and including 150 blinded hardcore

Site preparation; reduced level excavations including breaking out and removing existing surfacing generally

£172,890.00

generally

180 m2

@

100.00

18,000.00 Grass Seeding

Whin setts on and including 50 thick mortar bed on 200 asphaltic concrete on 150 Type 1; to roads to roads

Grass seeding; grading and preparing existing soil 70 m2

@

130.00

9,100.00 generally

1710 m2

@

5.00

Kerbs to roads

20 m

@

150.00

3,000.00 Woodland Edge Treatment

Allowance for supply and installation of galvanised steel railings approx 1200 high

Clearing out edge of woodland and interplanting with shrubs, wild flowers etc 30 m

@

150.00

4,500.00 generally

Allowance for pelican/traffic light crossing

1 item

@

7,500.00

7,500.00 45,850.00

800 m2

@

10.00

£45,850.00 Lighting

Whin Sett Paving

Supply and installation of lighting columns including formation of trenches etc for cabling; connecting to existing local authority supply

Site preparation; reduced level excavations including breaking out and removing existing surfacing

allow 25 Nr lighting columns generally

1470 m2

@

15.00

22,050.00

Whin setts on and including 50 thick mortar bed on 150 Type 1 generally

Developed Play Area 1470 m2

@

100.00

147,000.00

Allowance for the provision of play equipment

25 nr

@

3,000.00

Lighting Supply and installation of lighting columns including formation of trenches etc for cabling; connecting to existing local authority supply

outline costings: main pedestrian spine / linear park allow 25 Nr lighting columns

25 nr

@

3,000.00

75,000.00 75,000.00

£75,000.00

25,000.00 25,000.00

£25,000.00

10,200.00 10,200.00

£10,200.00

4,500.00 4,500.00

£4,500.00

Developed Play Area Allowance for the provision of play equipment generally

1 item

@

25,000.00

Seating/Furniture Allowance for seating/furniture generally

1 item

@

10,200.00

Signage/Interpretation Allowance only meantime for signage/interpretation 1 item

@

4,500.00

£425,855.00

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Kerbs; with and including foundation generally

outline costings: main pedestrian spine / linear park

144 m

@

150.00

21,600.00

404 m

@

15.00

6,060.00 148,605.00

Precast concrete edgings; including foundation generally

1f School link

£148,605.00

Bitmac Path Site preparation; clearing area; breaking out and removing existing surfacing generally

648 m2

@

5.00

3,240.00

648 m2

@

30.00

19,440.00

432 m

@

15.00

6,480.00 29,160.00

£29,160.00

44,500.00 44,500.00

£44,500.00

3,750.00 3,750.00

£3,750.00

2,520.00 2,520.00

£2,520.00

3,990.00 3,990.00

£3,990.00

45,000.00 45,000.00

£45,000.00

New 3m wide path comprising bitmac on and including 150 blinded hardcore generally

SCHOOL LINK

Precast concrete edgings; including foundation

Downtakings/Alterations/Spot items

generally

Removing general area of trees/shrubs; grubbing up roots; infilling voids generally

570 m2

@

20.00

11,400.00

Tree Planting

Regrading to edge of new path generally

750 m2

@

15.00

11,250.00 22,650.00

Trees; forming pit; granular soil improver; 150 clean stone draininlg layer; backfilled with top soil £22,650.00

semi mature (in soft landscaping)

89 nr

@

500.00

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Whin Sett Paving

generally

939 m2

@

15.00

Grass seeding; grading and preparing existing soil

14,085.00

generally

Whin setts on and including 50 thick mortar bed on 150 Type 1; to paths generally

507 m2

@

100.00

50,700.00

to roads

750 m2

@

5.00

Woodland Edge Treatment

Whin setts on and including 50 thick mortar bed on 200 asphaltic concrete on 150 Type 1; to roads

Clearing out edge of woodland and interplanting with shrubs, wild flowers etc 432 m2

@

130.00

56,160.00

generally

360 m2

@

7.00

Kerbs; with and including foundation generally

144 m

@

150.00

21,600.00

Meadow Grass Area

Precast concrete edgings; including foundation generally

404 m

@

15.00

6,060.00 148,605.00

£148,605.00

Forming new wildflower meadow area comprising wildflower/british seed mix; grading and preparing existing soil generally

2660 m2

@

1.50

Bitmac Path Site preparation; clearing area; breaking out and removing existing surfacing generally

Lighting 648 m2

@

5.00

3,240.00

New 3m wide path comprising bitmac on and including 150 blinded hardcore generally

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Grass Seeding

Site preparation; reduced level excavations including breaking out and removing existing surfacing

allow 25 Nr lighting columns 648 m2

@

30.00

19,440.00

Precast concrete edgings; including foundation generally

Supply and installation of lighting columns including formation of trenches etc for cabling; connecting to existing local authority supply

Developed Play Area 432 m

@

15.00

6,480.00

15 nr

@

3,000.00

Lighting Supply and installation of lighting columns including formation of trenches etc for cabling; connecting to existing local authority supply

outline costings: main pedestrian spine / linear park allow 25 Nr lighting columns

15 nr

@

3,000.00

45,000.00 45,000.00

£45,000.00

25,000.00 25,000.00

£25,000.00

4,250.00 4,250.00

£4,250.00

3,000.00 3,000.00

£3,000.00

Developed Play Area Allowance for the provision of play equipment

1 item

@

25,000.00

Seating/Furniture Allowance for seating/furniture generally

1 item

@

4,250.00

Signage/Interpretation Allowance only meantime for signage/interpretation 1 item

@

3,000.00

£332,425.00

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generally

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Allowance for seating/furniture generally

outline costings: town centre and waterfront

1 item

@

6,800.00

6,800.00

1 item

@

3,000.00

3,000.00 211,050.00

Allowance only meantime for signage/interpretation generally

2a Town centre waterfront area

£211,050.00

Developed Public Park Edge Allowance for forming Public Park Area consisting of levelling existing surface, new drainage, upgrading standard of grass generally

15830 m2

@

20.00

316,600.00

1 item

@

30,000.00

30,000.00

1 item

@

8,500.00

8,500.00

1 item

@

3,000.00

3,000.00 358,100.00

£358,100.00

54,600.00 54,600.00

£54,600.00

Allowance only for the provision of play equipment

WATERFRONT AREA

generally

Whindust Paths Allowance for seating/furniture Site preparation; clearing area; breaking out and removing existing surfacing generally

generally 234 m2

@

5.00

1,170.00 Allowance only meantime for signage/interpretation

New whindust on and including Terram and 150 hardcore generally

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Larch edging; 150 x 38; pegged at 500 centres with 50 x 50 x 450 softwood pegs

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generally 234 m2

@

15.00

3,510.00

156 m

@

12.50

1,950.00 6,630.00

Woodland Planting £6,630.00

Wetland/Habitat Creation

generally

Allowance for forming Wetland/Habitat Area consisting of associated earthworks, drainage, forming ponds etc generally

36250 m2

@

5.00

181,250.00

2000 m2

@

10.00

20,000.00

1 item

@

6,800.00

6,800.00

1 item

@

3,000.00

3,000.00 211,050.00

Allowance for seating/furniture generally Allowance only meantime for signage/interpretation generally

Developed Public Park Edge Allowance for forming Public Park Area consisting of levelling existing surface, new drainage, upgrading standard of grass generally

15830 m2

@

20.00

316,600.00

@

30,000.00

30,000.00

Allowance only for the provision of play equipment generally

Allowance for seating/furniture

7800 m2

@

7.00

£630,380.00

Whips, shrubs, wild flowers etc; including all excavations and soiling generally

Whips, shrubs, wild flowers etc; including all excavations and topsoil

1 item

£211,050.00

Kerbs; with and including foundation generally

outline costings: town centre and waterfront

312 m

@

150.00

46,800.00

30 m

@

15.00

450.00 330,150.00

Precast concrete edgings; including foundation generally

2b Town centre (public realm works)

£330,150.00

Whin Sett Paving (Car Parking) Site preparation; reduced level excavations including breaking out and removing existing surfacing generally

480 m2

@

15.00

7,200.00

480 m2

@

100.00

48,000.00

73 m

@

150.00

10,950.00 66,150.00

Whin setts on and including 50 thick mortar bed on 150 Type 1 to paths

TOWN CENTRE

Kerbs; with and including foundation

Road Crossings

generally

£66,150.00

Site preparation; reduced level excavations including breaking out and removing existing surfacing High Quality Concrete Paving 1368 m2

@

15.00

20,520.00 Site preparation; reduced level excavations including breaking out and removing existing surfacing

Whin setts on and including 50 thick mortar bed on 150 Type 1

generally to paths

1202 m2

@

100.00

@

15.00

92,205.00

6147 m2

@

90.00

553,230.00

1637 m

@

150.00

245,550.00

1078 m

@

15.00

16,170.00 907,155.00

High quality concrete setts on and including 50 thick mortar bed on 150 Type 1

Whin setts on and including 50 thick mortar bed on 200 asphaltic concrete on 150 Type 1

to paths to roads

6147 m2

120,200.00

166 m2

@

130.00

21,580.00 Kerbs; with and including foundation

Kerbs; with and including foundation generally generally

97 m

@

150.00

14,550.00 Precast concrete edgings; including foundation

Precast concrete edgings; including foundation generally generally

177 m

@

15.00

2,655.00 179,505.00

£907,155.00

£179,505.00 Standard Concrete Paving (Home Zones)

Whin Sett Paving Site preparation; reduced level excavations including breaking out and removing existing surfacing

Site preparation; reduced level excavations including breaking out and removing existing surfacing

generally generally

2460 m2

@

15.00

@

15.00

81,645.00

5443 m2

@

70.00

381,010.00

636 m

@

15.00

9,540.00 472,195.00

Standard concrete setts on and including 50 thick mortar bed on 150 Type 1

Whin setts on and including 50 thick mortar bed on 150 Type 1

to paths to paths

5443 m2

36,900.00

2460 m2

@

100.00

246,000.00 Precast concrete edgings; including foundation

Kerbs; with and including foundation generally generally

312 m

@

150.00

46,800.00

30 m

@

15.00

450.00 330,150.00

Precast concrete edgings; including foundation Bitmac Path generally

Site preparation; clearing area; breaking out and removing existing surfacing generally

Whin Sett Paving (Car Parking) Site preparation; reduced level excavations including breaking out and removing existing surfacing generally

£330,150.00

400 m2

@

5.00

2,000.00

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New 3m wide path comprising bitmac on and including 150 blinded hardcore 480 m2

@

15.00

7,200.00

generally

£472,195.00

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generally

400 m2

@

30.00

12,000.00

Standard concrete setts on and including 50 thick mortar bed on 150 Type 1 to paths

5443 m2

@

70.00

381,010.00

outline costings: town centre and waterfront Precast concrete edgings; including foundation generally

636 m

@

15.00

9,540.00 472,195.00

£472,195.00

Bitmac Path Site preparation; clearing area; breaking out and removing existing surfacing generally

400 m2

@

5.00

2,000.00

400 m2

@

30.00

12,000.00

80 m

@

15.00

1,200.00 15,200.00

New 3m wide path comprising bitmac on and including 150 blinded hardcore generally Precast concrete edgings; including foundation generally

£15,200.00

Tree Planting

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Trees; forming pit; granular soil improver; 150 clean stone draininlg layer; backfilled with top soil

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semi mature; in hard ladscaping

30 nr

@

1,000.00

30,000.00

semi mature; in hard landscaping (Home Zones)

78 nr

@

1,000.00

78,000.00 108,000.00

£108,000.00

Shrub Planting Site preparation; reduced level excavations including breaking out and removing existing surfacing generally

1150 m2

@

15.00

17,250.00

1150 m2

@

23.00

26,450.00 43,700.00

£43,700.00

3,000.00 3,000.00

£3,000.00

Shrub planting; forming pit; granular soil improver backfilled with 300 thick well fertilized topsoil and 50 thick mulching as required generally

Signage/interpretation Allowance only meantime for signage/interpretation generally

1 item

@

3,000.00

£2,125,055.00

New whindust on and including Terram and 150 hardcore generally

outline costings: Craigends area

Larch edging; 150 x 38; pegged at 500 centres with 50 x 50 x 450 softwood pegs

960 m2

@

15.00

14,400.00

960 m

@

12.50

12,000.00 31,200.00

3a Rashielee plantation works

£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

49600 m2

@

0.30

14,880.00

49600 m2

@

7.00

347,200.00 363,072.00

Vegetation clearance for tree planting generally

RASHIELEE PLANTATION

Whip planting; 2 whips per m2 (no backfill or fertiliser requirement)

Bitmac Path generally Site preparation; clearing area; breaking out and removing existing surfacing 1050 m2

@

5.00

5,250.00

Car Parking

New 3m wide path comprising bitmac on and including 150 blinded hardcore generally

Site preparation; reduced level excavations including breaking out and removing existing surfacing 1050 m2

@

30.00

31,500.00

generally

Precast concrete edgings; including foundation generally

825 m2

@

15.00

12,375.00

540 m2

@

50.00

27,000.00

134 m

@

150.00

20,100.00

285 m2

@

25.00

7,125.00

80 m

@

12.50

1,000.00

1 item

@

1,700.00

1,700.00

1 item

@

1,500.00

1,500.00 70,800.00

New tarmac road on and including Type 1 hardcore 840 m

@

15.00

12,600.00

generally

300 m2

@

20.00

6,000.00

300 m

@

12.50

3,750.00

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generally

£363,072.00

6300 m2

@

0.30

1,890.00

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Kerbs; with and including foundation Grass cutting (to 1m verge either side) generally generally

840 m2

@

0.10

84.00 New gravel surfacing on and including Terram and levelling layer of Type 1

Shrub planting; forming pit; granular soil improver backfilled with 300 thick well fertilized topsoil

generally generally

252 m2

@

20.00

5,040.00 Larch edging; 150 x 38; pegged at 500 centres with 50 x 50 x 450 softwood pegs

Allowance only meantime for signage/interpretation generally

1 item

@

1,500.00

1,500.00 55,974.00

Allowance for seating/furniture £55,974.00 generally

Whindust Paths

Allowance only meantime for signage/interpretation

Site preparation; clearing area; breaking out and removing existing surfacing generally

generally

960 m2

@

5.00

4,800.00 Community Park

New whindust on and including Terram and 150 hardcore generally Larch edging; 150 x 38; pegged at 500 centres with 50 x 50 x 450 softwood pegs

960 m2

@

15.00

14,400.00

960 m

@

12.50

12,000.00 31,200.00

Whindust paths; including site preparation, clearing area, breaking out and removing existing surfacing and new whindust on and including Terram and 150 hardcore generally £31,200.00 Larch edging; 150 x 38; pegged at 500 centres with 50 x 50 x 450 softwood pegs

£70,800.00

Woodland Creation Intervention/management of existing meadow area Application of herbicide for establishment of whips (prior to plant and at 1 year) generally

generally 49600 m2

@

0.02

992.00

Trees; forming pit; granular soil improver; 150 clean

Allowance for seating/furniture generally

1 item

@

1,700.00

1,700.00

outline costings: Craigends area Allowance only meantime for signage/interpretation 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 Larch edging; 150 x 38; pegged at 500 centres with 50 x 50 x 450 softwood pegs

300 m2

@

20.00

6,000.00

300 m

@

12.50

3,750.00

6300 m2

@

0.30

1,890.00

20 nr

@

500.00

10,000.00

@

3,400.00

3,400.00 25,040.00

Intervention/management of existing meadow area generally Trees; forming pit; granular soil improver; 150 clean stone draininlg layer; backfilled with top soil semi mature Allowance for seating/furniture generally

1 item

£25,040.00

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£546,086.00

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outline costings: Craigends area 3b Craigend Hill works

Craigend Hill Whindust Paths Site preparation; clearing area; breaking out and removing existing surfacing generally

2140 m2

@

5.00

10,700.00

2140 m2

@

15.00

32,100.00

2140 m

@

12.50

26,750.00 69,550.00

generally Larch edging; 150 x 38; pegged at 500 centres with 50 x 50 x 450 softwood pegs

£69,550.00

Woodland Creation Application of herbicide for establishment of whips (prior to plant and at 1 year) generally

58900 m2

@

0.02

1,178.00

58900 m2

@

0.30

17,670.00

58900 m2

@

7.00

412,300.00 431,148.00

£431,148.00

14,460.00 14,460.00

£14,460.00

Vegetation clearance for tree planting generally Whip planting; 2 whips per m2 (no backfill or fertiliser requirement) generally

Meadow Management Intervention/management of existing meadow area generally

48200 m2

@

0.30

£515,158.00

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New whindust on and including Terram and 150 hardcore

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outline costings: Craigends area 3c Shilton Plantation works

Shilton Plantation Woodland Creation Application of herbicide for establishment of whips (prior to plant and at 1 year) generally

26100 m2

@

0.02

522.00

26100 m2

@

0.30

7,830.00

26100 m2

@

7.00

182,700.00 191,052.00

Vegetation clearance for tree planting generally

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Whip planting; 2 whips per m2 (no backfill or fertiliser requirement)

70

generally

£191,052.00

Possible Woodland Creation Application of herbicide for establishment of whips (prior to plant and at 1 year) generally

23600 m2

@

0.02

472.00

23600 m2

@

0.30

7,080.00

23600 m2

@

7.00

165,200.00 172,752.00

Vegetation clearance for tree planting generally Whip planting; 2 whips per m2 (no backfill or fertiliser requirement) generally

£172,752.00 £363,804.00

generally

810 m2

@

30.00

24,300.00

540 m

@

15.00

8,100.00

540 m2

@

0.10

54.00

162 m2

@

20.00

3,240.00

@

3,000.00

3,000.00 42,744.00

Precast concrete edgings; including foundation

outline costings: Craigends area: wider area routes generally

Grass cutting (to 1m verge either side)

3d Wider path network improvements

generally Shrub planting; forming pit; granular soil improver backfilled with 300 thick well fertilized topsoil generally Allowance only meantime for signage/interpretation generally

PATH NETWORK AND CAR PARKING

Path to North of Craigend Hill

Renfrewshire Council Aspirational Route

General upgrade/management of route generally

Site preparation; clearing area; breaking out and removing existing surfacing generally

1560 m2

@

5.00

generally

1560 m2

@

30.00

800 m2

@

0.50

400.00

240 m2

@

20.00

4,800.00 5,200.00

£42,744.00

Shrub planting; forming pit; granular soil improver backfilled with 300 thick well fertilized topsoil

7,800.00

New 3m wide path comprising bitmac on and including 150 blinded hardcore generally

1 item

£5,200.00

46,800.00 Old Barrhill Road Route

generally

1040 m

@

15.00

Removing general area of trees/shrubs; grubbing up roots; infilling voids

15,600.00

generally

300 m2

@

20.00

6,000.00

300 m2

@

5.00

1,500.00

150 m

@

150.00

22,500.00

300 m2

@

0.10

30.00

600 m2

@

1.50

900.00 30,930.00

Grass cutting (to 1m verge either side) generally

1040 m2

@

0.10

Breaking out and removing existing tarmac surfacing

104.00

generally

Shrub planting; forming pit; granular soil improver backfilled with 300 thick well fertilized topsoil

Kerbs; with and including foundation generally

312 m2

@

20.00

6,240.00 generally

Allowance only meantime for signage/interpretation Grass cutting (to 1m verge either side) generally

1 item

@

3,000.00

3,000.00 79,544.00

generally Forming new wildflower meadow area comprising wildflower/british seed mix; grading and preparing existing soil

Path through Woodland Shelter Belt Site preparation; clearing area; breaking out and removing existing surfacing generally

£79,544.00

generally 810 m2

@

5.00

£30,930.00

4,050.00 £158,418.00

New 3m wide path comprising bitmac on and including 150 blinded hardcore generally

810 m2

@

30.00

24,300.00

540 m

@

15.00

8,100.00

540 m2

@

0.10

54.00

Precast concrete edgings; including foundation generally Grass cutting (to 1m verge either side) generally Shrub planting; forming pit; granular soil improver backfilled with 300 thick well fertilized topsoil

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Precast concrete edgings; including foundation

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Growing Beds Preparing existing ground; rotivating; weeding; preparing for new growing beds

outline costings: Craigends area: Rural education hub generally

3200 m2

@

£1.50

3e Allotment / community garden area

£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

ALLOTMENT/COMMUNITY GARDEN AREA 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

Demolition Allowance for demolition of existing stables

1 item

@

5,000.00

5,000.00 5,000.00

£5,000.00 apple (scottish)

45 nr

@

350.00

15,750.00

800 m2

@

10.00

8,000.00 23,750.00

Site Clearance Orchard planting; mixture of standard ornamental planting at 5 plants per m2 (0.2L pots)

Site clearance, removing debris, grass cutting

rashielee quay and craigends - clyde waterfront green network

generally

@

£0.50

£3,575.00 £3,575.00

generally £3,575.00

Community Building

Fencing and Gates

New community building; timber structure; low specification finishes

1200 high chain link fencing generally

consisting of composting toilet, tea-making space, storage etc

90 m2

@

1,000.00

90,000.00 90,000.00

£90,000.00

132 m

@

50.00

6,600.00

1 nr

@

1,000.00

1,000.00

1 nr

@

1,500.00

1,500.00 9,100.00

£23,750.00

Allowance for new pedestrian gate through existing school fence generally

Hardstanding and Main Paths Allowance for new pedestrian gate through existing stone wall; including removing existing wall as required

Site preparation; clearing area; breaking out and removing existing surfacing generally

1406 m2

@

5.00

generally

7,030.00

£9,100.00

New self binding gravel on and including Terram and levelling layer of Type 1 SAGE Structures generally

1406 m2

@

17.00

23,902.00 Levelling ground for storage

Larch edging; 150 x 38; pegged at 500 centres with 50 x 50 x 450 softwood pegs

200 m

@

12.50

2,500.00 33,432.00

generally

60 m2

@

5.00

300.00

60 m2

@

85.00

5,100.00 5,400.00

£5,400.00

2,000.00 2,000.00

£2,000.00

£33,432.00 Storage; including green roof and guttering etc generally

Growing Beds Preparing existing ground; rotivating; weeding; preparing for new growing beds

Water Collection generally

Raised Planters

72

7150 m2

Raised planters; 100 x 100 heartwood larch timber; geotextile membrane and imported topsoil on clean broken stone base; overall approx 750mm high

3200 m2

@

£1.50

£4,800.00 £4,800.00

£4,800.00

Water storage barrels including interconnecting pipework; 500 litre capacity each barrel generally

Standpipes

20 nr

@

100.00

5,400.00

£5,400.00

Water Collection

outline costings: Craigends area: Rural education hub

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

5,000.00 5,000.00

£5,000.00

2,550.00 2,550.00

£2,550.00

1,500.00 1,500.00

£1,500.00

Standpipes Allowance for provision of stand pipes and underground mains water supply allowance only

1 item

@

5,000.00

Seating/Furniture Allowance for seating/furniture generally

1 item

@

2,550.00

Signage Allowance only meantime for signage/interpretation 1 item

@

1,500.00

£219,707.00

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generally

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outline costings: Summary SUMMARY 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 WATERFRONT AREA

630,380.00

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TOWN CENTRE

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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 Exclusions Road construction in town centre area.

Lighting to commercial/residential area.

Tree surgeon/specialist works to woodland areas.

Site acquisition costs (if necessary).

Professional Fees.

Statutory approval costs.

Fluctuations in labour and material costs beyond the current date.

VAT (where applicable).

Exclusions Road construction in town centre area.

Lighting to commercial/residential area.

Tree surgeon/specialist works to woodland areas.

Site acquisition costs (if necessary).

Professional Fees.

Statutory approval costs.

Fluctuations in labour and material costs beyond the current date.

VAT (where applicable).

01/04/2011

£9,585,576.00

Action Plan

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

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

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'.

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. 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.

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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.

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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.

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:

next steps / action plan:

Timescale:

Project:

Year 1

1e (phase 1)

Year 2

1e (phase 2)

Year 2 - 3

Project name / description of works:

Indicative cost:

Means of delivery:

Key stakeholders:

Green Corridor Link: - Downtakings - Bitmac path - Road crossing - Grass seeding - Woodland edge treatment - Lighting

£213,265.00

Direct public works

Renfrewshire Council

Green Corridor Link: - Whin sett paving - Play area - Seating / furniture - Signage

£212,590.00

Direct public works

Renfrewshire Council

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 Renfrewshire Council

Year 2-3

3b

Craigend Hill works: - Whindust paths - Woodland creation - Meadow management - Furniture/signage

£515,158.00

Direct public works

Forest Enterprise / Forestry Commission Scotland Renfrewshire Council

Year 2-3

3c

Shilton plantation: - Woodland creation

£363,804.00

Direct public works

Forest Enterprise / Forestry Commission Scotland Renfrewshire Council

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 / Forestry Commission Scotland Renfrewshire Council

Year 2-3

3e

Allotment / community garden area:

£219,707.00

Direct public works

Renfrewshire Council

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Timescale:

Project:

Year 3-4

1f (phase 1)

Year 4-5

1f (phase 2)

Year 5-10

Project name / description of works:

Indicative cost:

Means of delivery:

Key stakeholders:

School link: - downtakings - bitmac path - grass seeding - woodland edge treatment - meadow grass - tree planting - lighting

£174,220.00

Direct public works

Renfrewshire Council

School link: - whin sett paving - play area - seating/furniture - signage/interpretation

£180,855.00

Direct public works

Renfrewshire Council

1a

Waterfront area improvements: - water taxi / bus pick up drop off - bitmac path - upgrade car park - develop park facilities - tree planting - lighting - seating/furniture - signage/interpretation

£384,062.50

Direct public works

Renfrewshire Council Scottish Enterprise

Year 5-10

1b

Public realm avenue: - road crossings - bitmac path - gravel paths - tree planting - shrub planting - lighting - seating/furniture - signage/interpretation

£156,900.50

Direct public works

Renfrewshire Council 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

Renfrewshire Council

next steps / action plan:

Timescale:

Project:

Year 5-10

2b

Year 5-10

Year 5-10

Project name / description of works:

Indicative cost:

Means of delivery:

Key stakeholders:

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

£2,125,055.00

Direct public works / Developer contribution / delivery

Renfrewshire Council Residential & commercial developers

1d

New land bridge: - new bridge - whin sett paving - woodland planting - tree planting - shrub planting - railings - lighting - seating/furniture - signage/interpretation

£1,885,240.00

Direct public works / Developer contribution

Renfrewshire Council Residential & commercial developers

1c

Public realm node / bridge access: - whin sett paving - terraces - tree planting - woodland planting - lighting - seating/furniture - signage/interpretation

£556,109.00

Direct public works Developer contribution

Renfrewshire Council Residential & commercial developers

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list of consultees:

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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