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Kingsland Basin

Kingsland Basin is a special water area connected to the Regent's Canal in London. It's located in the London Borough of Hackney, specifically in the De Beauvoir Town area.

This basin is also called Kingsland Road Basin. It was built way back in 1822. Today, the area around the basin is seeing lots of new homes being built.

Discovering Kingsland Basin's Community

Kingsland Basin is home to a special group called the Canals in Hackney Users Group, or CHUG. This group is a local charity. It was started in 1983 to help people use and enjoy the canal in Hackney.

How CHUG Started

In the early 1980s, the Hackney Council gave a grant. This money helped create affordable homes. It also allowed the basin, which was not being used, to be cleaned out. This cleaning made space for boats to moor, or park, where people could live.

What CHUG Does

For over thirty years, CHUG has focused on teaching people about the canal. They share facts about its environment and its history. They also encourage people to use the canal. They do this by working with schools and local groups.

CHUG has actively made the canal environment better. They also work to make sure new buildings around the basin are good for the area. CHUG partners with the Laburnum Boat Club. This club uses the basin for training in water sports. CHUG helps the club with money and supplies for these activities.

Managing Boat Moorings

CHUG still manages and takes care of the boat moorings. These moorings are special because the boat owners manage them themselves. This is unique in the UK. It also means people can find affordable places to live on boats in central London.

New building projects around Kingsland Basin might change how CHUG can manage these moorings in the future.

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