Have Your Say:
Thursday 28th November 2024,
16:00 – 20:00,
Millennium Centre, 75 George Street Stranraer, DG9 8DX
At our Vision + Action meeting on Monday 11th November, Lauryn Steel, Economic Development Officer at Dumfries & Galloway Council, shared an important update on the Stranraer Marina Expansion Project. As part of the presentation, Lauryn extended an open invitation to the Statutory Consultation, which will take place on Thursday 28th November 2024. This is a valuable opportunity for the people of Stranraer to help shape the vision for the redevelopment of the waterfront.
“It is so important to me that this project really delivers everything that all of you want it to, and that all of the people of Stranraer want it to. So, my ask would be that, if you are able to attend the event, and if you can tell your friends, family, neighbours, and anyone else who is interested and would like to be involved in that process—please come along and tell us what you think. Because, really, it is so important, and we can’t deliver the project without having all of your input into that process.”
Lauryn Steel, Economic Development Officer, Dumfries & Galloway Council
How is Creative Stranraer Involved?
Since November 2023, Creative Stranraer has partnered with The Stove to deliver an innovative community engagement and consultation program, funded by Dumfries & Galloway Council. Led by Artist-in-Residence Maya Rose Edwards, the project featured a series of thought-provoking activities across the town, including Raise the Sails. Through these initiatives, Harbourland aimed to place the local community at the heart of Stranraer’s future vision for the Waterfront – read the story so far.
The Stranraer Marina Expansion Project
What is the Stranraer Marina Expansion Project?
•A project to grow the existing Stranraer Marina
•Part of the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal
•£18m investment (£16m from Scottish Government & £2m from D&G Council)
•Part of a wider One Waterfront approach to regeneration
What Stage is the Project at?
•Outline Business Case (OBC) approved in 2021
•Refreshed OBC endorsed in 2024
•Full Business Case (FBC) work underway
•Currently progressing technical design work
•Moving into Statutory Consultation
The Statutory Consultation
What is the Statutory Consultation for?
•A legal requirement to comply with Planning Legislation
•A way to gather community views on the proposals
•Informs the detailed design
What is the Consultation process?
•A minimum of 12 weeks consultation required
•2 public events
•Capture feedback, views and opinions
•Report to be submitted with the Planning Application
What does this mean for me?
•An opportunity to shape the vision for the redevelopment of the waterfront
•Share your views on what the new piece of Scotland should be like
•Help the waterfront become a place that reflects what local people want
How do I Get Involved?
Attend the first public event
Thursday 28th November 2024
4pm – 8pm
Millennium Centre
More information to follow on further public events which will take place in the New Year. For further information or queries related to the Stranraer Marina Expansion Project, please contact a member of the project team via [email protected]
