The lagan towpath has been the subject of a number of projects developed by the Lagan Valley Regional Park.

These have primarily been in the form of locative media projects, namely the Lagan Valley Regional Park Audio Trail, as well as an augmented reality app which was cancelled.

This project takes an alternative approach, rather than enhancing the experience of the location while there, Locks of the Lagan aims to bring the Lagan to its users. This means that the lagan towpath can now be experienced by a broader number of people, who may not be immediately accessible to the Lagan.

While also appealing to those who regularly walk the route, pointing out details which many miss and encouraging users to go and explore these locations themselves.

This is in line with the aims of the Lagan Valley Regional Park, in promoting the lagan as a place of outstanding natural beauty.

This highlights the importance of maintaining such publicly owned spaces, ensuring that they can be appreciated and protected for generations to come.