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Western Telegraph
12 hours ago
- Business
- Western Telegraph
Haverfordwest's new Riverside footbridge takes shape
The bridge will span the water between the Riverside and Western Quay, and delivery of its sections began last Tuesday, May 27. The structure has been described as 'signature' and, subsequently, 'Instagrammable'. The cost of the Pembrokeshire County Council-driven bridge project and associated works is £5.7million. The bridge has been delivered in sections. (Image: Peter Thomas) It's part of the £25.4 million Heart of Pembrokeshire project to revitalise Haverfordwest. Sparks fly as welding work takes place. (Image: Peter Thomas) Since earlier this week, the bridge has been delivered in sections to the site from the fabricator's workshop in Cardiff, with a 220-ton crane also on site. The delivery work has spanned four days this week. (Image: The final delivery was due to take place on the afternoon of Friday May 29. An impression of how the installed bridge will look. (Image: Atkins Ltd) Pembrokeshire County Council said: "The bridge will be assembled and final finishing applied for installation in mid-August." It's certainly a distinctive design. (Image: Peter Thomas) The authority has been contacted for further information about the progress of the work.
Pembrokeshire Herald
2 days ago
- Sport
- Pembrokeshire Herald
VAR could be installed at Haverfordwest County AFC stadium
A CALL to site VAR Video Assistant Referee cameras and works at Haverfordwest County AFC's football ground has been submitted to Pembrokeshire planners. In the application to Pembrokeshire County Council, the Football Association of Wales seeks permission for the installation of a VAR video operations room and associated works at Bridge Meadow Stadium, Bridge Meadow, Haverfordwest. A supporting statement through agent Wardell Armstrong says: 'The Football Association Wales has recognised opportunities to strengthen, improve and build the standard of football and the image associated with Wales's top football league. 'The launch of the Cymru Premier Strategy 2024-2030 has detailed plans to improve the standard of the Cymru Premier League's club facilities, brands, and awareness, alongside strengthening the Cymru Premier 'on pitch' product over a six-year period. 'The implementation of VAR as part of this plan will allow referees to perform at the highest possible level, providing quality decision-making to benefit players, fans and television audiences.' It says VAR 'comprises of a Video Assistant Referee who is a qualified official that watches video footage of the game with access to multiple screens, angles and replays with the purpose of assisting the on-field officials to come to the correct decision,' adding: 'VAR is used globally, currently assisting referees in associated football leagues of over 70 countries to minimise the risk of human error and to enable the referee to make the correct decision using video technology. 'VAR Light will be deployed in the Cymru Premier from season 2025/2026 covering all Cymru Premier matches. VAR Light works on the same principles as VAR – with a Video Assistant Referee but without a replay operator.' It goes on to say: 'Imagery from VAR camera installations will be sent to a self-contained Video Operations Room, where the VAR will be situated. The match referee will undertake any recommended on-field reviews in a designated Referee Review Area adjacent to the pitch, where a monitor will be installed on match days. 'A review of the infrastructure at the Ogi Bridge Meadow Stadium has concluded that the Video Operations Room cannot be provided within existing buildings and as such it will be necessary to provide new additional accommodation.'
Wales Online
2 days ago
- Wales Online
Path connecting two popular Welsh beaches finally set to reopen
Path connecting two popular Welsh beaches finally set to reopen The Tramway, which links Wisemans Bridge to Coppet Hall, has been closed for months after a series of landslips - the latest in January - and substantial investment has been made to reopen the route This section of path in Pembrokeshire is expected to reopen within weeks, having been shut since January (Image: Local Democracy Reporting Service ) A section of a coastal path connecting two popular beaches in Pembrokeshire is set to reopen in just over a month. The pathway, which connects Wisemans Bridge with Coppet Hall near Saundersfoot, had previously been shut down following 'substantial rock falls' towards the end of 2023 and into early 2024, despite significant council investment to make the route accessible before the most recent landslides occurred. In January, another collapse took place on the cycleway from Wisemans Bridge to Coppet Hall, disrupting the connection between Wisemans Bridge and Coppet Hall beach. Pembrokeshire Council responded by issuing a temporary prohibition order to restrict access. The order read: "The Order is necessary to ensure the safety of the public from the eroding cliff face and follows two public notices previously issued under this same Act advising of this restriction." For our free daily briefing on the biggest issues facing the nation, sign up to the Wales Matters newsletter here . It further detailed: "The effect of the Order will be to temporarily prohibit all vehicular and non-vehicular traffic other than exempted vehicles from proceeding along the Public Right of Way SP42/P1/3 Coppet Hall to Wisemans Bridge – from Coppet Hall Point, northeast to its junction with the access road leading towards Hean Castle." The restrictions are set to be clearly signposted and are planned to commence on Thursday, February 27, with an anticipated duration of around four months. A Pembrokeshire County Council spokesperson stated that the pathway is due to reopen next month. "The end of June is the target to reopen the path between Coppet Hall and Wiseman's Bridge which has been closed due to a landslide." However, the council official also cautioned: "Every effort will be made to meet the re-opening target but given the complicated nature of the works this cannot be guaranteed." The closure notice has a six-month limit, serving as a backup plan in case of unforeseen delays or rescheduling of the works. Meanwhile, the upper path remains accessible to users. By March, the accumulated costs of repairs for multiple incidents had reached nearly £700,000. Article continues below This development comes after local councillor Chris Williams voiced his frustration last year with "selfish" path users who compromised others' safety by repeatedly breaching safety barriers and fencing during the repair works. Get daily breaking news updates on your phone by joining our WhatsApp community here . We occasionally treat members to special offers, promotions and ads from us and our partners. See our Privacy Notice
Western Telegraph
3 days ago
- General
- Western Telegraph
Hundreds sign petition to save Ysgol Clydau, Tegryn
Ysgol Clydau in Tegryn is one of the small schools under threat as part of proposals from Pembrokeshire County Council's School Modernisation Working Group. This month's meeting of full council heard that there has been a 34 per cent decline in the school's pupil population during the period 2015-2025, with no indication that this will be significantly reversed during the next five-six years. The school was praised in its last Estyn report with inspectors describing it as a 'happy, caring and welcoming community'. 'Teachers and assistants foster a very homely and supportive working relationship with pupils,' said the inspectors. 'Staff provide a curriculum that makes purposeful use of the local area and engages the interest and ignites the curiosity of nearly all pupils.' However, the report from the council's working group recommended that the Director of Education be authorised to commence statutory consultation on a proposal to discontinue Ysgol Clydau. A plea on behalf of Ysgol Clyddau was launched by Cllr Iwan Ward, local member, who said it was 'the heart of our society not just a school, it's family, a community, an anchor for children who deserve the opportunity to grow'. He added that closure was 'a disaster for the future of education locally' and was 'not fair and was not moral'. Cllr Ward's sentiments have been echoed in a petition set up by Sarah Farnden. 'We believe this closure will have a detrimental impact on our community and the well-being of our children and families,' she said. 'Ysgol Clydau is more than just a school; it's a hub for community life, offering a safe and welcoming space for children, families and residents of all ages. 'Its closure will isolate our community, leading to a decline in population and a weakening of our social fabric. 'We believe small schools to be a bedrock of rural communities, essential in the survival of the Welsh language, and most importantly, as loving, centres of academic excellence for our children.' Ms Farnden said that closing the school would impact the community, the education of local children, the finances of local families, social and recreational opportunities and would have severe historical significance as there has been a school on the site of Ysgol Clydau since 1880. Her petition asks the council to reconsider its decision to close Ysgol Clydau and prioritise the needs of the community by keeping the school open. 'We urge you [the council] to engage in a meaningful dialogue with the community, listen to our concerns, and work with us to find alternative solutions that support the needs of our children and families,' she said. To sign the petition, go to linked above.
Western Telegraph
3 days ago
- General
- Western Telegraph
Landslide-hit Pembrokeshire path set to reopen soon
The coastal path, known as the Tramway, which links Wisemans Bridge to Coppet Hall on the edge of Saundersfoot, was previously closed after it experienced 'substantial rock falls' in late 2023 and early 2024, with substantial investment made by the council to reopen the route before the latest landslides. In January a further fall happened towards the western end of the Wisemans Bridge to Coppet Hall cycleway, between the Coppet Hall and Wisemans Bridge tunnels, affecting access between Wisemans Bridge and Coppet Hall beach. A temporary prohibition order affecting access was made by the local authority. It stated: 'The Order is necessary to ensure the safety of the public from the eroding cliff face and follows two public notices previously issued under this same Act advising of this restriction. 'The effect of the Order will be to temporarily prohibit all vehicular and non-vehicular traffic other than exempted vehicles from proceeding along the Public Right of Way SP42/P1/3 Coppet Hall to Wisemans Bridge – from Coppet Hall Point, northeast to its junction with the access road leading towards Hean Castle. 'It is intended that the restrictions, which will be signed accordingly, will come into effect on Thursday, February 27, and remain in force for approximately four months. 'The Order will remain valid for a maximum period of six months as a contingency should the works need to be rescheduled or in the event of any unforeseen circumstances.' The top path remains open. Costs of the works for the multiple incidents had, back in March, amounted to nearly £700,000. There is now light at the end of the tunnel for the pathway, a Pembrokeshire County Council spokesman saying: 'The end of June is the target to re-open the path between Coppet Hall and Wiseman's Bridge which has been closed due to a landslide. 'Every effort will be made to meet the re-opening target but given the complicated nature of the works this cannot be guaranteed.' During last year's works, local councillor Chris Williams hit out at 'selfish' path users putting others at risk by repeatedly cutting open safety barriers and fencing while the repair works were being undertaken.
