The Abergwyngregyn Regeneration Company secured £131,204 of Objective 1 funding towards purchasing and renovating the derelict building situated at the centre of the village.

The centre will provide Abergwyngregyn with a wide-range of leisure facilities, including a community activities room, a café and visitor information point, and a new snooker club.

Councillor Dafydd Iwan, who leads on Development on Gwynedd Council said:

“The renovated Old Mill at Abergwyngregyn is an excellent example of what can be achieved when communities work together to develop projects that respond to the needs of local people.”

“Tribute must be paid to the Gwynedd Economic Partnership, its members, successful applicants and the officers from Gwynedd Council for the efficient work which has been achieved throughout the County in order to ensure the success of the Objective 1 programme locally.”

Gavin Gatehouse, Chair of the Abergwyngregyn Regeneration Company said that the new centre will be a valuable asset to the residents of the village as well as providing a café and information point for the many thousands of visitors to the Aber Falls who pass through the village every year.

“We are delighted at the completion of the Old Mill Project; the new Community Room provides much needed focus for the whole village and is already is use. The Old Mill Café is providing a wonderful business opportunity for local residents and the information point will enable us to interpret the area’s environmental, historical and cultural heritage for the benefit of visitors.”