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£38m facelift projects for towns £38m facelift projects for towns
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Plans for a series of regeneration projects across north Wales have been announced by the Welsh Assembly Government. A £38m scheme aims to revitalise sea fronts and town centres across north Wales to attract investment.
The four-year scheme worth £38m will fund 14 projects in Rhyl, Bangor, Colwyn Bay, Caernarfon, Holyhead, Amlwch and Llangefni. Over four years, 14 projects in Bangor, Colwyn Bay, Rhyl, Caernarfon, Holyhead, Amlwch and Llangefni will benefit.
Some £19m of funding will come from the European Union. Plans include providing office space, improving CCTV and bringing vacant properties back into use.
Further funds will be provided by sources including the assembly government and local councils. Some £19m of funding will come from the European Union with further cash provided by other sources such as the assembly government and local councils.
Leighton Andrews, deputy minister for regeneration, said: "The schemes will target town centres to ensure they will be in pole position to attract private sector investment when the economy improves."Leighton Andrews, deputy minister for regeneration, said: "The schemes will target town centres to ensure they will be in pole position to attract private sector investment when the economy improves."
INVESTMENT PROJECTS New quayside workshops are planned for Rhyl Amlwch:Investment in port area and tourist potential as part of the "copper kingdom" theme, plus environmental improvementsBangor:Transform the city centre and revitalise the length of the High Street from the cathedral to Dean StreetCaernarfon: Improvements and traffic management, including Castle Square areaColwyn Bay:Town centre improvements including CCTV and lighting; improvements to waterfront and promenadeHolyhead:Improve run-down historic properties and enhance heritage tourism; improved signs; bring vacant properties back into useLlangefni:Redevelop town hall to provide upstairs office space; improvements to key buildings and riversideRhyl:Pedestrian and cycle bridge linking Kinmel Bay and quayside workshops at harbour; high street pedestrian improvements and link to bus stationSource: Welsh Assembly GovernmentINVESTMENT PROJECTS New quayside workshops are planned for Rhyl Amlwch:Investment in port area and tourist potential as part of the "copper kingdom" theme, plus environmental improvementsBangor:Transform the city centre and revitalise the length of the High Street from the cathedral to Dean StreetCaernarfon: Improvements and traffic management, including Castle Square areaColwyn Bay:Town centre improvements including CCTV and lighting; improvements to waterfront and promenadeHolyhead:Improve run-down historic properties and enhance heritage tourism; improved signs; bring vacant properties back into useLlangefni:Redevelop town hall to provide upstairs office space; improvements to key buildings and riversideRhyl:Pedestrian and cycle bridge linking Kinmel Bay and quayside workshops at harbour; high street pedestrian improvements and link to bus stationSource: Welsh Assembly Government
Regeneration in Rhyl and Colwyn Bay will focus on developing the seafront to improve facilities and boost tourism, while town centre renewal projects have been proposed for Bangor and Caernarfon.Regeneration in Rhyl and Colwyn Bay will focus on developing the seafront to improve facilities and boost tourism, while town centre renewal projects have been proposed for Bangor and Caernarfon.
New quayside workshops and a pedestrian and cycle bridge to Kinmel Bay are some of the plans for Rhyl.New quayside workshops and a pedestrian and cycle bridge to Kinmel Bay are some of the plans for Rhyl.
In Anglesey the funding will be used to renovate historic and derelict buildings, such as Llangefni Town Hall, and bring them back into economic use.In Anglesey the funding will be used to renovate historic and derelict buildings, such as Llangefni Town Hall, and bring them back into economic use.
Clive McGregor, leader of Anglesey council, said: "The funding will allow us to forge ahead with a number of exciting regeneration schemes.Clive McGregor, leader of Anglesey council, said: "The funding will allow us to forge ahead with a number of exciting regeneration schemes.
"The projects will help revitalise these towns by attracting visitors and creating much needed new employment opportunities.""The projects will help revitalise these towns by attracting visitors and creating much needed new employment opportunities."
The scheme aims to develop nearly three hectares of land in north Wales.The scheme aims to develop nearly three hectares of land in north Wales.
A total of £2.4m is earmarked for projects this year, and a further £35m will be paid between 2010 and 2013.A total of £2.4m is earmarked for projects this year, and a further £35m will be paid between 2010 and 2013.
Mr Andrews said the programme would create "a more attractive climate for investment" in the area, while improving the environment for communities in north Wales.Mr Andrews said the programme would create "a more attractive climate for investment" in the area, while improving the environment for communities in north Wales.
European funding will be matched by the assembly government, four councils, Sustrans and the Heritage Lottery Fund.European funding will be matched by the assembly government, four councils, Sustrans and the Heritage Lottery Fund.