Gwynedd council approves £16m funding for schools and sea defences

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 12:08 · Archive

Cyngor Gwynedd has allocated £16m towards schools, infrastructure and a sea defence project protecting 700 homes in Barmouth.

Cyngor Gwynedd's cabinet has agreed to allocate £16m in capital funding towards schools, infrastructure and flood defences, following a decision at a meeting on 13 October. The funding was made available after the council received additional capital beyond what had been included in the Local Government Settlement since adopting its Asset Plan in July 2024.

The council allocated £1.49m to meet a funding gap in the North Promenade flood prevention project in Barmouth, an area where over 700 homes are at risk of coastal flooding. The scheme's estimated cost has risen significantly during development. When first considered, a 15% contribution towards costs of around £23m was needed, but following further work the likely cost now appears closer to £35m. The council is earmarking £5.25m towards the project, with £3.76m already in the Asset Plan and the new £1.49m from this allocation.

The cabinet also agreed £583k to meet a funding gap for the Ysgol Bontnewydd project, following a Welsh Government investment of £15m for the construction of a new eco-friendly school.

How it is being reported

• Gwynedd agrees £16m funding plan including schools and sea defence projectCyngor Gwynedd has agreed a £16m plan to allocate capital funding towards schools, infrastructure and a sea defence project in Barmouth aimed at protecting 700 homes.North Wales Chronicle · 15 Oct, 10:40
• Funding to plug shortfall in budget for Barmouth sea defence plan agreedCyngor Gwynedd also agreed to allocate major sums towards schools and other infrastructure projectsNorth Wales Live · 15 Oct, 04:00

In this story: Cyngor Gwynedd · Barmouth · North Promenade · Ysgol Bontnewydd

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