Memorandum submitted by Harborough District
Council (BW 88)
I refer to the above inquiry which is currently
underway and would be grateful if this letter could be brought
to the attention of the Inquiry Panel.
Harborough District is fortunate to have an
important stretch of the Grand Union Canal running through its
area. It also has the renowned Foxton Locks site as a central
tourist attraction within the District.
The Foxton Locks site (part of which is a Scheduled
Ancient Monument) contains an interesting mixture of industrial
archaeology, working heritage and canal history all situated in
an impressive landscape setting. British Waterways actively manage
this site and are currently leading (as a member of the Foxton
Partnership) the implementation of an important £2,828,628
Heritage Lottery supported project to improve the site and restore
the Upper Arm of the canal.
Principally because of the importance of the
Foxton site and the significance of the current restoration project,
Harborough District Council enjoys a very good working relationship
with British Waterways. Without the dedication of the British
Waterways team this project would be unlikely to succeed.
We strongly believe that it is vital that British
Waterways continue to take an active lead role in the development
and management of the Foxton site and wider canal network.
Harborough District Council
April 2007
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