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?
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