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| Rhyl funfair demolition debate | Rhyl funfair demolition debate |
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| A plan to demolish the traditional seafront funfair at Rhyl, replacing it with a multi-million pound development goes before councillors later. | A plan to demolish the traditional seafront funfair at Rhyl, replacing it with a multi-million pound development goes before councillors later. |
| More than 200 apartments, cafes, a supermarket, pubs and offices are being planned for site. | More than 200 apartments, cafes, a supermarket, pubs and offices are being planned for site. |
| Rhyl includes some of the most deprived areas in Wales, and the scheme is part ongoing major investment in the resort. | Rhyl includes some of the most deprived areas in Wales, and the scheme is part ongoing major investment in the resort. |
| Denbighshire officers are recommending councillors approved the Ocean Beach plan subject to certain conditions. | Denbighshire officers are recommending councillors approved the Ocean Beach plan subject to certain conditions. |
| The huge redevelopment which offers affordable housing and a conference centre, is being put forward by a Manchester company called Modus Properties. | The huge redevelopment which offers affordable housing and a conference centre, is being put forward by a Manchester company called Modus Properties. |
| The company says the project would have a continental feel with an urban park and a modern boulevard. They believe it would be a landmark development in the future of the town. | The company says the project would have a continental feel with an urban park and a modern boulevard. They believe it would be a landmark development in the future of the town. |
| Town councillor Ian Armstrong said the development would change Rhyl's image for good. | Town councillor Ian Armstrong said the development would change Rhyl's image for good. |
| "I think it's a good thing not only for Rhyl West, the whole of Rhyl will benefit from it . | "I think it's a good thing not only for Rhyl West, the whole of Rhyl will benefit from it . |
| "Rhyl West and the whole of Rhyl is on the up, there's no doubt about it, " he said. | "Rhyl West and the whole of Rhyl is on the up, there's no doubt about it, " he said. |
| But some people who cater for the tourists attracted by the promenade say the town will lose out and the new scheme offers little for visitors. |