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A network of foot and cycle paths linking the city to the Broads is one step closer to being reality after the crucial Memorandum of Understanding document was signed by Nigel Brigham, who is East of England Regional Director for sustainable transport charity Sustrans, and Jerry Massey, Norwich City Council’s Director of Regeneration and Development. It confirms the partners’ continued commitment to the project and pledges a contribution of £900,000 from the Big Lottery Fund towards the overall project costs.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Nigel Brigham, Sustrans, said, “This is the biggest and most complicated of the Connect2 schemes in the region and could bring enormous benefits, so we are delighted that it has moved another step forward with the completion of this agreement. There is a long way to go and this scheme has been hit by the recession, but momentum is starting to build again and we are looking forward to seeing real progress.”

Councillor Brian Morrey, Project Champion and Cabinet Member of Norwich City Council, said “The signing of this document means we are a significant step closer to the reality of the Norwich River Gateway scheme. We are exploring various routes to secure the additional funding required and we remain optimistic about this project.”

Published on 01st Dec 2009