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Rhyl Journal
17 hours ago
- Business
- Rhyl Journal
Prestatyn coastal defences completed early and under budget
The Central Prestatyn Coastal Defences Scheme was not due to be finished until the end of 2025, but a small completion ceremony was held today (June 19), and was attended by Deputy First Minister, Huw Irranca-Davies MS. A plaque was also unveiled to mark the completion of the project, which includes a new embankment to store storm surge waters and reduce the risk of them reaching Prestatyn's town centre. The Deputy First Minister said the flood defences will be a 'huge benefit' to residents of Prestatyn. He added: 'I'm delighted to be here today, to officially open this amazing coastal protection scheme. 'It's a massive piece of work from Balfour Beatty and Denbighshire County Council, and funded by over £22million of Welsh Government money. 'This is the sort of work we're doing now to tackle climate change and protect these homes and businesses, and to make a beautiful esplanade along the front for tourists to enjoy, as well. 'It's a great piece of work.' Huw Irranca-Davies next to the plaque marking the project's completion. (Image: Newsquest) Balfour Beatty delivered the scheme on behalf of Denbighshire County Council. Additional protective measures include new rock armour at the western end of the scheme, providing erosion protection around the slipway, along with improvements to existing culverts and construction of two new outfall structures. Welsh Government provided 85 per cent (£22.2 million) of the construction funding through its Coastal Risk Management Programme (CRMP). Denbighshire County Council contributed the remaining 15 per cent, while Welsh Government also fully funded the £1.75m development phase. Cllr Jason McLellan (L), leader of Denbighshire County Council, also attended today's event (Image: Newsquest) Cllr Jason McLellan, Denbighshire County Council leader, attended today's event, and said: 'I want to say thanks to Balfour Beatty. This project has been delivered ahead of time and under budget, and we rarely say that about a big infrastructure project like this. 'I'm here as council leader, but the ward I also represent (Prestatyn North) is literally next door, and I think the community engagement here has been excellent. 'There have been some concerns and push-backs from residents as you would expect, but Balfour Beatty and the team have dealt with them brilliantly.' Huw Irranca-Davies with some of the Balfour Beatty staff who worked on the scheme (Image: Newsquest) Cllr Barry Mellor, the council's lead member for environment and transport, also attended today's completion ceremony, and said: 'Having witnessed the devastating effects of the coastal flooding which hit Rhyl on December 5, 2013, this work is particularly close to my heart. 'The council opened Rhyl Leisure Centre at that time as an evacuation centre due to the severe flooding, and the sight of my residents coming in soaking wet clinging to their loved animals will never leave me. 'I still have residents coming up to me to this day saying how grateful they are as they now can sleep at night without having to worry about their homes flooding. 'So, I'm so pleased to see the completion of this part of the project which will now give peace of mind to the residents of Prestatyn.' The scheme could protect up to 2,700 Prestatyn homes from flooding (Image: Newsquest) As well as protecting the area from flooding, the work created eight new jobs and more than 190 days of work experience was provided for people. The Central Rhyl Coastal Defences Scheme, meanwhile, is set for completion in August or September.
Rhyl Journal
a day ago
- Automotive
- Rhyl Journal
Denbighshire: £4.8million road maintenance works to commence
The work across the county will be spread across two years, with Welsh Government's Local Government Borrowing Initiative (LGBI) enabling the programme to start. This programme identified schemes for both 2025-26 and 2026-27 based on the total allocation of £4,780,699 for the two-year period from Welsh Government. A programme of works has been developed to improve the carriageway surface on a number of roads in the county, with significant investment planned at A525 Nant Y Garth pass, A547 Abergele Road near Rhuddlan and Tynewydd Road in Rhyl. The decision to approve the acceptance of the LGBI funding will allow Denbighshire County Council's Highways department to commence work on the programme straight away. The council will be targeting this funding at improving the surface condition of carriageways on identified sections of the network during the two-year period of 2025-27. Cllr Barry Mellor, the council's lead member for environment and transport, said: 'We know the improvement of the county's road network is a topic that comes up regularly from our residents. 'We are grateful to have this additional Welsh Government funding to supplement our own funding to help improve our roads. 'Our officers have worked hard to produce a mass programme of full resurfacing of carriageways for this funding. 'The work that will be carried out on our roads over the next two years will really help improve the network and driving experience for both residents and visitors to Denbighshire.' The council said it will share more information on when and where road networks in the county will benefit from this programme in due course.
Wales Online
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Wales Online
North Wales council praised for 'getting it right' on 20mph limits
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info North Wales Live readers have been engaging in heated discussions about the contentious reduction of speed limits from 30mph to 20mph on Welsh roads and the impending reversal on some roads. This follows announcements from two Welsh councils that no alterations will be made on their 20mph roads. Councils across Wales are currently assessing which 20mph roads could potentially return to a 30mph limit. In a divisive move back in September 2023, the Welsh Government lowered the default speed limit on restricted roads in Wales from 30mph to 20mph. This decision sparked widespread public outrage, leading to a petition signed by hundreds of thousands of individuals. Despite early indications of a decrease in accidents and fatalities on our roads, there remains a strong demand for changes to be implemented. Councils have always retained the authority to maintain some roads at 30mph - with some, such as Cyngor Gwynedd, fully utilising this prior to the 2023 change. However, under Transport Minister Ken Skates, the Welsh Government revised the guidance last year, anticipating that this would result in more roads reverting to 30mph. This has indeed been the case in certain areas, with Wrexham, Flintshire and Anglesey well into the process of implementing changes. However, just last week, Denbighshire and Ceredigion both announced they have no plans to make any changes after reviewing their 20mph roads. The full list of roads set to revert back to 30mph can be viewed here. One reader, Kthd, comments: "Denbighshire County Council at its finest yet again." Outofhere says: "Absolutely a joke and a con! Conwy CBC as usual done nothing but make statements!" Yes-cymru questions: "Why did Gwynedd need a public consultation? They received 83 responses from population of over 125,000, waste of money." Damojo asks: "Where was the change of speed limit survey response document displayed. I never saw one." Co Dre comments: "Gwynedd working at a speed of 20 miles per year." While Ofcourseitis suggests: "Just get the people from Gwynedd to visit each council area and sort out which roads should revert, and which ones should stay at 20mph, they are the only ones who have shown that they understand what the new law should look like, all others have failed miserably and have probably lost Labour the next Senned election." Tinnybasher says: "Well at least it clears up and makes things consistent throughout Wales, need to copy and print the list for my dashboard." Tjr42 believes: "What a huge mistake it was. Money down the drain. Those who vote Labour next year need to think again. Shambles." Cymrucyw pleads: "C'mon Conwy, hurry up and revert please." Totemlad1 asks: "How come Denbighshire County Council seems to be anti car when some areas have no alternatives, reverse the 20 limit." Butterfly1722 adds: "It was no surprise that Denbighshire was one of the counties that wouldn't change course, even before reading the article. The reason is clear: they simply lack the funds to do so." Tometoyou replies: "Not a single road reversal from Denbighshire County Council. It's unrealistic to expect the removal of 20 mph limits near estates, schools, and hospitals. I won't be voting for my current councillor again." Forestdragon says: "Recall the initial rollout when 20 mph signs had 30 mph stickers that were ripped off overnight on 17th September 2023? Why not reapply 30 mph stickers as a temporary fix until permanent signs are installed? On a separate note, kudos to Gwynedd for getting it right from the start and saving taxpayers' money by correctly interpreting the guidelines." Toxteth O'Grady answers: "The real motive is to continue generating revenue by catching drivers struggling to adhere to the speed limit." Do you believe that the full 20mph speed limit should be fully scrapped? Comment below or HERE to join in the conversation.
North Wales Live
2 days ago
- Politics
- North Wales Live
North Wales council praised for 'getting it right' on 20mph limits
North Wales Live readers have been engaging in heated discussions about the contentious reduction of speed limits from 30mph to 20mph on Welsh roads and the impending reversal on some roads. This follows announcements from two Welsh councils that no alterations will be made on their 20mph roads. Councils across Wales are currently assessing which 20mph roads could potentially return to a 30mph limit. In a divisive move back in September 2023, the Welsh Government lowered the default speed limit on restricted roads in Wales from 30mph to 20mph. This decision sparked widespread public outrage, leading to a petition signed by hundreds of thousands of individuals. Despite early indications of a decrease in accidents and fatalities on our roads, there remains a strong demand for changes to be implemented. Councils have always retained the authority to maintain some roads at 30mph - with some, such as Cyngor Gwynedd, fully utilising this prior to the 2023 change. However, under Transport Minister Ken Skates, the Welsh Government revised the guidance last year, anticipating that this would result in more roads reverting to 30mph. This has indeed been the case in certain areas, with Wrexham, Flintshire and Anglesey well into the process of implementing changes. However, just last week, Denbighshire and Ceredigion both announced they have no plans to make any changes after reviewing their 20mph roads. The full list of roads set to revert back to 30mph can be viewed here. One reader, Kthd, comments: "Denbighshire County Council at its finest yet again." Outofhere says: "Absolutely a joke and a con! Conwy CBC as usual done nothing but make statements!" Yes-cymru questions: "Why did Gwynedd need a public consultation? They received 83 responses from population of over 125,000, waste of money." Damojo asks: "Where was the change of speed limit survey response document displayed. I never saw one." Co Dre comments: "Gwynedd working at a speed of 20 miles per year." While Ofcourseitis suggests: "Just get the people from Gwynedd to visit each council area and sort out which roads should revert, and which ones should stay at 20mph, they are the only ones who have shown that they understand what the new law should look like, all others have failed miserably and have probably lost Labour the next Senned election." Tinnybasher says: "Well at least it clears up and makes things consistent throughout Wales, need to copy and print the list for my dashboard." Tjr42 believes: "What a huge mistake it was. Money down the drain. Those who vote Labour next year need to think again. Shambles." Cymrucyw pleads: "C'mon Conwy, hurry up and revert please." Totemlad1 asks: "How come Denbighshire County Council seems to be anti car when some areas have no alternatives, reverse the 20 limit." Butterfly1722 adds: "It was no surprise that Denbighshire was one of the counties that wouldn't change course, even before reading the article. The reason is clear: they simply lack the funds to do so." Tometoyou replies: "Not a single road reversal from Denbighshire County Council. It's unrealistic to expect the removal of 20 mph limits near estates, schools, and hospitals. I won't be voting for my current councillor again." Forestdragon says: "Recall the initial rollout when 20 mph signs had 30 mph stickers that were ripped off overnight on 17th September 2023? Why not reapply 30 mph stickers as a temporary fix until permanent signs are installed? On a separate note, kudos to Gwynedd for getting it right from the start and saving taxpayers' money by correctly interpreting the guidelines." Toxteth O'Grady answers: "The real motive is to continue generating revenue by catching drivers struggling to adhere to the speed limit."
Rhyl Journal
2 days ago
- General
- Rhyl Journal
Road in Rhyl to be closed for four days for electrical works
Laburnum Drive in Rhyl will be shut from June 23 westward from a point 30 metres east of its junction with Lilac Avenue Denbighshire County Council made the order to allow Scottish Power Energy Networks to carry out essential work. The road will be closed for 18 months or until the works are completed, whichever is sooner. Pedestrian access will remain open. A signposted alternative route will be provided via Cherry Tree Walk and Ffordd Anwyl. The works are expected to finish on June 27. For more notices affecting YOUR area, visit our Public Notice Portal
