National regeneration awards launch new category
The 2010 Waterways Renaissance Awards today, 29 July 2009, opened for entry with an announcement from the British Urban Regeneration Association (BURA) and The Waterways Trust of a new category for the 2010 Awards.
The 2010 Waterways Renaissance Awards today, 29 July 2009, opened for entry with an announcement from the British Urban Regeneration Association (BURA) and The Waterways Trust of a new category for the 2010 Awards. Flood Risk Management has risen in prominence over the years and following the success of Boscastle Valency Flood Defence, which won a special award at the 2009 Waterways Renaissance Awards, BURA and The Waterways Trust have extended the Awards to include a specific category dedicated to this area. Sir Peter Soulsby MP, Chairman of the Awards’ assessment panel said: “The inspired engineering behind Boscastle Valency Flood Defence greatly impressed the panel in providing an innovative solution to flood management but it did not neatly fit into any one of the ten categories available. The panel’s view is that inland waterways have a major contribution to make to flood defence and management and that we should both acknowledge the excellence demonstrated in this particular project and in future years establish a new award category for flood management. “I am therefore delighted to announce that the 2010 Waterways Renaissance Awards will be expanded to include a category specifically for flood defence and alleviation projects.” Projects that have successfully combined the provision of security against flood risk with enhanced environmental sustainability and local economic, social and physical development are encouraged to enter the 2010 Waterways Renaissance Awards. The Awards, now in their eighth year, celebrate exemplary regeneration projects, successful environmental schemes and innovative community initiatives that contribute to the renaissance of the UK’s inland waterways. Eleven award categories ensure that all entries will receive appropriate consideration from the expert assessment panel. Previous winners range from multi-use developments, nature parks and educational projects changing the lives of disadvantaged young people, to innovative engineering schemes and the restoration of historic canal structures and buildings. The 2010 Waterways Renaissance Awards are supported by: Defra, Halcrow, Morrison Construction - who have all remained dedicated to the scheme for several years, in addition to a new sponsor, May Gurney. Roger Hanbury, Chief Executive of The Waterways Trust, said: “Our canals and rivers are continuing to reap the benefits of investment, new ideas, schemes and projects which are helping to transform our waterways into places where we can relax, work and play. “The Waterways Trust, BURA and our award sponsors recognise the importance of this renaissance being promoted and maintained. These awards enable us to celebrate what has been achieved and spread examples of best practice so everyone can benefit.” Michael Ward, Chief Executive of BURA, said: “In a climate where new capital works are few and far between, our natural assets come into their own. The wide range of projects recognised in the Waterways Renaissance Awards each year highlight the rich resource that the UK’s inland waterways represent, and the imaginative ways in which they are being used. “We are delighted to continue our partnership with The Waterways Trust in working to identify, celebrate and disseminate Best Practice in this important and dynamic area of regeneration, and I encourage anyone who works in, on, or alongside a waterway to submit an entry and be part of the process.” The categories for 2010 are: • Area-based Regeneration
• Community
• Design & Construction
• Education & Learning
• Historic Environment
• Innovation
• Flood Risk Management
• Natural Environment
• Partnership
• Recreation & Tourism
• Strategy & Masterplanning The closing date for entries is 24 September 2009. For details of the assessment criteria and how to enter, visit www.bura.org.uk/awards. Further information is also available by contacting the Awards Team on 020 7539 4030 or by e-mailing awards@bura.org.uk. - ENDS - Notes to editors BURA (The British Urban Regeneration Association), is the leading membership organisation championing regeneration. Its unique strength derives from its wide range of members in the private, public and community sectors; this distinguishes it from any other sector interest group. We achieve our mission through our core businesses of -
• Leading the policy debate, influencing and shaping future policy
• Training regeneration practitioners
• Identifying and promoting excellence in regeneration
• Providing a knowledge, evidence and research base
• Building national and international networks of practitioners The Waterways Trust is a national charity working in partnership with others to promote greater public enjoyment and awareness of the UK’s inland waterways. The Trust raises funds for waterway regeneration, conservation, recreation, community, arts, education and access projects. The National Waterways Museum at Ellesmere Port, Gloucester Docks and Stoke Bruerne house the designated inland waterways collection, which together with the Waterways Archive brings to life the fascinating story of our waterways. Regeneration & Renewal is the official media partner for the Awards. For more information British Urban Regeneration Association
Viv Niblett
Best Practice Officer
BURA
Tel: 0207 539 4030
Email: Vivien@bura.org.uk The Waterways Trust
Debbie Walker
Communications Manager
The Waterways Trust
Tel: 07748 640577
Email: debbie.walker@thewaterwaystrust.org.uk
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