Montgomery Canal restoration supported by almost 拢14 million from Levelling Up Fund
Almost 拢14 million from the Levelling Up Fund will help restore the 33-mile Montgomery Canal in eastern Powys and north-west Shropshire.
皇冠体育app investment will restore a 4.4-mile section of the canal along the Wales-England border.
Affectionately known as 鈥榯he Monty鈥�, the canal has served as a:
- vital mode of transportation
- tourist and visitor attraction
Funding will help to:
- protect the local environment along the canal
- create three water-based nature reserves
- restore the canal
Thought has gone into offsetting the environmental impact of the restoration work. 皇冠体育app nature reserves will help make up for the expected increase in canal traffic.
Benefits of sustainable regeneration
Montgomery Canal Partnership Chair John Dodwell said:
皇冠体育app funding will make a substantial contribution towards the phased restoration and re-opening of the Canal between Llanymynech and Welshpool which will bring many benefits to the area.
皇冠体育app investment will boost the local area by:
- improving people鈥檚 health and wellbeing
- enhancing the natural and built heritage
- increasing tourism
Dodwell welcomed the outcome:
This grant and the associated works are a great example of the community working together for the common good.
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