The Generation Park Norwich team are holding a series of events as part of the second round of public consultation.
The latest proposals, featuring a display of models illustrating the scheme, will be on display at the King’s Centre, King Street, Norwich, on Friday, May 8th from (2pm – 7pm) and Saturday, May 9th (9am – 1pm). The public will be invited to offer comments on the proposals.
The following week a public meeting will be held for residents of Trowse, focusing on transport. The meeting will be held at The White Horse, Trowse, on Friday, May 15th from 4pm – 8pm.
There will then be another opportunity to see models of the proposed scheme on display in the Atrium at The Forum in Norwich from Tuesday, June 9th to Thursday, June 11th (9am – 6pm daily).
These meetings and the subsequent display at The Forum follow the first public consultation, staged in January this year.
Subject to planning permission, the proposed riverside development, adjacent to Crown Point rail depot, would transform the derelict 30-acre Utilities Site into a new amenity for Norwich and reflect a modern revival of the heritage of the brownfield site.
Generation Park Norwich would feature an efficient green Community Energy Centre producing electricity for major power users in the city and for the National Grid, along with more affordable and reliable heat for local businesses and houses via a District Heating network.
The scheme would create 11 acres of parkland, new cycle routes and walkways on the banks of the rivers Wensum and Yare, plus highly energy-efficient houses and student residences.
In keeping with the low carbon, forward-looking, spirit of the proposal an energy research and development centre and education centre would complete a remarkable new river gateway for the city.
Professor Trevor Davies, of Generation Park Norwich, said: “Community engagement is key to this project as it is very much a development that will serve the local community and at the same time create a new hub with its mix of leisure facilities, housing, education and research.
“The feedback we get from the community is a vital part of the process and we look forward to sharing our proposals.
“For anyone unable to make the consultation, the updated proposals will be posted on the Generation Park Norwich website, where people can also register for news alerts”.
