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The Broads Authority has been awarded a DEFRA grant of £500,000, to be allocated equally between budget support and capital equipment for the navigation.
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“ Earlier this month, we rallied at Acle Bridge under the banner “Fund Britain’s Waterways.” This national campaign, organised by the Inland Waterways Association, led to a petition to the government, highlighting the importance of our beloved waterways ,” said The Broads Society.
Traditionally, the navigation maintenance has been funded entirely by tolls.
“ This grant, the result of government lobbying by the Broads Authority and fully supported by the Broads Society, acknowledges that the waterways are cherished by ramblers, naturalists, anglers, photographers, and many others who love the landscape ,” added The Broads Society.
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The Broads Authority has been awarded a DEFRA grant of £500,000, to be allocated equally between budget support and capital equipment for the navigation. Key highlights: “Earlier this month, we rallied at Acle Bridge under the banner “Fund Britain’s Waterways.” This national campaign, organised by t