Waverley Viaduct Petition
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We the undersigned hereby request that Carlisle City Council and or Cumbria County Council enter into discussions with the owner of the Waverley Viaduct (namely British Railways Board), to agree the purchase of this listed structure, formerly a railway viaduct on the disused Waverley Route to Edinburgh.
The purchase would enable the development and construction of an environmentally friendly route across the River Eden on the western side of Carlisle, and would provide an interim traffic free Connect2 river crossing for walking and cycling.
Further we request:
1 That the viaduct is restored and maintained in a state which befits a Grade 2 Listed Structure to secure its future use as a means of access.
2 That the Councils do apply for financial assistance from the Heritage Lottery Fund, Sustrans or other Governmental / European Source for funding the restoration or as part of a Renaissance Scheme.
3 That discussions are held with local landowners to establish suitable approach routes to the viaduct for walking and cycling.
The purchase would enable the development and construction of an environmentally friendly route across the River Eden on the western side of Carlisle, and would provide an interim traffic free Connect2 river crossing for walking and cycling.
Further we request:
1 That the viaduct is restored and maintained in a state which befits a Grade 2 Listed Structure to secure its future use as a means of access.
2 That the Councils do apply for financial assistance from the Heritage Lottery Fund, Sustrans or other Governmental / European Source for funding the restoration or as part of a Renaissance Scheme.
3 That discussions are held with local landowners to establish suitable approach routes to the viaduct for walking and cycling.
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Julie B
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It's a beautiful bridge could be as good as Eden Bridges great tourist potential for all the walkers & Hadrians Wall link
13 July 2015
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Neil H
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I believe that any such disused bridges should be made available to walkers, especially if they open up new routes. This is also a great way to secure their future.
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Kenneth S
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It would give shorter and safer foot and cycle access between the North and West of the city without the dangers of cycling through heavy traffic into and out of town via Eden Bridges
15 May 2015
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Aj W
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Would be a great walk, cycle route for leisure and appreciated by local commuters to Cumberland Infirmary who could walk or bike to work safely from North of the River
14 May 2015
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Stephanie C
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myself and my little boy and our two dogs have always used this bridge , we spend nearly all our spare time down the river and were very saddend when the brigde was closed . If thebrigde was reopened and made safe maybe more families would be able to enjo
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