Water safety and environmental improvement action plan

  • Lancefield Quay from south bank
  • A dredger on the River Clyde
  • A clean-up boat on the River Clyde

Lead Partner: Glasgow City Council

Other Partners: Clydeport, Strathclyde Police, Fire Service, Streetwatch Glasgow CCTV, Maritime Trust, Scottish Environmental Protection Agency, British Waterways, Scottish Water, the Humane Society and local communities.

Contact Details:
George McCracken
Environmental Protection Services
0141 287 6591
george.mccracken@eps.glasgow.gov.uk

Bill Love
Community Services
0141 287 6785
bill.love@drs.glasgow.gov.uk

Project History
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  • Lancefield Quay from the South Bank
  • A clean-up boat on the River Clyde
  • A dredger on the River Clyde
  • Clean-up of the river and riverbank in the city centre
  • Clean-up of the river and riverbank
  • Environmental improvements to the riverbank
  • Environmental improvements to the riverbank on the Clyde

Location:

Clyde-wide

Description:

Making the river, riverbanks and waterways safer and enhancing the environment is a main objective of the regeneration and development of the River Clyde corridor.

The water safety and environmental improvement action plan has been developed by the Water Safety Working Group, which comprises a variety of national and local organisations. The plan aims to continually improve the safety, security and physical environment along the River Clyde, its tributaries, river banks, walkways and surrounds.

The specialised clean-up boat, the St Mungo cleans flotsam and jetsam from the Clyde, and two smaller boats have been purchased to assist in the clearing of tributaries and locations above the tidal weir.

A dedicated clean-up squad has been established and litter bins have been placed at strategic locations along the river.

Current status:

Timescale:

The project began in 2004 and is ongoing.

Cost:

The total budget for 2004 – 2005/6 is £480,000 (this includes carry forward Scottish Executive funding and City Council finance)