New shorter pier opens in Colwyn Bay after reconstruction work completed

A new shorter pier has been opened in Colwyn Bay after reconstruction work was completed

Today council chairman, Cllr Abdul Khan, opened Colwyn Bay Pier to the public.

Cllr Khan said: “It is with great pleasure that I open the pier today. Due to Covid restrictions we can’t have the big community celebration we’d have liked, but it’s still important that we mark this day and this connection to Colwyn Bay’s seaside history.

“By constructing this pier we acknowledge the legacy of the Victorian engineers and also provides a focus for people to relive their many happy memories at this site.”

Built within the footprint of the original 1900 pier, the new truncated pier features ironwork salvaged from the old structure.

The original ornate columns under the boardwalk have been treated and reinforced, and seventy-eight decorative panels have been successfully refurbished.

The lamp columns, their bases and capitals have been recast as per original design.