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Major revival plan for Porthcawl 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.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. They really need to pull their finger out and get it done Thomas Lloyd
"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." People living in the town said it is time for action on the regeneration after earlier ideas failed to materialise.
Thomas Lloyd who lives in the town with his wife Grace said: "The town of Porthcawl needs regenerating and it is quite likely to bring benefits.
"But my only reservation is how many objections are going to be made to delay it.
"I remember 20 years ago there were plans for a housing plan and it was just meeting after meeting and by the time they finally said yes the developer didn't want to do it anymore.
"People need to realise that they are not going to get everything, but saying that they really need to pull their finger out and get it done."
His sentiments were echoed by Margaret Minhinnick who runs the Sustainable Wales organisation.
Porthcawl is what it is, and we love it here Jan Lush
"It is exciting, but we've been waiting 25 years for this and this time it feels to me it is now or never.
"It's the chance to get things on the move, to rev it up for the people who live here, not just the tourists. The whole thing is massively overdue.
"I would like to see it being promoted as a green resort - just think we could be one of the first green seaside towns in Wales."
Robert Wooldridge, who recently moved to the town with wife Ann, said: "We love it here but it does need upgrading."
But holiday makers Jan and Nigel Lush along with their children Callum, five and Abbie, three, are concerned that changes would alter the character of the town.
"We love it here but if they are going to take away the fun fair then we would stop coming here," said Mrs Lush.
"Porthcawl is what it is, and we love it here."
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.