THE PADDLING pool in Craig-y-Don has reopened to the public after 18 months of work to renovate the site.

The site reopened yesterday after several days of being filled, with some people already taking a splash.

The local authority came under heavy criticism last year after revealing that the county's coastal paddling pools would not re-open that summer.

This was due to a high risk of people slipping, with pendulum 'slip tests' carried out on the paddling pools in January 2023 and subsequent reports received in February 2023.

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More than £200k spent on Craig-y-Don paddling pool refurb

Craig-y-Don paddling pool being filled with hopes for reopening

Despite the paddling pools in Rhos-on-Sea, Llanfairfechan and Penmaenmawr reopening almost two months ago, no opening date was given for the Craig-y-Don pool.

According to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request, the cost of the refurbishment up to this point is £231,604, the majority of which the council said had been covered by external grants.

The refurbishment included base slab repairs, a fresh full non-slip coating, and the replacement of expansion joints.

A further £26,000 was spent refurbishing the steps.

A Conwy County Borough Council spokesperson said: “We're pleased to announce that Craig y Don paddling pool is now open following major refurbishment work.

“The cost of the work to refurbish the pool is £231,604, which has included base slab repairs, replacement expansion joints, backflow mitigations, removal of finishes and full non-slip coating replacement.

"We are waiting for the final valuation which may include some additional costs.  Whilst the work has been ongoing, we have taken advantage of the closure to refurbish the steps which cost £26,000.

"The majority of the refurbishment and step costs have been covered through external grants.

“Hope we have some good weather so that everyone gets the chance to enjoy them!”