A £21m initiative to attract increased tourism to Wales’ own ‘Lake District’ is nearing the attainment of substantial funding from both the Welsh and UK Governments. The Elan Valleys Lake project, spearheaded by Dwr Cymru/Welsh Water, aims to draw more visitors to mid Wales’ picturesque counterpart to the English Lake District.
The plan involves renovation and extension of the Elan Valley visitor centre that affords views over the Caban Coch Dam as well as construction of a water sports and events hub, addition of new tourist accommodation including trendy glamping pods, and enhancement of walking paths and cycling trails. Alongside these developments the plan demonstrates commitment to woodland conservation and promotion of green energy via hydro mains ring connections, reports NorthWalesLive.
Boosted by approval of its preliminary business plan for funding by the £100m Mid Wales Growth Deal – a fund supported by cash injections from both the Welsh and UK Governments – the…