IN THE article 'Green flags for a further 53 miles of waterways' it has been stated: (Writes John Coxon)
That CaRT are '...Caring for a 2,000 miles of canal network is a challenge, with our ageing waterways vulnerable to changing weather patterns, daily wear and tear, and perennial problems like litter and encroaching vegetation'.
Why waste so much money
If this is CaRT's official attitude why do they waste so much money on unnecessary and stupid things like upgrading to cycle paths, the multitude of new signage and duck lanes, etc? These things are not necessary and do not prevent deterioration. They just use up funds that could help with the problems it outlines?
CaRT should use their limited funds on concentrating on infrastructure maintenance, repair, vegetation removal etc. If the cyclists want the towpath upgraded then let them pay for it...in total.
Also any upgrading should only be done in the winter to reduce the inconvenience to everyone else.