WORK has started at another stretch of Rhyl’s seafront as part of the plans to improve the town’s coastal defences.
The work, being undertaken by the town’s Eisteddfod Standing Stones, started yesterday (May 15), as part of the Central Rhyl Coastal Defence Scheme.
Elsewhere, work has already begun for the scheme regarding constructing ramps to enable works access to the beach at the John Street and Marine Drive sites.
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Rhyl’s West Promenade partially closes for coastal defence work to begin
£92million coastal defence works in Rhyl and Prestatyn set to start
Towards the end of May, Denbighshire County Council will begin to install steel sheet piles, which will be the initial stage of constructing the new revetment.
It is hoped that the revetment and accompanying raised and widened promenade will enhance the protection of hundreds of homes and businesses in Rhyl from flooding.
The work is taking place from Monday to Friday at varying hours, depending on the ebb and flow of the tide.
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Denbighshire County Council is publishing a monthly newsletter to keep residents informed of the latest updates regarding the scheme.
Parts of West Promenade in Rhyl closed on April 24, when construction of the Central Rhyl Coastal Defence Scheme first got underway.
For the duration of the construction work, it will be closed between Butterton Road and the area close to the central car park.
The beach will remain open, although access points will be closed in the affected area.
Existing businesses and attractions on the seafront will be open as usual.
Denbighshire County Council has worked with its partner, Balfour Beatty, to design schemes in both Rhyl and Prestatyn, and their combined cost is £92million.
The works are due to take two-and-a-half years to complete.
Drift Park play area, on West Parade, was demolished in March while the work is undertaken, but is due to re-open with new equipment following completion of the work.
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