HIGH tides and strong winds resulted in Craig-y-Don paddling pool being filled last week - but not in the way the public wanted. 

The pool was submerged during Storm Pierrick. 

Repair and refurbishment works have been underway at all four paddling pools across the county including Craig y Don, Llanfairfechan, Penmaenmawr and Rhos on Sea.

The local authority came under heavy criticism last year after it revealed in April last year that the paddling pools would not re-open for Summer 2023 due to a high risk of people slipping.

It is hoped the pools will open for summer 2024 but it is not yet clear if Storm Pierrick, which hit the North Wales coast on Tuesday, April 9, has slow progress at Craig y Don. 


A spokesperson for Conwy County Borough Council said: "Following Storm Pierrick this, it’ll take a few days to empty Craig-y-Don paddling pool, clear the debris, and inspect for storm damage before work can continue.

"Work on Conwy’s paddling pools is progressing well, with Llanfairfechan paddling pool completed.

"Contractors are entering the final stages of completing the work at Rhos-on-Sea and Penmawnmawr. All major construction work has taken place, with the final stages just requiring a period of dry weather to complete.

"Conwy’s Cabinet Member for Culture and Leisure and Cabinet Member for Environment, Roads and Facilities – Infrastructure, paid a visit to two of the sites recently.

"The project team explained the work that’s been completed to date and provided an update on progress to ensure the facilities open for the summer season and are fit for purpose for many years to come."

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Cllr Aaron Wynne said: “This has been a major investment to secure the long term future of these much loved community assets and I’m pleased to report that work is progressing well.”

Cllr Goronwy Edwards said: “Despite almost continuous rain since July, our contractors have pulled out all the stops and I’d like to thank them for all their hard work.”

Conwy Council said they have invested "heavily" in all of their paddling pools over the past year to ensure their future is "secure".

The spokesperson added: "We are grateful for the patience of our communities whilst this essential work has been taking place."