Plans to revamp Penrhyn Bay promenade and improve flood defences

Conwy County Borough Council has launched a consultation over its plans to protect the promenade sea wall from coastal flooding and erosion, and to make the beach more accessible.

The local authority proposals are to build an offshore T-shaped breakwater between the two existing groynes, and import 55,000mᶾ of shingle to sit in front of the seawall.

The work would also include resurfacing the promenade, repairing and improving existing stepped beach access, a new accessible ramp at the eastern end and installing a pedestrian and cycle crossing point on Glan Y Mor Road. The existing car park would also be relocated to the eastern end of the promenade to provide more cycle path.

Part of the layout of the plans for Penrhyn Bay promenade. Picture: Conwy County Borough Council

Other additions include benches, cycle stands, new hand railings and a beach shower.

The consultation over the plans was launched on Thursday and ends on November 11.

It is hoped the scheme would protect the seawall and properties and infrastructure that sit behind it from the continued threat of the sea and accepted climate change levels.

The proposals follow a round of Welsh Government funding for coastal defence projects in Conwy last year, with the Penrhyn Bay project receiving nearly £5.2million.

The work forms part of the ongoing redevelopment and maintenance work by Conwy council across the coastline, including plans for Rhos-on-Sea promenade. It comes as sea levels are predicted to rise 70cms over the next 100 years, acting flood

Janet Finch-Saunders, MS for Aberconwy, urged residents to take part in the "extremely important" consultation.

“Doing nothing and maintaining the existing arrangements is not an option, so I welcome the consultation," she said.

“It is essential that as many residents as possible have their say on this scheme before a planning application is made, so make sure that you get your feedback in."