Hundreds of jobs could be created thanks to plans unveiled to regenerate river sections in Keynsham by the River Regeneration Trust.
Following the recent enthusiastic response from Cabinet members and senior officers at Bath and North East Somerset council to The Trust’s comprehensive presentation, plans were unveiled last week for the creation of hundreds of jobs, affordable homes, a marina, an early learning aquatic centre, and significant leisure and tourism opportunities for the people of Keynsham.
Geoff Dunford, a Keynsham resident and Chairman of The River Regeneration Trust, said: “We are delighted to have been commissioned by the council to undertake a scoping study to identify economic development opportunities in the Broadmead Peninsula.
“Our 2011 report identified the River Avon at Keynsham as the best location for the creation of hundreds of jobs in a sustainable community.”
Paul Crossley, Leader of the council, added: “We are delighted that The River Regeneration Trust is investigating a land improvement scheme. Our long- term ambition is for Keynsham to have a significant role in the wider West of England. This will be an exciting place to live, work and be entertained. The Cabinet and I look forward to receiving the study.”
It’s also a proud moment for the council’s River and Canal Champion Cllr Dave Laming (Independent, Lambridge ward), founder in 2010 of The River Corridor Group, now the Trust.
He said: “We have established key relationships with Wessex Water, the Canal and River Trust, The Kennet and Avon Canal Trust and Curo Homes, together with Memoranda of Understanding with major Broadmead Peninsula landowners.
“These partnerships, together with the allocation of £100,000 from the Council for river corridor regeneration, mean the Trust can now concentrate on using the river to help Keynsham reclaim hundreds of the jobs lost by the closure of Cadbury’s, and add to the 1,000 promised by Taylor Wimpey at Somerdale.
“It comes at a time when major river developments in Bath, Saltford and Keynsham are most needed.”
Ian Humphreys, former Project Director at Mowlem, and The Trust’s Project Co-ordinator, agreed: “This is a great opportunity to demonstrate our unique capabilities and for me, leading a complex project team in an exciting and inspiring project that is about the creation of jobs and sustainable communities”.
Geoff Dunford concluded: “We are looking forward to ensuring that our preferred options are aligned with local people, landowners, and the council’s core strategy and place-making plan”.
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confused hanham boater
Wednesday 25th September, 2013 at 21:45Why does the council want to evict the boats at hanham? They’ve been there for many years. Floods…. as long as what your doing is not a problem.
Mr Neil Shovelton,
Monday 23rd September, 2013 at 21:26Date. 23/09/2013 Time. 20:30pm B&NES River Avon. Corridor Group. and Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, and the Bristol Channel. and B&NES. as regarding the main river and small stream. under the small concrete bridge.around under the Keynsham, by-pass bridge. is a real barring mud trap and a trap for weeds. the river and small stream. under Keynsham, by-pass bridge can be redevelop. with a new look. as it is in very poor condition and badly neglected. and unused. the river was clean out on. September 5th 2005. by river T.A.W.N Riverside Project Manager. Mr Rob Clark, and the mud has return. with more large weeds on the eastern side. and the opposite more mud has built up. with weeds on the old steep concrete. sloping side of the river. with a tree next to the large outlet pipe. and the small stream. under the small concrete bridge. id badly block out. and covered over. by mud. and large weeds. and the small old waterfall has be block by mud. and large weeds. which has be cause by weeds and brambles. as l pointed out that the river. and small stream. that runs under. and around Keynsham, by-pass bridge. can be redevelop and rebuilt with a new look. on behalf of. the river Avon corridor group. and b.a.n.e.s. councillor. Mr Dave Laming, as new master plans to bring the river Avon, back to life is very important. that the river regeneration for boats and a new water base. and new large marinas is built. that the same can be done here. throughout. b.a.n.e.s and throughout the UK, same as in Turkey, in Dalyan, with many boat trips. both rivers Avon and Chew. can be redevelop. as the river around and under the Keynsham, by-pass bridge. can be redevelop this can be done by removing altogether. the old steep concrete sloping sides around the river and stream. and a new sloping grass river banks can be built. with a small stone wall around the main river and small stream. the small stream under the small concrete bridge can be rebuilt. by building new Cascades. same as Keynsham, Albert Mill. a new small waterfall can be built across the main river. under Keynsham, by-pass bridge. as for a second plan for the river and stream around under. Keynsham, by-pass bridge. is for a new stone wall can be erected. onto the remaining steep concrete sloping sides. this can be used for park workmen. to keep them safe. and to help them to look after the river. the new stone wall can also be used by fishing groups. and the new stone wall pathway. will stop any build up of mud and weeds. this can be done the same in City of Bath, the river Avon, around Putney bridge. and weir. has got a small concrete sloping sides. with small steps. and a small concrete stone wall. walkway with railings. with gates for boat owners. and visitors access. to the boats. which is used by canal boats. near the arch bridge. which this can be done. the same in Keynsham, under and around the Keynsham by-pass bridge. the steep concrete sloping sides can be made shorter. with small steps. and a new stone concrete wall walkway. can be built around both sides of the river and stream. under Keynsham, by-pass bridge. in Keynsham, memorial park. the river would be a bit deeper. but this will stop the build up of mud and weeds. the river will be a bit shorter. as the old steep concrete sloping sides both around the main river. and small stream under Keynsham, by-pass bridge. is very old and worn. and badly Eroded. and out of date. with a concrete look river. and a real mess. and very badly neglected. as it do need to be brought back to life again. on behalf of the river Avon corridor group. and b.a.n.e.s. councillor. Mr Dave Laming, and T.A.W.N riverside Group. project manager. Mr Rob Clark, behalf. this will make a very big improvement to Keynsham, memorial park. and this will be a real improve to both rivers. the chew and Avon, as for new plans for new large marinas and water bases. and boats trips. and redeveloping the rivers. boats trips can be part of Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, and the Bristol, channel. boats can sail from Bath, b.a.n.e.s. to Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, and beyond. the Bristol channel. the new Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, Tropicana pool site. and Weston, marina lake. many visitors can sail from Bath, b.a.n.e.s. to Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, for a day trip. or holiday. and spend time relaxing at Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, new Tropicana pool site. when it get rebuilt on behalf of Weston, new councillor. and puxton park holiday park and farmer. Mr Derek mead, a new marina and new water bases.can be built in Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, and right along the Bristol, Channel coast lines on all Sea sides communities. seafronts for all new boat trips. this can all be done on behalf. of the river Avon corridor group. and b.a.n.e.s Councillor. Mr Dave Laming, and Mr Derek mead, and geri.callen, this would be a new greener way to travel by river Ferrys. this will encourage everyone to get closer to nature. and be fully part of all social/ culture identity. eat and drink at riverside venues. both rivers Avon and chew. can be used by the London, BBC for filming soaps likes Eastenders. filming can also be taken places throughout the Bristol channel. by the BBC. behalf. it is very important to make London BBC welcome. like Eastenders. this will also help to build more new waterparks. throughout b.a.n.e.s and right along the Bristol, channel. and throughout the UK, and more new bandstands which they can be used. as outdoor cinemas and theatres and all music venues. on behalf of Mr Derek mead, and geri.callen, and Mr David Laming, and river Avon corridor Group. as this would created river ideas where we Live, work and play. by B&NES River corridor Group. and Mr David Laming, it is very important that all local parks like Keynsham, memorial park. can become a new Valley Country park. this can be done by a Lottery Grant and a Government Grant. and people Enterprise Group. can be brought forward on be half of everyone. in each local Communitys behalf. and on behalf of B&NES River Corridor Group. and Councillor. Mr Dave Laming, and river Avon corridor Group. and Councillor. Mr Derek mead, and geri.callen, to bring this forward to happen. throughout b.a.n.e.s. and throughout the UK, and the people of b.a.n.e.s . and throughout the UK, can have their say on this. as this is done in a Thirdworld Country like Turkey, and in all Countrys worldwide. so we can all do the same here. throughout the UK, on behalf of river Avon corridor Group. and councillor. Mr David Laming, and Councillor. Mr Derek mead, and geri.callen, to bring this forward to happen. on their behalf. and everyone in their local Communitys. throughout the UK, to bring this forward to happen. on their behalf. and l ask all to take this letter on a.s.a.p. to make this happen. thank you. with many thanks. Date. 23/09/2013 Time. 20:30pm
Mr Neil Shovelton
Saturday 21st September, 2013 at 20:14date. 21/09/2013 The river Avon Corridor Group. and councillor. Mr Dave Laming, can put new plans forward on his behalf. for the river chew. that runs through Keynsham, memorial park. the river around and under Keynsham, by-past bridge. need to be redevelop as it is a real mud trap. and the steep concrete sloping sides. around the river and small stream. can altogether be removed. and rebuilt with a new look. this can be done by building new sloping normal grass river banks. and a small stone wall. the small stream that runs under the small concrete bridge can be rebuilt. same as Albert Mill. new waterfalls. and new stone wall. Keynsham, as the river around Keynsham by-pass bridge can be redevelop. the same as in Bath,
with small sloping concrete sloping sides with steps and a walk way with railings. under the Keynsham, railway bridge a new walkway and bride can be built. and more new safety railings around the river throughout Keynsham, memorial park. Boats can be put on the river chew from Keynsham, weir and sluices gates. and up to Albert Mill and back. the railings opposite the sluices gates can be removed. and replaces with new gates. and a new walkway patio built. for vistors to used the boats. the pond in keynsham, memorial park can be redevelop and the small green boxes. which is used for sewage. can be removed altogether. and a new patio and café with a canopy roofs. can be built on the former boat house site. the green boxes which are used for sewage. should altogether be removed where the old Boat House used to be. and redevelop. the pond can be owned by all locals schools throughout Keynsham, l ask b.a.n.e.s councillor. Mr Dave Laming, and the river Avon, Corridor Group. on their behalf to take on this letter. a.s.a.p. to happen. and l ask all readers to take this letter on. and make this happen. a.s.a.p. on yours behalf. this can be done by a Lottery grant. and a Government grant. the people throughout. b.a.n.e.s. can be given the chances to own the river Avon and river Chew. a people Enterprise. can be brought forward. on behalf of b.a.n.e.s councillor Mr Dave Laming, and the river Avon, corridor Group. a ban on children from going near or swimming in the river. is needed on new large signs. new large signs is needed same as seaside large signs. throughout b.a.n.e.s due to weil disease. which is carried by rats. on behalf of b.a.n.e.s councillor. Mr Dave Laming, and river Avon, corridor Group. to bring this forward. as for Keynsham, water wheel. new small railings is needed. to stop young children from climing through. and crawling through the small tunnel. and climbing up inside onto the waterwheel. which is very dangerous. this must be stop. on behalf of b.a.n.e.s. Councillor Mr Dave Laming, and the river Avon, corridor Group. a new safety cover and new small bars. can be put forward. for Keynsham, memorial park waterwheel. opposite Keynsham, new bandstand. more new railings is needed around the stream and river. under the keynsham by-pass bridge. and the river around opposite. the Keynsham leisure centre. and the new Keynsham, Town Centre. the river Avon, around the former Cadbury site. can be redevelop into a new large marina. and fishing Complexs. this can be added onto the old Keynsham, marina. a new large marina. can have new large flood proof. berths and cafes. and a new Leisure and tourism facilities. and a new large water park. with new large water fountains and large water chutes can be built onto the Cadburys site. with a top view of both top view.of the new water park and river Avon. a this can be put forward to happen. on behalf of b.a.n.e.s. councillor. Mr Dave Laming, and the river Avon corridor Group. and Keynsham, Town council. and b.a.n.e.s. council. and the people of Keynsham, behalf. and house builders. Taylor Wimpey, behalf. this will make a very big improvement to the river chew. through Keynsham, memorial park and the river Avon. around Keynsham, former Cadburys site. and keynsham, Portavon, marina, Keynsham, Portavon, marina can be extended. right across to Cadburys. which this can be a new large marina. and Leisure complexs. and the river and small stream. under Keynsham by-pass bridge. can all be redevelop. with a new look. and can be part of the new Keynsham, marina. on behalf of b.a.n.e.s councillor. Mr Dave Laming, and the river Avon, corridor Group. and Keynsham, Town council and b.a.n.e.s council. and the people of Keynsham, behalf. to all bring this forward to happen. a.s.a.p.
Irene & Maurice
Friday 6th September, 2013 at 10:05We are dismayed that the Council should even be thinking of developing land alongside the River Avon at the Broadmead site. This land forms part of the flood plain. Goodness knows how many problems would be created through the building on this land. Most of it is green belt anyway. Are Keynsham & Saltford going to have any green belt left by the time the developers have their way. We should not even be thinking of developing land alongside the River Avon. It is important to have a green corridor all along the river. Have we forgotten what happened with the flooding last year. Broadmead was completely under water!!!