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who values and loves this historic waterway,

whether as a user on the water, for recreation,

or simply strolling along its peaceful banks.

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The entrance to the Basin

The Ship Canal, 1855

BRING BACK A MARITIME BUZZ TO THE CANAL BASIN

The Friends of Exeter Ship Canal have an exciting plan to revive the life of the Canal Basin, starting with Maclaines Warehouses. It involves communities and maritime businesses, as well as the city council and Exeter Canal and Quay Trust getting their act together. Read more…

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FRIENDS OBJECT TO OFFICES PLAN AT THE CANAL BASIN

The Friends of Exeter Ship Canal have strongly objected to a planning application to turn empty Maclaines Warehouses on the Canal Basin into offices. They are the last unoccupied buildings on the Basin and should be returned to uses that will complement and revive the waterway, the Friends say. Read the letter to the planners here.

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A better future for Exeter Ship Canal?

Exeter City Council has commissioned consultants to advise on a masterplan for the future of Exeter Ship Canal. The Friends believe this is an opportunity to revive the canal by improving its use as a waterway. Here is what the Friends sent to the council and the consultants when they were appointed. Read more...