Flooding concerns have been raised by environment experts examining the banks of Llyn Tegid.

As a result of the inspection, Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is planning work to make sure Wales’ largest natural lake, Llyn Tegid, in Bala, remains safe in the long-term.

The lake’s embankments give vital protection from flooding to the town of Bala. 

During an inspection, some issues were raised about the embankments’ ability to withstand extreme events in the long-term, although there are no immediate concerns. 

The work is likely to involve strengthening the embankments and improving the lakeshore wave protection.  

NRW will be working closely with the local community to develop how best to do the work. 

Sian Williams, head of operations in north west Wales for NRW said: “We are committed to keeping communities safe from flooding. 

“During our initial consultation in Bala last year, we discussed some of the tough decisions we will have to take to do this work. 

“We are aware that there is some local concern about the need to remove self-seeded trees – mainly ash already affected by the ash dieback disease – which are growing in the embankments and weakening them. 

“But we promise to work with the community to develop ideas on environmental and recreational opportunities that can enhance this scheme and mitigate for any trees that have to be removed.” 

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