Norfolk cafe owner concerned over January road closure
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 06:31 · Archive
Norfolk County Council plans to close Orford Place for five weeks from January 11 for work converting the former Debenhams into a Fun Parx soft play centre.
Norfolk County Council has confirmed that Orford Place will close for five weeks starting January 11 to allow work on converting the former Debenhams building into a Fun Parx soft play centre. The council declined to specify whether the closure would affect the entire road or only part of it, saying further details would be released closer to the time.
Jung Hee Park, who operates the sushi cafes Sprout and Seoul Born on Orford Place, expressed frustration at not receiving any advance communication from the council about the plans. She said: 'They should have discussed with us in the first place.' She highlighted that winter is her busiest season and that the closure would 'put us in a difficult position', as her business relies on delivery driver access to the road.
Mrs Park acknowledged being broadly supportive of the Debenhams redevelopment but voiced concern that hoarding and scaffolding would deter potential customers from visiting the area during the closure period.
How it is being reported
- Cafe boss reveals fears over five-week closure of busy shopping streetNorfolk County Council plans to close Orford Place for five weeks from January 11 next year for work to turn the former Debenhams into a Fun Parx centre.Norwich Evening News · 19 Oct, 06:00
- Cafe boss reveals fears over five-week closure of busy shopping streetNorfolk County Council plans to close Orford Place for five weeks from January 11 next year for work to turn the former Debenhams into a Fun Parx centre.Eastern Daily Press · 19 Oct, 06:00
In this story: Norfolk County Council · Jung Hee Park · Orford Place · Fun Parx · Sprout · Seoul Born · Debenhams
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