white water course - glasgow

[unknownpaddler]

A long time ago I read athread on here that said about converting the maryhill locks into a river course and even had an artists impression, I am wondering if anyone knows anything about this? I am eager to know if this is going to go ahead because I think it would be a fantastic idea! maybe not the best area but would still be great because at the moment I live in Glasgow but I cant get out paddling much :( because I cant drive, go out with my club when I can but other than that none. I have heard of a couple of good playspots behind the art galleries and transport museum and even had a look just never managed to get the boat there yet. so I think the water course would be fantastic because it would be a great facility right on our door step :) any info on the WW course and the playspots on the kelvin appreciated

DR

[George Mcmillan]

RED TAPE

[unknownpaddler]

Aww that old chesnut :/ they should remember there are 2 oth AWWC in britain and that the issues they are putting forward can be resolved

DR

[deej517]

There are a few projects appearing for the canal

http://www.glasgow.gov.uk/en/Residents/ ... ration.htm

http://www.glasgowcanal.co.uk/regenerat ... rban-etive

Hopefully these will get full approval and development started.

[unknownpaddler]

yes that would be fantastic! :D

[Scots_Charles_River]

Google 'Glasgow Paddlesports' for info. There was a good event at Speirs Wharf in June. I think they are needing another 2mill to start the project. The canal and Waterways trust are 100% behind it.

The Leith project, indoor WW course, was put on hold.