We the undersigned hereby request that Carlisle City Council and or Cumbria County Council enter into discussions with the owner of the Waverley Viaduct (namely British Railways Board), to agree the purchase of this listed structure, formerly a railway viaduct on the disused Waverley Route to Edinburgh.

The purchase would enable the development and construction of an environmentally friendly route across the River Eden on the western side of Carlisle, and would provide an interim traffic free Connect2 river crossing for walking and cycling.

Further we request:

1 That the viaduct is restored and maintained in a state which befits a Grade 2 Listed Structure to secure its future use as a means of access.

2 That the Councils do apply for financial assistance from the Heritage Lottery Fund, Sustrans or other Governmental / European Source for funding the restoration or as part of a Renaissance Scheme.

3 That discussions are held with local landowners to establish suitable approach routes to the viaduct for walking and cycling.