Work Forges Ahead at Dare Valley Country Park
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Funding for the scheme was secured by Rhondda Cynon Taf Tourism team and Council partners from the Heads of the Valleys Programme .Cllr Robert Bevan, Rhondda Cynon Taf Cabinet Member for Culture and Recreation , said: "The work which began in November is on target and we are looking forward to welcoming the public to a much-improved facility this Spring.In addition: · 470m of drainage ditches are being formed and 180m of drainage pipes laid to drain the plateaux · 2660m2 of bridlepaths and access track are being laid in stone dust on a roadstone base · 1,050m of timber fencing is being erected · 1.6 hectares of land grass is being seeded · 600m of double row hedgerows are being planted For more information on Dare Valley Country Park , go to www.destinationrct.co.uk ### Pontypridd, United Kingdom, January 24, 2009 --( PR.com )-- Work is forging ahead on the £1million improvement programme at Dare Valley Country Park, Aberdare.A new glazed reception/tourist information area is being created, the cafe and kitchen area updated and public conveniences and access to facilities improved, as the Country Park is developed as a tourism gateway.Caravan provision is being expanded to 35 pitches and, at the camping area, for up to 60 pitches.Funding for the scheme was secured by Rhondda Cynon Taf Tourism team and Council partners from the Heads of the Valleys Programme .It is spread over 500 acres of countryside, just a mile from Aberdare town centre.During the improvement works, which are being undertaken by contractors Walters (UK) Ltd, 16,500 tonnes of topsoil and boulder clay is being moved to create the new camp site and caravan site extension, and 26 extra electric hook-up points and five more water bollards are being installed.In addition:· 470m of drainage ditches are being formed and 180m of drainage pipes laid to drain the plateaux· 2660m2 of bridlepaths and access track are being laid in stone dust on a roadstone base· 1,050m of timber fencing is being erected· 1.6 hectares of land grass is being seeded· 600m of double row hedgerows are being plantedFor more information on Dare Valley Country Park , go to www.destinationrct.co.uk### Contact Information Rhondda Cynon Taf Tourism Unit David Madge 01443490249 www.destinationrct.co.uk Click here to view the list of recent Press Releases from Rhondda Cynon Taf Tourism Unit Promote Your Business Press Release Pricing Email this page to a friend