Legacy

Committee members that represent the STSF are currently working towards helping keep a permanent legacy after the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.  To help the Government showcase Scotland as a Centre for Excellence with world class shooting facilities in a safe environment and for all the represented Scottish National Governing Bodies and their members.

The current status is to use the Commonwealth Games 2014 £3.5m budget for shooting, using a military or police site, which after the games will revert back to its original status.

Whereas delievering a legacy of a permanent shooting centre of excellence will allow not only our own elite teams to train on a long term basis under world class standards (who currently travel abroad to train for some disciplines), but will be available to provide services such as corporate facilities, training for international and possibly police teams and hold major international events. 

The long term effect of a lasting legacy can only help showcase Scotland as a centre of excellence for world class standards attracting international teams. It also has great potential to boost the economy attracting tourism into the bargain.  

Update 22^nd July 2010

Representatives of the STSF and Glasgow 2014 had a meeting with Justice Minister Kenny MacAskill MSP today to discuss legacy.

The main point that came out is that the Barry Budden plans are currently estimated at around £4.2m, split roughly 50/50 between infrastructure and overlay. There is also a strong belief within the Glasgow 2014 team that the overlay costs can be reduced.

The STSF proposal costs came in at £4.5m, without the overlay.

Glasgow 2014 also will be using some of the temporary buildings used for the London 2012 Olympics.

It appears that Kenny MacAskill is not convinced by the legacy argument, swayed to some extent by the time and financial uncertainty 2014 feels surround the STSF (Morton) proposal.

The reason 2014 raised the lack of capital funding as an issue was that they would not be able to fund the total costs for our proposal therefore they were expecting the STSF to find the balance.

However, the tone of the meeting was very much one of cooperation and Glasgow 2014 has agreed to share their plans for Barry Budden with the STSF. They need to pass them by the Board first (we believe the board meeting is 28^th July) and will be sending us the details shortly after.

In summary: Glasgow 2014 are saying that they can deliver at Barry Budden, what we are offering at Morton Clays for half the price and less.

Thank you for your support
The STSF would like to say a special 'Thank you for your support' and letters of support, to Sir Jackie Stewart, Morton Clays, East Lothian Borders Police and Visit Scotland among a few.