The long running saga of Colwyn Bay Pier

[Nemesis]

What will be its main use?

[SteveH]

What will be its main use?

It could come in handy sometimes !  !   Developers, badly parked cars etc.

[Hugo]

I drove along Colwyn Bay promenade late this afternoon and it was just like a busy August Bank Holiday with hundreds of people enjoying the warm sunshine.
I had a glimpse at the pier as I drove past and what they have done looked good and there were a number of people on it also.

I remember fishing off the pier when I was in my teens but nowadays you would have to cast about 200 yards before you got into the water.
Still it could be useful for the Welsh football team if they wanted to practice taking penalties as it's about the same size area as a penalty box

[SteveH]

A deeper dive with the architects behind Colwyn Bay's Victoria Pier, an interesting insight into the project..........

RESIDENTS and visitors now have a new public amenity on the seaside, but how exactly was the new 132ft truncated pier reconstructed and what did it take to re-construct?

Following a comprehensive three year project, Donald Insall Associates, one of the UK’s leading conservation architects, have completed work on Colwyn Bay’s historic Grade II listed pier.

The pier has had a 121 year turbulent history. Three pier complexes have been built and destroyed three times by fire and, eventually, the elements.

cont https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/19505462.deeper-dive-architects-behind-colwyn-bays-victoria-pier/

[Ian]

It seems odd to me. The entire point of a long pier was to allow people to walk out above the sea. This structure is going to be out of the  water for lengthy periods each day. Still, if the climate report is accurate, by 2100 there'll be more than enough water around.

[temperancellandudno]

Well, in shortened form it will be less likely to be damaged by waves and indeed, if there is sea level rise. It seems a good compromise to me - so few piers left, and at least it has kept some of the listed elements.

Just my humble opinion!

TL

[SteveH]

Plans are being prepared to return a pier to its former glory with hopes it would benefit the entire community.

Colwyn Victoria Pier Trust (CVPT) are preparing plans to enhance the truncated pier in Colwyn Bay by creating a new venue for events, family-friendly attractions and facilities.

The aim of the project is to build upon the work recently completed by Conwy County Council and to further develop and extend the pier by restoring it to its former glory, with the trust saying they want to "offer a 21st century solution that benefits, visitors, residents, and the business community".

Conservation architects Donald Insall Associates have been appointed by the trust to assist in exploring wider opportunities for the pier and their aspiration is to extend it.

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/colwyn-bay-pier-plans-aim-21998658#comments-wrapper

[SteveH]

CONWY County Borough Council is inviting applications for seasonal concessions at Colwyn Bay Pier.

The local authority is looking to attract local or independent businesses to offer food, drinks, retail, arts and crafts, activities or pop-up events, at the newly constructed pier in Colwyn Bay.

The advertisement inviting expressions of interest has been published on rightmove.co.uk and the Conwy website.

Suitable operators have until January 31 2022 to submit their applications.

Cllr Brian Cossey, chair of the Council’s Pier Project Board, said: “We’re looking for seasonal concessions that will complement the character of this beautifully designed structure and the existing businesses along the waterfront.”

“I hope we’ll receive a good mix of submissions to enhance the visitor experience.”

All submissions will be presented to the Pier Project Board for consideration.

[SteveH]

Kiosks up for grabs for independent businesses on newly refurbished Colwyn Bay Pier
Conwy Council is looking to attract new vendors to offer food, drink, retail, arts and crafts

The authority is seeking applications for seasonal concessions on the pier "to enhance the character of this beautifully designed structure, along with the wider visitor experience and the existing offering of street traders and kiosks along the waterfront."

Those interested have until noon on Monday January 31, 2022 to apply.

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/kiosks-up-grabs-independent-businesses-22559387

[SteveH]

CONWY County Borough Council are to welcome two businesses to Colwyn Bay Pier this summer.   ref pioneer

Seasonal licences have been awarded to Cymru Ices, a Conwy-based dessert shop who operate at a number of different events, and The Peacock Lounge, a restaurant and cocktail bar in Rhos-on-Sea.

Earlier this year, the Council invited applications from local or independent businesses to offer food, drinks or retail at the newly constructed pier in Colwyn Bay.

The Pier Project Board reviewed the applications, and last month (April) licences were awarded to the two companies. 

Cymru Ices will also sell fish and chips, perfect for a coastal getaway this summer.

[SteveH]

Colwyn Bay?s Victoria Pier to feature on ITV?s ?Vanished Wales?

THE VICTORIA Pier in Colwyn Bay will feature on an ITV Welsh heritage programme.

The story of the pier will be the subject of Vanished Wales, an ITV Wales series that reveals the lost landmarks of Wales and the heritage that's disappeared from its towns and cities since the 1960s.

Colwyn Bay Pier Trust would like to hear from people who have fond memories of the pier as a visitor, a member of staff, a performer or anyone associated with the pier.

ITV producers will be selecting several memory providers to be interviewed for the programme.

The feature will be filmed in mid-August this year and is expected to be screened in January 2024.

Amy Dyke, one of the Directors of the Pier Trust, said: ?We are delighted to have been asked to be the subject of an episode in Series 3 of this popular ITV Wales programme.

?The pier has been part of Colwyn Bays history and culture for over 100 years and it is vital that the heritage of Wales is recorded in this way!

?We are thrilled that our campaign to find a solution to extend the current truncated pier is being recognised.

?The deadline for filming is quite near so please contact us as soon as possible.?

The Trust are continuing to fundraise to develop new plans to present to Conwy County Borough Council and Colwyn Bay Town Council.

They have also engaged consultants to assist with plans and thank the public for their continued patience and support.

If you or someone you know have any special memories and would like to be part of this programme then please get in touch with Colwyn Bay Pier Trust on the following email: memories@pierbaecolwyn.org.