History Newspaper Archives Archives 2009
Fears over future of waterways in property sell-off

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The government are proposing to sell waterways properties which would have an adverse effect on the future of canals. British Waterways funding would be affected and this in turn would affect restoration plans for the Cotswold & Wilts & Berks Canal.

The property estate, which would be lost in a sell off, brings vital investment into the waterways network

Western Daily Press 5 Jan 2009