Plans for investment in Llanelli’s Parc Howard are moving at pace following approval by the Executive Board.
A masterplan was drawn up for a series of developments aimed at securing the successful future of the park.
They include sensitive development of the historic mansion house, with potential uses including a wedding and banqueting venue, conferencing suites and an outdoor marquee.
The former cafe, which adjoins the mansion, could also be brought back to life selling refreshments and afternoon tea.
There are also plans to utilise the building as a regional centre for genealogy – tying in to Llanelli Town Centre’s Heritage Six scheme, which involves the library and Llanelly House.
Children are also being catered for, with brand new sections added to the park’s two existing play areas – including a giant four-mast space net with trampoline that will be the first in the world and has been especially commissioned for Parc Howard.
Council Leader Cllr Emlyn Dole, who was the driving force behind the plans, said: “This masterplan is for a range of investments and improvements which will enable people to continue enjoying this wonderful park for years to come.
“We need sensitive commercial development to achieve an income in order for Parc Howard to be sustainable.”
Deputy Leader Cllr Pam Palmer said it was good to see such swift progress being made on the project.
“Parc Howard is a jewel in our crown,” Cllr Palmer added. “Sometimes the jewels are missing but this work will bring back the shine.”
The masterplan was approved unanimously by the executive board.
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