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Re: Colwyn Bay Waterfront Redevelopment
« Reply #1425 on: July 07, 2021, 10:00:01 am »
The costs for fixing Porth Eirias’ roof, which leaked from new, have been revealed and they are far short of the £682,428 requested in February.

Back then Conwy county councillors were asked to approve the figure to replace the waterproof membrane which protects the Colwyn Bay waterfront building’s roof and some internal “ancillary works”.

cont  https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/19423631.costs-fixing-colwyn-bay-seafront-buildings-roof-revealed/?ref=rss&IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589

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Re: Colwyn Bay Waterfront Redevelopment
« Reply #1426 on: July 16, 2021, 02:29:05 pm »
A NEW 'pop-up' shop has opened at Porth Eirias in Colwyn Bay.

Môr has officially opened the doors of Môr SUPs to the public.

Môr have chosen the waterfront location as their base for their pop-up shop for the summer season, alongside Evolution Bikes and Bryn Williams at Porth Eirias bistro that are established on site.
https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/19447394.new-pop-up-shop-opens-summer-season-porth-eirias/


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Re: Colwyn Bay Waterfront Redevelopment
« Reply #1427 on: September 29, 2021, 10:01:02 am »
Why on-site coastal defence work that closed a North Wales promenade road is on pause                                 ref DP
Major work got underway this spring on the prom at Old Colwyn with a rock barricade being installed

A spokeswoman said: “We are currently awaiting the next delivery of rock for the coastal defence work.

“The work involves phases of blasting and stockpiling at the quarry, and phases of placing the material on the beach.

“Whilst they are waiting for the next delivery, the contractor has moved the larger machines off the prom to keep costs down.”

They added that the estimated 18 month timeframe had not changed.

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Re: Colwyn Bay Waterfront Redevelopment
« Reply #1428 on: October 06, 2021, 02:21:50 pm »
Colwyn Bay promenade kiosks to be removed as part of flood defence work            ref pioneer

SEASIDE kiosks have been closed down on Colwyn Bay promenade as part of plans to improve flood defences.

The kiosks, which have been a feature of the seaside resort for decades, are expected to be refurbished and relocated over the coming months.

The work forms part of the ongoing Colwyn Bay Waterfront Project, launched in 2011, with the improvement of promenade infrastructure including flood defences and pedestrian and cycle access across the Bay of Colwyn. This includes Colwyn Bay, Rhos-on-Sea and Old Colwyn, with work also carried out on Llandudno and Penrhyn Bay promenades.

Conwy County Borough Council said in its proposals: “To allow wider space on the promenade for cyclists and pedestrians, the existing outdated kiosks on West Promenade will be removed.

“We are looking for funding to relocate and upgrade the kiosks – this construction will be under a separate scheme, but we have included the necessary space and utilities as part of this proposal.”

Most of the existing sea defences date back to the turn of the 20th century. The decline in beach levels has left the defences exposed in many areas.

Increasingly severe and frequent storms combined with the threat of climate change pose an ever-increasing threat to properties and infrastructure along the waterfront.

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Re: Colwyn Bay Waterfront Redevelopment
« Reply #1429 on: October 08, 2021, 09:57:42 am »
Demolition of 'lifeline' seaside kiosks will be huge loss, say distraught customers and owners
The kiosks are being demolished to make a wider space for pedestrians and cyclists

Buying an ice cream or a enjoying a cuppa at one of the seaside kiosks dotted along Rhos on Sea promenade will soon be a thing of the past when they are demolished as part of the next phase of improvement works.

The news has dismayed visitors and residents alike, as the kiosks have been around for at least 60 years and are still very popular, with owners saying it's been the busiest summer yet.

Feedback is currently being invited on Conwy Council's plans to reduce the Rhos on Sea promenade road along the bottom of the Cayley Embankment to one lane of traffic, heading towards Colwyn Bay, while the Cayley Promenade road will remain two-way.

If given the go-ahead, footpaths would be widened on the promenade for cyclists and pedestrians with the existing kiosks on West Promenade being removed.

Conwy Council admits there is no funding to relocate or upgrade the kiosks, and the construction will be under a separate scheme.

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/demolition-lifeline-seaside-kiosks-huge-21790840?IYA-mail=a05105fc-304d-4c50-9807-edab51f779a4

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Re: Colwyn Bay Waterfront Redevelopment
« Reply #1430 on: October 12, 2021, 09:50:28 am »
This decision needs a bit more thought.......one being, don't knock them down until you can replace them, seems simple to me.

Loss of seaside kiosks leaves charity 'devastated' as local MP demands 'urgent' meeting with council
They are being demolished as part of a Rhos on Sea coastal defence and prom 'improvements' plan

"With no real community centre in Rhos, these two tea huts are meeting places for residents – and visitors – many of whom make often daily visits to interact with others and are their only point of contact with the outside world.

"During the summer they did a roaring trade, and it was wonderful to see the promenade full of people enjoying themselves, especially following such a difficult eighteen months."

"I'm going to offer to Conwy Council to pay for either the refurbishment or have it demolished and rebuilt myself as long as I can get a long lease, I really hope the council would be open to this."

Dai Williams, the organiser of the club recently awarded the Queen's Medal for Voluntary Service, said: "We would not have been given the award if it wasn't for the Moussa Salem at the Cayley Kiosk.

"Come rain, wind or snow 30 of our club will always meet at the Cayley for some dinner and everyone looks forward to it.

"Everyone feels safe as it's outside so we could run the club even during Covid and Moussa is so wonderful with everyone."

Mr Williams added: "To be honest with you the kiosk has kept so many people going in the community the thought of it going is just too sad to contemplate, I really hope Conwy Council will reconsider."

cont  https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/loss-seaside-kiosks-leaves-charity-21825281?IYA-mail=a05105fc-304d-4c50-9807-edab51f779a4

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Re: Colwyn Bay Waterfront Redevelopment
« Reply #1431 on: October 12, 2021, 10:00:00 am »
Closing the kiosks seems an unnecessary move in my opinion. If the council want to do anything it's high time the Rhos Point cafe was redeveloped!

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Re: Colwyn Bay Waterfront Redevelopment
« Reply #1432 on: November 09, 2021, 10:01:35 am »
PLANS for final coastal defences work and promenade improvements at Old Colwyn promenade have been published for public consultation.

Conwy County Borough Council has published the proposals to finish improving coastal defences along Old Colwyn promenade, with an opportunity for the public to comment before a planning application.

The proposals include raising the promenade by two metres and adding more rock barricade to protect the Victorian sea wall.

Improvements to the public space include widening the promenade to give more space for pedestrians and cyclists, a new accessible beach ramp and an outdoor classroom area.


Councillor Greg Robbins, cabinet member for environment and transportation, said: “These proposals show the remaining work which will protect Old Colwyn promenade for the future.

“We want to provide as many additional benefits as we can to improve the promenade and beach access for residents and visitors.

“It's important to be clear that we still need funding to complete this work, but having a fully designed scheme with planning permission will put us in a good position to secure funding.”

Residents can find out more about the proposals and view the plans at www.conwy.gov.uk/coastaldefence and at Porth Eirias on the seafront.

Comments should be sent by Tuesday, November 30.               ref pioneer

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Re: Colwyn Bay Waterfront Redevelopment
« Reply #1433 on: December 12, 2021, 10:10:04 am »
North Wales coastal defence work to restart following pause due to lack of rocks
The £6m project at Old Colwyn will see a rock barricade installed from Rotary Way to Splash Point

A spokeswoman for Conwy council said: "The contractor is back on site and we are expecting rock deliveries before Christmas."

cont  https://www.business-live.co.uk/economic-development/north-wales-coastal-defence-work-22423046?IYA-mail=a05105fc-304d-4c50-9807-edab51f779a4


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Re: Colwyn Bay Waterfront Redevelopment
« Reply #1434 on: January 06, 2022, 09:48:47 am »
A multi-million-pound coastal defence system will better protect Old Colwyn and Colwyn Bay from storms if plans get the go-ahead.

Conwy County Council has applied to its planning committee, requesting full permission for the coastal defences between Porth Eirias in the west and Splash Point in the east.

The coastal defences will feature a rock revetment (sea wall) 32m in width and 630m in length between the bottom of the east promenade to Porth Eirias.

The plans will also include improved pedestrian and cyclist access to the beach, including ramps and steps, a picnic area and an outdoor classroom.

The promenade will also be heightened by around two metres and widened to better protect the coastline and offer a greater amount of space.

The work will be mostly funded by the Welsh Government and will be the second phase of the coastal protection scheme. The first phase of work is already under way, which includes large rocks being placed on the beach to protect from waves.

cont https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/19826355.protecting-old-colwyn-colwyn-bay-storms-35m-coastal-defence-scheme/?ref=rss&IYA-mail=a05105fc-304d-4c50-9807-edab51f779a4

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Re: Colwyn Bay Waterfront Redevelopment
« Reply #1435 on: January 13, 2022, 10:06:34 am »
A rail company has defended the lack of investment at a stretch of land frequently battered by waves but promised to invest in future. 

 Plans for multi-million-pound coastal defences at Colwyn Bay and Old Colwyn were submitted by Conwy to its own planning committee last week.

The application seeks permission for the sea defences between Porth Eirias in the west and Splash Point in the east.

Plans for major sea defence work across the county have followed funding from the Welsh Government. 


But last week Cllr Cheryl Carlisle criticised Network Rail for not investing in the seafront.

Cllr Carlisle also said climate change and frequent bad storms were a risk to the promenade, the A55 and the main sewage line to the area. 

The rail company, however, claim they do not own that section of the promenade but said it would be investing in land on the seafront in the vicinity in future.

A Network Rail spokesperson commented: “Network Rail is not responsible for the maintenance of this section of the sea defence in Colwyn Bay – although of course, we welcome this major Welsh Government investment.

 “For the section of sea defence that we do own and maintain in Old Colwyn, we’re planning to invest £1.6m this funding period (2019-24) so it can continue to protect the railway for future generations.” 

cont  https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/19841853.rail-company-defends-lack-investment-north-wales-seafront/?ref=rss&IYA-mail=a05105fc-304d-4c50-9807-edab51f779a4

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Re: Colwyn Bay Waterfront Redevelopment.....Rhos On Sea
« Reply #1436 on: January 20, 2022, 10:20:14 am »
A council is still pressing ahead with plans to remove much-loved kiosks and build a new one-way system along a popular coastal strip - but is proposing to replace them.

The changes are part of wider £14m scheme for waterfront and coastal defences in Rhos-on-Sea and Colwyn Bay due to be considered by Conwy County Borough Council's planning committee.

Last month, kiosk operators and customers voiced their dismay over the proposals to lose the kiosks which would make way for wider paths for cyclists and pedestrians on West Promenade

Conwy Council on its website said it is proposing funding their replacements whether Welsh Government money for them is available or not.
But today some councillors renewed their opposition to the demolition of the kiosks and the one-way system near the Cayley Embankment in Rhos-on-Sea.

Conwy's planning committee member Cllr Dave Roberts said there are several kiosks along the waterfront and said: “They have to keep the cafes open.”

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/council-ploughs-seaside-kiosk-demolition-22801568?IYA-reg=a05105fc-304d-4c50-9807-edab51f779a4

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Re: Colwyn Bay Waterfront Redevelopment
« Reply #1437 on: March 06, 2022, 10:54:23 am »
FB photo showing a stock pile of material at far end of Colwyn prom, presumably for the proposed works there?

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Re: Colwyn Bay Waterfront Redevelopment
« Reply #1438 on: March 24, 2022, 09:29:57 am »
Drone shots reveal just how much progress has been made on the new sea defences that were in danger pf collapse. The £6 million project to shore up the Old Colwyn promenade started last April in a bid to protect it from from future storms and "catastrophic failure".

A rock barricade is taking shape from Rotary Way to Splash Point and its job is protect the coastline, rail line and the A55 from flooding. The road at the Old Colwyn end of the promenade has been the road closed for the best part of a year with traffic and cyclists diverted onto local roads and pedestrians diverted to the raised path at the back of the prom.

The new barricade will be up to two metres higher than the current promenade which will temporarily impact views. The work is expected to be completed later this year.

cont/video  https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/drone-shots-show-impressive-progress-23467221

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Re: Colwyn Bay Waterfront Redevelopment
« Reply #1439 on: June 17, 2022, 09:34:08 am »
North Wales coastal works begin as 2km pipe makes its way into the seabed for sand dredging
The work at Rhos on Sea is part of a new coastal defence and promenade scheme

photo gallery..........  https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/gallery/north-wales-coastal-works-begin-24249237?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589