THE REDEVELOPMENT of the Happy Valley entrance to Llandudno Pier is gaining speed, with several girders and side fencing removed from the site.

The entrance, which is set to reopen in early 2025, closed eight years ago due to structural issues.

Paul Williams, general manager of the pier, expects work to finish by the end of December, followed by a special re-opening event soon after.

The current works involve the replacement of three 16-metre girders, two 10-metre girders, side fencing, and the entire wooden decking from the entrance, all the way up to the ice cream kiosk.

The entire section is being scaffolded from the top all the way underneath, supported by a further two 18-metre girders, with decking still being "carefully brought up" ready for steel to be installed.

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Mr Williams said this project represents a “huge investment” by Tir Prince Leisure Group.

He said: “This will be only the second time in the pier’s history, and the first time in the past 50 years, where the original pier will be separated from the headland.

“There will be a display on the pier side informing the works to be carried out and the progress which is being made.

“Once complete, we will be looking at adding additional food and beverage offerings, including café/bar/outside seating, which will enhance the Happy Valley entrance and this section of the pier.

“We will continue to keep the general public updated as the project progresses.”

The Grade II listed Victorian pier is the longest in Wales, measuring about 700 metres, and was first opened in 1877.