New bid to open up parts of the Norfolk Broads

A new project would open up more of the Norfolk Broads.

27 November 2009 11:00



An ambitious £3m project to build an eight mile foot and cycle path across the Broads is about to take a giant step forward thanks to the power of the internet.

When built the Three Rivers Way route will create a link along the A1062 and the rivers Ant, Bure and Thurne between Potter Heigham and Hoveton.

The community led Three Rivers Way Association put a three minute video promoting its work on the YouTube video website yesterday to drum up support for the scheme.

And as well as trying to allure more supporters and financial aid from the website, the group is preparing to employ a dedicated fund-raiser to help attract even more grants and cash.

The internet film will show how the wheel chair friendly Three Rivers Way path will encourage the populations of Potter Heigham, Horning, Ludham and Hoveton to ditch their cars and draw more visitors to the region.

It will also show how the association needs the support of local people and businesses to make sure it is a success.

The film was made by local filmmaker Joe Jackson and features Ludham Bridge, where a rest spot will be created along the path.

Mr Jackson's film was paid for by the Lathams store in Potter Heigham.

The association also hopes to employ a fundraising manager by next spring with the support of a £5,000 grant from the North Norfolk Community Partnership.

Anita Turpin, the association's secretary, said: “These small steps are going to give a giant leap to the Three Rivers Way path.”

Chris Meale of Lathams, said: “We are pleased to lend out support to the Three Rivers Way project which will help to boost the local economy by encouraging more cyclists, walkers, holiday makers and fishermen to the area.

“We hope other businesses will follow suit.”

The Three River Ways Association was formed in March 2008 and has 1,500 members. As well as relying on donations and fund raising, various councils and the NHS have pledged their support to the group.

The Evening News has been trying to promote all that is good about Norfolk and encourage people to make the most of it through its Do Different Do Norfolk campaign.

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The three minute film is due to go on YouTube today and if so can be found on the site by entering three rivers way on its search bars.

For information on or to support the Three Rivers Way Association visit www.threeriversway.org.uk or call Mrs Turpin on 01692 631351

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