Plans to transform a tourism attraction into a "world class" destination has seen a proposal put forward for the car parking area. The Amgueddfa Lechi Cymru/National Slate Museum in Llanberis , is proposing a £19m redevelopment backed by the The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Welsh Government. This is expected to see a major increase in the number of visitors to the site next to Llyn Padern - with numbers already putting pressure on toilet facilities.
It has seen Cyngor Gwynedd put forward a plan to demolish the existing toilet block at Gilfach Ddu, Parc Padarn and replace it with a new facility nearby. The new block would add additional toilet facilities but also create a multi-purpose event space and meeting room, a ticket office and an exhibition with details on the history of the park and wider area. In addition alongside other developments it is hoped it will provide a defined entrance to the World Heritage Site.
A proposal is now with planners at Cyngor Gwynedd. A planning statement from Chambers Architecture Conservation said: "The proposals comprise the construction of a new WC block to replace the existing one. Due to the World Heritage Status bringing in more visitors, the toilet block is increasingly unable to cope with the higher visiting numbers.
"This new building will reflect the current requirements for visitor provision." The accommodation at Gilfach Ddu will include: • Toilet provision to suit the growing number of tourists that visit the park • Mul.
