The A47 Alliance are hosting an ‘Infrastructure and Economic Growth’ business breakfast, with the right honourable Mr John Hayes, Minister of State at the Department for Transport.
Date: Thursday 11 May 2017
Time: 8.30 am to 11.00 am
Venue: King’s Lynn Innovation Centre, Innovation Way, King’s Lynn PE30 5BY
The A47 Alliance brings together stakeholders – including Norfolk Chamber of Commerce, the local enterprise partnerships, local authorities and other business representatives – along the entire length of the trunk road from Lowestoft to the A1 at Peterborough.
The Alliance was grateful to government for previously recognising the vital importance of the A47 in the trunk road programme from 2015 to 2020 (known as RIS1) as a nationally important strategic road, deserving of crucial funding to undertake key improvements along sections of the A47.
Moving towards announcements for the 2020 to 2025 programme (RIS2), we are inviting key businesses along the route in Norfolk, Suffolk, Lincolnshire and Cambridgeshire to a business breakfast.
Jonathan Cage, President of the Norfolk Chamber confirmed his attendance at the breakfast and said:
“Norfolk Chamber and the A47 Alliance members want to hear first-hand business views on the A47 and how this relates to the successful economic growth in our region.”
Martin Wilby, the Chair of the A47 Alliance said:
“We will use this important opportunity to update Norfolk businesses on the RIS1 schemes’ progress and hear directly from businesses in the East on what essential infrastructure improvements they would like to see happen to secure the future success of their businesses.”
The A47 Alliance’s ultimate goal is the full dualling of the A47 with appropriate grade separation. A fully dualled A47 will help to boost the economic prosperity of a large part of the East of England and make a significant contribution to the national economy.
The estimated cost of a fully dualled A47 is £1.4bn and through a combination of selected improvements, there could be up to 16,890 jobs created within 20 years, with an increase of £706m in economic output (GVA). As well as over 10,500 new homes.
Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. To reserve your place please email: [email protected]
