Today's Caernarfon Herald carries my story about the Glynrhonwy slate quarry near Llanberis (near the foot of Snowdon for those reading from afar). The site is owned by the local authority and has been marketed by the council for redevelopment. In spite of receiving ideas for multi million pound projects our Plaid Cymru lead council has decided not to pursue development opportunities.
I suggest that the council sell the quarry and let the private sector take on board any risks associated with the site. It will raise some much needed cash for the council and end the fruitless search for a specific, somewhat mystical formula that pleases the council - a search now dating back some 15 years ?
Plaid Cymru always tell us about a lack of investment in our area but given the chance turn their back. I believe Arfon has to be "open for business" to help generate the active communities people tak about, that requires a change of attitude in this council. As I recently said the council hold the aces but decided to lay a joker.
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I do not see why using the full potential of an unused quarry is a crime against socialism. Everyone sees a lack of economic growth as a problem (e.g Dragon's Eye again tonight) so why hold back on the opportunity.
If the site is sold perhaps some other project might appear unkown to us all yet.
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