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Search the Public Notice PortalCommunity leaders hope the new 'Portal' planned for the town centre will bring more people to Ipswich.
Ipswich Borough Council is hoping to erect a Portal on the Cornhill, connecting Ipswich to other devices around the world.
It would be situated on the Cornhill aligned with Princes Street, with the backdrop showing the Town Hall and the old post office, now The Botanist.
The council said that with this as a backdrop, the landmarks "will reflect both Ipswich's heritage and its cultural vibrancy".
The Portal will be connected to a 24/7 live stream on a rotational basis, showing other portals around the world, including those in Dublin, Philadelphia, Vilnius in Lithuania and Lublin in Poland.
People in those cities will be able to see Ipswich from their side.
Neil MacDonald, leader of Ipswich Borough Council, said: "We would love to bring the Portal to Ipswich, which at this stage, is with the local planning authority to consider the application.
"It is 100% funded by the Towns Fund – a UK government grant awarded to help towns like Ipswich thrive.
"So there would be no cost to council taxpayers for the construction, installation, maintenance or livestream operation.
"We’re aware of how much of an asset the Portal has been in Dublin since being in operation as over one million people visited the area after just six months.
"We believe this project will provide public value as part of our strategy to rejuvenate the town centre, attract new visitors, support local businesses, and promote Ipswich as a place of culture, connectivity and global relevance.”
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