Hayling Billy Heritage Project Green to go!

A partnership comprising local volunteers, Havant Borough Council and Hampshire County Council have secured a £88,900 Heritage Lottery Fund grant to deliver the Hayling Billy Heritage Project.

The project will convey the heritage of the Hayling Billy railway on the Island. The project will enable improvements and conservation work to take place along the route and provide exciting learning and volunteering opportunities for local people. Participants will have the chance to develop skills and volunteer time through the establishment of a ‘Friends of the Billy Line’ group who will be supported to undertake volunteer roles and work in partnership with the conservation volunteers on neighbouring sites.

To help guide people around the site and allow them explore the heritage of the railway information board, trail leaflets, digital material via a new website, including photos, historical information, will help create a engaging and interesting place to go for visitors.

Councillor Yvonne Weeks said “The benefits for the local community will be a heritage project for generations to come, a focus for community volunteers to work on together to create a lasting legacy for local people and visitors. The Partnership has worked really hard with the council officers on securing the funding however, this is just the start.

“This project is a great example of how the community and Councils can work together to make things happen. The enthusiasm and genuine determination of the group is inspiring and shows localism at its best.”

If you would like to know more about the project or volunteer to help please contact Havant Borough Council Customer Service Team 023 9244 6019

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