A Norfolk councillor has said repairs on a Broads footbridge that has been closed for more than a decade will be made a "priority".
Earlier this year, Kay Mason Billig said she hoped the footbridge at the Staithe in Loddon would be repaired this year.
The bridge, which crosses the River Chet to the Millenium Garden, was closed by South Norfolk Council due to safety concerns more than 15 years ago.
No repairs or works have yet been made to the bridge, but Mrs Mason Billig has now confirmed she has been involved in discussions with the leader of South Norfolk Council.
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Mrs Mason Billig said: "Last week I had a discussion with the leader of South Norfolk Council about the footbridge and other projects locally.
“He is as keen as I am to see this important piece of infrastructure refurbished and reopened.
“The district council has set aside monies specifically for this purpose.
“I understand that a dedicated officer has now been instructed to ensure that this is made a priority."
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At a Loddon Town Council meeting on Wednesday night, Emily Curtis, town clerk, said in relation to the Staithe footbridge: "We have had an update from South Norfolk Council but the officer has asked us to keep it confidential at this point".
In June, Mrs Mason Billig had said: "I secured the money to pay for the repairs a couple of years ago and I know that that money, some £150,000, is still in the budget at South Norfolk for this purpose.
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"I also hoped to be able to use some of the funding to enable easier access to the river for kayaks and paddle board users.
"We are so lucky to have such a lovely facility at the staithe and also at Pyes Mill, it would be amazing to be able to smarten these areas up and enable more activities to take place around the wonderful River Chet."
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