Pictures courtesy of Snowdon Curtis

THE OLD Colwyn promenade and coastal defences is nearing the end, with its estimated completion early this year.

With the installation of rock armour around the fishing platform now complete, the finishing touches are being added to the new, higher seawall (almost 700m).

The area at the end of the seawall, below Rotary Way, will be filled with aggregate, while the seawall itself is in need of a tarmac surface.

Access steps and a ramp for the fishing platform have been completed, with construction continuing on other beach access steps in the area.

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Contractors are continuing to add material to raise the level of the promenade, with the road and access areas in front of The Arches currently being dug out and prepared prior to lifting the profile to a new level.

The surface of the road and seawall are being prepared for a tarmac surface to be laid imminently, with kerbing completed and all lighting now in place on the lamp standards.

In September, a Conwy County Borough Council spokesperson said: "We expect this phase of the coastal defence work at Old Colwyn to be completed in early 2024."