WITHAM MP joined the Museum of Power board members for a briefing on the Powering Forward Project. 

The Project has been under development for several years and is to be funded through a major application to the National Lottery Heritage Fund, which Priti Patel supported.

The application was successful and the Museum is to receive more than £1.2 million and £240,000 through match funding.

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This vital funding will secure a major expansion of the Museum and its educational facilities, which will begin in May. 

The expansion will include the creation of a new main entrance with a reception area and gift shop, as well as a new outdoor covered extension to the Steam Pump Tea Room.

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Ms Patel, who is a patron of the Museum, said: "I am very delighted and proud of the Museum and the volunteers who have powered ahead with this incredible project.

"It is an honour to be the Patron of the Museum and I am excited by the progress of the Powering Forward project.

Roger Griffin, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees said: “It was a great pleasure to see Ms Patel and to brief her on our forthcoming project, which promises to make the Museum even more special."

For more information, visit museumofpower.org.uk.