An update from the Catton Park Trust (CPT)

The Heritage Lottery Fund has awarded CPT a grant, subject to contract,

of up to £652k towards the cost of capital works over five years to restore and

enhance Catton Park.  The Trust also has a Countryside Stewardship Scheme

grant towards the maintenance costs over ten years.  The aim of the project is

to open the Park for public quiet enjoyment and recreation for all ages.

As soon as permission to start work is given the Trust will invite tenders for the

contract work to be carried out during the next 18 months.  This will include

woodland management, fencing and gates, main track and paths, and arable

reversion to parkland.  It is hoped that the management of the western woodland

(adjacent to St Faiths Road) will commence in February/March 2006.  For safety

reasons compartment areas of the woods will be ‘taped off’ as the work

progresses.  Visitors to the Park will be asked to co-operate with the

contractors and avoid disturbing their work and to observe signs and notices

which will be displayed in the Park.  We will keep you advised as and when other

contract work is scheduled.

The Trust will be advertising for a Park Warden in the near future.

It is hoped that the Park will be formally opened in mid-2007.

Meanwhile some events in restricted areas may be organised.

The Trust is very grateful for the practical help and support received and offered

by individuals, local groups and firms including Oak Grove Chapel, Cat ’n' Fiddle

Community Centre, Old Catton Society as well as the local authorities – Norfolk

County Council, Broadland District Council, Norwich City Council and Old Catton

Parish Council.

If you have any questions, notice any problems or anyone interfering with the

contractors equipment etc., please contact the Trust Secretary, Ken Leggett

 on (01603) 408823

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