Central Rhyl Coastal Defence Scheme Update

The first of the 760 pre-cast concrete panels have been installed at the western end of the Central Rhyl scheme, opposite John Street. They will be placed in the next 12 months to make up the full revetment, which covers the Western Section of the scheme.

As well as improving the town’s access to the beach, this new revetment will also absorb energy from the waves at high tides and is a crucial part of the new defences.

Engineers are using the latest satellite and drone technology to fit the panels – which are four metres wide and weigh 13 tons each - into the correct positions, with margin of errors down to just 1mm.

Once all the new revetment is installed, work will move on to widening and lifting that part of the new promenade.

We apologise for any inconvenience that this work may cause, and thank you for your understanding and co-operation.

For more information on the sea defence scheme, please visit our website.