Consultation on £2m towpath improvement plan
The towpaths provide popular walking routes
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A public consultation on a planned makeover of towpaths alongside canals in Huddersfield has been launched.
A £2.3m scheme to revitalise the paths, making improvements to green space and improving access, has been proposed.
The project has been funded by the Department for Transport (DfT), following a joint application from Kirklees Council, the Canal and River Trust and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA).
The organisations want to hear people's opinions, external on the proposals ahead of work beginning later this year.
Improvements include removing mud and creating a 6ft 6in to 8ft (2 to 2.5m) wide tarmac surface with stone chippings, the Local Democracy Reporting Service said.
The plans are also designed to protect the surrounding environment and historical fabric of the towpath.
Huddersfield Broad Canal acts as a gateway to the Pennines, stretching 3 miles (4.8km) from the centre of Huddersfield to the Calder & Hebble Navigation at Cooper Bridge.
The Huddersfield Narrow Canal weaves through the Pennines and underwent a revival in 2001 after 50 years of neglect.
The towpaths link Colne Valley communities to railway stations and amenities and are used by residents and visitors.