COASTAL defence work will begin on Rhos-on-Sea’s West Promenade on May 23, Conwy County Borough Council has announced.
West Promenade will be closed to traffic, with a diversion via Cayley Embankment.
Pedestrians and cyclists will be able to use a temporary route along the bottom of the embankment, with pedestrian access to the seaside kiosks.
The scheme involves building a new rock groyne and importing approximately 1million tonnes of sand in front of the existing seawall to improve coastal defences.
The West Promenade at Rhos-on-Sea will be widened to give space for improved pedestrian and cycling routes, play areas, seating and planting.
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The first stage of the work began last week on the beach near Colwyn Bay pier, building the 1km pipe which will be used to deposit the new sand onto Rhos-on-Sea’s beach over the summer.
A Conwy County Borough Council spokesperson said: “This sea defence work is essential to protect Rhos on Sea in the future.
“We’re importing the sand during the summer months because the work requires calm seas and we have to avoid the overwintering birds season.
“The promenade work will continue over the winter and we expect the whole scheme to be finished by Spring 2023.”
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