Canals (grand contour) and water
distribution in England
ob
extracts from
the New Scientist
The Times letter editor did not fancy this but perhaps someone
will start a campaign. If so I will
forward emails to interested correspondents Feby 2006 |
In 1942 Mr JF Pownall proposed the Grand Water Canal, built to a 1,350
ton standard, as a distribution network linking major ports and industrial
centres and a water grid bringing water from abundant to dry areas. It was of course ignored. In
1965, 20 years on and the war long over, Mr M Macfarlane, chairman of the
development committee of the Inland Waterways Association reminded the
government and public of this scheme. Now,
40 years on, the government and others are still bleating about water
shortages and inadequate bulk transport facilities. As someone missed the 20 year reminder in
the mid 80's, it is time now to nudge the government again in the hope that
someday someone will notice - perhaps in time for the centenary of the
project. |
Roderick Ramage Copehale, Coppenhall, Stafford,
ST18 9BW
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19/04/06 |