Droitwich Canals Restoration

Major construction is underway, officially being opened on June 6th by Robin Evans Chief Executive for British waterways along side members of the restoration partnership. The first engineering package is working on the new cut along the Junction Canal. This package of works will see the creation of 4 new locks and 500m of new canal, linking t the existing Hanbury locks to the river Salwarpe.

Robin Evans was joined by Roger Hanbury Waterways Trust, Alwyn Davies Chairman Worcestershire County Council, Margaret Rowley Chairman Droitwich Canals Trust and Cllr J Sandalls Chairman of Wychavon District Council.

Construction underway excavation of the new double Lock.

Funding

£10.5 million has already been raised from Advantage West Midlands, Heritage Lottery Fund, Worcestershire County Council and Wychavon District Council, however to 'unlock' this money the Partnership need to raise a further £1 million.

So for every donation made, the Droitwich Canals Restoration Partnership can access pledged funding of ten times that amount. For example, if someone makes a donation of £43.48 (to restore half a metre), the Partnership would be able to 'unlock' £434.80 of pledged funding.

Key facts

• 11,500m of canal needs to bee restored.
• Sponsor a meter of this restoration for £86.95 and your support will be commemorated on a special plaque to be placed in Vines Park, Droitwich.

Ways in which we can maximise your donation:

• £10.5 million has already been pledged but a further £1 million is needed to 'unlock' this funding, therefore for every gift donated the project can access ten times that amount.
• If you are a taxpayer, donations can be gift aided which means the Chancellor adds and extra 30% to your donation at no extra cost to yourself.

To find out more about the restoration appeal and to make a donation visit www.thewaterwaystrust.org.uk or call 0845 0700 710.