Surf Snowdonia

Planit was initially appointed as Masterplanners to carry out a scoping and feasibility study for a potential residential scheme. Market-led factors, technical constraints and location within a flood zone quickly ruled out this possibility. A decision was made to progress water-based leisure opportunities, including kayaking, canoeing, swimming, cable wake boarding, sailing and white water rafting inspired by Area 47 in Austria. A fortuitous meeting brokered between Conwy Adventure Leisure and another Planit Client led to the introduction of Wavegarden®. Planit went on to act as LVIA Consultants, produce visually verified views and developed design proposals through to completion.

Overview

  • Project Name

    Surf Snowdonia

  • Location

    Dolgarrog, Conwy

  • Category

    Housing and garden cities

  • Landscape Architect

    Planit IE Ltd

  • Client

    Conwy Adventure Leisure Ltd

Details

  • Project Team

    Wavegarden - Wardell Armstrong | (Civil Engineers), Rigby and Partners (Structural Engineer), Seven Architecture, WCP Consulting

  • Local planning authority or government body

    Conwy County Borough Council

  • Year Completed

    2015

  • Contract Value

    '£180,000

Technicals

  • Materials

    The simplicity of design belies the underlying technology. The lagoon's specific size, shape and profile are the product of 10 years research and development by Wavegarden The design and specification of this along with the wave-making technology are a closely guarded secret. All external areas were developed to be wetsuit and barefoot friendly.

  • Contractors

    D Morgan (Main Contractor constructing the Wavegarden) HH Smith & Sons Ltd (Contractor for buildings)

  • Planit IE Ltd

    Registered Practice - (21 + Employees)
    Profile

  • Approximate Map Location

    Location

    Dolgarrog, Conwy

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