DWYFOR and Meirionnydd’s AM has visited the site of a much anticipated north Wales attraction.

Deputy Minister for culture, sport and tourism, Lord Elis-Thomas had an opportunity to see the progress being made at a flagship attraction for Rhyl – as SC2 takes shape ready to open in Spring 2019.

The new £15m attraction has been supported by the Welsh Government through £720,000 of Tourism Investment Support Funding.

Upon visiting Lord Elis-Thomas said: “It’s great to see the progress being made on SC2, and we look forward to the opening next year of what will become an all-weather, flagship attraction for the seaside town.

“I’m delighted that we’ve been able to support this project and also pleased to see how the promenade is showing significant improvements, with SC2 sitting alongside a refreshed Pavilion Theatre with other private sector enterprises also showing confidence and investing in the town.”

SC2 will open to the public on the 5 April 2019, with construction work now well underway on the site next to the Sky Tower on Rhyl promenade.

Inside holds Wales’ first TAG Active play arena, and the first JUNIOR TAG in the UK, as well as indoor and outdoor water play for all ages and abilities, flume rides, beach style paddling, feature slides and five themed food offers.

Once open, SC2 will create and safeguard 65 jobs and is estimated to attract more than 350,000 visitors to the area.