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Former Downham Market air base could become technology hub.

Plans to create 4,500 permanent jobs and 1,500 jobs have been put forward to MPs and members of the House of Lords.

The 70-acre former air base has been earmarked due to the town’s fantastic rail links for London and Cambridge.
Centre for Advanced Knowledge Engineering (CfAKE)Aiming to bring world-leading businesses to West Norfolk, the Downham Market Centre for Advanced Knowledge Engineering (CfAke), was showcased in a reception at the House of Commons.

The project is joined by a new investment at RAF Marham, which together hope to bring total of £1bn to the West Norfolk economy.

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