[OSM-newbies] Electricity Pylons

[Jon Stockill]

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
>>
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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?

http://www.nationalgrid.com/uk/LandandDevelopment/DDC/GasElectricNW/undergroundcables/shape/

Jon