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Beginner's guide to canal restoration

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 the project.

Lapal Canal

Planning for the restoration or construction of a new waterway is complex. The process takes many years, involving many people and organisations. There are core tasks of feasibility, design and construction that need to be completed within any waterway restoration project.

Take a read of the documents below for more information:

Last Edited: 05 January 2023

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