After closing for renovation as part of sea defence work on the Central Rhyl Coastal Defence Scheme, the prom in Rhyl is reopening to the public.
The newly revamped prom has been raised for coastal protection and features a newly poured surface. New access ramps have also been added to the new design to help with accessibility.
Recent work undertaken on the prom has seen pre-cast concrete steps installed and the ground level raised to provide flood protection. Drainage, surfacing, and pavement have also been installed.
Along with this work, street lighting has been installed and new street furniture, flood gates, and handrails have been added.
Still to be implemented into the prom will be a new outdoor seaside workout zone for adults, games play panels, musical play panels, communication panels, imaginative ocean themed play panels, marine life ‘Find the native Marine creatures' interactive game, as well as ground graphic fitness and interactive play. The work on installing these is still ongoing.
Led by artist Ffion Pritchard, who enlisted the help of a number of community groups, a series of community inspired new murals will also be installed, which will span the new coastal defences.
As well as the opening of the new prom, the new Drift Park play area is set to open in its original location, with a new and improved community-chosen design in September.
Councillor Jason McLellan, Leader of Denbighshire County Council and Lead Member for Economic Growth & Tackling Deprivation, said:
“We are delighted to announce that the prom in Rhyl will reopen to the public on August 15th. After being raised as part of the Sea Defence Work, the revamped and reimagined iconic promenade will once more be open for the public to enjoy.
“The work undertaken as part of the Sea Defence project has been vital and necessary to protect our coastline, homes and businesses from flooding and increasingly frequent adverse weather events. The prom has been raised significantly, and new flood protection measures have been implemented. We would like to thank the public for their patience and co-operation during this period. The project is almost complete.
“The work on the Central Rhyl Coastal Defence Scheme is an important step in terms of the protection of our coastline, along with the Central Prestatyn Coastal Defence Scheme, which was competed and officially opened recently.
“This work is part of the larger regeneration plans for Rhyl.
“With the newly re-opened Queen’s Market seeing brilliant footfall, and the soon-to-be opened Drift Park, along with the new Strand Cinema, this is a really exciting time for Rhyl.”
