Sam Rowlands MS for North Wales has praised a project which has transformed a former games area into a community allotment.
He said:
The area in Crescent Road, Rhyl, had become a well-known hotspot for anti-social behaviour and I am delighted to see its transformation.
The green space is now an attractive place for the community and attracts a wide range of age groups and people from different backgrounds.
It is also great to see the council running weekly sessions at the site to support local residents who are looking after the newly planted trees and wildflowers.
I would like to congratulate everyone who has been involved in creating this attractive new green open space and hope it is well used by the community.
Contractors, Countryside Services and Keep Wales Tidy staff all worked together during a 12 month period to create the green space and site owners, Countryside Services will continue to maintain the evolving site.
Community groups involved in the project have been encouraged by council staff and through word of mouth with a mixture of residents, including Syrian families, and attendees of Youth Support Service, North Wales Training and Youth Justice, all getting involved.
Welsh Government provided funding through their ‘Transforming Towns, Green Infrastructure’ project and their ‘Well Connected and Opportunities for All’ project to help transform the site.
Cllr Tony Thomas, Lead Member for Housing, Regulation and the Environment at Denbighshire County Council, said he was pleased they had been able to transform the site.
Our aim is to create a welcoming and friendly environment for everyone to enjoy, whilst also providing a safe haven for our wildlife.
To get involved with the community work at this allotment site contact [email protected], or if you are interested in renting a plot here or at any of Denbighshire council’s other sites please visit www.denbighshire.gov.uk/en/community-and-living/allotments.aspx
