Pounds 57m Canal Restoration Would Bring in Tourists 'by Tens of Thousands'

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Cromford Canal was once vital to Derbyshire's industry, transporting coal, cotton and limestone. Now it could become an important supply line for another precious commodity - tourists. Chris Mallett reports.

AT a cost of Pounds 57m, the Friends of Cromford Canal's plans to restore their beloved waterway look hugely expensive.

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Pounds 57m Canal Restoration Would Bring in Tourists 'by Tens of Thousands'

But the heritage enthusiasts fervently believe the money is available - from sources like lottery funding - if they can build a convincing case.

They point out the financial spin-offs would be massive. A restored canal would bring millions of pounds into the county for years to come through tourism.

And experts have told the Derby Telegraph that the scheme could bring in huge sums of inward investment through the development of projects like marinas and w...

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