The historic clipper Cutty Sark will be restored to its former glory following news that the final parts of the \u00a346 million funding package are now in place.<\/p>\n
Conservation of Cutty Sark will be finally completed at Greenwich next year.<\/p>\n
Final funding to finish the project in time for Olympic and Diamond Jubilee celebrations in 2012 has been provided by a \u00a33 million grant from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. \u00a0Cutty Sark\u2019s mast and spars will again tower over the World Heritage Site, now to be celebrated as \u2018The Royal Borough of Greenwich\u2019.<\/p>\n
Prime Minister Gordon Brown said:<\/p>\n
\u201cEveryone was shocked and saddened as we watched those terrible images of fire on the news. \u00a0People wondered then whether Cutty Sark could ever be brought back to its former glory. \u00a0Well, today\u2019s announcement means that the historic clipper – that much-loved part of our maritime heritage since it was installed at Greenwich more than 50 years ago – will once again be open to the public \u2013 and in pristine condition \u2013 in time for the Olympics: yet another jewel for visitors in 2012 to enjoy.\u201d<\/p>\n
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