Plans to return sand to Llandudno's North Shore beach will begin by next March, government officials have confirmed to the North Wales Pioneer. The scheme will see stones removed, with sand and wooden groynes reintroduced to break up waves as a flood defence.
Having campaigned in tandem with the community to ensure the return of sand to the historic beachfront, the Member of the Welsh Parliament for Aberconwy – Janet Finch-Saunders MS – has welcomed the news, saying:
“The Queen of Welsh resorts has sadly had her crown tarnished over the last seven years, since the questionable dumping of quarry stones on our beloved and historic beachfront. This is why I am delighted that stakeholders have responded so well to our community campaign to see the sand returned.
“It is common knowledge that many individuals have been hurt trying to traverse the boulders to reach the water’s edge, and that others have been deterred from reaching the sea because of the unnatural barrier. So the planned removal of these obstacles, as well as the news of sand returning, has been enthusiastically embraced by locals and visitors alike.
“To have the March 2022 scheduling for the return of the sand means that we can start proudly publicising the fact that beauty and safety is returning to this anchor destination for the whole of Wales. We should be in no doubt that this move will have a profoundly positive impact on tourism.
“Of course, I stand ready to assist Conwy County Borough Council and their officials through the Welsh Government’s appraisal process so that this deadline can be maintained.”
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