crosscut sustainable development of inland waterways datblygiad cynaliadwy dyfrffyrdd mewndirol
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Crosscut Sustainable Development of Inland Waterways Datblygiad Cynaliadwy Dyfrffyrdd Mewndirol. Glenn Millar Economic Development Manager British Waterways. Interreg IIIB. Interreg Community initiative to strengthen Economic & social cohesion in the EU Interreg IIIB - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
CrosscutSustainable Development of Inland Waterways
Datblygiad Cynaliadwy Dyfrffyrdd Mewndirol
Glenn MillarEconomic Development Manager
British Waterways
Interreg IIIB
Interreg Community initiative to strengthen Economic & social cohesion in the EU
Interreg IIIB Trans-national co-operation
North West Europe Programme area
Crosscut Successor to Interreg IIC Sustainable Canal Restoration (2000-01)
Crosscut Partnership
Belgium Province de Hainaut
Ireland Strabane-Lifford Development Commission
Netherlands Gemeente Apeldoorn Gemeente Utrecht Stichting Recreatietoervaart Nederland
United Kingdom British Waterways (Lead Partner) Torfaen County Borough Council Devon County Council
Partnership Map
Timescale & Budget
Timescale to 31/12/2006
BudgetTotal = £4.9 million (Eur 7.0m)Wales total project value = £1.9mERDF to waterways in Wales = £1.1m
Wales waterways involved:- Montgomery Canal Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal
Overall project objectives
1 Strategic development of the recreational waterway network of North West Europe
2a Interaction between boating & recreation and the waterway environment
2b Integration of recreational waterways within the fabric of urban & rural areas
3 Promotion & communications Education Tourism promotion Community involvement
Project elements
Montgomery Canal actions
1 Ecological channel project To restore 1 km of the dry section of
the canal in an ecologically sound manner
2 Rural land management initiativeBy working with local landowners:- To extend the ecological corridor
provided by the canal into adjacent agricultural land;
and Encourage agricultural diversification
through the opportunities opened up by canal tourism & recreation
Advantages of Interreg IIIb funding
1 Benefits of working trans-nationally Sharing of expertise & techniques
Developing common solutions to issues & problems
2 Looking towards development ofNorth West Europe-wide network of recreational canals, rivers & lakes
3 Developing expertise in trans-national project management -important post-2006
Advantages of Crosscut to Wales
1 Creates opportunities for employment & training, especially in rural areas
2 Provides a local recreation resource delivering health benefits
3 Promotes bio-diversity & good ecological management of natural resources
4 Promotes Wales as a centre of expertise in restoring canals to navigation
5 Draws in £1.1m ERDF funding
Interreg IIIb - Ten out of Ten
Ellie HarperTeam Leader, Cwmbran & Strategic Projects
Torfaen County Borough Council
Interreg IIIb - Ten out of Ten
INTERREG - Why bother?
New ideasBest practice (exchange of & develop)FinanceIdentity in the EUEnlargement & post 2006
Interreg IIIb - Ten out of Ten
INTERREG - What’s the Added Value?
Developing more innovative projectsJoint working & extending partnershipsNetworkingOfficer development
Interreg IIIb - Ten out of Ten
INTERREG PROGRAMMES
Interreg II Programme 1997-1999 NWMAC Strand - trans-national
Interreg III Programme 2000-2006 NWEB Strand - trans-national
Interreg IIIb - Ten out of Ten
Successes & Benefits - INTERREG IIc4 completed trans-national projects 1997-1999,ERDF funding around £500,000Regeneration HeritageTourism & MarketingEcologyWaterways
Interreg IIIb - Ten out of Ten
INTERREG III PROGRAMME
4 continuation projects2 new projectsGrowth in partnershipsMore complex rules
THE INCLUSIVE NEW TOWN Partnership Research ENTP
NEWTASC
Toolkit Image & Identity Quality of life
Interreg IIIb - Ten out of Ten
REGENERATION
Interreg IIIb - Ten out of Ten
REGENERATION
ENCOURAGEEnvironmental sustainability for business parks Positive factor for economic developmentEnergy and waste reductionGreen European standardsRaising awareness
ERIH I Partnership Masterplan
Marketing Routes
ERIH II Route Development Marketing
Branding Communication
Strategy Website
Interreg IIIb - Ten out of Ten
HERITAGE & MARKETING
Interreg IIIb - Ten out of Ten
REGENERATION & HERITAGEREVITGIS mapping of brownfield sitesInvestigating funding opportunitiesExchange of best practiceIndustrial heritage
INTERNAT PARKS Heritage Lottery
match Access & BBNP Marketing
Strategy Events
BOUNDLESS PARKS,NATURALLY WHS Landscape Gateways Rangers Stakeholders
Interreg IIIb - Ten out of Ten
ECOLOGY & TOURISM
Interreg IIIb - Ten out of Ten
WATERWAYS, TOURISM & ECOLOGYSustainable Canal Restoration
Ecological assessmentAccess assessmentEducation ProjectInterpretation Project
Interreg IIIb - Ten out of Ten
Interreg IIIb - Ten out of Ten
Interreg IIIb - Ten out of Ten
WATERWAYS, TOURISM & ECOLOGY
CROSSCUT Sustainable Development of Inland Waterways
Ecological basin & channel worksInvasive speciesCommunity involvement & marketingEducation Project II
Interreg IIIb - Ten out of Ten
Overall Benefits - INTERREG II & III
10 projects in Torfaen£3.5 million ERDF grant funding over II & IIIImproving local/national/EU partnerships Experiential learning/development/ best practiceCloser links with Europe/identity/profileMaximise benefits post 2006
The Apeldoorn Canaland Interreg IIIb
Arno GoossensCity of Apeldoorn
The Apeldoorn Canalin the Netherlands
The Apeldoorn Canalin the Netherlands
Urban city
Rural areas
Apeldoorn Canal in the city centre
The Apeldoorn Canaland Interreg IIIb
Interreg IIc Sustainable canal restoration Feasibility study on navigation
The Apeldoorn Canaland Interreg IIIb
Nature values
Water quality
The Apeldoorn Canaland Interreg IIIb
Cultural heritage…
…of bridges and locks
The Apeldoorn Canaland Interreg IIIb
Economical Benefits
The Apeldoorn Canaland Interreg IIIb
Still not navigable
The Apeldoorn Canaland Interreg IIIb
Benefits of Interreg IIc
European funding €655.00Shared expertise and knowledgeExample projects
The Apeldoorn Canaland Interreg IIIb
Excursion for local politicians to British Waterways in 2000
The Apeldoorn Canaland Interreg IIIb
Urbancity banks