Archive for February, 2009
Wednesday, February 25th, 2009
A major part of a 10-year plan to regenerate the River Trent in Nottingham has started.
British Waterways is investing £1.5m to improve the city’s river and canal network and link the towpath between Beeston Canal and the River Trent.
The aim is to encourage more cyclists, walkers and boaters to enjoy the waterways and improve access [...]
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Friday, February 20th, 2009
Work is to begin on a £500,000 restoration project of a Leicestershire canal after funding was secured.
The money for the Snarestone phase has come from the East Midlands Development Agency (Emda) and is part of a £14m revamp of Ashby canal.
It will be spent on a nature reserve, new fencing and an improved turning point.
The [...]
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