Rhos on Sea – Coastal Defence Project

Work starts: 23 May 2022
Work finishes: February 2024

What is happening?
The coastal defences are being improved by importing approximately 1 million tonnes of sand to place in front of the existing seawall. This will protect the seawall and the properties and infrastructure behind it from the continued threat of the sea and accepted climate change levels.

The coastal works also include extending a number of outfalls down to the lower beach, and modifying a rock groyne next to Rhos Harbour. The finished groyne is higher and wider, and has a new arm added to create a fish tail design.

The scheme also includes improvements to the promenade, widening it to provide more space for pedestrians and cyclists and upgrading the street furniture and lighting. We are adding play and recreation spaces, shelters, planters, public art and event spaces.

Will the road be closed?
Yes – during the construction work all traffic will be diverted up and over the top of the Cayley embankment.

How will this affect parking?
The parking spaces on this section of West Promenade will not be available during the work, as this road will closed.

Can pedestrians and cyclists still use the promenade?
Some sections of the promenade are closed off to allow the construction work to take place safely. We are minimising this disruption as far as safety allows, and have provided a safe diversion route.

There is a route for pedestrians and cyclists along the bottom of Cayley Embankment.

What’s happening with the kiosks?
We have demolished the existing kiosks, which will be replaced with modern facilities. Although replacing the kiosks are not withing our scope of works, we have installed the facilities that they will require.

Timetable

Why are you starting this work in the summer?

There are practical and environmental reasons for importing the sand over the summer, such as needing calm seas and avoiding the overwintering birds season.

Questions?
You can find more information and the latest updates at:

• The Griffiths website: www.community.alungriffiths.co.uk
• The site compound notice board on West Promenade
• The Council website www.conwy.gov.uk/coastaldefence

If you would like to speak to someone about the construction work, please contact:

• Griffiths’ Public Liaison Officer Rich Foxhall
• Email oldcolwyncoastaldefence@alungriffiths.co.uk or call 0330 041 2185
• If you need more information about the project, please contact the Environment, Roads & Facilities Advice Team on erf@conwy.gov.uk or call 01492 575337.

We apologise for the disruption and thank you for your patience while we carry out this work.