Members of the public will have an opportunity to share their views and give an input into the initial detailed plans for the new National Sailing Academy and Events Centre at a public consultation day at Pwllheli’s Sailing Club on 17 January 2012.
Ellis-Williams Architects in partnership with local architects Dobson:Owen Architects who have been selected to design the iconic centre will be present at the event – which will be held from 12pm to 8pm – to lead the consultation process, to explain how their preliminary design for the development will work and to receive feedback.
Councillor John Wynn Jones, who leads on the economy for Gwynedd Council said:
“Good progress is being made on the Sailing Academy project with building work set to get underway in 2012 and the project completed by the end of 2013.
“The architects appointed by the Council have come up with an exciting initial design for the development, and we hope that as many local people as possible come along to the consultation day to let us know what they think. This event is the first phase of this process of contacting, consulting, and listening to the community.”
Gwynedd Council Leader, Councillor Dyfed Edwards added:
“Without a doubt, Pwllheli is one of the top sailing venues in the British Isles which already hosts a number of high-profile national and international sailing events and regattas.
“This flagship development will enable Pwllheli to attract bigger and more frequent races and competitions to the area. Along with the economic boost, the development will also provide local people, and children especially, the opportunity to take part in water sports. This in turn will lead to more of our young people developing careers in the local outdoor activities sector.”
The information event will be held at Pwllheli Sailing Club on Tuesday, 17 January 2012 from 12pm to 8pm. The event will be an opportunity to view the initial ideas for the new Academy building and to give your input. The exhibition will remain on display at the Pwllheli Sailing Club for the remainder of the week, and will be on show at Neuadd Dwyfor in the town during the week commencing 23 January 2012.
The £8.3 million flagship project has secured around £4 million of funding from the Welsh Government through the European Regional Development Fund and the Targeted Match Fund.
For more information please contact: [email protected], 01286 679513 or visit: www.gwynedd.gov.uk/sailingacademy
