05.04.04
New project aims to reduce travel
congestion
From August 2004, visitors to Trelissick Gardens near Truro
will be able to travel to the garden by boat for the first
time. The National Trust have commissioned the construction
of a landing stage on the Fal Estuary, with the aim of increasing
the number of environmentally friendly visits and to improve
the variety of travel options available to visitors.
The building work is due to start in April and will be completed
in August. Visitors will be able to take a ferry from Falmouth,
Truro and St. Mawes using services provided by many of the
existing ferry operators, prior to entering as Trust members
or paying visitors.
The project is invested in by both Objective One (with investment
from the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund)
and the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Further funding for the project is also coming from Cornwall
Environment Trust Ltd and Carrick District Council Truro Harbour
Authority.
Chris Curtis, Trelissick Property Manager said: “Trelissick
is a stunning garden throughout the year with extensive views
over the Fal. Wiith the option of arriving by boat now becoming
a reality, a visit to Trelissick promises an even more exciting
day out. As a charity that aims to provide public access to
its properties, the Trust is continually looking for new ways
of improving site access. The landing stage is a fantastic
project on a number of levels as it not only improves access,
but also provides visitors with a fun alternative to travelling
by car, which is a plus for the environment.”
Carleen Kelemen, Director of the Objective One Partnership
said: “Objective One is committed to investing in the
Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly's distinctive qualities that
provide a boost to local tourism by providing visitors with
an improved offering. Trelissick Gardens are already a great
place to visit but the creation of a landing stage and the
ferry service will enable it to attract even more visitors
to the gardens in a sustainable way whilst providing valuable
revenue for the ferry operator.”
Editor's notes:
Project funding information:
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This project is part financed by the European Agricultural
Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) 20 %, and the Department
for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) 17.75
%. |
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Cornwall Environment Trust Ltd have contributed £25,000. |
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Carrick District Council Truro Harbour Authority have
contributed £9,000. |
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The Countryside Agency, English Nature, Environment
Agency and Prosper have provided funding into the feasibility
study since 1998. |
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The new access route will direct visitors to enter
the garden through ‘the Dell’ via the woodland walk. |
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Trelissick Garden is set on many levels and is well
known for its variety of tender and exotic plants, including
camellias, magnolias rhododendrons and many rare hydrangeas.
The garden is in bloom all year round – hence the new
opening arrangements to keep the garden open to the public
for most of the year. It has a traditional Cornish apple orchard
and summerhouses. The estate offers an extensive park, woodland
and riverside walks. |
For further press information and photographs please contact:
Chris Curtis, Trelissick Property Manager
Telephone: 01872 862090
email: chris.curtis@nationaltrust.org.uk
Sabina Eberle, National Trust Communications Officer
Telephone: 01208 265225
email: sabina.eberle@nationaltrust.org.uk
Clare Morgan
Media Relations Manager
Objective One Partnership Office
Castle House
Pydar Street
Truro TR1 2UD
Mobile: 07973 813647
Telephone: 01872 223439
cmorgan@cornwall.gov.uk
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