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Work on transforming Rhyl’s Sky Tower into a light beacon is progressing at a pace with the 240ft structure being lit up properly for the first time this evening.

It forms part of a planned major regeneration of Rhyl waterfront and comes after a new £15m water park on the promenade was last week given the go-ahead.

Enhancement of the Sky Tower has included the removal of the redundant gondola base structure, redecorating the exterior and installing a feature lighting scheme to make the tower a “visible statement of the town’s renewed confidence and regeneration.”

Graphics will be added to the new hoarding in the summer which depicts a timeline of Rhyl.

The tower will be lit up from sunset tomorrow, Thursday, until 2am every day and will use various lighting colours that can be changed and programmed.

The development is being funded through the Welsh Government.

Meanwhile, major works are also underway at the Pavilion Theatre where a new restaurant is being created.

Councillor Hugh Evans leader of Denbighshire and cabinet member for the economy, said: “This is yet another significant milestone in the regeneration of the town’s waterfront.

“The Sky Tower can be seen from far and wide and lighting up the tower will enhance its uniqueness and make it a real attraction for people travelling towards Rhyl.

“We have an ambitious programme of development planned for Rhyl and this is yet another visual reminder that the regeneration work is on-going. We are putting together pieces of the regeneration jigsaw bit by bit and we firmly believe that all the projects planned will help attract visitors to the town and increase footfall, for the benefit of the local economy.”