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Helix Vision

What will the Helix look like in the future? 

 

From ambition to reality

The Helix is a long-term development project built around a number of cornerstone objectives:

  • The landscape will be transformed into a place of delight, with diverse habitats rich in wildlife. It will be fully accessible and managed in a way that is sustainable
  • People will enjoy coming to the Helix: it will be a major visitor destination, also meeting local recreational needs
  • Individuals and groups will be actively involved in meeting the needs and aspirations of local people through the Helix
  • Local communities and businesses will be proud of the Helix and will want to be associated with it
  • The Helix will be a valuable source of materials for a range of enterprises, and also a vehicle for training and employment

 

People, place and enterprise

The themes of people, place and enterprise are at the core of the Helix.

People

As a community project, the Helix enables local people to realise their aspirations. Local residents, groups and businesses all play an active part. Find out about the community groups that are helping to develop the Helix and which community projects are under way. Get involved as a volunteer or just find things to do.

Place

The Helix is a place with special qualities, destined to connect communities, build new confidence and transform public perception. As a sustainable new gateway to Falkirk and Grangemouth, it will alter how people see these places. A new canal link and boating facilities will improve access to and from the Forth Estuary and Scotland's canal network. Go to Discover Helix for more of the unfolding story.

Enterprise

The Helix will create opportunities for enterprise, training and employment. A training and employment programme will be set up during the construction phase to maintain the Helix greenspace. Over time, these services will be extended to businesses in the Helix area. The Helix Trust will develop a range of sustainable services and products. Private and social enterprises will also be developed to deliver a range of services and visitor attractions.