National Highways withdraws million-pound funding for Hull’s South Blockhouse, endangering heritage project.
National Highways says they never fully promised the cash. The project would fix up the ancient Hull Castle site. It was meant to be a cool attraction. They planned to show Hull’s history near the Deep aquarium.
People could have explored the past with real and virtual stuff. There would be big mesh things showing parts of the old Blockhouse. Brick paths and shapes would show where things used to be. An app with QR codes would add a fun, see-through view of history. It sounded really neat, right?
A council member thinks the site has a cool story to tell. He wanted the place to share the maritime past. The Council Leader and MP are speaking out now due to the funding problem.
The MP thinks the project is now at risk. He says the Blockhouse matters historically and culturally. It would teach folks about maritime history and Hull. Its preservation is important for future learning.
The Council Leader says the Blockhouse is key to their heritage. They’re still committed to keeping it safe. The council is bummed about National Highways’ decision. They will search for other money sources. They still want to protect and keep this site for later.
They want to make it a learning and culture spot. The council thanks everyone for their support so far. They still want to finish the job. National Highways says they still help Hull. They will keep working on things like the A63 road work.
They did help other Hull projects recently. They just could not fund more of South Blockhouse.