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30/07/13 - Llandudno Pier
The Council is working closely with Six Piers Ltd to monitor and request regular progress reports.
The engineers have confirmed that work to build the new landing stage at the end of Llandudno pier is ongoing both on and off the site.
Timber and steelwork sections have been procured, fabrication details have been produced and work will start on them soon. Load testing has taken place on site, the timber deck to the second jetty access walkway is being changed, and safety equipment has been installed on the main structure for access.
However, the Marine Licence will need to be renewed; this is simply because the existing one has now expired.
Cllr Graham Rees said, "We hope the application process doesn't delay the project unduly, it's taken a while and a lot of hard work to get to this point but it will be worth it. We know there's interest from cruise businesses wanting to come to Llandudno but itineraries are normally planned by the companies a few years in advance.
The project would not be possible without the support of funding partners: Gwynt y Môr Tourism Fund, Conwy County Borough Council, Llandudno Town Council and Six Piers Ltd.
The National Piers Society website states:
Official: Llandudno pier’s landing stage to be restored
Hard on the heels of the Society’s AGM visit to LLANDUDNO pier in May came the welcome news that funding has been found to restore its landing stage, which had been closed in 2006. A £200,000 grant from energy company RWE NPower Renewables, who operate an offshore wind farm, has kick-started the renovation programme. The Gwynt y Mor Tourism Fund is also contributing towards the project, along with Conwy County Council. Blackpool based company Six Piers Ltd., who own the pier, were unable to afford the reinstatement cost. Pier manager Simon Mason commented: “This is hugely exciting, especially as we had almost given up hope of being able to get the work done.” It is hoped to begin a regular steamer service between Llandudno and Liverpool, operated by p.s. Waverley and other vessels, as well as welcoming cruise ships. Work has already begun and could be completed by the end of October.
Could be completed and End of October in the same sentence may be a concern to some.