Bugsworth Basin

However, this was the first time that powered boats had used the basin, and the dry-stone walling with clay puddling deteriorated rapidly.

[3] In 2005 the basin reopened to boat traffic after a £1.2 million restoration, undertaken by British Waterways working with the IWPS.

[4] Work included sealing the bottom of the basin to stop leakage, stonework repair and environmental measures to conserve the site's protected water vole population.

Although restoration and reopening of the basin has been achieved, waterways enthusiasts want to make future improvements and developments.

[5] The basin is on the fringe of the Peak District National Park and the purpose of the restoration was to develop this industrial heritage site as a tourist centre.