Executive Summary - Argyll and Bute Council

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Oban Action PlanThe vision agreed with the Client Steering Group is best understood in terms of the following key themes:(1) Develop the EconomyTo build and strengthen the regional economy and create an attractive location which supports new jobs andincrease output(2) Extend Local OpportunityTo stimulate area regeneration and access to opportunity, jobs, investment and training and help secure accessto affordable housing(3) Facilitate Investment in Quality InfrastructureTo secure the infrastructure to sustain a ready supply of employment, housing land and associated community(4) Strengthen Quality of PlaceTo build on the quality of place and the assets offered by the Town Centre and Oban BayIronsideFarrarKEY RECOMMENDATIONS AND PRIORITY PROJECTSThe project priorities and recommendations arising from this study are to seek to maximise public and private sectorinvestment in Oban and to use public funding to address priorities that will unlock private sector investment andpartnership funding.Development RoadThe aspiration and potential value of the Development Road is clear and a consensus exists that the medium to longtermgrowth of Oban will require the Development Road.The Action Plan’s preferred route links the A85 and A816 (Draft Scheme Sections DRA3/5 and DRA5/7) and with aconstruction length of 3.5km and an estimated 2006 cost of £14.1m including allowances for contingencies and feesbut excluding land acquisition.The Development Road will require major funding contributions from external partner agencies (Transport Scotland /HITRANS /A&BC and the Private Sector) and is programmed for delivery as funds allow between 2010 and 2012.Recommendation 1:Recommendation 2:Recommendation 3:Argyll and Bute Council progress a full STAG Appraisal for the Development Road preferredalignment at a cost of £60,000-£100,000.Argyll and Bute Council focus the Technical Assessment (STAG) on a Preferred Route that offersthe lowest cost, most fundable and deliverable scheme with the aim to secure fundingcommitments by 2008 and a project start subject to funding in 2010.Argyll and Bute Council promotes the scheme through Transport Scotland and HITRANS as thenumber one Argyll and Bute priority transportation scheme for 2010-2015.iiiExecutive Summary
Oban Action PlanOban Bay & HarbourThe assessment of Oban Bay and Harbour focussed on the lack of available berthage, appropriate management control,and the need for improvements to the pier facilities to meet user needs and address issues of management and safety.Discrete projects for fishing berthage, recreational yacht improvements, a cruise boat terminal and even modestimprovements to create additional berthage are under current public funding arrangements not fundable. The wayforward is either ‘do-nothing’ or seek to link/consolidate as many interests as possible into a single multi-partneredproject initiative that would be capable of unlocking new funidng.Developing the North Pier to incorporate the Oban Times Slipway could provide a small protected ‘harbour’ areaoffering seasonal managed pontoon moorings and a land extension suitable for limited development and including:Additional seasonal berthage to serve commercial/ fishing/ recreational and other uses on the external sea wall(approx 140-160metres)Additional protected berthage capable of meeting a range of differing needs within the harbour area managed toaddress differing seasonal needs.New pontoon mooring and tender access for cruise/ water-taxi and excursion boatsNew facilities/ shore access for visiting yachts on a limited and controlled basisPotential for a limited development offering an iconic waterfront development with mixed use activity includingcultural facilities, offices, leisure and café and town centre parking.Strengthening of the tourism/ leisure/ water and recreation node focussed on North Pier and the existingrestaurant and café facilities and tourism activity.Executive SummaryRecommendation 1: Argyll and Bute Council progress a detailed appraisal to consider options for the North Pier thatwould allow the provision of a protected mooring and extend berthage. Development optionsalso exist but may be constrained by planning.Recommendation 2: Argyll and Bute Council recognise that within the Action Plan period major investment will berequired to upgrade the Corran Halls, which with Council office re-organisation, creates anopportunity to address a wider Oban Bay and Town Centre Development initiative.Recommendation 3: Argyll and Bute Council with Caledonian MacBrayne Ltd and Northern Lighthouse Board addressthe formal harbour management of Oban Bay and commit to establishing a new Harbour bodywith joint control over piers and issues of berthing and marine safety.Recommendation 4: The potential opportunity associated with Oban Bay breakwaters should be recognised andsafeguarded with the caveat that committed external funding would be essential for this projectto progressed.ivIronsideFarrar
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