Memorandum submitted by Tees Valley Regeneration
BRITISH WATERWAYS—SUPPORT FOR THEIR ROLE
IN THE TEES VALLEY
1. I am writing in support of British Waterways
and their valuable support for our key regeneration projects in
the Tees Valley. Their assistance, knowledge, input and general
help have been a particular asset on our North Shore and Middlehaven
schemes in Stockton and Middlesbrough.
2. The key reasons for Tees Valley Regeneration
having regular contact with British Waterways has been capitalising
on their knowledge of water based regeneration, restoration and
activity and working closely with them during the preparation
of our masterplans to ensure that we make the very best use of
the water space.
3. The input, commentary and analysis from
British Waterways throughout this process, has been invaluable
in terms of formalising and shaping our masterplans. Technical
assistance from British Waterways has been particularly helpful
on our North Shore and Middlehaven projects in terms of the effects
of our proposals on the water edge and the water space.
4. A specific example of this valuable support
has been achieved during the construction of a £15 million
Footbridge on our North Shore scheme where British Waterways were
a key help in helping to ensure minimum disturbance to the river.
5. The pro-active role that British Waterways
locally within the Tees Valley have has also helped with the promotion
of events and ideas to help animate the water space within our
masterplans. There has been specific support for a number of key
events such as the visit of the Endeavour to Middlehaven in 2003
and providing watersports demonstrations during a number of our
high profile media launches. British Waterways are always an available
source of advice in this regard and have always been willing to
help facilitate a range of events in relation to our schemes.
6. I only have positive things to say about
the nature of our partnership with British Waterways in the Tees
Valley. I would therefore request that the EFRA committee clearly
recognise the key role that they play and that they receive the
necessary support to continue their outstanding support for key
regeneration projects.
Sean Egan, Project Director
Tees Valley Regeneration
March 2008
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