Decision details

RESOLVED that Cabinet agree the recommended approach –

(a)       to adopt a ‘preferred developer’ approach to the delivery of improved tourism and leisure facilities in Rhyl, including a new Aquatic Centre and to invite expressions of interest from developers for consideration by the Council;

(b)       to include development opportunities in all Council facilities/land/assets along Rhyl Promenade (Marine Lake to Splash Point) within the invitation for expressions of interest;

(c)        in parallel, to use the Council’s existing framework agreement with Alliance Liesure to produce a detailed business feasibility study and an appraisal of design and build options for the Nova;

(d)       to make a commitment in principle ro ring-fence operational savings generated as a result of the re-development proposals to support potential capital contributions from the Council towards delivery of the ‘whole project’, and

(e)       to meet with Welsh Government to explore support for a ‘special’ partnership approach to the coastal regeneration.