The chairman of Ceredigion County Council, Cllr Peter Davies, has formally reopened the wooden jetty on Aberystwyth Promenade.

The jetty, a popular spot for fishermen and swimmers, has been closed for boating use for up to three years as marine worm damage had weakened its structure to make boating activity unsafe.

Due to a valuable contribution of £72,000 from the Coastal Communities Fund, the jetty has been renovated by the council so that sightseeing boats can use the facility to take tourists and residents alike for short trips around the bay.

The council says it recognises the importance of tourism to the local economy, and when opportunities present themselves to improve conditions for tourism businesses to thrive, the council is keen to grasp them.

Cllr Davies at the official opening said: “It is a pleasure to be able to reopen the wooden jetty, in perfect time for this summer.

“I encourage boat owners to come forward and get in touch with the harbourmaster so that they can be part of this exciting project.”

Rachel Richards, funding officer, Coastal Communities Fund, said: “We’re delighted to be able to see the launch of this fantastic project funded through the Coastal Communities Fund. It’s fantastic to see an innovative project making a difference to the local economy and we’re proud to support it.”

If any commercial boat owners are interested in operating a sightseeing service from the jetty, contact the harbourmaster at [email protected] or 01970 611433 for more information.

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