The section of Derbyshire canal will be made watertight, have a weir rebuilt and towpath reinstated
A section of Derbyshire canal is to be restored and linked to the wider network in a £400,000 project.
Subject to planning permission, the section will be made watertight, have a weir rebuilt, towpath reinstated and pumping system installed.The council said further proposed work would involve resurfacing 915m of towpath to provide a circular route incorporating the Trans-Pennine Trail.The scheme is part of the Chesterfield Canal Partnership - to make the whole route from Chesterfield to Kiveton navigable, with nine miles yet to be restored.
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