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# Trust appeals for help to fund “essential” bridge over Lichfield Canal
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/trust-appeals-for-help-to-fund-essential-bridge-over-lichfield-canal/
- Published: 2022-09-08T06:06:00.000Z
- Updated: 2022-09-07T05:51:04.000Z
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Charity, Community, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 19:11, News

A charity working to restore a canal in Lichfield is launching a new campaign to help fund an “essential” bridge.

The Lichfield and Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust say the facility is needed due to the route of the waterway cutting across a right of way between Longbridge Road and Tamworth Road.

They hope to raise enough money to pay for a liftbridge which could be raised when boats travel along the Lichfield Canal once it is operational again.

A spokesperson said:

> “Once the canal is restored, residents would need to take a lengthy diverted route from their homes to the shops and main road, unless we provide direct access with a footbridge.  
>  
> “We are obliged by law to ensure that the right of way is passable.  
>  
> “We are a volunteer-led charity and need to fund our work through fundraising and donations. This appeal is vital to raise the money for this essential bridge.”  
>  
> Lichfield and Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust spokesperson

The trust hopes to obtain pledges in order for it to access match funding before 11th September, with a view to launching a full fundraising campaign in November.

People can find out more about supporting the campaign [online](https://www.thebiggive.org.uk/s/pledge?campaignId=a056900002Ngxf9AAB&ref=lichfieldlive.co.uk).