Bridgewater Canal Survey
 

1. Bridgewater Canal Survey

 

1. The vision is:
‘To create a living canal connecting communities with a unique industrial heritage
enjoyed and celebrated by all’

a. Do you....

2. a. What do you think about the draft Masterplan?

 Strongly ApproveApproveDisapproveStrongly Disapprove
Improve access to the canal
Improve surface of towpath
Have a new marina along the canal
Tell the story of the canal through multi-media interpretation

3. Boothstown ‘recreational hub’

 Strongly ApproveApproveDisapproveStrongly Disapprove
Focus on wildlife and landscape e.g new birdhides
Enhance as recreational hub (boat and cycle hire)
Increase use of the marina and surrounding area
Enhance the quality of the public areas
Enhance traffic calming where needed
Expand chandlers and boat facilities

4. Worsley ‘heritage star’

 Strongly ApproveApproveDisapproveStrongly Disapprove
Showcase the international heritage of Worsley Delph
Open up the tunnels at Worsley Delph if possible
Visitor reception point on Barton Road
Improve pedestrian environment and access
Extend and maintain open water at Old Warke Dam

5. Monton ‘country in the city’

 Strongly ApproveApproveDisapproveStrongly Disapprove
Create vibrant outdoor park for all
New walking and cycling routes through park
New marina at Dukes Drive
Visitor centre, facilities and parking at marina
New bridge to improve accessibility

6. Patricroft ‘waterside regeneration’

 Strongly ApproveApproveDisapproveStrongly Disapprove
Create new waterside development incorporating residential, employment and leisure uses
Increase use of Patricroft railway station
Enhance Bridgewater Mill as a centre for creative industries
Create new waterside public spaces
Create new visitor reception point

7. Barton ‘international gateway’

 Strongly ApproveApproveDisapproveStrongly Disapprove
New visitor centre and parking on Trafford side of Ship Canal
Expose Brindley’s old stone aqueduct
Remodel pocket park and viewing platform
Investigate boat trips from Barton

8. What do you like about the proposals and what would you change?

9. Do you have any further views or comments?

10. What is your gender?

11. What is you age?

12. How would you describe your ethnic origin?

13. If you would you like to be kept informed of the Bridgewater Canal Masterplan please leave your
details

The exhibition boards, questionnaire and other documents will be available to view on: the Council website at www.salford.gov.uk/bridgewater-canal-corridor and www.urbed.coop

If you would like information in another language or format contact:
Victoria Buzza on 0161 793 2132 or victoria.buzza@salford.gov.uk or
Bridgewater Canal Corridor Masterplan, FREEPOST-RLUE-CELG-RHST,
Unity House, Chorley Road, Swinton, M27 5FJ