REFURBISHMENT work on the paddling pool in Craig-y-Don is in the “final stages”, with hopes that the site could reopen this summer.

Conwy County Borough Council came under heavy criticism last year after revealing that the paddling pools would not re-open that summer due to a high risk of people slipping.

According to a Freedom of Information request, pendulum 'slip tests' were carried out on the paddling pools in January 2023 and subsequent reports were received in February 2023.

But despite the paddling pools in Rhos-on-Sea, Llanfairfechan and Penmaenmawr reopening a month ago, no opening date has been slated for the Craig-y-Don pool.

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The council said that the remaining work required an “extended period of dry weather” in order to be completed – something it has had this week.

They added that they were “aware of the need to complete [the work] as swiftly as possible”.

A spokesperson for Conwy County Borough Council said: “Contractors are carrying out the final stages of the work at Craig y Don paddling pool - this work needs to be done during an extended period of dry weather.  

“The weather has improved over the last day or so and we hope that these clearer, more settled conditions will mean the final sections of the Craig y Don paddling pool can be completed.

“The team and the contractors are aware of the need to complete as swiftly as possible, so that residents and visitors can enjoy this much loved facility.”