Winter - Lichfield and Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust Ltd

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LICHFIELD CANAL WORKING PARTY NEWS This is a good time to look back over last year, particularly through a selection of photographs as presented here. As work progresses slowly from month to month one might not realise how much was achieved by a handful of volunteers only working on occasional days, with a couple of visits from the Waterway Recovery Group. With more people, more could be done, and more quickly. Former Lock 25 bywash outlet. 2008 Restoration work centred on Lock 25 in the Borrowcop Locks Canal Park by Tamworth Road in Lichfield. The former derelict underground bywash pipe had not only to be replaced but rebuilt to recommended dimensions that would accommodate extraordinary flood conditions in future. Added to this, the road-side location is very prominent and provides central access to the towpath for public access. It was thus decided to create what we believe will be recognised as a unique feature of the Lichfield Canal in the national system. There are a few circular weirs to be found elsewhere, but a circular drop shaft along the bywash in this location will be a functional attraction surrounded by a public footpath laid to meet disability standards. Some already call it a “wishing well” but a few coins will not go far! Work will continue in 2010 with construction using tons of donated stone for masonry sides on a shallow open channel, topped by a new weir beside the head of Lock 25. 24 Cut Both Ways Winter 2009/10
LICHFIELD CANAL WORKING PARTY NEWS Installing Lock 25 bywash, March 2009 Not all our work is visible to the public. Behind the scenes, a new Hydrology Group first met in December 2009 to develop themes incorporated in the Atkins Feasibility Study as to water supply, quality and management. Phase 1 focuses attention on mooring proposals for the Lichfield Cruising Club as a precursor towards restoring the first section. Whilst Phase 2 follows later, much work has already been done alongside Tamworth Road where water in the “Big Pipe” offers opportunities to complete an isolated section of canal in water. In the coming year, we will need to work closely with Lichfield District Council, British Waterways, Environment Agency, Natural England and others for the necessary agreements. Funding is of course an issue which is covered under Money Matters. To accelerate progress, we need more volunteers to work on the ground and lots more money to engage professionals for the major works. How can you help? Bob Williams, Project Co-ordinator For details about our Regular Giving Scheme contact Bob Williams Tel 01543 671427 Norfolk House, 29 Hall Lane, Hammerwich, Burntwood, WS7 0JP 25 Cut Both Ways Winter 2009/10
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