Inland Waterways Association Restoration Committee and the
Canal & River Trust Restoration Group
Review of Waterway Restoration & Development Opportunities 2015
Please see the Guidance Notes for information about how to fill out this questionnaire.
A / Identification & Contacts / Please write or type below1 / Organisation Submitting Return
2 / Official Address of Organisation
(will be published in report)
3 / Official Telephone Number of Organisation(if any)
4 / Official Contact Email of Organisation (if any)
5 / Official Website Address of Organisation (if any)
7 / Lead Contact Person
8 / Contact Person’s title / role in organisation(will NOT be published)
9 / Contact Address (if different from above) (will NOT be published)
10 / Contact Landline Telephone Number (if different from organisation)
11 / Contact Mobile Telephone Number (if different from organisation)
12 / Contact Email (if different from org.)
B / The Waterway / Please write or type below
1 / Name of Waterway
2 / Location
3 / Local Authority Area or Areas
4 / Original Length when Opened
5 / Waterway Gauge (broad / narrow)
6 / History: (brief – e.g. dates for)
- Act of Parliament
- Opened
- Closed / Remaindered
- Abandoned
- Restoration campaign starts
- Restoration commenced
7 / Built Heritage – Is any part of the waterway scheduled or its structures listed? If so can you briefly outline?
8 / Natural Heritage – are any parts of your waterway county or local wildlife reserves or Sites of Special Scientific Interest?
C / Your Vision, Aims & Objectives Please write or type below
1 / Who are the project promoters?
2 / Project Description/ Objective
3 / Estimated Cost (£ million, exc VAT)
You may break this down into key subsections for clarity. Please indicate the source of the estimate (e.g. consultant’s report).
D / Ownership, Protection & Permissions Please write or type below
Ownership & Management
1 / Who owns the restored sections of your waterway? (if any)
2 / Who manages the restored sections of your waterway? (if any)
3 / Who is the Navigation Authority for the restored sections? (if any)
4 / To which Navigation Authority will the restored waterway connect?
Landownership
5 / Do you have (or are you compiling) a register of landowners on the waterway restoration route? / Yes
In Process of Compiling
No, Not Yet
6 / How much of the route yet to be restored do you or your partner organisations own or lease?
(a) Owned by your organisation
(b) Owned by Partners
(c) Leased by your organisation
(d) Leased by Partners
Landowner Attitudes
7 / For those sections yet to be restoredwhat number or proportion (%) of landowners are
(a) Well-disposed to restoration?
(b) Indifferent to restoration?
(c) Opposed to restoration?
Route Protection
8 / How much of the route yet to be restored is protected in some way from development?
9 / What mechanisms have you used to protect the route?
Planning Permission
10 / For how much of the route yet to be restored do you or your partners have planning permission to undertake restoration? What length or proportion (%) of the route has:
(a) Special Planning Guidance
(b) Outline Planning Permission
(c) Full Planning Permission
(d) Does not require permissions
E / Access, Interpretation & “Meanwhile” Uses Please write or type below
Route Access (walking and cycling access to towpath)
1 / For those sections yet to be restoredwhat length is accessible as a walking / cycling route?
As a Public Right of Way
As a permissive path
As a national trail or cycle route
Is the towpath promoted as a walking / cycling route under a recognised cross boundary name? / YES / NO
Name:
Intellectual Access and Understanding (interpretation) (tick or X all those that apply)
2 / Does your organisation develop / provide interpretation material / activity?
We do not at present provide material / activity
We develop/provide our own interpretation material
We develop/provide in partnership with CRT
We develop/provide in partnership with Local Government
3 / What types of interpretation material/activity does yourorganisation undertake?
Leaflets (e.g. on history, ecology or walking routes)
Guidebooks / History of the Waterway (etc.)
Information Signage (e.g. waymarking of a towpath trail)
Interpretation boards at key locations
On line Information (Website)
Downloadable “Apps” (e.g. for walking routes)
Guided walks
Living History / Costumed Interpretation / Re-enactment
Other: (please note)
Meanwhile Uses
(tick or X all which apply) / A “meanwhile use” is the use to which the waterway or adjacent land is put while awaiting connection to the navigable network
4 / What types of meanwhile use are you planning for isolated lengths of restored waterway?
Canoeing, rowing, (unpowered craft - paddle sports)
Walking, Jogging, Cycling
Angling
Flood Protection
Nature reserve
Industrial museum or interpretation centre
Coffee shop/Café/restaurant
Holiday accommodation (Lodges, Hostel, B&B, Hotel, etc.)
Residential accommodation (housing for rent)
Business accommodation (e.g. office space, workshops etc.)
Special events (e.g. Trail boat festivals)
Other: (please list)
F / Planning, Design & Preparation for Works
Document / Study type / Initial Study / Detailed Study (case forfunding) / Final pre-build Study (detailed) / Build / Contract Documentation
1 / Vision Statement
2 / Outline Project Feasibility Study
3 / Coherent Case for Restoration
Infrastructure Design
4 / EngineeringDesign
5 / Towpath/Cycleway (access) Design
6 / Land Ownership
7 / Water Resources (supply & storage)
Built & Natural Heritage
8 / History & Archives
9 / Archaeology & Built Heritage
10 / Environment & Natural Heritage
11 / Full formal Environmental Impact Assessment(& Mitigation Measures)
Economic & Regeneration Case
12 / Cost/Benefit Study
(economic viability study)
13 / Business Plan
(economic case for restoration)
Project DeliveryPlans
14 / Funding Strategy
15 / Project Delivery Strategy
Waterway Management Plans (MP)
16 / Water (including abstraction) MP
17 / Conservation (built heritage) MP
18 / Ecological (natural heritage) MP
19 / Physical Access MP (towpath)
Waterway Use (above MP’s plus)
20 / Sustainability Plan (plan for both “meanwhile” and long-term use)
21 / Waterway Recreation Plan
22 / Marketing / Audience Development
23 / Social / Community Development
24 / Commercial Development Plan
Post Completion
25 / Long-term Management Strategy
26 / Exit Strategy
Other Relevant Studies (please list below & over)
G / The Restoration Project / (see guidance notes on landscape setting)
Total / By Landscape Setting
Canal Structures / Length or number / Urban setting / Semi-urban setting / Semi-rural setting / Rural setting
1 / Canal Channel Condition / Total
Total Length of Waterway
Length restored to date
Length still to be restored
2 / For the length of waterway still to be restored: The length of Channel…
- In-water and ready for use
- In-water but requires dredging
- In-water but requires major works
- Dry but NOT infilled
- Dry but partially infilled
- Dry and infilled
- Built over or Destroyed (i.e. lost)
- New route needs to be built
Any additional Information – e.g. are fills contaminated or inert?
3 / Canal Lock Condition / Total
Total Number of Locks on Waterway
Number of Locks Restored to Date
Number of Locks To Be Restored
4 / For the length of waterway still to be restored: The number of Locks…
- In-water and ready for use
- In-water requires gates
- In-water requires major works
- Dry but NOT infilled
- Dry but partially infilled
- Dry and infilled
- Built over or Destroyed (i.e. lost)
- New Locks to be built
Any additional Information about Locks e.g. location, length etc.
Total / By Landscape Setting
Canal Features / Length or number / Urban setting / Semi-urban setting / Semi-rural setting / Rural setting
5 / Canal Bridge Condition / Total
Total Number of Bridges
Number of Bridges restored to date
Number of Bridges to be restored
6 / For the length of waterway still to be restored: The number of Bridges by Bridge Class…
6a / Main Road Bridges (A or B Class) / Total
- Standing and in use/useable
- Requiring major reconstruction
- New bridge on original site
- New bridge on new site
6b / Minor Public Road Bridges (C class) / Total
- Standing and in use/useable
- Requiring major reconstruction
- New bridge on original site
- New bridge on new site
6c / Occupation Bridges (vehicle traffic) / Total
- Standing and in use/useable
- Requiring major reconstruction
- New bridge on original site
- New bridge on new site
6d / Swing or Lift Bridges (vehicle traffic) / Total
- Standing and in use/useable
- Requiring major reconstruction
- New bridge on original site
- New bridge on new site
6e / Foot-bridges (fixed) / Total
- Standing and in use/useable
- Requiring major reconstruction
- New bridge on original site
- New bridge on new site
6f / Foot-bridges (Swing or Lift) / Total
- Standing and in use/useable
- Requiring major reconstruction
- New bridge on original site
- New bridge on new site
6g / Railway Bridges (rail over canal) / Total
- Standing and in use/useable
- Requiring major reconstruction
- New bridge on original site
- New bridge on new site
Additional Information about Bridges; e.g. special features, etc.
7a / Aqueducts (canal over road or rail) / Total
- Standing and in use/useable
- Requiring major reconstruction
- New bridge on original site
- New bridge on new site
7b / Aqueducts (canal over river) / Total
- Standing and in use/useable
- Requiring major reconstruction
- New bridge on original site
- New bridge on new site
Additional Information about Aqueducts; e.g. location, length etc.
7c / Culverts (canal over stream) / Total
- Standing and in use/useable
- Requiring major reconstruction
- New culvert on original site
- New culvert on new site
Total / By Landscape Setting
Canal Features / length or number / Urban setting / Semi-urban setting / Semi-rural setting / Rural setting
8 / Significant Embankments:For the length of waterway still to be restored: The length…
- Standing and in use/useable
- Requiring major reconstruction
- New embankment on original
- New embankment on new site
Additional Information about Embankments; e.g. location length etc. (if required)
9 / Tunnels: For the length of waterway still to be restored: The number…
- Standing and in use/useable
- Requiring major reconstruction
- New tunnel on original site
- New tunnel on new site
Additional Information about Tunnels; e.g. location, length etc. (if required)
10 / Water Supply: For the length of waterway still to be restored: Water Supply is from:
- Other Canals
- Rivers and Streams
- Reservoirs
- Groundwater
11 / Water Abstraction:Have you negotiated water abstraction rights or are discussions ongoing?
12 / Is Abstraction Pumping Required? Is pumping necessary to bring water into the canal?
If so, how many sets of pumps are envisaged and where?
13 / Is Back Pumping Required? : Is back pumping necessary to retain water?
If so, how many sets of pumps are envisaged and where?
14 / Water Interception & Storage:For the length of waterway still to be restored, the number of:
- Weirs and River “take-offs”
- Lades / Leats / Canal feeders
- Side ponds or pools (on line)
- Reservoirs (off line)
Additional Information about Reservoirs; e.g. location, size, ownership, etc.
15 / Water Management (Flooding): Has consideration been given to the use of the waterway as a local flood control mechanism (e.g. using isolated lengths as interception ponds, etc.)?
16 / Water Power (low head hydroelectric schemes): Has consideration been given to electricity generation (e.g. from lock by-washes)? If so, what steps have been taken to date?
17 / Any other significant engineering features (not mentioned above)?
H / Delivering the Project: Organisation, Governance & Powers
1 / What form does yourorganisation take? Tick (or X) those that apply (Note that Partnerships are described below) / / Notes:Tick all that apply
Informal group (just getting going)
Group or Society (unincorporated but with rules/constitution)
Charitable Trust (registered with the Charity Commission)
Charitable Trust and Company Ltd. by Guarantee (one body)
Charitable Trust with separate Trading Company (Co. Ltd.)
Company Limited by Guarantee
Company Limited by Shares
Community Interest Company
Charitable Incorporated Organisation
Industrial and Provident Society
Other (please note)
2 / When was your organisation founded (Year)
3 / Approximate Membership?
4 / Approximate age profile of Membership? / An approx. percentage is fine
Under 21
21 - 30
31 - 50
51 - 65
Older than 65
5 / How Many of your Members are ACTIVE volunteers?
6 / What activities do your volunteers undertake? / Tick all that apply
- Construction Works (new structures, etc.)
- Restoration Works (repair of old structures, etc.)
- Maintenance Works (own waterway or with CRT?)
- Waterway Clean-ups (usually seasonal)
- Operate Trip Boat(s)
- Operate Visitor Centre/Waterway Hub
- Operate Café/Restaurant
- Operate Hotel, B&B, Rental property
- Waterway Events, Festivals, Fairs, Boat Gatherings,etc.
- Other
7 / Does your organisation employ any paid staff? / YES / NO
8 / If it does employ staff, what are their titles and roles?
9 / How are your organisations day to day operations funded? What revenue income streams does it have? / / Notes: Tick all that apply
(NB. for funding of projects see Section I below).
- Membership Subscriptions
- Public Donations (including bequests)
- Trip Boat Operations
- Café Operations (including franchise)
- Income from Property / Accommodation
- Income from Non-property investments
- Any Other Earned Income
- Events (fairs, water festivals, etc.)
- Grant Aid (e.g. from other charities)
- Other (please note)
10 / Partnership Working – Does your organisation operate as part of a partnership? What type of partnership is it? / / Notes:Tick only one
- No partnership
- Working towards a Partnership
- Ad hoc partnerships (as required for a given project)
- An informal ongoing partnership (no formal constitution)
- An advisory partnership (memorandum of understanding & constitution but partnership decisions NOT legally binding)
- A formal partnership (legal agreement with a constitution; partnership decisions legally binding).
11 / Who are the members of your partnership? (tick or X all those who are members): / / Notes:List continues overleaf
- County Council(s)
- District / Borough Council(s)
- Parish or Town Councils(s)
- Local Enterprise Partnership(s)
- Chambers of Commerce or Trade Bodies
- Non-Waterway Commercial Companies or Businesses
- Waterway focused Commercial Companies or Businesses
- Canal & River Trust
- Inland Waterways Association
- Royal Yachting Association
- Local Boating Clubs
- Canoe Club of GB / Local Canoe Club
- Anglers Association / Local Angling Clubs
- Other waterways bodies (please note)
- English Heritage / Cadw
- National Trust
- Landmark Trust
- The Land Trust
- Other Heritage Organisations (please note opposite)
- Environment Agency
- County Wildlife Trust(s)
- Other Wildlife Organisations (please note opposite)
- Sustrans / Local Sustainable travel/cycling groups
- Ramblers Association / Local Walking Groups
- Sports bodies (e.g. Sport England)
- Other: Please add here:
12 / Does the Partnership employ any paid staff? / YES / NO
13 / If it does employ staff, what are their titles and roles?
14 / If it does employ staff, how are they employed? /
- Through your organisation? (direct employment)
- Through the Partnership? (where incorporated)
- Through a Local Authority? (member of the partnership)
- Through another partnership member? (which sector)
15 / How is the partnership funded? Tick all which apply. /
It is not funded – it is a co-operation body with no budget
Funded by Local Government - grant in aid or officer time.
The Partnership is funded by subscription from its members
The Partnership is funded by project grants
16 / Any other information about governance and operation you wish to add:
17 / What powers are you using to restore your waterway? / / Notes:
- Original Act of Parliament (unlapsed & not superseded)
- Transport and Works Orders Act (new legislation)
- Special Planning Guidance & Planning Permission
- Planning Permission (major application)
- Planning Permission (stage by stage)
- Private Treaty with Landowners
18 / Do you have compulsory purchase powers? / YES / NO
19 / Do your partners have compulsory purchase powers? / YES / NO
20 / How likely are partners to use their CP powers? / LIKELY / POSSIBLY / NOT LIKELY
21 / Do you feel you will need to obtain compulsory purchase powers through a Transport and Works Orders Act? / YES / POSSIBLY / NO
22 / Any other information about powers / planning permission you wish to add:
I / Achievements and Progress since the 2006 IWAC Survey Report
1 / How has the governance and strategic position of the project developed since 2006? (for example a partnership formed or formalised)
2 / What studies have you carried out in support of the project since 2006? What was the purpose of these studies and who carried them out?
3 / What practical works or restoration works have you carried out since 2006?
4 / How have these achievements been funded?
5 / If the restored lengths/ structures are isolated from the main network what types of “meanwhile use” (until eventually reconnected to the national system) are you envisaging or developing for these sections (e.g. fishing pond, canoe pond, trip boat, etc.).
6 / What steps have you taken towards developing (or further developing) sustainable income streams since 2006 (for example opening a café or rental properties).
J / The Future: Five Year Plan, SWOT and Self-Assessment
1 / What is your strategic direction for the next five years?
2 / What promotional activity or events (e.g. a campaign festival) are planned for the Next Five Years?
3 / What restoration works or practical activities are planned for the Next Five Years?
4 / SWOT Analysis – with regard to the restoration project over the next five years
4a / What do you consider to be the main Strengths?
4b / What do you consider to be the main Weaknesses?
4c / What do you consider to be the main Opportunities?
4d / What do you consider to be the main Threats (or Risks)?
5 / How would you assess the projects readiness forfunding? / / Notes:
Advanced (1a) Ready for very large scale funding
Advanced (1b) Ready for funding of key build elements
Substantial (2) Ready for funding of design work elements
Intermediate (3) Ready for funding of major studies
Early (4)ready for funding of feasibility studies & business case
6 / What aspect of your organisations structure, strategy or work would you describe as an exemplar of best practice?
7 / Are there any lessons which you have learned (possibly the hard way) that you think should be passed on to other organisations?
8 / Are there any areas where you might welcome support to progress your project from IWA/CRT or other appropriate organisations?(for example direct specialist or technical advice)
1 | Page