Jon Stockill wrote: > Dave F. wrote: > >> Jon Stockill wrote: >> >>> Lennard wrote: >>> >>> >>>> Dave F. wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>> Has anybody enquired to the National Grid so see if they have & are >>>>> willing to release a database of their infrastructure? >>>>> >>>>> >>>> I think I can safely predict their answer, both short and long versions. >>>> >>>> Short: "no" >>>> >>>> Long: "In the interest of national security, we regret to inform you >>>> that we can not provide you with the coordinates and other details of >>>> our national grid. Oh, and where do you live exactly, again?" >>>> >>>> >>> I doubt that - since they *have* published the info already in an effort >>> to avoid the fun problems you get when combining a JCB and water >>> main/power line/gas main/all of the above. >>> >>> There's a whole bunch of shapefiles available, but the licensing isn't >>> particularly helpful. Asking the right people may get us permission to >>> use it. >>> >>> Jon >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> newbies mailing list >>> [email protected] >>> http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/newbies >>> >>> >>> >>> >> Thanks for the replies. >> I don't suppose you have a link or do you have to specifically ask for them? >> >> What is he etiquette for asking a utility/authority departments for >> information? Would it carry more weight if one the originators of OSM >> did the deed? >> > > http://www.nationalgrid.com/uk/LandandDevelopment/DDC/GasElectricNW/undergroundcables/shape/ > > Jon > > _______________________________________________ > newbies mailing list > [email protected] > http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/newbies > > > Thanks to all. When I next get a moment I'll look through all this info & see what I can do with it.
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