France–United Kingdom relations May 1994. The same year the American Society of Civil Engineers elected the Channel Tunnel as one of the seven modern Wonders of the World. 11,675,910 passengers in 2008 travelled on flights between the United Kingdom and France. There are lists of twinnings (including those to towns in other countries) at List of twin towns and sister cities in France and at List of twin towns and sister cities in the United Kingdom. France–United Kingdom relations France–United Kingdom relations are the relations between the governments of the French Republic and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK).
Canning Tunnel 1940s and constructed in conjunction with the opening of the dam. 110 men were employed in the first year of construction after which the workforce reduced to 60. The tunnel was built at a cost of $3.5 million and was officially opened in 1975 by Hon. D. H. O'Neil MLA the Minister for Works and Housing on Friday 17 January 1975. The Canning Contour Channel was maintained and partially operated for two years after the tunnel's opening as a precautionary measure. Canning Tunnel The Canning Tunnel is a tunnel that originates just west of Canning Dam and runs for approximately