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Plans for £8m park revamp to include sports hub

Shivani Chaudhari
BBC News, Norfolk
Norwich City Council A cartoon image of people playing football on a pitch. They are wearing uniform Norwich City Council
An artist's impressions of Sloughbottom Park in Norwich have been released to give people an early insight into what it could look like

Plans for the multi-million pound redevelopment of a city park have revealed it is set to include a new sports hub and all-weather football pitch.

Sloughbottom Park in Norwich first opened its doors in 1929 but is now set to undergo a £8m redevelopment.

An artist's impression of the park also outlines a new accessible play area, BMX track, car park, signage and lighting, as well as cycle highway connections.

Andrew Dernie, chair of Norwich Town Deal Board said: "Investing in Norwich parks and open spaces is pivotal to increasing the well-being of city residents."

The Sloughbottom project is funded by £7.6m from the Government's Levelling Up Fund and £850,000 from the Greater Norwich Growth Board.

Officers from Norwich City Council said they would start speaking to the local community further about detailed designs later this year.

Labour councillor Carli Harper, cabinet member for major projects and finance, said the park could become a great facility for young people.

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