The changed route of the Handsacre Link spur near Lichfield now avoids two crossings of the Trent & Mersey Canal which would have seriously damaged the environment, tranquillity and heritage of the canal around Woodend Lock above Fradley Junction.
We persuaded the Government to change the route of Phase 1; reducing the number of canal crossings and saving Fradley Junction's precious heritage.
The changed route of the Handsacre Link spur near Lichfield now avoids two crossings of the Trent & Mersey Canal which would have seriously damaged the environment, tranquillity and heritage of the canal around Woodend Lock above Fradley Junction.
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