Express & Star Comment: Big investment in canals welcome
The huge £850,000 investment into the region's canals is to be welcomed.
Canals are not only part of our great heritage, but they now an important part of our communities.
They were once essential for our industry, they now are a great place for recreation and tourism, and bring character to our communities.
The rejuvenation of Black Country canals is one of the great success stories of the past few decades.
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An army of volunteers have made these once neglected and forgotten about structures a vitally important asset again.
Every year millions of people visit our towpaths and tens of thousands of people enjoy boat trips along the canals.
We must allow them to flourish and contribute to our economy.
Black Country folk are proud about their heritage.
It is important we celebrate it and take advantage by making the most of our unique culture and preserving and promoting our identity.
It is good to see works now taking place on the canals which will see them enjoyed by hordes of visitors and residents every year.
