Council leader Rob Stewart and minister for climate change Julie James were among those who saw that progress is being made as the council work to protect the community from storms and rising sea levels in coming years, continued.
Fellow guests included council cabinet member for environment and infrastructure Andrew Stevens, fellow cabinet members, Senedd Member for Gower Rebecca Evans and Gower MP Tonia Antoniazzi.
The large-scale project, mainly funded by the Welsh Government, is being delivered for the council by main contractors Knights Brown. Local residents and businesses are being kept up to date on progress.
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Latest work on 1.2km site between Oystermouth Square and Verdi’s has included the installation of the first reinforced concrete sea wall panels.
The council says that work in the coming months will include the installation of rails and low walls on top of the sea wall and the start of the work on public spaces.
There’ll be new seating, lighting, litter bins, play opportunities and public art. No trees will be lost – and more greenery will be planted.
Slipways and beach access stairs will be upgraded; these support the prom, providing leisure opportunities for pedestrians and cyclists, residents and visitors.
Hundreds of parking spaces will remain in Mumbles’ seafront area.
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Rob Stewart said: “We’re strengthening and improving the Mumbles sea defences to protect homes, businesses, organisations, attractions and events against climate change for future generations.
“The work will also provide an opportunity to improve other parts of the prom area.”
Andrew Stevens said:“As we’re raising and strengthening the sea wall we’re also improving the defences at prom level, creating attractive low stone walls as another line of defence.
“In some locations we’ll form landscaped embankments to replace existing stone walls.
“We thank everybody in the local community for their understanding at this time of change. Our contractors continue to do all they can to minimise disruption.”
Julie James said: “I am delighted to see the progress made at the Mumbles Coastal Protection site. This scheme will reduce the risk of flooding to 126 residential properties.
“It will also help promote the sustainability of the community and include local regeneration of public open space, playgrounds and active travel routes, which will be enjoyed by many future generations.”
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Rebecca Evans said: “Climate change is happening, and our community is at risk of coastal flooding and erosion.
“To protect homes and businesses in Mumbles, the Welsh Government is investing £26.5m in this coastal defence project.
“As well as protecting properties, the scheme will deliver improvements to the promenade for the benefit and enjoyment of visitors and residents alike, ensuring the area’s businesses continue to thrive, and Mumbles continues to be a great place to live.”
Tonia Antoniazzi said: “Thanks to this investment from the Welsh Government and Swansea Council, Mumbles sea front will be enhanced for residents and visitors and protected from climate change. I’m looking forward to seeing the completed work.”
Andrew Eilbeck, Knights Brown divisional director, said: “It was a pleasure to welcome our guests from Swansea Council and the Welsh Government.
“Our team continues to work hard on delivering this fantastic improvement and will continue to do so through the winter and beyond.
“We thank the whole Mumbles community for their positive reaction and encouragement they continue to give us as we work on the project.”
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