Volunteers want to motivate residents within Rhondda in addition to Port Talbot to lead lively lifestyles simply by converting the disused canal into the greatest walking canal in European countries.
If the plan fashioned by the Rhondda Tunnel Society is prosperous, the 2-mile long ex - railway tube will supercharge tourism throughout Wales.
Constructed between 1885 and 90, the train tunnel is recognized as a task of architectural and a work of art of the Even victorian era. The particular architect has been Sydney Bill Yockney, the particular son of the engineering professional that caused Isambard Empire Brunel.
The particular Rhondda in addition to Swansea These types of railway canal was actually built to website link the Rhondda and Afan valley coalfields with the interface of Swansea. It was shut off 1968 to safety factors.
The price of repairs had been considered placed safely out of the way, but the task has been given desire with a £250, 000 authorities injection. Additionally there is a huge amount associated with local assistance.
There's also been multimedia interest. Within an interview along with ITV, Tony a2z Moon from your Rhondda Canal Society stated.
“It’s a wonderful experience.”
Nevertheless , reopening the particular tunnel being an attraction will certainly wrack upward cost of close to £10 mil.
The Treherbert to Blaengwynfi walking tunnel
Like a spectacle pertaining to walkers going through the Afan Area region, the particular Rhondda canal will take you through Treherbert in the Rhondda give and before the old exploration village associated with Blaengwynfi – try saying when you’ve had a consume! Actually, try out saying that!
Wales is already known because of its spectacular strolling trails. The nearby region associated with Blaencwm as well as the Afan Area are prominent beauty places. The 2-mile long canal will help to associated with Treherbert in order to Blaengwynfi path even more magnificent.
All of us can’t wait around to see exactly how this task turns out and will also be keeping an eye on advancements. From where we’re standing up, it’s definitely a stroll to watch!
