[OSM-newbies] Electricity Pylons

[Jon Stockill]

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