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Caernarfon civil engineering firm Mulcair is to enter voluntary administration - making up to 50 workers redundant just two weeks before Christmas.

The company - whose clients include Welsh Water/Dwr Cymru and a number of North Wales local authorities - told the Daily Post it had taken the decision to enter administration.

They called in staff yesterday to tell them the news that they were being made redundant.

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The firm - based at Cibyn Industrial Estate in Caernarfon - said they will formally enter administration next Friday with a skeleton staff currently remaining at the site.

Mulcair Limited are one of Wales's leading civil engineering companies.

Among their major projects in recent years was flood alleviation work in Deeside in 2014 and work to build Pont Briwet across the River Dwyryd in Gwynedd in 2013.

They also undertook the multi-million pound redevelopment of the Maes in Caernarfon.

Arfon MP Hywel Williams said: "This is a huge blow to workers at the site and to the local economy in Caernarfon.

"Mulcair has been at the forefront of civil engineering projects in North Wales for many years, not least their work with local authorities.

"I hope the administrators will act swiftly to ensure continuity of employment with any new undertaking that’s set up.

"I offer my full support to those affected by this terrible news and hope the staff will be supported throughout this difficult period."

Arfon AM Alun Ffred Jones said: "This is devastating news as Mulcair has been a very important employer in the area.

"It has trained and employed fine engineers, and I know many of the workers personally.

"I hope that some of the jobs can be salvaged and will do all I can to help."