HAVING led the effort to ensure the necessary repair works to Dolgarrog pipe bridge are carried out at the earliest opportunity, Aberconwy MS Janet Finch-Saunders has welcomed the news that Dŵr Cymru (Welsh Water) is ready to share its proposals with the public.

A drop-in information event is being held at Dolgarrog Community Centre on Friday, April 1 between 2pm and 6pm.

Mrs Finch-Saunders said: “The closure of the Dolgarrog bridge last year raised serious concerns across the constituency and left a community cut off from their railway station.

“This is why I was proud to work with residents and stakeholders to ensure that the funds where made available by Dŵr Cymru and Conwy County Borough Council to ensure that the required works are carried out to reopen this bridge.

“I am thrilled that Dŵr Cymru intend to invest £1.2million, and that an additional £735,000 has been secured by Conwy County Borough Council.

“Details of the plans will be shared with residents during a drop in session on April 1 at the Dolgarrog Community Centre between 2pm and 6pm.

“Additionally, there will be a virtual meeting at 10am for residents unable to attend this session.

“Therefore, I would encourage concerned residents to attend the community event to review Dŵr Cymru plans for the bridge and to raise any concerns which may persist with the officials present.”

Information and designs for the bridge will be on display and staff from Welsh Water, Conwy Council, Transport for Wales and Network Rail will be on hand to answer any questions residents may have.

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