A CRUCIAL £13million coastal defence project between Towyn and Kinmel Bay is scheduled to commence in September this year.

Ruthin-based Jones Bros Civil Engineering UK has been contracted to deliver the scheme, having already undertaken the coastal defence rejuvenation in Penrhyn Bay and Rhyl.

Up to 80,000 tonnes of rock armour, sourced from North Wales quarries, will be procured and imported to strengthen the current revetment between Towyn and Kinmel Bay.

Just under 2km of existing sea wall will be raised by 500-750mm, with two floodgates to be replaced to minimise the impact of stormy weather and associated coastal flooding.

The seafront is to benefit from enhancements, with improved beach access, car park upgrades, and the installation of a toilet block and street furniture.

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Construction will start in September with completion scheduled for winter 2025/26, with Jones Bros set to have up to 50 staff, including apprentices and trainees, across the scheme.

Jones Bros senior contracts manager Dafydd Elis said: “It’s wonderful to have the opportunity to build on our recent coastal defence work in Penrhyn Bay.

“We have vast experience in this sector, having also previously worked on schemes across North Wales and the UK, including Rhyl, Tywyn, Old Colwyn, Clacton-on-Sea, and the Isle of Wight.

“As a local company, we know how the community is affected by bad weather, and it is great to play a part in alleviating the impact.

“With any scheme, it’s also important to boost the local economy, and with that in mind we are sourcing material from North Wales quarries.”

Cllr Goronwy Edwards, Conwy County Borough Council cabinet member for environment, roads, and facilities – infrastructure, said: “This is an important coastal defence scheme which will help protect homes and businesses from the sea level rise and increasing storms we can expect in the future.

“It’s also an opportunity to improve public spaces and beach access at the same time.”