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Beginner's guide to canal restoration

Planning for the restoration of a waterway is complex. The process takes many years involving many people, and organisations. Every project requires core tasks such as feasibility, design and construction.

Lapal Canal

The Restoration Delivery Plan sets out how the Canal & River Trust will work with restoration societies to help them deliver restorations

The documents below are a great starting point for any group interested in beginning a restoration project. These are best read as background information, pre-project planning, and references throughout.

Take a read of the documents below for more information:

Last Edited: 2 February 2026

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