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Canal restoration projects rely heavily on volunteers who clear silt, repair towpaths and —rebuildrebuiltrebuildingrebuilds historic lock gates. Many canals fell into disuse after railways made water transport —obsoleteobsolescenceobsoletelyobsoleted, leaving them overgrown and unnavigable for decades. Restoring a single stretch can take years and requires close cooperation between local councils, heritage bodies and —neighbouringneighbourneighbourlyneighboured residents. Once reopened, canals often —attractattractionattractiveattracted tourism and boost property values nearby.