The site of the old Stanton Ironworks is crying out for reclamation and development. With a canal, ponds and river near the site water borne leisure activities would bring pleasure, leisure and jobs to the area. The Nutbrook Trail gives ready access for cyclists and walkers and more trails could be added. Preserving and enhancing habitats for wildlife should be a priority.
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Public pressure needs to be applied to get Erewash and Derbyshire Councils to get their act together now to make things happen instead of standing idly by.
A "Stanton" Marina could kick start a leisure based revival of the site, bringing tourism and improving the environment into the bargain. Other local facilities like Shardlow and Sawley Marinas show how popular water based activities are, without putting undue pressure on the local road system. No to another suburban desert and yes to sensitive, sustainable and wildlife friendly restoration of the site should be the order of the day.
Derby to Sandiacre Canal restoration planning success !
ReplyDeleteAt the planning meeting held by Derby City Council from on 7th July 2011 the Outline Planning Application was approved in an unanimous decision.
“ Derby City have taken the lead role in coordinating the application and so it is expected that S Derbyshire and Erewash Councils ( Erewash Borough ERE/0410/0042 ) will also approve their sections on 1th July and 27th July respectively. “
“ The Trust's ( Derby to Sandiacre Canal ) mission is to restore the canal to full navigation. This is best achieved by sectional canal side developments on the Spondon mile or canal junctions at the Trent and Mersey and Erewash canals. Unfortunately the current economic down turn has restricted investment on such capital intensive builds, therefore we have been forced to put on hold our Spondon and Draycott developments until at least mid 2010. The beautification & enhancement of the existing canal corridor, cultivation of the canal gardens existing flora, fauna, trees and wildlife, along with the placement of a new towpath, remains a real prospect with least cost or risk. Consequently, the Trust's project development group seek help from Erewash and City authorities to fund this first stage of construction. “
Chris Madge from the group, said "It will have a major impact on the lives of people in Derby.”
"You only have to look at the likes of Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester to see how things have transformed since you got water, living water, into a city."
OK Erewash is not on the same scale as Birmingham, Leeds or Manchester but it would underline us on the map.
Hands up for another housing estate like Oakwood in Derby ? YES ! YES ! I can see your hand Mr Corbett
Now hands up for a place to work or play in a wildlife friendly environment that will bring money and jobs into the area ? Unanimous !