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What is the access project and what does it mean for Forth Canoe Club?
What is the access project and what does it mean for Forth Canoe Club?
Paddlesports are accessible for many people with disabilities, and our ‘it is what you can do, rather than what you can’t do approach’ to helping people, is one of the reasons our governing body the Scottish Canoe Association has asked us if we would like to be a pathway club for ParaCanoe athletes. It would be a great opportunity for the club, we have already helped one able bodied athlete reach the Commonwealth Games and Olympics selection (Ieuan James) it would be incredible to be able to help more athletes reach their dreams too. However, the only way we can currently work with wheelchair athletes is if they are lifted out of their wheelchair into a canoe on the opposite side of the canal and paddled over, then lifted out by the clubhouse. This takes away their independence and autonomy. We are also in discussion with Scottish Canals to re-instate the facilitates block on Ashleigh Terrace, which our members utilised, and it used to contain an accessible WC and shower facility and has been closed since 2019. However with no news as to the Reopening of the facilitates Forth Canoe Club want to pave the way for access and inclusivity.
Well designed access will improve the site for everyone.
The Access Project Fundraiser
The Access Project Fundraiser
The Progress
The Progress
This Trello Board shows you all of the things we are doing, showing tasks we need to do, are doing and are blocked by challenges we encounter. Anyone can view this board and if you think there is something we missed, let us know.
General Outline and Timeline
We secured £1500 from the Andy Jackson Fund to contribute toward the cost of a study and have commissioned an architect to survey the site. This will give us the necessary knowledge to plan a redesign as well as get an overall cost for the project.
We also have reached an amazing £32,000 in pledges toward the project which landmarks the beginning of this monumental challenge.
Scottish canals and HES worked with the architect Jefcote Anderson to shape a design that was best for all the stakeholders.
At our AGM our members agreed that this design was favourable and that it looked to meet the needs of the club, was in keeping with the original building as well as being the best use of the space.
Stage 2: Surveys and Investigations
Stage 2: Surveys and Investigations
We now ned to perform all the surveys and investigatiosn to see what lies beneath the surface
Stage 3: Funding Applications
Stage 3: Funding Applications
Stage 4: Designs and Plans
Stage 4: Designs and Plans
Stage 5: More Funding
Stage 5: More Funding
Stage 6: Final Plan Approval
Stage 6: Final Plan Approval
Stage 7: Final Funding Push
Stage 7: Final Funding Push
Stage 8: Building Work Starts
Stage 8: Building Work Starts
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