In 1457 Francesco Sforza ordered  that a canal be built from Milan to Pavia via Bereguardi, following the indications of Bertola da Novate. Ten years later, the Magistrate of the ducal revenues assigned Andrea Calcoto to mainten and upkeep the "new canal", which was navigable.
In 1457, Francesco Sforza directed the construction of a canal from Milan to Pavia via Bereguardi based on Bertola da Novate's guidance. Ten years later, the ducal revenues' magistrate appointed Andrea Calcoto to oversee and maintain the "new canal," which was navigable.