The coastal flood gates along the Prestatyn and Rhyl defence scheme are used to seal the areas of the sea defences that are lower to allow for public access to our beaches.
The gates act as temporary, movable shields that are designed to block the flow of water from storm surges, high tides and flood waters from impacting on vulnerable coastal homes, businesses and infrastructure which lie behind the wider flood defence.
Some of Denbighshire’s coastal flood gates are closed over the winter months due to the higher risk of adverse weather. However, other flood gates on the coast are only closed due to incoming storm events that may impact communities in Rhyl and Prestatyn near the sea.
The Council also operates a permanently closed flood gate at the Events Arena Rhyl, which can be opened for emergency access to the promenade.
Map
The map below shows the coastal flood gates along the Prestatyn and Rhyl defence scheme.
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Details
The table below includes details of the Prestatyn and Rhyl coastal flood gates including their 'what3words' (external website) locations.
- 'Emergency' flood gates are closed during significant storm events to protect the area from flooding.
- 'Seasonal' flood gates are closed from October to April each year.
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