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PROJECTS AND PROJECT IDEAS PROJECTS & PROJECT IDEAS – WHOLE STUDY AREA 72 PROJECTS & PROJECT IDEAS – LOCATION SPECIFIC 96 WATER WATERSPACE DRAFT SPACE STUDY STUDY 69
QUICK GUIDE TO THE
PROJECT PAGES
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.
WATER SPACE STUDY 70
QUICK GUIDE TO
PROJECT PAGES
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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PROJECTS & PROJECT IDEAS –
WHOLE STUDY AREA
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.
WATER SPACE STUDY 73
W1. WILDING THE RIVER (1/4)
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
WATER SPACE STUDY STUDY THEMES: ASSETS/LEISURE/ENVIRONMENT 74
W1. WILDING THE RIVER (2/4)
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.
WATER SPACE STUDY STUDY THEMES: ASSETS/LEISURE/ENVIRONMENT 75
W1. WILDING THE RIVER (3/4)
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
WATER SPACE STUDY STUDY THEMES: ASSETS/LEISURE/ENVIRONMENT 76
W1. WILDING THE RIVER (4/4)
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.
WATER SPACE STUDY STUDY THEMES: ASSETS/LEISURE/ENVIRONMENT 77
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.
WATER SPACE STUDY STUDY THEMES: ASSETS / MOORINGS 78W2. STANDARD MOORING DETAILS & ADVICE (2/2)
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.
WATER SPACE STUDY STUDY THEMES: ASSETS / MOORINGS 79W3. 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.
WATER SPACE STUDY STUDY THEMES: ASSETS/ENVIRONMENT 80W3. 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)
WATER SPACE STUDY STUDY THEMES: ASSETS/ENVIRONMENT 81W4. RIVER SAFETY
DUNDAS CLAVERTON BATHAMPTON BATH SALTFORD KEYNSHAM HANHAM
KEY
EXTENDING RIVER SAFETY INITIATIVES !
Á River Rescue Cabinets
Study Area
Bath and North East Somerset is the first place in the UK to District Boundary
install secure river rescue cabinets. The first 13 cabinets have Avon River
been installed along the stretch of river from Windsor Bridge to Kennet & Avon Canal
Pulteney Bridge in Bath city centre. The specially designed cabinet Major Roads
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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Two additional River Safety Cabinets are currently being installed in Batheaston
WATER SPACE STUDY STUDY THEMES: MOORINGS/LEISURE 82W5. 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
WATER SPACE STUDY STUDY THEMES: ASSETS/ENVIRONMENT/LEISURE 83W5. 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.
WATER SPACE STUDY STUDY THEMES: ASSETS/ENVIRONMENT/LEISURE/REGENERATION 84W5. 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.
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WATER SPACE STUDY 85W6. 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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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
WATER SPACE STUDY STUDY THEMES: ASSETS/ENVIRONMENT/REGENERATION 86W7. 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
WATER SPACE STUDY STUDY THEMES: ASSETS/ENVIRONMENT 87W8. 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).
WATER SPACE STUDY STUDY THEMES: ASSETS/MOORINGS/LEISURE/REGENERATION 88W9. 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
& River Trust.
WATER SPACE STUDY STUDY THEMES: ASSETS/MOORINGS/LEISURE/REGENERATION 89W9. MOORING PROVISION (2/2)
DUNDAS CLAVERTON BATHAMPTON BATH SALTFORD KEYNSHAM HANHAM
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WATER SPACE STUDY STUDY THEMES: ASSETS/MOORINGS/LEISURE/REGENERATION 90W10. 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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