Opening date set for Rhyl's 'reimagined' prom - but with 9 features still missing
The resort's beach remained partly accessible during the works but the prom itself was off-limits. Denbighshire Council said it will reopen to the public on Friday, August 15 – a little earlier than billed last year.
Inviting people to inspect the new-look prom, the local authority said it had been 'reimagined'. Featuring a newly poured sand-coloured surface, access ramps have been added to help with accessibility.
To brighten up the seafront, and improve safety on the prom, new lighting has been installed. Other additions include new street furniture, handrails and flood gates.
Recent work included the installation of pre-cast concrete steps along with drainage and a new pavement. With the newly opened Queen's Market doing good business, council leader Cllr Jason McLellan said it was a 'really exciting time' to be in Rhyl.
While the project is now 'almost complete', some elements are yet to be added to the promenade. Mostly these involve fun activities but a monumental artwork is planned too. Work on these is still ongoing. They include: Join the North Wales Live Whatsapp community now
Another major addition will be a series of community-inspired murals. These will be printed on durable materials such as aluminium and attached to around 60 large pre-cast concrete panels.
The idea is to soften the impact of the raised sea wall when viewed from the town, while providing a lasting tribute to the seaside resort.
Soon to open is a new children's play area by the promenade. Drift Park play area, which was demolished to accommodate the scheme, is returning to its original location.
Denbighshire Council said this will have an 'improved community-chosen design'. Work is progressing well with this ninth new feature and the play area is set to open in early September.
Cllr McLellan, lead member for economic growth and tackling deprivation, is delighted the 'revamped and reimagined iconic' promenade will again be open for the public to enjoy.
He said: 'The work undertaken as part of the sea defence project has been vital and necessary to protect our coastline, homes and businesses from flooding and increasingly frequent adverse weather events. The prom has been raised significantly, and new flood protection measures have been implemented.
'We would like to thank the public for their patience and co-operation during this period. The project is almost complete.'
The Central Rhyl Coastal Defence Scheme was designed to protect more than 600 properties in the town. It was built at the same time as the £28m Central Prestatyn Coastal Defence Scheme, which was officially opened recently. Both followed a £27m coastal defence rebuild for east Rhyl.
Cllr McLellan added: 'This work is part of the larger regeneration plans for Rhyl.
"With the newly re-opened Queen's Market seeing brilliant footfall, and the soon-to-be opened Drift Park, along with the new Strand Cinema, this is a really exciting time for Rhyl.'
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