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 Some of the items are existing                         The summary matrix list all                      W1. WILDING THE RIVER (1/4)
 projects, at various stages of                         of the projects and project
 development, while others are at                       ideas and summarise how                         DUNDAS                         CLAVERTON                    BATHAMPTON                      BATH                        SALTFORD                 KEYNSHAM                     HANHAM

 concept stage.                                         they meet a number of                            PROJECT CONCEPT
                                                                                                         The River Avon and Kennet & Avon Canal corridor

 The following pages include a summary of 35            factors.                                         provides a series of connected diverse wildlife
                                                                                                         habitats on the valley floor which supports the
                                                                                                         city’s wildlife. The River Avon corridor is inhabited
 project ideas that have been derived to revitalise                                                      by kingfishers and otters, as well many species
                                                                                                         of birds, bats and freshwater fish. Its ecological
 the waterways of the River Avon and the Kennet                                                          diversity and natural beauty provides an integral
                                                                                                         component of Bath’s future riverside character.
 & Avon Canal in Bath & North East Somerset. The        OWNERSHIP
                                                                                                         A series of projects ideas are proposed that can
                                                                                                         improve habitats for wildlife and create attractive
 ideas have been identified and derived through:                                                         spaces for people to enjoy.

                                                        Projects which relate to land owned              Five nodes of valued habitats /species hot-spots
                                                                                                         have been identified along the River Avon running
 1. Consultation and dialogue with the 4 project        by the project Partners (Environment             through Bath:

 partners, key stakeholders and the general public      Agency, B&NES Council, Canal & River
                                                                                                         1. Newbridge
                                                                                                         2. Weston Island
 during 2016-17;                                        Trust and Wessex Water) is flagged.               3. Norfolk Crescent
                                                                                                         4. The Railway Station
 2. Consideration of studies and technical evidence     Additionally where there is third party           5. Pulteney Weir

 gathered by the WaterSpace partners over recent        land involved this is noted. In many             OUTLINE PROPOSALS
 years;                                                 cases projects involved more than                         Establish biodiverse pond species
                                                                                                                  along river banks                              KEY
 3. Analysis of the results of Boater Surveys, Focus    one landownership. Most projects                                                                         Environmental Nodes     Naturalistic River Banks   Artificial River Banks   Wildlife Corridors from   Significant woodland
                                                                                                                  Establish species -rich woodland                                                                                           wider area                habitats
 Groups and 1:1 interviews with commercial              relate to assets in the control of the                    groundflora

 enterprises and volunteer bodies undertaken            partners, at least in part.                               Terracing of walls with natural slope,
                                                                                                                  planted with natural emergent species
 during 2016.                                                                                                     Underwater planters with egg laying
                                                                                                                  strips for fish, with fenders to protect
 The projects listed include low cost projects                                                                    from boats

 that can be delivered by volunteers or on a                   Detailed asset maps are                            Inset vertical planters on sheet piling to

 small budget, as well as big ticket infrastructure            included in Appendix 1.                            vegetate and naturalise river banks

 items, commercial projects and ideas that                     The full “call for ideas”                          Railing planters along river wall – year-
                                                                                                                  round value for pollinating insects, birds
 can be encouraged through regeneration and                    responses from stakeholders
                                                                                                                  and bats

 development. The WaterSpace Partnership has            are included in full in Appendix 6.             DRAFT WATERSPACE STUDY                                                         STUDY THEMES: ASSETS/LEISURE/ENVIRONMENT                                                               78
 focused on the project ideas that the partners can            Key references to background
 directly support or champion, or which involve                evidence and further technical     Project Idea pages each have a similar layout and style to make them easy to read and accessible.
 their assets or relate to their fields of influence.   information is summarised in
 The material submitted by third parties, as part of    Appendix 10.
 the “call for ideas” process has also been included                                               NEXT STEPS
 and developed within many of the project pages.
 Many, but not all, of these ideas have found                                                      The WaterSpace Partnership has developed an
 their way into the Study itself. We have sought        STUDY THEME                                action and funding plan for 2017-22 (Appendix 12)
 to prioritise ideas which best matched with the        The WaterSpace Study theme                 which identifies which of these projects will be
 Study aims and aspirations, and which gained the       which the project idea relates to is       given priority.
 agreement of all four partners.                        summarised here – multi-beneficial         Other organisations, will be seeking to champion
                                                        projects are sought wherever               and take forward some of the other projects, and
                                                        possible.                                  we will work to support this. While delivery and
                                                                                                   funding for some of the project ideas is already
                                                                                                   secured and underway, other projects are at a
                                                                                                   more conceptual stage.

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 PROJECT FACTORS                                                                                                                                             APPROVALS AND CONSENTS
                                                                                                                                                             There are a series of approvals or factors that may
                                                                                                                                                             affect a given project, these are as follows:
Project            Funding Status                                Cost Score                      Environmental                  Community Score
Development Status This section summarises                       The capital cost of projects    Score                          This indicates the degree
                                  the funding status of          has been estimated for a                                       to which the project                   Planning Permission – outline and detailed
This section summarises                                                                          The benefit to wildlife and                                           consents/reserved matters submissions
how far proposals have            each project idea, is some     number of the schemes for       biodiversity can be captured   has current support or
                                  cases the costs are well       which a design can be clearly                                  awareness.                             and discharge of conditions.
progressed in terms of                                                                           to some degree, however
design and development.           defined and the project        determined, however there       in most instance a desk        Low – Limited consultation
                                  has full or part funding. In   will be assumption relating                                                                           Listed Buildings – a site factor that may
Some are early stage                                                                             study can reveal potential     to date or stakeholders                require Listed building consent.
concept project ideas,            other cases, particularly      aspects of the scheme           constraint and opportunities   unknown.
whereas others are projects       where the project is more      which cannot be defined at      for each project. In some      Medium – Stakeholders are              Environment Agency – approval or
being implemented and/or          conceptual there may be        the time of design such as      instances there will be        known and a programme of               consents, often for works within 8 metres
are on-site. The following        no funding or cost scoping     services, professional fees     requirements for Habitat       consultation has occured.              of a main river.
broad categorises have been       undertaken. The following      and exclusions such as VAT.     Stage 1 Survey work which
                                  broad categories are           These have categorised as                                      High – Project is actively
devised and it is noted that                                                                     will in turn highlight the                                            Canal and River Trust consents, for
                                  identified:                    follows:                                                       promoted and has
there may be more than one                                                                       need for species specific                                             example in relation to moorings and
                                  Fully funded;                  Low – Projects less than                                       community support.
stage of design to achieve                                                                       surveys to inform the                                                 riverside uses.1
within each category, many        Part funded (with for          £100,000                        assessment or planning
projects have changed             example a proportion           Medium – £100,000 to            processes.                                                            Wessex Water – Approvals for abstraction
status over the last year, this   funding secured via            £500,000                                                                                              or licensing.
                                                                                                 Low – Site has little or
summary is correct as of          contribution from new                                          no biodiversity and/
                                                                 High – £500,000 +                                                                           A dot denotes that the above approvals and
March 2017:                       development);                                                  or few opportunities to                                     consents are required.
    One Dot = Concept/            No funding                                                     provide environmental
Design idea – requiring a                                                                        enhancement.
feasibility report or further             More detail                                            Medium – Some                                               1
                                                                                                                                                              In the case of Canal & River Trust Approval. In all cases the
development to be taken                   on the current                                         environmental value to be                                   following consents would be needed:
forward.                                                                                                                                                     - Canal & River Trust consent as landowner, which will only be
                                   funding and delivery                                          protected and/or moderate                                   granted where consistent with the requirements of the Charities
         Two Dots = Detailed       status of various                                             opportunities to provide                                    Act 2011. It should not be assumed that inclusion of a scheme in
                                   projects can be found                                                                                                     this strategy will guarantee that the Trust’s consent as landowner
Design (pre-planning)                                                                            environmental enhancement                                   will be granted.
allowing for a review of           in the FUNDING AND                                            High – High environmental                                   - Marinas wishing to connect to the Trust’s canal system will
options and in need of             DELIVERY section of the                                                                                                   require a connection agreement.
                                                                                                 value to the site or asset                                  - 3rd parties will need to follow the Trust’s Code of Practice for
further development.               WaterSpace Study.                                             requiring specialist advice                                 Works Affecting the Canal & River Trust, and obtain the Trust’s
                                                                                                                                                             consent, in order to ensure that our assets are protected.
             Three Dots                                                                          and/or major opportunities                                  - Agreement through the network access agreement process
= Full design, ready to                                                                          for environmental                                           that new moorings, marinas or restoration schemes would not
                                                                                                                                                             adversely impact on the Trust’s ability to maintain our levels of
implement.                                                                                       enhancement.                                                service or adversely affect navigational safety, amongst other
                                                                                                                                                             things. See: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/media/original/24335-
                                                                                                                                                             water-resources-strategy.pdf and https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/
                                                                                                                                                             media/original/27629-environmental-framework-document.pdf.
                                                                                                                                                             - An agreement with the Trust will be needed for moorings on
                                                                                                                                                             its waterspace. Applications will be assessed against the policies
                                                                                                                                                             for mooring along the banks of our canals and rivers in place at
                                                                                                                                                             the time.
                                                                                                                                                             - The Trust is a statutory consultee in the planning process and
                                                                                                                                                             will consider how applications affect its assets and waterway
                                                                                                                                                             users.

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                                                                      Ownership                                       Themes                                                                                                            Project Factors                                                                                               Consents & Approvals

                                                                      Project Partners (Canal & River

                                                                                                                                        Moorings and Navigation

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Canal and River Trust
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Environment Agency
                                                                                                                                                                                           Enhancement and Water
                                                                                                                                                                  Leisure and Recreation
                                                                      Trust, EA, Wessex Water)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Environmental Score

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Planning approval
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Development Status

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Listed Buildings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Community Score

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Wessex Water
                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Development and
                                                                                                                      Asset and Asset

                                                                                                                                                                                           Environmental
                                                                                                                      Management

                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Regeneration
PROJECT & PROJECT IDEAS –

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Cost Score
                                                                                                        Third Party

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Funding
WHOLE STUDY AREA

                                                                                                                                                                                           Quality
Project No.   Project Name

 W1           Wilding the River                                                                                                                                                                                                                     •      Part funded                    Low                     High                        Low                                                  •                     •                   •
 W2           Standard Mooring Details & Advice                                                                                                                                                                                                     •      Part funded                    Low                         Low                     Low          •                                                             •
 W3           River Avon Bat Habitats & Mitigation                                                                                                                                                                                              ••         Part funded         Medium                             High          Medium                     •                                                             •                   •
 W4           River Safety                                                                                                                                                                                                                  •••            Part funded         Medium                                 Low                 High                                                     •                     •
 W5           Friends of the River Park & Maintenance Opportunities                                                                                                                                                                                 •               Funded                Low                     High                    High                                                     •                     •                   •
 W6           River Events, Walking & Arts Projects                                                                                                                                                                                             ••         Part funded                    Low        Medium                               High                                                                           •                   •
 W7           Invasive Species Management                                                                                                                                                                                                           •       No funding                    Low                     High          Medium                                                             •                     •                   •
 W8           River Movement Network                                                                                                                                                                                                                •       No funding         Medium                                 Low       Medium                                         •                   •                     •
 W9           Mooring Provision                                                                                                                                                                                                                     •       No funding         Medium                                 Low                 High             •                                       •                     •
 W10          Boater Facilities                                                                                                                                                                                                                     •       No funding                    Low        Medium                               High                                 •                   •                     •                   •
 W11          Floating Markets                                                                                                                                                                                                                      •      Part funded                    Low                         Low                 High                                                                           •
 W12          Renewable Energy                                                                                                                                                                                                                      •       No funding         Medium                             High          Medium                     •                   •                   •
 W13          Angling Improvements                                                                                                                                                                                                                  •      Part funded         Medium                Medium                     Medium                     •                                       •

The project ideas above, relate to multiple
locations within the WaterSpace Study area,
and can be applied in numerous locations.

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DUNDAS                         CLAVERTON                    BATHAMPTON                      BATH                        SALTFORD                 KEYNSHAM                     HANHAM

 PROJECT CONCEPT
 The River Avon and Kennet & Avon Canal corridor
 provides a series of connected diverse wildlife
 habitats on the valley floor which supports the
 city’s wildlife. The River Avon corridor is inhabited
 by kingfishers and otters, as well many species
 of birds, bats and freshwater fish. Its ecological
 diversity and natural beauty provides an integral
 component of Bath’s present and future riverside
 character. A series of projects ideas are proposed
 that can both improve habitats for wildlife and
 create attractive spaces for people to enjoy.
 Five nodes of valued habitats /species hot-spots
 have been identified along the River Avon running
 through Bath:
 1. Newbridge
 2. Weston Island
  3. Norfolk Crescent
 4. The Railway Station
  5. Pulteney Weir

 OUTLINE PROPOSALS
          Establish biodiverse pond species
          along river banks                              KEY
                                                         Environmental Nodes     Naturalistic River Banks   Artificial River Banks   Wildlife Corridors from   Significant woodland
          Establish species – rich woodland                                                                                          wider area                habitats
          groundflora

          Terracing of walls with natural slope,
          planted with natural emergent species

          Underwater planters with egg laying
          strips for fish, with fenders to protect
          from boats

          Inset vertical planters on sheet piling to
          vegetate and naturalise river banks

          Railing planters along river wall – year-
          round value for pollinating insects, birds
          and bats

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DUNDAS                       CLAVERTON                  BATHAMPTON                       BATH                      SALTFORD                         KEYNSHAM                       HANHAM

                                                                                                   1. NEWBRIDGE                                         KEY PROPOSALS
                                                                                                   • Confluence with Newton Brook & River Avon
                                                                                                   • Naturalistic river banks
                                                                                                   • Key site for Otter and Kingfisher population
                                                                                                   • Issues relating to Himalayan Balsam invasion

                                                                                                                                                        Management of invasive species

 SPECIES FOUND IN BATH’S                                     OVERALL ISSUES &
 ECOLOGICAL NODES                                            OPPORTUNITIES
                                                             Development along the river                                                                Establish biodiverse pond species
                                                             corridor requires careful                                                                  along river banks (riverine species)
                                                             management so as to not put the
                                                             habitats that the river provides
                                                             under threat. A focus on the key
                                                             nodes identified would help to
                                                             enhance the ecological and amenity
                                                             value of the entire river corridor.
 Otters              Kingfishers       Horseshoe Bats
                                                             In some areas where there
                                                             is less wildlife activity, there
                                                             are opportunities to improve
                                                             biodiversity, whilst introducing
                                                             measures to enhance and protect
                                                                                                                                                        An Otter ledge can be provided
                                                             existing wildlife hotspots.
                                                                                                                                                        to reduce the likelihood of otter
                                                                                                                                                        road mortalities and increase the
                                                                                                                                                        permeability of the river for this
 Yellow Water Lily   Lodden Pondweed   Cormorants                                                                                                       species.

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DUNDAS                         CLAVERTON            BATHAMPTON                         BATH                      SALTFORD                 KEYNSHAM                      HANHAM

 2. WESTON ISLAND                               KEY PROPOSALS                          3. NORFOLK CRESCENT                          KEY PROPOSALS
 • Mix of naturalistic and sheet piling banks                                          • Riffle feature opposite Norfolk Crescent
 • Site for Kingfishers, with some sightings                                             at low flows
   of Otters attracted by fish                                                         • Silt banks support rare Lodden pondweed
 • Key site for Cormorants                                                               and Yellow Water Lily
 • Presence of rare Lodden pondweed                                                    • Frequent Otter sightings
 • Woodland with overhanging branches                                                  • Overgrown woodland groundcover dominated
   providing feeding spots for birds                                                     by Hedera helix, reducing biodiversity

                                                Underwater planters with egg                                                        Establish biodiverse pond species
                                                laying strips for fish, with fenders                                                along river banks
                                                to protect from boats

                                                Terracing of natural bank, planted                                                  Thinning of dense undergrowth and
                                                with natural emergent species                                                       establish species-rich woodland
                                                                                                                                    groundflora

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DUNDAS                      CLAVERTON          BATHAMPTON                         BATH                         SALTFORD          KEYNSHAM                        HANHAM

 4. RAILWAY STATION                        KEY PROPOSALS                          5. PULTENEY BRIDGE                      KEY PROPOSALS
 • Confluence with Kennet and Avon canal                                          • Constantly aerated water and calm
 • Artificial banks with sheet piling                                               adjacent backwater
 • Quiet wooded refuge area behind the                                            • Frequent sightings of Otters
   Railway station                                                                  and Kingfishers
 • Hotspot for Otters and Kingfishers                                             • Presence of Yellow Water Lily
                                                                                  • Horseshoe Bat roost

                                           Inset vertical planters on sheet                                               Inset vertical planters on sheet
                                           piling to vegetate and naturalise                                              piling to vegetate and naturalise
                                           river banks                                                                    river banks

                                           Railing planters along river wall                                              Railing planters along river wall
                                           provide year-round value for                                                   provide year-round value for
                                           pollinating insects and food for                                               pollinating insects and food for
                                           birds and bats.                                                                birds and bats.
                                           Bankside tree cover should be                                                  Overhanging planters and
                                           retained and encouraged wherever                                               vegetation will increase levels of
                                           possible as shading can help cooling                                           invertebrates falling into the river
                                           and provides cover for adult fish                                              supporting fish populations.
                                           as well as retaining night-time dark
                                           corridors for other wildlife.

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W2. STANDARD MOORING DETAILS & ADVICE (1/2)
DUNDAS                         CLAVERTON                      BATHAMPTON                             BATH                        SALTFORD                     KEYNSHAM                            HANHAM

 Moorings and boating activity can create a vibrant      • Proposed location and number of moorings and        CASUAL MOORINGS                         CREATING THE OPPORTUNITY FOR
 river and canal environment and bring visual               suitability for the capacity proposed;
 interest and natural surveillance. This project seeks
                                                                                                                Casual Mooring are where boats          BUSINESS MOORINGS
                                                         • Mixed moorings to encourage different usage,        tie up anywhere along the towpath
 to explore new opportunities to create new and             vessel size and type and durations – a mix in a                                             The Canal and River Trust aim to increase visitors
                                                                                                                or riverbank for up to 14 days.         to the waterways by looking at opportunities
 better manage existing moorings for residential            single location is often preferable;                Some areas of the waterways have        to expand waterbourne businesses which add
 and some business uses. Increasing the number
                                                         • Well serviced moorings with access to basic         prohibited no mooring areas, for        richness and diversity to the river environment.
 of moorings would also take pressure off angling
                                                            facilities within a reasonable proximity;           example, where there is a safety or
 platforms which come under pressure in the                                                                                                             A dedicated Business boating Team assist entrants
                                                         • Moorings which support built and natural heritage   operational reason for ‘no mooring’
 absence of safe egress points. Typically, moorings                                                                                                     to boating businesses. New projects to set up
                                                            and biodiversity;                                   or where a private land owner does
 fall into a number of categories:                                                                                                                      businesses on the towpath or other Canal & River
                                                                                                                not permit mooring. Much of the
 • L ong term moorings for a vessel (not necessarily    • Support for water based public based transport      River Avon is private land and in       Trust land can be made to: customer.services@
   an implied residential use);                             and water taxis in accessible locations;            which case mooring is not permitted     canalrivertrust.org.uk https://canalrivertrust.org.
 •R  esidential moorings, used as a person’s sole       • Moorings with safe access, that do not impact       unless by consent of the landowner.     uk/business-and-trade/boating-business
    long-term residence;                                    unacceptably on navigation, safety, water                                                   Business boating uses include:
                                                            resources and service standards or waterways        RESIDENTIAL MOORINGS                    • Statutory safety boats, maintenance and club
 • Visitor and short stay moorings occupied by a
    succession of vessels; and                              operations;                                         AINA (2011) provide guidance on            boats;
                                                         • Moorings with appropriate management                whether planning permission is
 • Casual Mooring where boats tie up anywhere                                                                  required for residential mooring,       • Boatyards providing services to boaters that
    along the towpath or riverbank (except in                arrangements;                                                                                 include boat building, repairs, servicing,
                                                                                                                however, it is for the Local Planning
    prohibited areas).                                   • Moorings which promote the waterways and                                                       brokerage, fuel sales, sewage and refuse
                                                                                                                Authority to determine this on a
 Residential moorings, where boaters are able to            diversity of use and/or act as a catalyst for                                                  disposal, chandlery, dry dock hire, trade plates;
                                                                                                                case by case basis. There are no
 moor their boats on a long-term basis and live on          regeneration and support emerging riverside                                                 • Cargo carrying in accordance with freight
                                                                                                                specific mooring standards, but
 them, should not be confused with moorings used            projects;                                                                                      regulations, this may apply to a roving trader;
                                                                                                                services should be provided within
 by boaters living on the waterways as continuous        • Use of consistent, clear, low key and well sited    a reasonable cruising distance.         • Non-navigational exhibit boats are boats that
 cruisers.                                                  information signage and detailing in terms of       Parking and access issues, are             are owned by or formally on loan or associated
 This project aims to outline the opportunities to          mooring fixtures appropriate to the location and    common planning concerns linked            with a recognised canal museum, society or
 create new/improve existing moorings of all types.         waterside edge conditions.                          to residential moorings and would          visitor attraction.
 When considering the design and implementation          • Moorings for safe use when the river is in spate    be considered as part of a planning     • Boats operated by charities and community groups,
 of moorings the following criteria will be supported:       will be supported (on river), where they can be    application process.                       used primarily for community or educational uses;
                                                             sensitively sited.
                                                                                                                MARINAS                                 • Fixed location trading boat, statically moored
                                                                                                                Marinas often include moorings of          boat selling goods or services and for example,
                                                                                                                difference types. Including leisure,       could be a cafe, restaurant, office, hairdressers,
                                                                                                                residential, and commercial boats.         gallery or shop.
                                                                                                                Typically there is a combination of     • Maintenance workboat, these are for boats
                                                                                                                offline (within basin) and online          that are used exclusively for qualifying
                                                                                                                (on waterway) moorings. The                waterway maintenance work.
                                                                                                                Canal & River Trust has a specific      • Recreational and tourism related boats such as
                                                                                                                information relating to proposals for      skippered hotel boats, skippered passenger self
                                                                                                                new marina development: https://           drive hire, boats, private charters, water taxi/
                                                                                                                canalrivertrust.org.uk/business-and-       bus services.
                                                                                                                trade/inland-marina-development-
                                                                                                                guide/our-application-process           The Business boating process also considers
                                                                                                                                                        applications for a lease for residential moorings on
                                                                                                                                                        the Canal & River Trust’s waterspace.

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DUNDAS                          CLAVERTON                       BATHAMPTON              BATH                             SALTFORD                           KEYNSHAM     HANHAM

 Canal & River Trust Business Mooring for Cafe at Bathampton.                          Bath Marina – An example of a Marina facility with a combination of offline and
                                                                                       online moorings, operated on a leaseholder basis on Council owned land.

 Canal & River Trust Pontoon Moorings at Widcombe, Bath.

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W3. RIVER AVON BAT HABITATS & MITIGATION (1/2)
DUNDAS                           CLAVERTON                         BATHAMPTON                          BATH                             SALTFORD                      KEYNSHAM                              HANHAM

 PROJECT CONCEPT                                                                                       ISSUES & OPPORTUNITIES
 During 2016-17, 12 months of intensive Bat                                                            Bath City Enterprise zone is a key zone of riverside   • Achieve a bat friendly corridor along the river by
 Survey have taken place within the Bath                                                               redevelopment and change. The river corridor is           avoiding unnecessary light spill and designing dark
 Enterprise zone.                                                                                      a key habitat and a linear route navigable by the         corridors and connections
 This has provided new data to help us                                                                 bats and as such designs and river side intervention   • Implement landscape, lighting and design
 understand how bats use the River Avon,                                                               should seek to achieve the following:                     proposals that can assist bats, such as appropriate
 their patterns of behaviour and prevalence.                                                           • An early understanding of bat habitats to inform       insect attracting native plant species, long grass
 There is an opportunity to use this data                                                                 the development process                                areas with flowering species and reduced mowing
 to create design guidance to inform new                                                                                                                         regimes
                                                                                                       • Appoint an ecologist at the outset to guide the
 development within the Bath Enterprise
                                                                                                          design process                                      • Careful design of lighting with full cut off to avoid
 zone and to look more strategically at
                                                                                                                                                                 unnecessary light splay
 opportunities to enhance their habitat and
 provide necessary mitigation.

Horace the Horseshoe Bat on the River Avon – Animation, created for B&NES Council (2016)

 BAT SPECIES ACTIVE IN BATH’S RIVER CORRIDOR
 Bath has a unique mix of old buildings with          • Serotine – Another big bat with a wingspan
 underground cavities, leafy parks, and                  up to 30cm!
 is connected by the river Avon corridor,             • Daubenton’s bat – The ‘water bat’ which
 promoting easy access to the countryside                can hunt for insects just above the water’s
 beyond. There is also a network of mines                surface
 in the surrounding hills which support their
 habitat. Surveys carried out in the River Avon       • Naterer’s bat – Can scoop insects up with
 corridor show that 14/18 species of bat found           their tail!                                   Bat Survey Locations (2016-17)
 in the UK are found in the river corridor,           • Whiskered – DNA studies have found that
 including:                                              this may actually be a group of several
 •C  ommon pipistrelle – Our smallest and               species
   most common species                                • Brown long-eared – Its ears are almost as
 • S oprano pipistrelle – Pipistrelle bats roost        long as its body!
   commonly in houses                                 Bath is also lucky enough to be home
 •N  athusius’ pipistrelle – These bats can          to important colonies of the rare and
   migrate long distances in autumn                   endangered greater horseshoe bat and lesser
                                                      horseshoe bat. These bats are only found
 •N  octule– Our biggest bat – see them flying       in SW Britain and depends on cattle grazed
   high over fields                                   pasture as dung beetles are a staple foraging
 • L eisler’s bat – A rare species, similar to the   food source. This species tends to follow
   noctule and which roost in trees                   linear features such as the river corridor.

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W3. RIVER AVON BAT HABITATS & MITIGATION (2/2)
 DUNDAS                               CLAVERTON                  BATHAMPTON                        BATH                      SALTFORD                          KEYNSHAM                            HANHAM

                                                                                                            DESIGN GUIDANCE
                            Common Pipistrelle

                             Daub

                            Lesser Horseshoe

       Common Pipistrelle   Noctule

       Daub                 Serotine

      Lesser Horseshoe      Leisler

       Noctule              Soprano Pipistrelle

                                                                                                             Bat Specific Design Guidance for the Enterprize Zone in Bath is currently under preparation.
Example community bat survey for the River Avon at Newbridge, Festival of Nature 2016.
     Serotine
                                                                                                             It will identify design options for sensitive transition zones within the river corridor allowing
                                                                                                             for sufficient transition between dark river edges and lit urban spaces and development.
       Leisler

      Soprano Pipistrelle

Survey locations and findings in terms of Horseshoe bat passes (Summer 2017 survey)

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W4. RIVER SAFETY
DUNDAS                           CLAVERTON                         BATHAMPTON                                                                                                      BATH                                                         SALTFORD                                                                           KEYNSHAM                                                                            HANHAM

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 will ensure that the equipment cannot be damaged or stolen
 and will be there in an emergency. Avon Fire and Rescue will be
 immediately alerted of any incidents, so that they can send help.
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W5. FRIENDS OF THE RIVER PARK & MAINTENANCE OPPORTUNITIES
DUNDAS                            CLAVERTON                     BATHAMPTON                      BATH                        SALTFORD                       KEYNSHAM                       HANHAM

 PROJECT CONCEPT
 This project links to the River Avon Park project
 (Project 12).
                                                                                F
 Along the entire River corridor there are many
 small improvements which could increase access to
 and enjoyment of the space. There is a need for a                                                                                                                         H
 management framework and maintenance regime to                           E
 be established, with key landowners and stakeholders
 involved. This would support volunteering and would
 lead to a clear and well considered management
 approach.                                                                                                                                                 C
 The idea of a “Friends of the River Avon Park” group,
 which would coordinate the management and
 maintenance of the River corridor through Bath is
 proposed. This builds on the successful model in
 Batheaston. Possible projects include:                                                                                            B
                                                                                                                 G                                                                            D
 1. Identifying opportunities for maintenance of
     existing towpaths, street furniture and signage.
     Utilising a consistent approach.                                                                                                        A
 2. Identifying opportunities for small scale works that        N
                                                                NOT TO

     would be tackled as volunteer projects with support
                                                                SCALE

     from the partners in terms of tools, plant hire
     removal of green waste etc.
 3. Identifying opportunities for improvements              A Weeds in derelict areas       B Dense evergreen growth          C Extensive invasive               D Himalayan Balsam invasion
     delivered through new development or other                 to be cleared                   disrupting access and             growth reducing access              reducing biodiversity
     riparian owners.                                                                           reducing biodiversity             & biodiversity
 4. Community litter picks and associated fundraising
     opportunities.
 5. Training and upskilling projects, potentially linking
     with existing operations run by partners such as the
     Canal & River Trust.
 All projects would require specialist input from a
 suitably qualified ecologist into the design of the
 management regime to ensure the ecological value
 of the river corridor is protected and enhanced in          E Overgrown hedgerows           F Dense riverside growth          G Dense tree canopies creating     H Overgrown riverside trees in
                                                                blocking pathways               preventing access to the          dense shade but also                need of thinning and vulnerable
 relation to vegetation management.                                                             river edge where required         supporting dark corridors for       to root failure into the river
                                                                                                                                  wildlife

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W5. FRIENDS OF THE RIVER PARK & MAINTENANCE OPPORTUNITIES (1/2)
DUNDAS                           CLAVERTON                          BATHAMPTON                                  BATH        SALTFORD               KEYNSHAM                          HANHAM

 OBJECTIVES
 The project would fall into two categories:                 • Maintenance and upgrading riverside barriers,
 1) Management & Maintenance Plan for the River Avon           especially in relation to riverside safety, smaller scale
     Park – Overview                                            projects could include localised maintenance;
 2) Direct Action and Implementation projects                • Practical improvements such as repainting railings,
                                                                repairing and replacing wayfinding and street
 A series of 40 example projects for volunteers have            furniture, surface repairs to the river path
 been identified already by local volunteers with
 extensive experience of volunteering on the waterways.      • Supporting arts, leisure and sporting activity e.g.
 Examples of potential implementation projects along            providing stewards etc
 the river corridor include:                                 • Vegetation management to both land and waterside
 • Provision for litter and dog bins with an agreed means      of the Riverside path
    of emptying these;                                       • Publicity and Corporate Sponsorship
 • Wayfinding proposals linked to identifying and           The involvement of local sports clubs, and businesses
    enhancing connections between the surrounding            and existing networks of volunteers would be key
    areas/connecting footpaths and highways with the         to the success of this project. The appointment of a
    riverside path;                                          volunteer coordinator for the River Avon Park should
 • Supporting sporting activity e.g. new slipways,          be considered, to establish a Management and
    vegetation and litter management linked to sporting      Maintenance Plan and to set up the Friends of the River
    facilities;                                              Avon Park Group.
 • Supporting sporting activity e.g. new slipways,
    vegetation and litter management linked to sporting
    facilities;

                                                                                                                                             WORK BOAT
                                                                                                                                             Volunteers working on the Kennet & Avon Canal
                                                                                                                                             (K&A) have identified the potential for a workboat
                                                                                                                                             to be available for works on the River Avon, works
                                                                                                                                             could include improving visibility for navigation,
                                                                                                                                             clearing debris, working on locks and weirs and
                                                                                                                                             undertaking other safety checks and repairs.
                                                                                                                                             The capital cost of a workboat is around £40,000
                                                                                                                                             with ongoing maintenance costs of £6-8,000
                                                                                                                                             per year. A detailed Business Case is currently
                                                                                                                                             being prepared.
                                                                                                                                             As an interim arrangement, Canal & River Trust
                                                                                                                                             has secured the use of a workboat for six months
                                                                                                                                             in Bath. It has proved invaluable.

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W5. FRIENDS OF THE RIVER PARK & MAINTENANCE OPPORTUNITIES (2/2)
DUNDAS                        CLAVERTON                    BATHAMPTON                            BATH                           SALTFORD                      KEYNSHAM                            HANHAM

 PRACTICAL PROJECTS                                    Yellow Fish Project                       Flora and Fauna                                       Art & Craft
 Practical volunteering projects would be beneficial   There is an opportunity to run            Through the Friends of the River Avon Park project    There is local interest in volunteer led pop-up
 to improving the riverside environment and            'Yellow Fish' projects to highlight the   there are further opportunities to link up with       arts and craft activities and events which will
 engagement with the River Avon Park concept. For      link between storm drains and water       Project W1 Wilding the River by getting local         encourage people to both visit the waterways and
 example:                                              quality. The Environment Agency           residents involved in wildlife action and gardening   get involved in traditional crafts such as traditional
                                                       promotes such projects which              projects and running wildlife walks, river safari,    boat painting, rope fender design, metal work and
 Community Litter Picks
                                                       involve community engagement to           foraging and photography trails. Recent citizen       canal folk art. In 2017, Julian House held an art
 Community litter picks could help to clean up the     stencil yellow fish, with harmless        science projects organised by the WaterSpace          exhibition showcasing artists work who lived on the
 towpath and vegetation, and get local people          chalk based non-toxic fish onto storm     partnership have been very well received.             waterways, this included photography about life on
 involved. The WaterSpace partnership has already      drains that discharge to the river.                                                             the Kennet & Avon Canal. Activities like this could
 collaborated with local groups in 2017 to deliver     This helps raise awareness of water                                                             be supported, particularly within the River Avon
 some of these with loaned equipment from the          quality issues and is a fun project to                                                          Park area.
 Canal & River Trust and B&NES Parks and Cleansing     get people involved in.
 teams.

                                                                                                                                                       Above image used with kind permission from
                                                                                                                                                       gregsgypsybowtops.co.uk

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W6. RIVER EVENTS, WALKS & ARTS PROJECTS
DUNDAS                            CLAVERTON                        BATHAMPTON                                       BATH                                                                                            SALTFORD                       KEYNSHAM                                                                                                     HANHAM

 THE RIVERSIDE POETRY TRAIL                                   EVENT ROUTES
 The Riverside Poetry trail was part of the Festival          There is potential for the River Avon
 of Nature, an annual event held in Bath to engage            corridor from Bath to Hanham to
 people with the natural environment. The trail is a          provide an ideal route for walking and
 journey along the River Avon with display boards of          running charity events, with scenic
 poems from some of Bath’s most respected poets,              views and abundant services such
 located in the scenic spots in which they were               as car parks and refreshment stops
 inspired. Poets include Holly Corfield Carr, Carrie Etter,   along the course. Whilst most of the
 Andrew F Giles, Tania Hershman and Jack Thacker.             river corridor is accessible some areas
 These sites lead from Bath City Centre starting              currently aren’t in a suitable condition
 at Victoria Park and heading westwards Towards               for use, including between Newbridge
 Saltford and Bristol, with many set along existing           and Saltford where the route becomes
 walking routes such as the 6 Bridges Walk and the            narrow and rough. Resurfacing of
 Two Brass Mills Circular Walk.                               these areas combined with clearer
                                                              signage and participation of local
                                                              services could be a key route for local
                                                              charity events.

                                                                                                                 WALKING ROUTE MAPS
                                                                                                                 A series of Riverside Heritage                                                                         Along the route are opportunities                          to spot local wildlife such as
                                                                                                                 Walks have been produced in                                                                            to spot local wildlife such as                             Herons, as well as local pubs
                                                                                                                 collaboration with local groups                                                                        Kingfishers, Otters and Horseshoe                          and restaurants.
                                                                                                                 and businesses, with potential for                                                                     Bats; as well as local pubs,                               River Avon, Road & Rail Walk
 SWEET WATERS                                                                                                    sponsorship and development.                                                                           restaurants and parks.                                     – A riverside walk rich with
 This project is linked with the industrial heritage             Pathway Improvements – consisting               The 3 walks include:                                                                                   Two Brass Mills Circular Walk                              history and wildlife, beginning
 of the river and its historic connections with                  of mown grass and mud paths.                0
                                                                                                                 Bath Six Bridges Walk – A popular
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                        – Kelston Round Hill is an                                 at Hanham pubs to Keynsham
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 the slave trade. The Sweet Waters project                       Resurfacing will improve experience             18th century walk exploring the                                                                        iconic landmark that provides                              Lock. Along the route are
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                        the backdrop for the route at                              opportunities to spot local
 participatory performative walks that bear witness                                                              begins at Newbridge and passing                                                                        Saltford. The walk is rich with the                        wildlife such as Cormorants,
 to the heritage of the river and the surrounding                                                                beneath the Midland Railway                                                                            heritage of brass-making by the                            as well as local pubs and
 landscape, exploring the history of slave labour.                                                               Bridge, the ‘Dolphin Bridge’,                                                                          river Avon, beginning at Saltford                          restaurants. Sites include the
 Saltford Brass Mill will act as the hub for the                                                                 Weston Footbridge to the remains                                                                       Brass Mill through the Shallows                            Cadbury’s Somerdale factory,
 project.                                                                                                        of Twerton Suspension Bridge                                                                           and towards Kelston Brass Mill.                            the remains of Londonderry
                                                                                                                 and ending at Windsor Bridge.                                                                          Along the route are opportunities                          Wharf and Keynsham Abbey.

                                                                 Retained Pathways – Create links
                                                                 between existing walking trails,
                                                                 attracting users to a wider area
                                                                 along the river                                              Bath Six Bridges Walk                                                                        Two Brass Mills Circular Walk                                   River Avon, Road & Rail Walk

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W7. INVASIVE SPECIES MANAGEMENT
DUNDAS                        CLAVERTON                  BATHAMPTON                              BATH                        SALTFORD                         KEYNSHAM                           HANHAM

 This project involves the targeted control and      HIMALAYAN BALSAM CONTROL
 management of invasive species including zebra      This project aims to manage the invasive Himalayan Balsam
 mussels, Japanese knotweed and Himalayan            plant on the banks of the River Avon thus helping to protect the
 balsam.                                             riverbank from erosion and protecting the ecology.
 There are also opportunities for increase           The species has been found in a number of locations along the
 biosecurity measures to be taken by those           river including the Keynsham area, Saltford and close to Warley
 frequently utilising the river, such as following   Weir which is accessible via Dundas Aqueduct.
 the guideline’s of DEFRA’s “Check, Clean Dry”
 campaign to combat invasive species.                Introduced to the UK in 1839, Himalayan balsam is now a
                                                     naturalised plant, found especially on riverbanks and in waste
 An example is given here of Himalayan Balsam        places where it has become a problem weed. Himalayan balsam
 control, work is currently underway in the          tolerates low light levels and also shades out other vegetation,
 catchment via the Avon Alien Weeds Forum and        so gradually impoverishing habitats by out competing of other
 the Avon Frome Partnership.                         plants. The uncontrolled presence of Himalayan Balsam can lead
                                                     to river bank erosion as it undermines the stability of riverbanks,
                                                     especially when it dies down in the winter leaving the riverbanks     ACTION
                                                     bare and exposed. Targeted management rather than eradication         Throughout the river and canal            Resources to identify this species are
                                                     is needed, as the latter is unlikely to be achievable.                network Himalayan Balsam is a             included on Saltford’s Environment
                                                                                                                           serious threat to the riverside           group website.
                                                                                                                           habitat. It is particularly an issue      Criteria for Managing and Controlling
                                                                                                                           around Saltford and Keynsham.
 KEY ID FEATURES                                                                                                           This would be a joint Environment
                                                                                                                                                                     Himalayan Balsam include the
                                                                                                                                                                     following:
                                                                                                                           Agency, Canal & River Trust, Wessex
                                                                                                                           Water and B&NES Council project as        • Mapping the presence of the
                                                                                                                           stakeholders with interest in the river      species where known along the
                                                                                                                           eco-system.                                  river corridor
                                                                                                                           According to the Government’s Non         • Raise awareness of the prevalence
                                                                                                                           Native Species Secretariat (NNSS)            and threat of deliberately planting
                                                                                                                           Himalayan Balsam is listed under             or spreading this species through
                                                                                                                           Schedule 9 of the Wildlife and               public awareness
                                                                                                                           Countryside Act 1981; as such it is an    • Facilitate removal of this species
                                                                                                                           offence to plant or otherwise allow          as an early task in any riverside
                                                                                                                           this species to grow in the wild.            works or implementation of
                                                                                                                           Removal should ideally be before it          new infrastructure and nearby
                                                                                                                           produces ripened fruit capsules –            development for which the River
                                                                                                                           annually each plant ejects hundreds          Avon is a key amenity;
                                                                                                                           of seeds a distance of up to 6 or 7       • Consider voluntary assistance with
                                                                                                                           metres.                                      guidance working in groups to treat
                                                                                                                                                                        accessible areas for management

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W8. RIVER MOVEMENT NETWORK
DUNDAS                         CLAVERTON                     BATHAMPTON                                BATH                               SALTFORD                      KEYNSHAM                             HANHAM

 PROJECT CONCEPT                                        Commercial River Boats                                                              Next Bike
                                                        Commercial river boats operating         • E ncourage more visitors to areas       A bike rental system implemented      • E ncourages more visitors to areas
 Surrounding the city of Bath is a wide catchment
                                                        seasonally or all year could provide       around Bath e.g. Saltford Brass Mill     in Bath which has been extended          around Bath e.g. Saltford Brass
 area of daily commuters and visitors from nearby
                                                        some opportunities for alternatives      •G  enerate revenue and creates           in places.                               Mill and Bathampton
 settlements.
                                                        to the current public transport             employment opportunities                At present bike terminals are         •G  enerate revenue and creates
 This increases congestion within the city causing      network. There may be potential to
                                                                                                 •O  ne new river taxi service and         situated throughout Bath city            employment opportunities
 travel disruption and has a negative effect on         incorporate new leisure boat stops
                                                                                                    a canal based waterbus have             centre, however there is potential    •R  educes air pollution
 the environment. In addition the centre of Bath        in key locations, with a regular ferry
                                                                                                    started operating in Bath 2016          for more locations along the river
 is a significant visitor destination, with the river   or localised shuttle boats                                                          corridor including nearby riverside
 providing a setting and connection to many of the
                                                        Commercial tourist services could                                                   settlements for enhanced links and
 city’s attractions.
                                                        offer trips from the centre of Bath                                                 convenient travel for daily users
 This project aims to increase the usability of the     to surrounding settlements and                                                      and visitors.
 river for travel purposes for both daily commutes      attractions.                                                                        Benefits include:
 and tourism, reducing road congestion and
                                                        There is potential for a season ticket                                              • Increases engagement with the
 promoting a healthier lifestyle and engagement
                                                        system for frequent users, as well as                                                 river corridor
 with the river. This requires increased transport
                                                        alternative options for tourists.
 provision covering a wider area with convenient                                                                                            •P  romotes healthy lifestyle and
 and direct links between key sites around Bath         Benefits include:                                                                     wellbeing
 and the city centre.                                   • Reduced car use – more
                                                           environmentally friendly

 OBJECTIVES
 • Encourage greater use of the river corridor:
    Improved access and facilities both on and
    along the river
 • Improve links between Bath Centre
    and surrounding settlements
 • Reduce road congestion within the city centre:
    through promoting alternative transport options

 NEW BRIDGES
 There are a number of projects to provide new
 bridges to enhance connectivity across the River
 Avon, including Bath Quays Bridge and Somerdale
 Bridge (see projects 9 and 22 in this Study).
 Further opportunities to enhance connectivity
 for pedestrians and cyclists are being considered
 as part of the current Sustrans Bath Action plan
 (underway 2017).

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W9. MOORING PROVISION (1/2)
DUNDAS                        CLAVERTON                   BATHAMPTON                            BATH                       SALTFORD                    KEYNSHAM                          HANHAM

 PROJECT CONCEPT                                      PROJECT OBJECTIVES                                   POTENTIAL NEW                         ON THE RIVER
 The project partners have identified the benefits    This project aims to provide new moorings and        RIVERSIDE MOORINGS                    Riverside moorings are more restricted especially
 of increased mooring opportunities, specifically     rationalise existing moorings along stretches of     Potential new mooring locations       within the urban section of the waterway. There
 on the River Avon, to increase activity, natural     rivers adjoining emerging riverside developments,    could be created at:                  are opportunities to increase the mooring
 surveillance and encourage navigation and            this is the approach which has been achieved                                               provision at a number of sites areas of search.
 enjoyment of the local waterways.                    successfully at Bath Western Riverside               1 Rationalise moorings in the
 However, any new moorings development does           development delivered by Crest Nicholson.              vicinity of the proposed            ON THE CANAL
                                                                                                             Somerdale Bridge location,          Along the Kennet and Avon Canal waterside edge
 require adequate site specific ecological survey     Further potential for moorings are set out             considering other requirements
 work and assessment, to ensure that there is no      within emerging or future projects detailed in                                             the period of mooring is up to 14 days, assuming
                                                                                                             such as bank stabilisation;         it’s on the towpath side. In some places mooring
 adverse environmental impact that cannot be          the subsequent sections of this report there are
 adequately mitigated.                                additional moorings proposed at:                     2 Wessex Water, future access,        becomes impractical due to the ease of passing.
                                                                                                             options include a potential new     In places where mooring is not practical, the
                                                      • Pulteney Weir and Moorings                           bridge crossing, could provide      absence of canal boats does offer a different
                                                      • Mead Lane                                            potential to review riverside
 CURRENT MOORING OPERATIONS                                                                                  moorings;
                                                                                                                                                 character to the canalside and a closer
                                                      • Fieldings Footbridge/Bath University proposed                                            relationship to the water for using the towpath.
 ISSUES AND OPPORTUNITIES                                Arts Campus (at the former Herman Miller site);   3 Mead Lane, planned review of
 The demand for moorings relates to all types of         and                                                 mooring locations and durations;
 moorings – 48hr, 14 day, trade and residential.      • Riverside pocket park projects, the intention      4 Bath Marina are seeking to
 The local demand profile is not quantified, indeed      will be to create activity and moorings will be     improve their mooring offer,
 there is no agreed or standardised methodology          explored where appropriate.                         potential expansion is limited by
 to project mooring demand. However, it is                                                                   ecological sensitivity;
 acknowledged that there is pressure for moorings
 on the Kennet & Avon Canal at Bath. On the River                                                          5 The redevelopment at the former
 Avon there are very few visitor moorings, and few                                                           Herman Miller building as part of
 on-line moorings which have pontoons.                                                                       Bath University Arts Campus;
                                                      MANAGEMENT OF MOORINGS                               6 Locations associated with
 Some of the key design considerations for
                                                      Adequate management arrangements for                   improvements to the riverside
 moorings include:
                                                      moorings are required, and a range of models           pocket parks;
 • Maintaining adequate distance between             may be implemented. Third party management
    moorings                                                                                               7 Pulteney Moorings and River
                                                      arrangements and on-site management presence           Wall moorings between North
 • Enforcement of mooring durations                   can be an effective management structure.              Parade Bridge and Halfpenny
 • Safe access including adequate vehicular access                                                          Bridge (east bank).
    and parking                                                                                            8 Potential new moorings at
 The Placemaking Plan moorings policy H6 relates                                                             Keynsham as part of Broadmead
 to the creation of new moorings (all types).                                                                Peninsula Strategic Site
 There are a number of tests that new mooring                                                                (if progressed).
 schemes will need to meet, including no adverse
 impact on navigational safety, water resources
 and the environment. Moorings also require the
 agreement of relevant landowners and the Canal
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W10. BOATER FACILITIES (1/2)
DUNDAS                        CLAVERTON                       BATHAMPTON                                  BATH                          SALTFORD                      KEYNSHAM                           HANHAM

 ADDITIONAL BOATER FACILITIES                       boaters are experiencing transportation                could include solar power and either sceptic         WATER SUPPLY
                                                    issues in relation to waste or water needs.            tank or composting sewerage, however mains
 Existing facilities for boaters include services                                                                                                               All water supplies should accord with the
                                                    Both of which are heavy tasks and require              water will rely upon conventional connections.
 and access such as:                                                                                                                                            Watersafe guidance on approved contractors and
                                                    transportation to empty tanks or bins.                 From a review of the Boater Survey, 2016, and
 • Power and fuel refilling;                                                                                                                                   fittings, and must be Water Regulations Advisory
                                                    Often the facilities are not easily used by the        based in the lack of facilities, an initial target   Service approved. Any standpipes need to be
 • Water points; and                               residential boater and commercial boater               for provision will be set by B&NES and Canal         installed as per Wessex Water guidance.
 • Waste disposal.                                 whose needs are generally all year round.              & River Trust and reviewed once completed.
                                                                                                                                                                It would not normally be necessary to install
 The Boaters Survey 2016 ran for six weeks,         Additional Provision                                   Predicting demand is not precise and this target
                                                                                                                                                                anything greater than a 32mm connection.
 from Tuesday 24th May to Monday 4th July                                                                  will seek to provide:
                                                    The study examines the river/canal corridors to                                                             If the standpipes are only used occasionally
 2016. It looked at how far boaters travel, the     define a search area for new facilities has been       Phase 1 – Ten water points and five sewage
                                                                                                                                                                then there could be water quality issues; careful
 type and size of crafts used, and the range of     undertaken at a high level and considers the           disposal points as a minimum at five new
                                                                                                                                                                consideration will need to be given to this issue
 facilities they need whilst on the canal and       following issues and opportunities:                    locations (with ‘elsan’ disposal at each). It
 river in the B&NES area. Results were made                                                                may be these are combined with the potential         In more remote locations away from water
                                                    • Opportunities to combine new facilities with        locations set out in Theme 11 Additional             mains, boosting or storage may be necessary
 available to the Bath Water Space project to
                                                       new development via S106 provisions for             Moorings but may be more readily facilitated         and management responsibilities will need to be
 enable facilities such as water points, sewage
                                                       riverside sites;                                    to coincide with service provision as part of        established if access is required via private land.
 disposal and mooring areas to be planned and
 provided. The boater survey included feedback      • Creating new facilities on land in council          nearby infrastructural projects. Co-locating         Wessex Water can advise further on a case by
 for potential improvements such as:                   ownership;                                          the servicing with mooring may need to be            case basis.
 • More/better moorings;                           • Look at ways in which infrastructure projects       carefully considered to ensure it does not
                                                       could provide access to riverside sites to          impact on nearby residents or boaters and
 • Towpath improvement;                                                                                   also in terms of the spatial/navigational
                                                       create new locations for facilities, such as new
 • More elsan/rubbish/water/shower facilities;        bridging points.                                    requirements and general activity that would
 • Less towpath you can’t moor to (much is         • Services need to be ‘Winter’ proof to avoid         be attracted to service hubs at busier times.
    overgrown/eroded);                                 taps being closed in freezing weather               For those known project areas the designs for
                                                       conditions;                                         new facilities are being developed to an outline
 • More dredging/maintenance;
                                                                                                           stage and one such example is Mead Lane.
 • Better understanding between different          • Service provision needs to be monitored and
                                                       maintained to ensure it is in working order         Phase 2 – Explore potential to located
    users;
                                                       given the travel requirements of potential          additional short stay moorings with electricity
 • Fewer boats/hire boats/”booze boats”;                                                                  points.
                                                       user and the impact of non-serviceable
 • “looking after heritage”;                          equipment; and                                      Search Areas – These have been identified and
 • Enforcement of moorings to comply with          • Numbers of taps and outfalls needs to               include the following stretches of river and
    law/basic rights of boaters to be respected/       be matched with demand and may not                  canal:
    established; and                                   necessarily be determined wholly by distance        1 – Keynsham to Hanham (near the proposed
 • Disabled/accessible moorings                       between facilities;                                      new footbridge at Somerdale);
 At present, provisions can only be made at         Ideally locations for riverside service provision      2 – Swineford to Keynsham;
 certain locations. Many are historic and were      need to be at appropriate cruising distances           3 – Saltford to Swineford (near Wessex Water
 installed in relation to former uses or are        apart, allowing the boaters to plan a journey               Site); and
 under different ownership. Locations do not        and allow time to service their boats.                 4 – Weston to Kelton locks (located towards
 necessarily relate to stretches of river with      For sections of the canal there may be                      Saltford).
 highest demand. Currently, many facilities are     opportunity to provide non-towpath side
 located within marinas or in 'hard to reach'                                                              Note that search areas on the River to the west
                                                    locations on the canal as well as river locations.     of Bath are within Bristol Water Supply Area.
 locations for non-marina users as it may not       These may need to combine vehicle accesses to
 rely on a riverside location. Therefore, many      facilitate servicing. More sustainable solutions

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