[OSM-newbies] Electricity Pylons

[Dave F.]

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
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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?

Dave F.