Norfolk Broads Authority News and Press Release Articles.

The Broads Green Boat Show - a unique green event for Norfolk. The only show dedicated to sustainable boating and green energy.

A ground breaking dredging trial which could cut costs for dredging on the lower reaches of the Broads was carried out at Great Yarmouth last April.

With the Boat Safety Scheme being introduced on 1 April 2007, the Broads Authority is keen for boat owners to feel confident with complying with the BSS requirements.

Improved and safer moorings, clearer gauge boards at bridges on the southern rivers, weed and tree cutting and riverside maintenance is upgrading the infrastructure of the Broads.

New facilities for boaters, anglers and walkers are being created throughout the Broads as part of the 20 year Broadland Flood Alleviation Project.

The four yearly boat census was carried out on Sunday 20, Tuesday 22 and Thursday 24 last August, to give a picture of the type of use and boat movements using the Broads.

The programme of major improvement and maintenance works to flood defences along the Broadland rivers completed its fifth year in 2006.

Agreement signed by the BA and the RYA in connection with the Private Bill

The Broads Authority will be introducing the Boat Safety Scheme (BSS) from 1 April 2007. Boats that do not have a valid BSS certificate by the appropriate introductory date will not be permitted to navigate the Broads.

Although boating on the Broads is seen as pretty safe, there are up to 10 fires on boats every year! But ensuring that all boats at risk comply with the Boat Safety Scheme (BSS) can reduce these incidents.