1998 — Watershed Year

1998 proved to be a transformative year for the Wilts & Berks Canal restoration efforts. A key feasibility study confirmed the project’s technical and economic viability, predicting significant tourism revenue and job creation. Major highlights included the successful National Trail-boat Festival and recognition of "The Dragonfly" magazine with the IWA Tom Rolt Award. Dedicated volunteers across various branches continued essential maintenance and infrastructure work, while the Group focused on reaching a membership goal of 2000 by the millennium.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Journals/ Magazines⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Illustrated History⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wilts & Berks Canal Trust⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠