Improved loos for popular Barry beach
People visiting Barry’s popular Jackson’s Bay beach next summer
will find a trip to the loo a more pleasant experience thanks to a
major refurbishment project by the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
The public toilets, which are situated below the surf
lifesavers' building close to the entrance to the beach, have been
completely revamped and many of the improvements are the direct
result of consultation with users.
Smart new wall tiles and a new floor have been installed to make
the toilets brighter and easier to clean. They also have
environmentally friendly features including increased natural
lighting and ventilation and electric lights that only come on when
the toilets are in use. Waterless urinals are being trialled in the
gents to reduce water usage, and both toilets now have baby
changing facilities.
The refurbishment is part of a rolling programme which will see
all public toilets in the Vale being modernised.
Cabinet member for visible services Cllr Rob Curtis said:
“Jackson’s Bay is hugely popular with both Barry residents and
tourists, and many visitors to the beach had requested that we
improve the toilet facilities. We hope everyone will appreciate the
improvements made by the council.”
John Davies, the council’s commercial manager, added: “We have
taken on board comments from our customers and, in addition to
redecorating the toilets, we have introduced mirrors and soap
dispensers.”
The toilets at Jackson’s Bay are open from May to September. The
nearest alternative toilets are at Western Shelter, Barry Island,
which are open all year round.
The provision of public toilets is not a statutory
responsibility of the council but the authority recognises that
proper public toilet facilities are an asset to its tourist areas
and town centres.
Unfortunately, council-owned public toilets have been the target
of anti-social behaviour in the past, including graffiti and
vandalism. Customers are asked to help the council reduce these
problems by reporting any incidents to visible services on 02920
673000. All information will be treated in confidence.
Caption: Vale of Glamorgan Council cabinet
member for visible services Cllr Rob Curtis, and Alan Jones, from
the waste management and cleansing department, inspect the newly
refurbished toilets.