At a meeting on Thursday, 11 December the Greater Norwich Growth Board (GNGB) agreed to recommend to Broadland District, South Norfolk and Norwich City Councils funding of £260,899 for a new UEA Boardwalk. A final decision on the funding should be made by the councils by March 2026.
The funds are from the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), which is a charge made on developers to finance improvements in local infrastructure and community facilities.
The new boardwalk beside the River Yare will restore a key link to the popular Yare Valley Walk, and greatly increase opportunities to enjoy, appreciate, and understand the green space of the river valley and its wildlife.