Businesses had identified that new infrastructure was needed to support the development of the Great Yarmouth area and in particularly linking the GY Enterprise Zone with the A143 and A12. It is therefore good news that the Government have recognised the potential of this area and awarded £4.7m ‘pinch point’ funding to road schemes put forward by Norfolk and Suffolk County Councils. The Government has also awarded £4.6m for the Lowestoft northern spine Road which will reduce traffic flows on the A12 Yarmouth Road and A1117 Bentley Drive.
Caroline Williams CEO Norfolk Chamber of Commerce said: “Norfolk and Suffolk Chamber members have been lobbying hard with their public sector partners and the NALEP to ensure that the potential of this area is fully recognised. Improved infrastructure is key to enabling local businesses to reach their full growth potential and to provide new and protect existing jobs. These are positive steps towards what is needed.
“We are however disappointed that the schemes in Brandon and Kings Lynn were not successful and will be reviewing what the options are of getting these schemes funded.”
