Work is well underway on a multi-million pound scheme to protect two seaside resorts. The £13m flood defence scheme – backed by Welsh Government and Conwy council funding – will see the coastline strengthened around Kinmel Bay and Towyn.
The present large rock armour barricade at Towyn Revetment, in front of the Golden Sands holiday park, will be raised and widened to ensure it continues to protect homes as sea levels rise. The plans also include raising the seawall.
In addition the seawall at Kinmel Bay West will be raised to increase protection. Meanwhile the rock armour and seawall at Kinmel Bay East will be raised, and the armour also widened.
Conwy council this week provided an update on the progress and released images – with the work being carried out by Jones Bros.
They said: “14,000 tonnes of rock have been delivered from North Wales quarries, ready to be carefully placed as rock armour for the new sea defences Our contractor has started raising sections of the seawall with pre-cast wall units.
Kinmel Bay Coastal Defence scheme work
(Image: Craig Colville)
Kinmel Bay Coastal Defence scheme work
(Image: Craig Colville)
“Work has started on three improved beach access points.”
They added: “The beach will be closed to the public for this work to be done safely. Once we have completed sections of work, access to the beach will be re-opened in phases. We expect this work to be completed in Spring 2026.”
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