NEW LEISURE PATH FOR FELIXSTOWE
| Published: 24th September 2008 15:45 |
As part of the ongoing regeneration of Felixstowe a new coastal leisure path is being designed to show the changing landscape, with art being incorporated into its design to establish it as a resort attraction.
Taking travellers from the Edwardian charm of Bawdsey Ferry, past five Martello towers, Landguard Fort, and other coastal defences to culminate in the spectacle of the Port of Felixstowe, it is hoped that the path will improve visitor access and create a new way for people to discover the area.
"I am delighted to announce that the artist Elizabeth-Jane Grose has been commissioned to produce artworks that will give the path an identity, one that represents how far Felixstowe has come in recent years and where it sees itself in the future," said Cllr Mary Neale, Cabinet Member for Leisure and Countryside.
"As part of her research she is keen to hold a public consultation, in order to get to know the people of Felixstowe and be inspired by their memories, history, concerns and aspirations. This will probably take place later this year.
"Details of what the artist has planned will be revealed in March 2009. It is predicted that the path will take three years to complete," said Cllr Neale.
A Suffolk Coastal ARTS initiative funded by the Environment Agency, the route will also be designed to bring to light some of the important issues coastal environments face, such as climate change and sea defences.
"We at Suffolk Coastal may have decided where the path will lead, but Elizabeth-Jane Grose will ensure that it engages imaginatively with those who choose to walk it," added Cllr Neale.
