Wednesday, August 04, 2004
Black Bridge Neighbourhood Renewal Scheme
The Black Bridge Project was allocated funding last year to undertake some environmental improvements to the bridge, and further funding is available this year to complete the works.
Environmental enhancement works carried out last year included replacing the parapet fencing, repaving the access ramps, repairing and repainting the fencing, installing new street lighting, litter bins and motorcycle barriers (currently waiting to be installed).
Although the above works have improved the environment of the bridge, there are still issues to be addressed:
Graffiti - Since the installation of the solid parapet fencing over the railway lines, there have been problems with graffiti.
Community Safety - Visibility of pedestrians on the bridge has improved however the solid panels have resulted in restricted surveillance. Although enhancements have taken place to improve pedestrians' perception of the bridge, many users still have a fear of crime on the bridge.There are still issues with youths congregating on the bridge.
It is proposed that the project will be delivered in two parts:
1. Installation of CCTV cameras
2. Community mural on the fencing. A group of young people in the area will be working with the Princes Trust, Youth Services and a local community artist to produce a mural on the solid panels on the bridge. A copy of the art work will be on display at Eastmoors Community Centre, the Star Centre and Splott Swimming Pool the week commencing 2nd August if you wish to see it prior to implementation on the bridge. The art work will be taking place Friday 13th August, 10am - 4pm. The bridge will be closed to access at these times.
If you wish to discuss the project further, please contact Neighbourhood Planning, Cardiff County Council, County Hall, Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff, CF10 4UW. Tel: 029 20 873 263
Environmental enhancement works carried out last year included replacing the parapet fencing, repaving the access ramps, repairing and repainting the fencing, installing new street lighting, litter bins and motorcycle barriers (currently waiting to be installed).
Although the above works have improved the environment of the bridge, there are still issues to be addressed:
Graffiti - Since the installation of the solid parapet fencing over the railway lines, there have been problems with graffiti.
Community Safety - Visibility of pedestrians on the bridge has improved however the solid panels have resulted in restricted surveillance. Although enhancements have taken place to improve pedestrians' perception of the bridge, many users still have a fear of crime on the bridge.There are still issues with youths congregating on the bridge.
It is proposed that the project will be delivered in two parts:
1. Installation of CCTV cameras
2. Community mural on the fencing. A group of young people in the area will be working with the Princes Trust, Youth Services and a local community artist to produce a mural on the solid panels on the bridge. A copy of the art work will be on display at Eastmoors Community Centre, the Star Centre and Splott Swimming Pool the week commencing 2nd August if you wish to see it prior to implementation on the bridge. The art work will be taking place Friday 13th August, 10am - 4pm. The bridge will be closed to access at these times.
If you wish to discuss the project further, please contact Neighbourhood Planning, Cardiff County Council, County Hall, Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff, CF10 4UW. Tel: 029 20 873 263
