Stroud District Council

The Cotswold Canals Project


In this section:

Latest canal project news

Background information

The restoration of the Cotswold Canals - the Stroudwater Navigation (7 miles/12km) and the Thames and Severn Canal (29 miles/46km) - will see the connection of England`s two greatest rivers; the Thames and the Severn for the first time in over seventy years.

This restoration project will provide opportunities for all by acting as a catalyst for continuing social, economic and environmental regeneration whilst safeguarding their future for everyone to enjoy.

Please view our Canal Partnership Website for project updates and exciting new developments regarding the resoration project.