Old paddling pool site on the Promenade.

by **kevin** » 21 May 2003, 14:15

I can recall the days many moons ago when I used to use the paddling pool just off the prom between Laing Terace and John Street.It was always a good alternative to going into the sea.

Unfortunately this site has long passed into a blight on the landscape and has been the victim of much vandalism.

Does anyone know if there are any plans for this site.If there are let's hope it's not for housing or any building like that.

If no plans have been made,it would make a rather nice site for some sort of garden ,[even a memorial garden-does Portobello have a memorial area to those who died in the WW1&2?],which could be planted out with native species etc.

The promenade does lack general landscaped areas that could be used by vistors and local residents.[but obviously not for dog fouling etc].

This site needs action and let's hope that something is done in the near future or the area is fully discussed within the community council and councilor.
Feedback would be welcome.
Kevin.

by **Guest** » 21 May 2003, 18:10

Kevin

I have asked Maureen Child to reply to this as it is very much one of her pet projects but, as this may take a day or two, here is an interim report based on what I know:

There are indeed plans to develop the paddling pool site, which as you say has fallen into considerable disrepair through a combination of neglect and vandalism over the years. The idea was to provide a seaside garden with perhaps a play area. These plans have been drawn up by a local architect following a considerable degree of consultation with local residents and the community at large. The project has recently been handed over to Richard Barclay at City Development and work is expected to begin in this financial year. We hope to publish the plans on the website in the near future.

by **mr magnolia** » 02 Aug 2004, 22:27

by **Guest** » 11 Aug 2004, 17:42

The following progress report on the Paddling Pool site has just been received:

Following an extensive public consultation undertaken by community members of Portobello, the City of Edinburgh Council in partnership with the local community are currently trying to regenerate the former paddling pool site into a Community Garden. It is proposed that the Garden will include a picnic area, basketball area, structure planting and kiosk, as these were the most popular responses received from the consultation.

In order that this can be achieved two hurdles must be overcome. Initially planning permission has to be obtained which I can now confirm has been secured and secondly the appropriate level of funding will have to be found in order to pay for the development. To date four applications for funding have been made and their outcomes are as follows. Applications made to the Community Fund (Lottery money) and ONYX Environmental Trust were unsuccessful as it was deemed that the objectives of our project were not entirely compatible with the criteria's of these funds, however there may be an opportunity to re-apply to the Community Fund in the future.

Applications have been made to Transforming Your Space (Lottery money) and Waste Recycling Environmental Ltd and we are currently waiting their decisions which are expected at the beginning of September. An application is also currently being submitted to Sport Scotland. The reason for the delay in this application is that we had to wait until planning permission had been secured.

Every effort possible is being made to secure the necessary level of funding needed for the site, however if this is not achieved the site will be cleared and made as safe and attractive as possible with the limited amount of funding available.

Alan Graham

by **mr magnolia** » 12 Aug 2004, 11:46

by **wangi** » 22 Nov 2004, 20:06

I understand the was granted, but the first two funding applications refused.

Anyone got specific info?

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by **Mimpty** » 23 Nov 2004, 18:15

by **wangi** » 23 Nov 2004, 18:19

by **Guest** » 23 Nov 2004, 18:24

by **Maria** » 23 Nov 2004, 18:36

by **Porty** » 23 Nov 2004, 18:38

by **Guest** » 23 Nov 2004, 18:41

by **Maria** » 23 Nov 2004, 18:47

by **bellybabe** » 23 Nov 2004, 18:58

by **Epykat** » 23 Nov 2004, 20:25

by **Gemini** » 24 Nov 2004, 23:34

Just a tad hacked off that the Council can come up with Ã‚Â£100k to grass over an area the size of a postage stamp, but they could not find Ã‚Â£1 to help fund experts required to fight an 85.000sq ft. Supersore, which in comparison is a drop in the Ocean

I think its a b***** disgrace

by **wangi** » 24 Nov 2004, 23:47

by **Epykat** » 25 Nov 2004, 21:44

by **Maria** » 26 Nov 2004, 10:54

by **Jay** » 26 Nov 2004, 13:14

by **wangi** » 28 Nov 2004, 21:29

by **Gemini** » 28 Nov 2004, 22:27

by **wangi** » 29 Nov 2004, 13:18

by **Epykat** » 29 Nov 2004, 21:48

by **Gemini** » 29 Nov 2004, 22:25

by **Lizzie** » 29 Nov 2004, 23:03

by **Gemini** » 30 Nov 2004, 08:02

by **Epykat** » 30 Nov 2004, 17:11

by **Porty** » 30 Nov 2004, 17:53

by **Porty** » 30 Nov 2004, 19:56

by **Gemini** » 01 Dec 2004, 00:06

by **wangi** » 01 Dec 2004, 00:39

by **Gemini** » 01 Dec 2004, 00:55

by **wangi** » 01 Dec 2004, 01:16

Eh, i'm not for the superstore... And yes my council tax does pay for the beach cleaning (along with things I do disagree with - i.e. security, policing for the Parliament, ...).

It's plain you do have a crusade, but me saying that does not mean you are the only one, and nobody else does...

Money needs to be, and should be spent on other things than campaining against the superstore development - it's only one issue.

Why the personal dig? Not everything's B&W...

by **Gemini** » 01 Dec 2004, 08:00

Old paddling pool site on the Promenade.

Old paddling pool site on the Promenade.

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