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Rutherglen Railway Station Access Strategy
AuguSt 2008
Gillespies
Rutherglen Railway Station Access Strategy
AuguSt 2008
Gillespies
page
executive summary 1
introduction 3
1. Analysis of the Wider Area 5
2. Analysis of the immediate Vicinity 15
3. Development of strategies 25
4. improving links within Rutherglen 29
5. improving links to Future Areas of Development 49
6. Conclusions /prioritising 65
Contents
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ExEcutivE Summary
This is one of four studies commissioned by Clyde
Gateway URC and Glasgow & Clyde Valley Green
Network Partnership for the Clyde Gateway area.
Gillespies were commissioned to prepare proposals for
the development and improvement of access routes to
and from Rutherglen Railway Station. The purpose of
such proposals is to identify streetscape improvements
in order to encourage use of the railway station. The
other studies are for environmental improvements to
industrial areas (tgp landscape architects), for access to
the River Clyde itself (Aedas) and for environmmental
improvements to Bridgeton (Austin-Smith: Lord).
Additionally, the study aims to promote the creation of more
positive links to new centres of employment at Shawfield and
Farme Cross, to the River Clyde and the wider Clyde Gateway
area. These areas are likely to see considerable regeneration
both leading up to, and following on from the Commonwealth
Games, which will take place in Glasgow in 2014. The building
of the long awaited extension to the M74 will also have a major
impact. Construction work has already started on the motorway
and the link is due to be completed in 2012.
The combination of the Commonwealth Games and the M74
extension provides a unique opportunity to improve the links
within and between communites, which have either failed to
develop or disappeared. Communities need good links in order
to thrive.
Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 present an analysis of the existing
situation, and the changes resulting from the construction of
the M74 extension, which will cross the station area on a bridge
structure. Chapter 1 is an analysis of the station within the
Clyde Gateway area (roughly within a radius of 1 mile). With
the construction of the motorway, the station area is one of
very few viable links between Rutherglen and the areas to the
north. It is therefore important to look at access requirements
at a larger scale and also over a longer timescale. Chapter
2 focuses on analysis of the immediate vicinity of the railway
station in Rutherglen.
Chapter 3 is a linking chapter which explains how the
conclusions of the site analysis were used to generate a set
of strategies for improving access to the station, incorporating
the feedback from a stakeholder workshop which was held at
Rutherglen Town Hall on 3rd June 2008.
Chapter 4 and Chapter 5 present a number of proposals
including a description of the scope of the works, an estimate of
likely costs and an evaluation of any legal or practical hindrances
to be overcome in order for that proposal to become a reality.
Chapter 4 contains proposals concerned with improving links
between the station and existing areas of Rutherglen. Chapter 5
contains proposals to improve links between the railway station
and future areas of development north of the railway. These
proposals would be implemented in step with the progress of
regeneration, but it would be good if the proposed links could
be established in anticipation of the Commonwealth Games.
Finally Chapter 6 evaluates and prioritises the proposals to
provide the Clyde Gateway URC with a template for how to
proceed. The proposals are reviewed in the context of the
results of the original analysis and cost -effective combinations
of the proposals are suggested. The report recommends that
the following are pursued as a priority:
a) public realm improvements to Castle Street , providing a
clear, pedestrian friendly route from Rutherglen Main Street
to the Railway Station.
b) a new bridge link over the railway line between Farme
Cross and Shawfield providing an access to the railway
Station from the north.
c) It is also recommended that the public realm improvements
to Farmeloan Road have priority, given the current level of
interest in regeneration in this area.
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Rutherglen
Rutherglen is a town in South Lanarkshire of about 25,000 inhabitants,
which is less than two miles from the centre of Glasgow. In fact,
Rutherglen’s status as a royal burgh slightly predates that of Glasgow –
it was founded by David I in the first half of the 12th century. The name
derives from the Gaelic “An Ruadh Gleann” – the red valley. The town
most recently regained its ”independence” from Glasgow in 1996, when
it was returned to South Lanarkshire.
Perhaps as a result of the separate jurisdictions, but also because of
geographical and historical considerations, there has been a lack of
connections between Rutherglen and Glasgow. The river and its flood
plain, then the growth of industry along the river and the railway have
separated Rutherglen from areas to the north of the Clyde.
Rutherglen Railway Station
The original Rutherglen railway station was on the main west coast line
into Glasgow Central station. A further platform (the current one) was
added in 1895 to serve the Glasgow (low level) Central Line. However
this was closed in 1964 as a result of the Beeching cuts. When the line
was revived in 1979, a new station building was constructed and the
original main line station was closed. The disused platform of the original
station is still visible.
Access to the station is by a covered footbridge from Victoria Street,
over the main line railway (where the original platform was located) to
stairs down to the island platform and ticket office. In 2008, a lift is being
installed between the platform and the footbridge as part of the Scottish
Government’s commitment to improving disabled access. There is a level
crossing at the northern end of the platform, which is solely for use of staff
accessing the First Engineering Training Centre.
Trains take between five and eight minutes to Glasgow city centre (Argyle
Street or Central Station), depending on whether they stop at Bridgeton
and Dalmarnock. Total annual footfall at Rutherglen station is about
600,000.
introduction
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Analysis of the Wider Area
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Chapter One analySiS of thE WidEr arEa
Rutherglen is located south of, and in close proximity to the river Clyde. Rutherglen station is indicated by the red circle. The satellite image shows the high
proportion of green space both within the Rutherglen area and surrounding areas, considering the close proximity to the major city of Glasgow. Also visible
is the triangular woodland within the junction of railway tracks at Rutherglen station.
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Rutherglen will see significant changes in the near future with the
developments associated with the M74 extension. The East End
Regeneration Route, which has yet to get the go-ahead, is also shown.
Rutherglen is relatively isolated from areas north of the river due to the
limited number of river crossings. The new motorway will aggravate
this situation. The embankments to the motorway will effectively be a
barrier between Rutherglen and areas to the north, with openings only
to accommodate existing roads. Views from Rutherglen to Glasgow and
the Campsie Fells will be obscured in places by the motorway.
ProPoSEd nEW traffic routES
However, Rutherglen Railway Station will be in a position to become a
key link between areas to the north and south of the M74 extension. The
new roads will also benefit Rutherglen by taking through traffic away
from Main Street, the principal shopping street in the town.
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The diagram shows the Clyde Gateway Area. The Clyde Gateway Urban
Regeneration Company (URC) is a multi-agency project set up to tackle
the physical and economic decline of a large part of the East End of
Glasgow and South Lanarkshire. The Clyde Gateway URC is made up
of Glasgow City Council, South Lanarkshire Council, Scottish Enterprise
National, Scottish Enterprise Glasgow, Scottish Enterprise Lanarkshire
and Communities Scotland. The area stretches between Bridgeton
Cross, Parkhead Cross, Rutherglen and Shawfield.
maStErPlan arEaS
Three development areas which are currently under consideration are:
• The South Dalmarnock & Shawfield Strategic Study & Implementation
Plan
• “Cuningar - a River Runs through” development and implementation
strategy for Farme Cross & the Cuningar Loop Area.
• The Commonwealth Games Masterplan.
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Currently, the uses south of the station are largely residential and mixed
use, and uses north of the station are employment. The area of mixed
use shown in Rutherglen town centre approximates to the Conservation
Area, which contains a variety of residential, retail, employment and
other uses.
futurE uSES
North of the station, there has been a reduction of employment uses on
some sites due to the construction of the M74 extension. However, the
new Rutherglen Park has replaced this to a certain extent. Rutherglen
Park also includes a large retail facility.
Future uses as indicated by the development strategies currently under
consideration include:
• Business and employment uses in the Shawfield area.
• Residential and mixed uses in the Farme Cross / Cuningar Loop
area.
• Residential and mixed uses on the Commonwealth Games site.
• “Imuya” animal based visitor attraction - a large, national / international
scale visitor attraction which is being considered by the Royal
Zoological Society and which is currently seeking funding.
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Future uses from the various development strategies are likely to increase
the use of Rutherglen station significantly, with new customers from areas
to the north west and north east of the station.
Currently the railway station is used for local trains stopping at Rutherglen
– services from Larkhall/ Hamilton to Glasgow Central (low level) and
through to Helensburgh/ Milngavie. Local trains from Glasgow Central
(high level) pass through the station to Mount Vernon, Baillieston and
Whifflet, but do not stop at Rutherglen. There are currently no plans to
reinstate a stopping service. Express trains pass through Rutherglen on
the West Coast Main Line between Glasgow and London.
Public tranSPort
The principal bus routes to central Glasgow are also shown. There is no
provision for taxis near the station at present.
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Glasgow City Council have issued a Core Path Network Plan, a basic
network of paths around Glasgow to link and support the wider network
of other paths around the city. Core paths are the most popular paths and
/or key routes that link communities or provide access to local facilities
as well as parks and greenspaces. South Lanarkshire Council is in the
process of developing a draft Core Path Plan. This core path network is
supported by Sustrans, the national cycle network charity.
PEdEStrian and cyclE routES
There is an existing pedestrian and cycle route along the north bank of
the river called the Clyde Walkway. The opportunity exists for a path on
the south side of the river, stretches of which are partially completed. It
is suggested that an alternative route be considered for the south side
as indicated. Pedestrian and cycle routes to the station are also shown,
indicating the current difficulties of access to the station from areas to the
north, (requiring significant detours).
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The Clyde Gateway Green Network Strategy, by Land Use Consultants,
proposes a vision for the integration of the Green Network within the
regeneration of Clyde Gateway. It describes ways in which the Green
Network will contribute to the Gateway’s future environmental quality,
community vitality and economic success. It highlights the opportunity to
create a unique, distinctive and high quality urban environment close to
the centre of Glasgow.
The core of the strategy is the Clyde Riverside Corridor which forms
a spine into which other green spaces should be linked. Glasgow and
the Clyde Valley Structure Plan identifies the River Clyde as a strategic
element of the Green Network and a key contributor to regeneration by
providing a continuous and high quality green corridor, drawing on the
river’s recreation and biodiversity potential.
GrEEn SPacE nEtWork
Aspirational links are shown where relevant to Rutherglen station. These
would link Rutherglen station with Burnhill Open Space/ Richmond Park
to the west and the Clyde to the north.
Riverside Green Links
Existing Parks /Open Spaces
Potential Green Links
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Analysis of the Immediate Vicinity
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Chapter twO analySiS of thE immEdiatE vicinity
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toPoGraPhy
Rutherglen is on a glacial ridge, consisting of river terraces and glacially
deposited hills, called drumlins. In the West End of Glasgow housing
was typically built on top of these to exploit the views. Rutherglen town
centre is on higher ground than the industrial areas to the north, near
to the Clyde and the ground descends gradually down to the river. This
change in height is particularly apparent at the Railway Station, with a
steep wooded bank down to the level of the platforms.
Areas of potential flooding are identified in the Clyde Gateway Integrated
Water Plan (Hyder Consulting). The principal areas affected are
between Farme Cross and the river. Construction of the Rutherglen Park
development has included appropriate flood defences.
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m74 ExtEnSion land-takE
The coloured areas show the land that has been acquired for the
construction of the motorway.
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m74 ExtEnSion
Track to Bridgeton Bank Sidings
QUEENSTREET
The diagram shows the latest planning drawings for the motorway,
including the junction at Cambuslang Road and the embankment for
the six lane motorway. Bridges are shown over Farmeloan Road, the
railway station and Glasgow Road. A significant alteration to the local
road network is the replacement road for the existing Quay Road, a road
to access the employment area north of the motorway.
A visualisation shows the bridge over the railway station itself. The bridge
crosses not only the railway lines and platform but also Queen Street to
the west of the station, and also the track leading from the station to the
Bridgeton Bank Sidings along the side of the railway tracks.
Visualisation of motorway bridge from the design guidelines for the M74 extension.
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PoSt m74 ExtEnSion Station circulation
KING STREET
MAIN STREET
VICTORIA STREET
FAR
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The current pedestrian circulation on the south side of the train lines
is currently unsatisfactory. Moray Court poses a significant barrier on a
very useful route between the station south entrance and Queen Street.
Pedestrian and cycle traffic is required to take a longer route around this
development. Currently the private car park of Moray Court is separated
by a high fence from the public car park on Victoria Street. The motorway
proposals do not improve the pedestrian circulation.
All routes from the north east and north west of the railway station are at
a disadvantage in terms of good access to the station.
The car parking spaces on Victoria Street are used by visitors to the town
centre of Rutherglen, but also as an unofficial park and ride facility for
commuters using the train. Two alternative locations for car parking could
be considered:
1) on the triangular area between the railway lines, however the
impractical shape and difficulty of access to this plot makes this option
less attractive
2) on empty sites north of the railway line – this could be considered as
temporary uses as the area is regenerated.
QUEEN STREET
Existing Car Parks
Pedestrian Routes
BRIDGETON BANK SIDINGS
MORAYCOURT
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buS circulation
Buses are well used in the Rutherglen and Cambuslang area. The 2001
census revealed that 10% travelled to work by rail and 19% by bus.
However there is a lack of clear routes between the bus stops and the
station.
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GrEEn SPacE nEtWork
In the context of the Clyde Gateway Green Network Strategy areas in
the vicinity of the station are shown which could serve to form strategic
green links. Current planning policy recognises the importance of waste
ground in urban areas. Large areas of waste ground in urban areas have
frequently been colonised by a range of species which have exploited the
varied substrates to produce valuable ecosystems. Disused tracks and
embankments can support diverse habitats and serve as corridors with
recreational potential.
Given that the use of the triangular space between the railway lines is not
seen as feasible for car parking, there would be much to recommend a
policy of securing this area as part of the green network.
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Development of Strategies
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As a result of the site analysis an aspirational network of improved routes
was developed and presented to stakeholders at Rutherglen Town Hall on
the 3rd June 2008. The aim of these routes/ options can be summarized
as follows:
• to cater for future uses
• to encourage the development of public transport
• to establish an effective pedestrian and cycle network
• to develop the strategic green network
Following the workshop it was felt that a distinction should be made
between strategies which improve the links to existing areas and strategies
for the creation of key links in connection with urban regeneration and
with the forthcoming Commonwealth Games.
Therefore the rest of the report has respected this division:
a) Improving links within Rutherglen (Chapter 4)
b) Improving links to future areas of development (Chapter 5)
Indicative costs are provided for each option, which includes
preliminaries, contingencies and professional fees. The indicative
costs exclude the following:
• VAT
• Legal fees
• Local authority planning and road consent application fees
• Site investigations and surveys
• Finance charges during the construction
• Project insurances
• Site acquisition fees / costs
• Agent’s fees
• Increased costs beyond 3rd quarter 2008
• Abnormal ground conditions
• Allowance for any costs arising from ground contamination
• Utility services diversions
• CCTV installation
• Artwork
Chapter three dEvEloPmEnt of StratEGiES
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Aspirational Routes
Medium Term Strategies
Short Term Strategies
This diagram shows the desired footpath and cycle network as a blue dotted line. The
numbered circles represent proposals that are illustrated in the following pages. These
include new links to complete this network, and improvements to existing links.
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Improving Links within Rutherglen
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Shawfield
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Rutherglen Main Street
M74
River Clyde
Queen Street
Farm
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Dalm
arnock Road
ProPosals 1 -7
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Rutherglen Main Street
M74
River Clyde
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Benefits:
User groups that will benefit include station users from Rutherglen
itself and visitors by rail to Rutherglen from elsewhere. The proposal
will increase the attractiveness of Rutherglen as a shopping area and
also as a potential location for employment. This will encourage an
increase in commuters to Rutherglen as well as an increase in numbers
of commuters from Rutherglen.
An upgrading of the Conservation Area would produce economic and
environmental benefits for residents and business users. Improvements
to Castle Street can be seen as part of this overall strategy.
Potential Legal/ Practical hindrances:
• Current car parking arrangement at the corner of Castle Street and
King Street.
The necessary alterations to traffic priorities to create a pedestrian
friendly street.
The use of vacant lots within the conservation area as car parking
should not be seen as a permanent arrangement, because originally
these would have been building facades. Therefore over the long term
the building lines to the street should be restored with appropriate
development, or at the very least with high quality walls or fencing.
Although redevelopment of vacant plots is outwith the scope of this
study, some marking of the desired building line by low walls or surface
treatment of the pavement should be undertaken as part of the public
realm works. In the case of Castle Street the edge of the Salvation
Army car park would need treatment (e.g. a low wall) to establish a
coherent edge to the street.
ProPosal 1 Improvements to Castle street
This is the principal route between Main Street and Rutherglen Station
and as such it is well used. The pedestrian environment on this important
route is visually incoherent and it is not clear that the route leads to the
station. Traffic barriers obstruct pedestrian flow. Poorly placed highway
signage blocks views of existing railway station signage and the railway
building itself is not visible on this approach. Therefore the station should
be announced from Main Street, at the station entrance and also at the
junction with King Street.
Recommendations:
“Beacon” StructuresAt the junction of Main Street and Castle Street a “kiosk” type structure. At the junction of King Street and Castle Street a “totem” type structure. At the junction of Victoria Street and Castle Street a “pavilion” type structure.
Street Surface Improvements:Northern section: New high quality shared surface, with appropriate bollards and street furniture.
Southern section: The quality of the existing street surface of this section is acceptable. Existing pedestrianised street surface retained.
Lighting: Remove highway lighting and replace with more closely spaced pedestrian scale lighting.
Trees: Small crowned street trees
Other Improvements: Removal of barriers and superfluous signage
Indicative Cost Estimate: £892,000.
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proposal 1
Beacon
tree
light
street edge
SAlVATIoN ARMy
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Entrance to Castle Street from Main Street
Corner of Castle Street and King Street
proposal 1
Castle Street looking from the junction with King Street towards the Railway Station.
Castle Street looking from the junction with Victoria Street towards Rutherglen Main Street.
Salvation Army
Car Park
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The aim of the proposal is to provide a pedestrian-friendly street
between Main Street and the station. This will mean reducing the current
dominance of vehicular traffic in the upper part of Castle Street in favour
of pedestrians and cyclists. Vehicular access will be maintained but
overall traffic speed reduced to give priority to pedestrians.
This is following current Scottish planning guidance (PAN 76) and the
contents of The Manual for Streets. The Manual for Streets, and the
forthcoming Scottish version, provide guidance for practitioners involved
in the planning, design, provision and approval of new residential streets,
and modifications to existing ones. They aim to increase the quality of life
through good design which creates more people-orientated streets.
The Manual for Streets contains the following principles of inclusive
design:
• places people at the heart of the design process
• acknowledges diversity and difference
• offers choice where a single solution cannot accommodate all users
• provides for flexibility in use
• provides buildings and environments that are convenient and
enjoyable to use for everyone
The Manual for Streets can be downloaded at:
http://www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/sustainable/manforstreets/
proposal 1
Examples of successful Beacon structures
Shared surface not requiring signage
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ProPosal 2 Improvements to Green road
Rutherglen Main Street
M74
River Clyde
22
This is a secondary route between Main Street (leading from behind
Rutherglen Town Hall) and Rutherglen Station. The pedestrian environment
on this important route is visually incoherent and it is not clear that the
route leads to the station. Traffic barriers and other obstacles obstruct
pedestrian flow.
Recommendations:
Street Surface Improvements:
Northern section: New high quality shared surface, with appropriate
bollards and street furniture.
Southern Section: New high quality pedestrianised surface.
Lighting: Remove highway lighting and replace with more closely
spaced pedestrian scale lighting.
Tree Planting: Small crowned street trees
Other Improvements: Removal of barriers and superfluous signage.
New pedestrian signage to and from Main Street and Station.
Indicative Cost Estimate: £516,000.
Benefits:
Although this proposal is a secondary route from Main Street to the
station serving the Town Hall and library the beneficiaries will be similar
to proposal 1.
As in proposal 1, improvements to Green Road will produce economic
and environmental benefits to residents and business users in the
immediate area.
Potential Legal / Practical hindrances:
• Current car parking arrangement at the corner of Green Road and
King Street.
• The necessary alterations to traffic priorities to create a pedestrian
friendly street in accordance with current planning guidance/ good
practice.
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Looking down Green Road towards Victoria Street car park
Looking back to Main Street from King Street
Lane leading from Main Street to King Street beside library
tree
light
street edge
proposal 2
lIbRARy
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ProPosal 3 Improvements to reGent drIve
Rutherglen Main Street
M74
River Clyde
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This is a secondary route between Queen Street and Rutherglen Station.
Although the pedestrian environment on this important route is not so
visually incoherent as Castle Street and Green Road in Proposals 1 and 2,
it is not clear that the route leads to the station.
Recommendations:
Street Surface Improvements: New high quality shared surface, with
appropriate bollards and street furniture.
Lighting: Remove highway lighting and replace with more closely
spaced pedestrian scale lighting.
Tree Planting: Small crowned street trees.
Other Improvements: Removal of superfluous signage. New
pedestrian signage.
Indicative Cost Estimate: £369,000.
Benefits:
Although this option is a secondary route from areas to the west of
Rutherglen to the station, the beneficiaries will be similar to proposal
1.
As in proposal 1, improvements to Regent Drive will produce economic
and environmental benefits to residents and business users in the
immediate area.
Potential legal/ Practical hindrances:
• Current car parking arrangement at the corner of Regent Drive
and King Street.
• The necessary alterations to traffic priorities to create a pedestrian
friendly street in accordance with current planning guidance/ good
practice.
• Implementation of improvements to Victoria Street (proposal 5) is
necessary to complete the link to the station.
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Regent Drive looking toward King Street and Rutherglen Town Hall
Regent Drive looking toward Victoria Street car park
tree
light
street edge
proposal 3
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Benefits:
This will benefit cyclists and pedestrians who wish to access the station
avoiding the busy Main Street.
Improvements to King Street will produce economic and environmental
benefits to residents and business users in the immediate area.
Potential Legal/ Practical hindrances:
• The necessary alterations to traffic priorities to create a pedestrian
friendly street in accordance with current planning guidance/ good
practice.
• Implementation of improvements to Castle Street (proposal 1) is
necessary to complete the link to the station.
ProPosal 4 Improvements to KInG street
Rutherglen Main Street
M74
River Clyde
King Street44
Potentially highly used route to Rutherglen Station by cyclists and
pedestrians from east and west (avoiding Main Street), which at present is
dominated by one way vehicular traffic. The pavements are very narrow in
places and the pedestrian environment is generally poor.
Recommendations:
Street Surface Improvements: New high quality pavement surface to
match shared surface materials as in Proposals 1-3 with appropriate
street furniture. New raised crossings.
Lighting: Remove highway lighting and replace with more closely
spaced pedestrian scale lighting.
Other Improvements: Removal of superfluous signage. New
pedestrian signage.
Indicative Cost Estimate: £1,987,000.
King Street at junction of Green Road
Green Road library
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Note: beacons are not included in the cost estimate for this option.
They are shown for information only because they are costed in Proposal 1.
Castle Street
King Street at junction of Castle Street King Street at junction of Castle Street and Farmeloan Road
Beacon
light
proposal 4
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ProPosal 5 Improvements to vICtorIa street
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Rutherglen Main Street
M74
River Clyde
Victoria Street
This street is the main urban space at the entrance to the station. However,
it is currently used as an overflow car park for Main Street. Reconfiguration
of the parking arrangements and landscaping could allow the space to be
reinvigorated by creating a tree lined shared surface area and exploring
options to reduce the number of car park spaces.
The link from Queen Street is currently obstructed by a high fence to the
private residential car park of Moray Court.
Recommendations:
Street Surface Improvements: New high quality pavement surface to
match shared surface materials, as in Proposals 1-3 with appropriate
street furniture.
Lighting: Remove highway lighting and replace with more closely
spaced pedestrian scale lighting.
Tree Planting: Small crowned street trees
Other Improvements: New pedestrian signage to and from station.
Indicative Cost Estimate: £2,150,000.
Benefits:
This will benefit users of the station who and pedestrians who wish to
access the station avoiding the busy Main Street.
Improvements to Victoria Street will produce economic and environmental
benefits to residents and business users in the immediate area by
upgrading the car parking environment.
Potential legal/ Practical hindrances:
• The necessary alterations to traffic priorities to create a pedestrian
friendly street in accordance with current planning guidance/ good
practice.
• It may be possible to relocate parking on the other side of the railway
lines restricting the car parking areas on Victoria Street to local
users.
• The reconfiguration may entail a reduction in the number of car
park spaces. This may be compensated by provision of parking on
the other side of the railway lines. This could be accessed in two
ways, by construction of access to the station north of the motorway
(see proposal F) or by one of the two links shown through Moray
Court. It would be preferable to create Route A, which would simply
involve the removal of a small section of fence allowing pedestrians
and cyclists to use the street in front of Moray Court. This would
provide a much needed short cut for access from many parts of west
Rutherglen. If this simple solution was not possible it is conceivable
that another option, Route b could be provided on the railway
embankment outwith the Moray Court perimeter. Agreement with
Network Rail would be necessary.
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Car parking in Moray Court Car parking in Victoria Street between Castle Street and Green Road
Car parking in Victoria Street Victoria Street between Railway station and Farmeloan Road
tree
light
street edge
possible access
proposal 5
Fence forming barrier between Moray Court and Victoria Street
route B
route a
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ProPosal 6 Improvements to statIon entranCe
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River Clyde
To improve the visual surroundings of the station this option proposes to
upgrade the immediate entrance area of the station.
The site of Reuther Hall is owned by SlC but leased to private
organizations
.Recommendations:
Street Surface Improvements: New high quality shared surface,
with appropriate bollards and street furniture.
Lighting: Remove highway lighting and replace with more closely
spaced pedestrian scale lighting.
Tree planting: Small crowned street trees.
Other Improvements: Improvements to Reuther Hall.
Indicative Cost Estimate: £319,000
Benefits:
This will benefit all users of the station as well as economic benefits to
the areas surrounding Rutherglen. The aim is to create a welcoming
environment, clearly navigable. The benefit to all users would be greater
if the station forecourt could be enlarged. However, this would involve
alterations to the existing Reuther Hall, which is a community building
used by several local organisations. Refurbishment of Reuther Hall
could incorporate the beacon structure from proposal 1 as part of the
Reuther Hall building or boundary treatment. If funds were available
for relocating Reuther Hall it would be possible to provide a generous
station forecourt with a wide range of facilities including provision for
taxis.
Potential Legal/ Practical hindrances:
• Agreement with Network Rail would be necessary.
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Note: beacons are not included in the cost estimate for this option.
They are shown for information only because they are costed
in Proposal 1.
Existing station forecourt looking towards station entrance
Existing station forecourt looking towards Castle Street
Looking from Castle Street towards Reuther Hall building
CastleStreet
Reuther Hall building
Beacon
tree
light
proposal 6
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Benefits:
This will improve the environment and safety of this sub optimal access
route from areas to the west and north of the station, however, proposal
5 with access through Moray Court would provide a better access
route. Proposal F would also provide a preferable route allowing this
current unsatisfactory route to be closed. As has been shown in the
discussion of the Green Network Strategy the triangular area between
the railway lines would be unsuitable for parking use (difficult access)
and is a potential valuable environmental resource. Recreational and
educational uses of the triangular area between the railway tracks
are not recommended due to the difficult access and lack of natural
surveillance.
Potential Legal/ Practical hindrances:
• Agreement with Network Rail would be necessary.
• lack of natural surveillance would continue to be a disincentive to
using this route.
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River Clyde
The existing route is underused and feels threatening. The interventions
suggested would produce a “second best” access route, however, at
present it is the most direct access route from areas to the north/west of
the station.
Recommendations:
Street Surface Improvements: Existing pedestrianised surface
retained with a new high quality fence relocated along one side of
whole length to produce a more generous route.
Lighting: Replace existing lighting with more closely spaced
pedestrian scale lighting.
Landscaping: Clearance of existing vegetation next to path to create
good sightlines and areas for sitting. low level ornamental planting.
Indicative Cost Estimate: £163,000
ProPosal 7 Improvements to aCCess from Queen street
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Existing pathway looking towards station entrance (hidden) Entrance to station
Existing pathway looking back to stairs and railway bridge Existing fence
Station Entrance
light
Grass & low ornamental planting
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Improving Links to Future Areas of Development
5
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FarmeCross
Shawfield
FFAA
BB
CC
DD
EE
Rutherglen Main Street
M74
River Clyde
Rutherglen Main Street
M74
River Clyde
Farm
eloan
Road
Dalm
arnock Road
Queen Street
ProPosals a-F
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AA
Rutherglen Main Street
M74
River Clyde
Alleysbank Road
Lloyd Road
ProPosal a ImProvements to lInk From Farme Cross /rutherglen Park
The creation of this route would benefit Farme Cross and the Rutherglen
Business Park. Alternative routes could be created along Lloyd Street and
Alleysbank Road but this would require acquisition of existing or proposed
employment land. The option shown uses existing underused land, with
alternative access either from Farmeloan Road or Lloyd Street.
Recommendations:
Surface Improvements:
New footpath/ cycleway, with appropriate bollards.
Lighting:
New pedestrian scale lighting at close intervals.
Landscaping:
Clearance of existing vegetation along length of path, retaining the best
of the trees. Low level ornamental planting/ hedge, grassed area.
Indicative Cost Estimate: £198,000.
Benefits:
Existing residents and business users of Farme Cross and areas to
the northeast of the station will benefit from this proposal, providing
that that there is access to the station (see proposal B). This area is
experiencing high levels of redevelopment interest and is likely to see
significantly higher levels of pedestrian & cycle traffic.
Potential Legal / Practical hindrances:
• Agreement with property owners would be necessary in order to
acquire rights of way over the unused strip of land. Creating the
link to Farmeloan Road would require the acquisition of currently
underused employment land, however the redevelopment of the
frontage of Farmeloan Road for residential purposes would be an
opportunity to establish this link. Alternatively routes using Lloyd
Street and Alleysbank Road could be used, which would require the
acquisition of small strips of land that are currently in employment
use.
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ALLEYSBANK ROAD
FARM
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DA
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LLOYD STREET
BARON
ALD S
TREET
CAMBUSLANG R
FARMECROSS
Beacon
tree grass & low ornamental Planting
hedge
ProPosal a
Aerial View
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The creation of this route would plug Rutherglen into the Clyde Gateway
riverside corridor and long distance cycle route. This would be a leisure
route and link Rutherglen with the Commonwealth Games site. The land
is currently owned by Network Rail and fencing will be required to secure
the continued use of the freight sidings. An alternative route is shown to
the west of the railway line.
Recommendations:
Surface Improvements:
New /upgraded footpath/ cycleway and new high quality fences to
both sides of entire length.
Lighting:
New pedestrian scale lighting at close intervals.
Landscaping:
Clearance of existing vegetation to small area to the north, retaining
the best of the trees, including planting of new woodland trees. New
grass and ornamental planting along length of path.
Indicative Cost Estimate: £400,000.
Indicative Cost Estimate (without lighting): £291,000
ProPosal B extendIng exIstIng PedestrIan /CyCleway to rIver
BB Rutherglen Park
Rutherglen Main Street
M74
River Clyde
Benefit:
Rutherglen inhabitants will benefit from improved access to the river.
Leisure users of the long distance Clyde route will benefit by being easily
reached from the station. Users of Rutherglen Park retail/ business
park will have easier access to the station. Future developments in
connection with regeneration projects and the Commonwealth Games
will have better links to Rutherglen station and Rutherglen itself. The
proposal also establishes an ecological corridor in accordance with
principles in the Clyde Gateway Green Network Strategy. Planting of
this area would provide the environmental link. However, the opportunity
to create a useful pedestrian and cycle link would be lost.
Potential Legal/ Practical hindrances:
• Acquisition of rights over land currently owned by Network Rail
would be necessary.
• Security issues related to the adjacent Bridgeton Bank sidings would
need to be addressed.
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Existing path beside Bridgeton Bank sidings
Bridgeton Bank sidings looking towards Dalmarnock Bridge
Bridgeton Bank sidings looking back to railway station
tree
light
ProPosal B
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ProPosal C ImProvements to Farmeloan road
CC
Farm
eloan
Road
Rutherglen Main Street
M74
River Clyde
Farmeloan Road is the principal route between Rutherglen/ the railway
station and Dalmarnock/ Farme Cross/ new developments on Cuningar
Loop. The process of re-urbanisation has already started with new
developments at Farme Cross and on Farmeloan Road. A high quality
boulevard with cycle lanes would provide good access to the station and
Rutherglen.
Recommendations:
Street Surface Improvements:
New road surface, new high quality pavements and cycle lanes with
appropriate bollards and street furniture.
Lighting:
New lighting combining highway and pedestrian scale lighting.
Tree planting:
Small crowned street trees.
Indicative Cost Estimate (with lighting): £2,151,000
Indicative Cost Estimate (without lighting): £1,707,000
Benefits:
Existing residents and business users of Farme Cross and areas to
the northeast of the station will benefit from this proposal. This area is
experiencing high levels of redevelopment interest and is likely to see
significantly higher levels of pedestrian & cycle traffic.
It is in the long term interests of Farme Cross residents and business
users to be linked to the town centre of Rutherglen particularly after
the construction of the motorway extension. A high quality urban
streetscape will encourage active frontage development along this
street and help reintegrate Farme Cross into Rutherglen and provide a
catalyst to regeneration activities in Farme Cross and beyond towards
the Commonwealth Games village.
Potential Legal / Practical hindrances:
It would have to be considered whether the relatively new highway
lighting would be capable of being integrated into a high quality urban
streetscape and whether the costs of replacing them with more suitable
lighting could be borne.
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Farmeloan Road looking towards Rutherglen
Farmeloan Road looking towards Farme Cross
tree
light
street edge
ProPosal C
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DD
Farm
eloan
Road
Rutherglen Main Street
M74
River Clyde
The upgrading of an underused existing entrance from Farmeloan Road.
The construction of the M74 extension will mean that the approach will be
directly next to motorway embankment. In order for this route to function
properly as a station entrance the visibility and quality of the route will
require to be considerably improved.
Recommendations:
Surface Improvements: New footpath / cycleway, with appropriate
bollards.
Lighting: New pedestrian scale lighting at close intervals.
Landscaping:
Incorporation of sculptural landscaping and treatment of new motorway
embankment to enhance environment of path. Ornamental planting
and grassed area.
“Beacon” Structure: At the junction to Farmeloan Road a “totem”
type structure.
Indicative Cost Estimate: £342,000.
Benefits:
Existing residents and business users of Farme Cross and areas to
the northeast of the station will benefit from this proposal. This area is
experiencing high levels of redevelopment interest and is likely to see
significantly higher levels of pedestrian & cycle traffic. In the absence
of proposal A this entrance would be the only access from areas to the
north east of the station, (as in the current situation).
Potential Legal/ Practical hindrances:
• Issues surrounding the increased use of this route adjacent to
Network Rail communications building.
• Landscaping of the embankment and/ or boundary treatment would
require coordination with the motorway construction.
• Approval required from Network Rail.
ProPosal D ImProvements to statIon entranCe From Farmeloan road
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Existing access to railway station from Farmeloan Road View of existing railway station from Farmeloan Road
Land acquired formotorway construction
Beacon
tree
light
ProPosal d
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E
FarmeCross
E
Rutherglen Main Street
M74
River Clyde
Bridge connection to north bank cycle way using existing unused bridge
supports (old Dalmarnock railway bridge) to create link between south
bank of river and existing footway on north bank of river.
Recommendations:
Bridge:
New pedestrian bridge to cross river. 65m approx. span
Footpath: Existing footpath link upgraded to serve as cycle way, new
signage.
Lighting: New pedestrian scale lighting to bridge.
Landscaping:
Clearance of existing vegetation along length of path to provide better
sightlines
Indicative Cost Estimate: £4,980,000.
Benefits:
• The principal benefit of this proposal is that it ties together Rutherglen
and South Lanarkshire to Dalmarnock. Not only does it open up
new routes for cyclists and pedestrians but it also links Rutherglen
and its station to areas north of the Clyde, Dalmarnock and the
Commonwealth Games village.
• As the aspirational cycleway on the south side of the Clyde remains
only partially complete, the bridge connection links the areas
surrounding Rutherglen to the national cycle network.
• The existence of the original bridge structure would mean that a
new lightweight structure could be suspended between the existing
supports to provide this link.
• Users that will benefit will be existing residents of Farme Cross and
Dalmarnock but also the users of future regeneration developments
in Shawfield, Dalmarnock and Farme Cross.
• The bridge could be the subject of a design competition to achieve
an iconic structure to achieve a high technical solution and provide
a striking feature at a focal point for The Clyde Gateway.
Potential Legal/ Practical hindrances:
• Issues related to using the tunnel underneath the railway line may
need to be addressed to replicate the situation on the north bank,
where the cycle route uses the existing arches below the railway
viaduct. This would allow completion of the link to areas east of the
railway line (Proposal B).
• Load bearing capacity and condition of the existing structure would
have to be investigated.
ProPosal E BrIdge ConneCtIon to north Bank CyCleway usIng exIstIng struCture
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Structure of old Dalmarnock Bridge
Aerial View of Old & New Dalmarnock railway bridge
light
ProPosal e
New pedestrian bridge using existing structure (Sheffield)
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F FarmeCross
FShawfield
Rutherglen Main Street
M74
River Clyde
Bridge connection provides link between Shawfield and Farme Cross,
as recommended in the South Dalmarnock & Shawfield Strategic Study
and Implementation Plan. It can potentially provide access to the central
platform of the railway station from both these areas.
Recommendations:
Bridge:
High quality steel/ glass construction, including stair towers on both
sides and potential stair access to central platform. The bridge must
be high enough that it avoids the overhead electric supply to the
railway lines and construction would have to be programmed so that
the normal running of the rail services is not disrupted.
Lighting:
New pedestrian scale lighting to bridge and approaches.
New pedestrian signage.
Indicative Cost Estimate: £9,821,000
Benefits:
• Provides connections between the Shawfield and Farme Cross
residential and business areas, both of which are receiving
considerable regeneration interest in anticipation of the
Commonwealth Games.
• Allows access to the station from the north and could replace the
unsatisfactory access routes from Queen Street (proposal 7) and
from Farmeloan Road (proposal D).
• The bridge could be the subject of a design competition to achieve
an iconic structure to achieve a high technical solution and provide
a striking feature at a focal point for Rutherglen.
• The proposal allows the dangerous and highly disruptive level
crossing for users of the First training centre to be removed.
Potential Legal / Practical hindrances:
• The structure in the position shown would have to be large enough
to span several railway tracks and their overhead electric lines.
• The option of attaching the bridge to the motorway construction
should be investigated; however it is likely that a much larger bridge
would be required with difficult access to the platforms. Furthermore
the M74 construction has already commenced and therefore a
separate pedestrian/ cycle bridge may well be preferable.
• Acquisition of rights over land and air rights currently owned by
Network Rail would be necessary.
• Security issues related to the adjacent railway lines would need to
be addressed.
Birdseye view
ProPosal F new PedestrIan BrIdge
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Existing level crossing for use of railway personnel
View from railway platform towards Dalmarnock bridge
Dalmarnock Bridge
Beacon
light
ProPosal F
New pedestrian bridge over railway at Stirling
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Conclusions / Prioritising
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The conclusion is divided into three parts. The first part discusses how
successfully the strategic aims established in the analysis are addressed
by the individual proposals. These aims were as follows:
• to cater for future uses
• to encourage the development of public transport
• to establish an effective pedestrian and cycle network
• to develop the strategic green network.
The second part of the conclusion explores how different proposals can
effectively be combined to achieve these aims. Finally, recommendations
are made as to which proposals should be pursued as a priority.
ConClusions
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1 ) Addressing the Strategic Aims
Do the proposals cater for future uses?
Proposals 1-7 can be seen as contributing to the regeneration of the
northern part of the Rutherglen Conservation Area, between Main Street
and the railway. Although the area may be subject to increased noise
pollution from the new motorway, an improvement in the public realm
combined with excellent public transport links together with a policy of
urban repair to fill in the gaps in the urban fabric could generate new
residential and mixed uses in this area.
Proposals A-F cater for future development north of the railway station:
• new employment uses in Shawfield,
• new employment uses, mixed uses, and residential development at
Farme Cross and beyond,
• a proposed visitor attraction (“Imuya”) on the Cuningar Loop. This is
a large, national / international scale visitor attraction which is being
considered by the Royal Zoological Society and which is currently
seeking funding.
Proposals A to F also link Rutherglen to temporary or permanent
developments associated with the Commonwealth Games in 2014.
Currently the proposed developments include:
• 1000 homes for 7000 athletes - a mix of apartments, townhouses,
detached and semi detached houses to be marketed for sale and rent
after the games.
• provision for a hotel, conference suites, security pens, media zones,
shopping and entertainment facilities,
• a new stadium with two arenas under one roof, the 5,000 seat National
Indoor Sports Arena and a 2,000 seat velodrome.
Do the proposals encourage the development of public transport?
Proposals 1-7 are directly concerned with improving the use of Rutherglen
town centre as a public transport interchange, providing better routes
between bus stops and the railway station. The construction of the M74
extension and the reduction of through traffic in Rutherglen Main Street,
should make it easier to cross the main traffic arteries, and improve the
permeability of the Conservation Area for pedestrians and cyclists.
The introduction of real time information systems at bus stops (and
coordination with information in the railway station) would ensure a better
coordination of rail and bus timetables. The proposed beacon structures
could be serve as real time information points for both buses and trains.
Proposals A-F are concerned with improving access to the railway station
from the regenerated areas to the north of the motorway (Farme Cross,
Shawfield and Dalmarnock). They also serve an increased demand for
leisure uses (cycling/ boating along the river).
Do the proposals establish an effective pedestrian and cycle
network?
Proposals 1–7 are concerned with improving the existing pedestrian
and cycle routes to the railway station within Rutherglen. Proposals A-F
are concerned with linking Rutherglen Station to the wider network of
pedestrian and cycle routes within the Clyde Gateway area and beyond.
Do the proposals develop the strategic green network?
The aspiration to create green network links between Rutherglen and the
River Clyde and between Rutherglen and Richmond Park via the Burnhill
Open Space, is addressed in Proposal 7 and in Proposal B. Proposal
7 considers alternatives for the triangular island between the railway
lines. Proposal B enhances the strategic green network link between
Rutherglen and the river by introducing planting along the route next to
the Bridgeton Bank sidings site. Other proposals involve planting which
could be seen as additions to this network.
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2) Effective combinations of the Options
Proposals1-7
Proposal 1 Improvements to Castle Street, as the most direct route from
Main Street is an obvious priority.
Proposals 2 and 3 are perhaps of secondary importance, but are useful
additional links providing better permeability and regeneration opportunities
within the Rutherglen Conservation Area.
Proposals 4 and 5 involve cross routes. They probably do not make sense
without Proposals 1, 2, & 3. The realisation of proposals 1- 5 would allow a
comprehensive rethinking of the entire area between Main Street and the
railway station.
Proposal 6 involves improvements to an existing hall which is not owned by
the Council, (although it is built on council owned land). Although Proposal
1 would improve links between the station and Main Street, the station
forecourt itself would continue to be a let down without this option.
Proposal 7 recommends improvements to the existing path access
from Queen Street. Even with the suggested improvements, this route
will probably continue to be rather unsatisfactory. However an effective
implementation of proposal 5 (or proposal F, see below) would mean that
this link could be abandoned, in favour of safer ways into the station. The
triangular island between the railway lines could then be redesignated as
an urban wood as part of the strategic green network.
2) Proposals A-F
Proposal A depends on acquiring land between Lloyd Road and
Alleysbank Road, as well as the use of a strip of the siding land owned
by Network Rail. Combined with Proposal B and F it would provide a
network of pedestrian links north of the railway line/ motorway, and be
a stimulus to development in this area.
If a pedestrian bridge could be established to the cycleway on the
north bank of the Clyde (Proposal E), the network could be linked up to
Dalmarnock and the Commonwealth Games developments. Proposal
E would allow the network to be linked into the Sustrans system and
allow for a slower, potentially piecemeal development of the route along
the south bank of the Clyde. Combining Proposals C and D would be
an effective alternative to Proposal A, in terms of providing access
between Farme Cross and the station area. However Farme Cross and
Shawfield would be less well linked by this solution.
demolitionsanddowntakings/vegetationclearance
Pavement/Road Surface
fencing/landscaping street lighting
surface water drainage
workingaround existing surfaces
trafficmanagement
works to create straight line to street
allowance for new raised crossings new bridge
totem/kiosk/pavilion total
incl.preliminaries20%
incl.contingencies10%
totalincl.allowancefor professional fees 20%
links within RutherglenProposal 1 £3,150 £126,000 £50,400 £31,500 £18,900 £24,000 £9,000 £300,000 £562,950 £675,540 £743,094 £891,713Proposal 2 £3,000 £180,000 £48,000 £30,000 £18,000 £24,000 £22,500 £325,500 £390,600 £429,660 £515,592Proposal 3 £2,000 £120,000 £32,000 £20,000 £12,000 £24,000 £22,500 £232,500 £279,000 £306,900 £368,280Proposal 4 £18,000 £540,000 £288,000 £180,000 £108,000 £60,000 £60,000 £1,254,000 £1,504,800 £1,655,280 £1,986,336Proposal 5 £24,650 £443,700 £394,400 £246,500 £147,900 £60,000 £40,000 £1,357,150 £1,628,580 £1,791,438 £2,149,726Proposal 6 £2,100 £126,000 £33,600 £21,000 £12,600 £6,000 £201,300 £241,560 £265,716 £318,859Proposal 7 £7,000 £67,000 £22,000 £6,600 £102,600 £123,120 £135,432 £162,518links to future areas of developmentProposal A £6,000 £47,000 £20,000 £37,500 £11,250 £3,000 £124,750 £149,700 £164,670 £197,604Proposal B £6,875 £48,125 £103,000 £68,750 £20,625 £5,000 £252,375 £302,850 £333,135 £399,762Proposal C £17,500 £630,000 £280,000 £175,000 £105,000 £150,000 £1,357,500 £1,629,000 £1,791,900 £2,150,280Proposal D £5,050 £48,500 £44,100 £32,500 £16,250 £19,500 £50,000 £215,900 £259,080 £284,988 £341,986Proposal E £3,200 £44,800 £28,600 £32,000 £16,000 £19,200 £3,000,000 £3,143,800 £3,772,560 £4,149,816 £4,979,779Proposal F £6,200,000 £6,200,000 £7,440,000 £8,184,000 £9,820,800
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3) Recommendations for immediate action priority for network
a) public realm improvements to Castle Street , providing a clear,
pedestrian friendly route from Rutherglen Main Street to the Railway
Station
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b) a new bridge link over the railway line between Farme Cross and
Shawfield providing an access to the railway Station from the north.
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It is also recommended that the public realm improvements to Farmeloan Road have priority,
given the current level of interest in regeneration in this area.
These three proposals are recommended as
priorities for action. Although they might have
higher cost implications than some other proposals,
as stand alone proposals they would cover a lot of
the strategic aims described above. They are the
“pivotal” options which by stimulating the regeneration
of the conservation area /future development and
linking Rutherglen to the Farme Cross area, would
establish a solid base line for the implementation of
other proposals.
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