WORK has started on improving Kinmel Bay’s coastal defences from Golden Sands to Sunny Vale caravan parks.

In April, flooding during Storm Pierrick devastated the area, with residents in the Sandy Cove region having to be evacuated from their homes.

Kinmel Bay’s planned coastal defence works should reduce flooding risks to more than 2,000 homes, and is expected to be completed in late 2025 or 2026.

The coastal defences work in Kinmel Bay will include improved rock armour defences, the raising of sea walls and improved beach access.

Conwy County Borough Council is also planning new parklets, street furniture, a toilet block, upgrades to the car park and ecological enhancements.

A council spokesperson said: “This is a complex job which requires some work to be done at low tides, which means some work will take place in the evening or early morning.

“This tidal work may begin at 5am on some days, or finish at 10pm.

“However, there will not be constant work between these times - we are only working around one low tide per day.

“You will be able to see a timetable of upcoming work at the information hut on site at St Asaph Avenue Car Park; open 8am–5pm, Monday to Friday.”