{"id":"69c7f57a4cd7ce36a6d72981","title":"Royal Military Canal Progress Report 1994","path":"publications/newsletters/royal-military-canal-progress-report-1994","contentMarkdown":"# Royal Military Canal — Progress Report\n\n![](https://www.kentramblers.org.uk/KentWalks/RMC/images/sound_mirror.jpg)\n\n*Kent Area News, March 1994*\n\nFollowing earlier momentum, Steering and Working Groups convened to address practical considerations like stile design and waymark specifications. Kent County Council authorised Rights of Way Officers to proceed with creating the 7-mile public path section that had been closed between Warehorne and Bilsington.\n\n## Funding Success\n\nThe project faced typical challenges securing adequate finances, with initial cost estimates rising. Ramblers demonstrated commitment through financial contributions: the national office provided £1,000, Kent Area added £500, and individual member donations reached approximately £2,600 — totalling roughly £4,000 in support.\n\n## Official Response\n\nRoger Lambert, the County Council's Access Recreation Officer, expressed appreciation for the contributions, noting the partnership with conservation organisations. He outlined a phased implementation plan spanning two to three years, with hopes to complete the entire project by 1996.\n\n*Author: Mike Temple*","contentHtml":"<h1>Royal Military Canal — Progress Report</h1>\n<p><img src=\"https://www.kentramblers.org.uk/KentWalks/RMC/images/sound_mirror.jpg\" alt=\"\"></p>\n<p><em>Kent Area News, March 1994</em></p>\n<p>Following earlier momentum, Steering and Working Groups convened to address practical considerations like stile design and waymark specifications. Kent County Council authorised Rights of Way Officers to proceed with creating the 7-mile public path section that had been closed between Warehorne and Bilsington.</p>\n<h2>Funding Success</h2>\n<p>The project faced typical challenges securing adequate finances, with initial cost estimates rising. Ramblers demonstrated commitment through financial contributions: the national office provided £1,000, Kent Area added £500, and individual member donations reached approximately £2,600 — totalling roughly £4,000 in support.</p>\n<h2>Official Response</h2>\n<p>Roger Lambert, the County Council&#39;s Access Recreation Officer, expressed appreciation for the contributions, noting the partnership with conservation organisations. He outlined a phased implementation plan spanning two to three years, with hopes to complete the entire project by 1996.</p>\n<p><em>Author: Mike Temple</em></p>\n"}