WORK on demolishing an unsafe building on Rhyl High Street is a step closer after preparation works were completed, ready for the demolition.

A structural engineer has signed off stabilisation works to the adjoining properties carried out by B&W Builders.

This work was required prior to carrying out the demolition of 123-125 High Street.

The measure to demolish the building is being undertaken to secure the site, following an ongoing survey by structural engineers who deemed the building unsafe and a court order.

Appointed contractors Wye Valley Construction are on site from today, carrying out demolition works which are expected to take up to six weeks to complete.

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Emlyn Jones, head of planning, public protection and countryside services, said: “It is the council’s priority to keep the public safe and in this instance, that requires the safe demolition of 123-125 High Street.

“We appreciate the disruption caused by the road closure however this measure was necessary to allow the safe demolition of the buildings, and the council are in contact with businesses throughout the duration of these works.

“This building plays a part in our wider vision to regenerate Rhyl town centre and will complement other development works involved in this project.”

Arrangements are still in place to allow access for deliveries for businesses Monday to Saturday.