Medlock Valley Project

wins prestigious

British Urban Regeneration Association, Waterways Renaissance Award

The project won in the area regeneration category and received a commendation in the community category, for improvements to the River Valley from Clayton through to the city centre. Judges were impressed by the commitment from the Friends of Clayton Vale and the strong partnership approach of all organisations involved.

Libby Graham, head of social regeneration at New East Manchester said, “One of the key successes of this project is the partnership that was established long before the funding came along. The enthusiastic involvement of local people and community groups is integral to that partnership, which will ensure that the improvements brought about through the project are sustained for the benefit of all who enjoy the use of the valley. The project has turned an unattractive stretch of the valley into a valued oasis of green space.

The project is a partnership between Manchester City Council, New East Manchester, the Northwest Regional Development Agency, Groundwork, the Environment Agency, Red Rose Forest and the local community. Jo Fraser, the Medlock Valley Project Officer and members of the partnership, received the award at a glittering ceremony held at the Arena and Convention Centre on Liverpool’s waterfront on Tuesday, 31 st March, 2009.