Norwich park's £8m redevelopment plans revealed
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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