The Lincolnshire Lakes project has the potential to create a major new sustainable waterside neighbourhood and urban extension for Scunthorpe. Through the development of a number of lakes, the creation of quality housing and employment space, plus opportunities for leisure, sport and recreation - all in an ecologically sound environment, the Lincolnshire Lakes development will provide:
- A bridge to the country providing accessible open space and countryside on the doorstep of Scunthorpe
- A gateway to the town providing a new landscape and image for one of the main approaches to Scunthorpe
- A leisure park where people can enjoy active and passive recreation
- An environmental resource for learning
- A sustainable neighbourhood where new buildings will take advantage of clean energy production
- A resource for business providing opportunities for local employment
The Lincolnshire Lakes project is identified within the Scunthorpe Strategic Development Framework (SDF) as a key component in the transformation of Scunthorpe. Consultants, Halcrow Group Limited, has produced the final feasibility report, which has revealed that the scheme is both technically and financially feasible to deliver. The study, funded by Yorkshire Forward as part of its Renaissance Towns and Cities Programme, assessed economic, transport, legal, environmental, and planning issues, and outlined development scenarios for housing, employment, sustainable power generation, recreation and tourism.
Following the completion of the feasibility study, the council is working closely with the Environment Agency, and Government Office for Yorkshire and Humber, to alleviate concerns about flood risk. The council is currently carrying out tests to show that the proposed Lincolnshire Lakes area is the most appropriate site for a development of this nature in North Lincolnshire.
For more information email renaissance@northlincs.gov.uk.