Refurbishment and road alterations on the way for Falkirk Wheel site
Scottish Canals lodged an application with Falkirk Council on January 28 looking for permission to alter and extend the existing building at the Falkirk Wheel, Lime Road, Tamfourhill.
The proposal was given the go ahead by council planners on Friday, April 17.
Scottish Canals can now move forward with plans to install new cladding and alter the “hard and soft landscaping layout” of the site’s turning circle and entrance.
An online design document stated: “The proposals are a positive refurbishment of the Falkirk Wheel visitor centre and will enhance the visitor experience, creating a new entrance visible from the entrance plaza and on approach to the building from the car park and canal.”
According to the documents, Scottish Canals hope the project will allow the Falkirk Wheel to retain its five star Visit Scotland accreditation, accommodate increased visitor numbers, improve energy efficiency of the visitor centre, eliminate overheating and improve the internal environmental conditions and “thermal comfort” throughout the visitor centre.