Aberconwy MS praises planned Dolgarrog pipe bridge repair works

Originally closed in January 2021 following significant concerns about the condition of the bridge, after a successful campaign lead by the MS and the community, Welsh Water committed to working with stakeholders and partners to carry out improvement and safety work to the structure so the bridge could once again reopen to the public.

Commenting on the latest development, Mrs Finch-Saunders said: “I’m pleased to learn that work will begin on the Dolgarrog Pipe Bridge following its closure over significant concerns about the condition.

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“It’s reassuring to know that Welsh Water has been proactive in responding to the stakeholders group I chair, and are now ready to deliver the repairs needed.”

A design of what the bridge will look like post-refurbishment.

Alongside a £1.2million investment by Welsh Water to strengthen and improve the bridge, a £735,000 Welsh Government grant for Conwy County Borough Council has been secured to create an active travel route across the historical bridge.

Welsh Water has been working closely with Janet Finch-Saunders MS/AS as well as Conwy County Borough Council, Network Rail and Transport for Wales, to coordinate plans to ensure this major investment brings widespread benefits to the area.

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The Aberconwy MS added: “It has long been a commitment of mine to improve the infostructure and connectivity of Aberconwy and North Wales with the rest of the country.

“Whether this is delivering on major new train services or bus routes or even to restoring bridges such as the Dolgarrog, it’s issues such as this which are felt the most by locals.”

The work on the bridge by Welsh Water will start in early May and will be completed before Christmas.

A view of the entrance to the bridge.