Craig Y Don

[SteveH]

Out walking the other day, I noticed this cast iron bollard was still hanging on at the Queens Road/Roumania Drive junction, amid the roadworks. Ivor Wynne-Jones said that it was actually installed as a water supply for washing down horse carriages, which must make it well over a hundred years old. Be a shame if it got scrapped as part of the pavement realignment for the active travel scheme.

Pole still there........

RESIDENTS in Craig y Don  have warned that roadworks in an area of the town could make several roads “dangerous” for motorists and pedestrians.

An active travel scheme is being implemented in the Craig-y-Don area, with the project focusing on Nant y Gamar Road, Roumania Drive, Queens Road, Balfour Road and Clarence Drive to Clarence Crescent.

Works include a parallel ‘zebra’ crossing on Queens Road, an upgraded parallel ‘zebra’ crossing at Clarence Crescent, Extra crossing places for pedestrians, at Ysgol Gogarth and Ysgol Craig Y Don, widened footways and shared use paths, the installation of ‘Quiet Street’ zones and extra road markings, and “traffic calming” on Nant y Gamar Road, Balfour Road and Roumania Drive.

cont plus photos  https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/24953614.llandudno-residents-slam-anti-motoring-active-travel-roadworks/

[SteveH]

'SLIP testing' is taking place at paddling pools across Conwy ahead of their reopening.

The paddling pools at Craig y Don, Rhos on Sea, Penmaemawr and Llanfairfechan are scheduled to be open for the first weekend in May.

This is the first time in three years that all four paddling pools are re-opening in May.

The paddling pools infamously closed in 2023 due to a "high risk of people slipping."

A spokesperson from Conwy County Borough Council said: "Currently, preparations are taking place to make sure the pools are ready for use. This includes slip testing, cleaning, filling, and pump and filter testing. This process takes a couple of weeks to complete.

cont https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/25086667.paddling-pools-will-reopen-across-conwy---2025/

[SteveH]

THE paddling pool at Craig-y-Don has been refilled in preparation for its reopening.

The paddling pools at Craig y Don, Rhos on Sea, Penmaemawr and Llanfairfechan are scheduled to be open for the first weekend in May.

This is the first time in three years that all four paddling pools are re-opening in May.

A spokesperson from Ffit Conwy said: "Starting with the largest at Craig y Don, we’re refilling our paddling pools across the county. We started filling Craig y Don last week and we’ll be filling the other three pools later this week.".... https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/25125357.watch-craig-y-don-pool-refilled-ahead-may-re-opening/