Holyhead Breakwater gets £40m in grant and loan from Welsh and UK governments

£40million Government investment to refurbish Holyhead Breakwater and secure port

A £40million funding package from the Welsh Government twill allow the refurbishment of the Holyhead Breakwater and help safeguard Holyhead…

Holyhead Breakwater gets £40m in grant and loan from Welsh and UK governments

The money will go towards the £110m cost of refurbishing the structure

Welsh Government announces £40m funding for Holyhead Breakwater refurbishment

The funding is made up of a £20m loan and a £20m grant and includes support from the UK Government

Welsh Government to invest £40m to refurbish Breakwater and secure future of Holyhead Port

Holyhead Breakwater – photo by John Davies The Welsh Government has announced a £40m funding package to allow the refurbishment of the Holyhead Breakwater and help safeguard Holyhead Port’s long-term future. The 2.4km long Victorian breakwater provides essential protection to Holyhead Port. Without it, the wave conditions would be too severe for the operation of ferries and could result in the loss of service and ultimately the closure of the Po…