27/01/2012

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The ultimate aim of our society is the complete restoration of the Manchester and Stockport canal. This is however not a simple process and will take time to achieve. A more practical approach is to tackle the problem in manageable stages as and when resources allow. By selecting doable projects  that contribute in there own right towards our goal, progress can be made.

To assist interested parties to plan future development as well as  assist the society to identify locations of  possible society activity, the following maps have been produced by Jacobs. Click on link to view  PDF file.

1. Map of canal line. Clayton to Gorton.

2. Map of canal line. Gorton to North Reddish.

3. Map of canal line. North Reddish to Stockport.

The projects that the society consider initially worthwhile and fundable in the current financial climate are detailed below.

1. The formation of a list of  interested parties.

The Manchester and Stockport Canal Society have commissioned Jacobs to act as a catalyst in bringing like minded stakeholders together. This work has been supported financially by the major stakeholders.

2. The construction of a feature in North Reddish Park.  

This feature will be in the form of  a cobbled surface suitably decorated to represent a narrowboat and built on the line of the canal in the park.

3.  The placement of interpretation panels.

Cast interpretation panels will be positioned along the line of the canal detailing the route, history and general significance to the surrounding area.

4. Archeological dig in North Reddish Park.

To help with determining the present condition of the buried canal the society will seek funds to open up trenches across the canal. This trench will be positioned to also allow some investigation into the Iron Foundry  (Furnivalls) that use to be adjacent to the canal..

5. Educational Pack.

A educational pack aimed at Key Stage 2 will show the importance of the canal in the development of the economical and social history in the areas it passed through.