Michael, who is also President of the Shrewsbury District and North Wales Branch of the Inland Waterways Association, said, following the collapse, which he described as “shocking” and “devastating”, he saw a lot of commentary about money online.
“The comments that came through were, ‘Why bother with canals, why should money be spent on the canals?’
“The canal network is such an asset right across the country. It’s got access for so many people for recreation, for wellbeing, it’s got the canalside businesses, it’s got an amazing range of structures, locks and weirs and bridges – all built 200 years ago.”
He added: “England’s canals are not valued enough by the government and need more funding support”.
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[The photo shows Michael Limbrey near Schoolhouse Bridge – by Alan Wilding]
