Celebrating the world’s finest Transporter Bridge
Crow Point Festival
John HallamFestival Director, [email protected] 01633 762155
Celebrating the World’s finest Transporter Bridge
• Transporters and people movers• Heritage and regeneration• Crow Point concept • Event overview• Future plans
Transporters and people movers
• 19th Century belief in technology• Rooted in fantasy eg Jules Verne• Cheap solution to river crossings• Failed when motor traffic increased• Few surviving examples, of which
Newport’s is the finest!
Voyage to the Moon 1902
Heritage and regeneration
• finding our lost sense of place
• focus on communities
• local markets
• eclectic partnerships
Crow Point concept
• Supporting social regeneration in Newport
• Non-profit making c.i.c, with voluntary Board
• Maximise use of Transporter Bridge for celebration
• Ecology and sustainable transport
• Encourage pride in Newport for future generations
• Supporting diversity and a common sense of place
Location: Coronation Park, NP19 0RB
Felnex Estate
S.D.R. Old Town Dock area
TransporterBridge
Cogent
Crow Point site
3%
30%
7%
15%
6%
25%
14%
Site CostsSafetyMarketingArtistsAttractionsOverheadsContingency
Crow Point cost breakdown
• Majority of income from private sector• Developmental model for future community projects• Develop access and use of National Cycle Network• New training opportunities in event management• Develop events market for South East Wales e.g.
traders, PA Hire, marketing• Learning experience for community sector
Social capital
A future for the Transporter Bridge
• SDR & M4 Relief Road showcase the Bridge in the new southern approach into Newport
• Events like Crow Point can focus attention on bridge• A hub for social enterprise alongside Wastesavers;
centre for cycle tourism on Route 4 into Newport.• Second “Crow Point” event planned for 2008
Crow Point futures