this act formed "the wisbech canal company", which had powers to raise £14,000, with an option to raise an additional £6,000 if required. this was to be used to construct the canal which ran from a junction with the river nene at wisbech, to a junction with the well creek and the old river nene at outwell. the well creek connects to the great ouse. in addition, the company had powers to maintain and improve the river from outwell church to salter's lode sluice on the old river nene. all traffic passing between the canal and the nene river was required to pay a toll, which was to be used to maintain the well creek.