‘Keep out’ plea issued as trespassers break into dangerous former bomb storage and quarry site in Gwynedd

Gwynedd Council is urging members of the public to heed the warning signs and not to enter a former bomb storage facility and quarry holes near Llanberis.

It follows a number of previous reports of people either breaking or scaling the six foot steel perimeter fence at Glyn Rhonwy.

The council has issued a warning about the potential dangers of the site and urged people not to put themselves in unnecessary danger by breaking into the former industrial site to swim or climb in water-filled quarry holes.

Gwynedd Council’s economy cabinet member, Councillor Gareth Thomas said: “The former industrial site at Glyn Rhonwy is closed off-for a reason.

“In the past, people have unfortunately ignored signs that were placed on the perimeter fencing, putting themselves in danger.

“The quarry pools that have been used for swimming by trespassers contain a number of potential hazards which could cause serious injury or worse, including under-water debris and jagged slate shards.

“It should also be remembered that the water temperature in these pools is usually dangerously cold even during prolonged periods of warm weather.

“We would strongly urge members of the public not to put themselves in unnecessary danger by climbing over or vandalising the fencing to enter the former quarry site and flooded quarry holes as well as trespassing on private property by entering the former bomb storage facility.

“We have in the past reported this matter to North Wales Police and we would urge anyone who witnesses people trespassing on the site to contact them immediately by phoning 101 or phoning 999 if someone is in danger.

“We are also appealing to parents to ensure that their children are aware of the dangers of trespassing on old industrial sites and to avoid swimming in any pools or lakes which may contain hidden dangers such as underwater currents or sudden deep water.

“Our message to the public is simple – please keep out of this dangerous site.”