New-look Rhyl promenade re-opens after coastal defence works
Having been raised for coastal protection, the prom now features a newly poured surface.
The re-opened Rhyl promenade (Image: Adrian Evans) New access ramps have also been added, to help with accessibility.
Also on the prom, pre-cast concrete steps have been installed, as well as street lighting new street furniture, flood gates, and handrails.
Led by artist Ffion Pritchard, who enlisted the help of a number of community groups, a series of community-inspired new murals will also be installed, which will span the new coastal defences.
The re-opened Rhyl promenade (Image: Adrian Evans) As well as the opening of the new prom, the new Drift Park play area is set to open in its original location, with a new and improved community-chosen design, in September.
Cllr Jason McLellan, leader of Denbighshire County Council and lead member for economic growth and tackling deprivation, 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.
The re-opened Rhyl promenade (Image: Adrian Evans) 'We would like to thank the public for their patience and co-operation during this period. The project is almost complete.
'The work on the Central Rhyl Coastal Defence Scheme is an important step in terms of the protection of our coastline, along with the Central Prestatyn Coastal Defence Scheme, which was competed and officially opened recently.
'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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