[OSM-newbies] Electricity Pylons

[Dave F.]

Jon Stockill wrote:
> Dave F. wrote:
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>> Jon Stockill wrote:
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>>> Lennard wrote:
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>>>       
>>>> Dave F. wrote:
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>>>>> 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?
>>     
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> http://www.nationalgrid.com/uk/LandandDevelopment/DDC/GasElectricNW/undergroundcables/shape/
>
> Jon
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Thanks to all. When I next get a moment I'll look through all this info 
& see what I can do with it.

Cheers
Dave F.