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| Major revival plan for Porthcawl | |
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| A vision of how the revived south Wales seaside resort of Porthcawl could look is to be revealed at an exhibition. | A vision of how the revived south Wales seaside resort of Porthcawl could look is to be revealed at an exhibition. |
| Bridgend Council said it wants the town to become the premier seaside resort in the area. | |
| It has drawn up plans to regenerate an area stretching from Cosy Corner and the harbour in the south to Trecco Bay in the east. | It has drawn up plans to regenerate an area stretching from Cosy Corner and the harbour in the south to Trecco Bay in the east. |
| The proposals, including increasing the marina to 55 berths, are going on display in the town's pavilion. | The proposals, including increasing the marina to 55 berths, are going on display in the town's pavilion. |
| The plan suggests new promenades at Sandy Bay and Eastern Promenade, a revamp of the harbour with a new indoor leisure and tourist attraction, and improved Sandy Bay beach. | The plan suggests new promenades at Sandy Bay and Eastern Promenade, a revamp of the harbour with a new indoor leisure and tourist attraction, and improved Sandy Bay beach. |
| The harbour would have a moveable sill or gate to ensure water is kept in the harbour at all times. | The harbour would have a moveable sill or gate to ensure water is kept in the harbour at all times. |
| The project also includes new sea defences for approximately 440 existing properties as well as new housing and community and youth facilities. | The project also includes new sea defences for approximately 440 existing properties as well as new housing and community and youth facilities. |
| Bridgend Council deputy leader Patricia Hacking said: "The proposals build on a study carried out by consultants in 2004, but are far more detailed. | Bridgend Council deputy leader Patricia Hacking said: "The proposals build on a study carried out by consultants in 2004, but are far more detailed. |
| "They look at issues such as how any development will impact on local services, parking and highways structures and have undergone a detailed independent environmental and strategic assessment." | "They look at issues such as how any development will impact on local services, parking and highways structures and have undergone a detailed independent environmental and strategic assessment." |
| The plans are on exhibition at Porthcawl Pavilion until 22 September, and are also available at the tourist information centre in John Street from 6-8 September. A public meeting will be held on 12 September. | The plans are on exhibition at Porthcawl Pavilion until 22 September, and are also available at the tourist information centre in John Street from 6-8 September. A public meeting will be held on 12 September. |