Community / Milestone for Scalloway waterfront project after securing £200k funding
A PROJECT to explore ways to enhance Scalloway’s waterfront is to move to the next stage after £200,000 funding was secured.
The plans from the Scalloway Community Development Company (SCDC) will include the land and sea area between Muckle Yard in the east and Ministers Beach in the west, up to and including the area between the Main Street and the sea.
Ironside Farrar has been appointed as consultants to carry out future work which includes:
- Preparation of detailed design options for flood defences, footpath/cyclepath and land reclamation along the waterfront
- Public realm and environmental improvements along the main street as well as traffic management measures
- Undertaking necessary survey work
- Support SCDC with community consultation on design options
- Costing of the detailed designs
- Preparation of consent applications and submission
- Preparation of an outline business case for the development
It is hoped this work will take place over the next nine months and that by next year SCDC could be in a position to submit funding applications for phases of the construction, which if approved, could mean some work starting in 2027.
Funding worth £200,000 is coming to the project from six sources.
They are the Scottish Government’s Islands Programme, the Coastal Communities Fund, Community Led Local Development, Shetland Community Benefit Fund, the council’s economic development department and Highlands and Islands Enterprise.
This waterfront project was picked the number one priority community project in the Recreate Scalloway Process back in 2018/19.
SCDC chair Davie Sandison said: “We knew it was not going to be easy to move such a large complex project forward.
“It has taken a lot of work behind the scenes from our directors and development workers to get this far.”
SCDC said new infrastructure could have a “significant impact” on Scalloway and wider Shetland, while it could “improve the viability and sustainability of businesses and services in the area”.
Among the benefits the development company has highlighted are environmental and public realm improvements, improved traffic management and more accessible parking areas.
SCDC said there could also be new flood defences, space for new business activity and scope for additional marine and quayside facilities.
Lead consultant Julian Farrar of Ironside Farrar said: “We are pleased to be able to continue our involvement in this important project and look forward to working with SCDC and stakeholders in developing the detailed design, securing support and consents, and setting out a phased delivery plan for what will be a significant opportunity to safeguard and enhance the future resilience and prosperity of Scalloway.”
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