Pavilion demolition is the end of an era

THE demolition of a former community hub has been called the end of an era.

Corwen Pavilion was at the heart of the town for the best part of a century but now, after Denbighshire County Council announced its demolition would start in Janaury, the community is mourning its loss.

County councillor for Corwen Huw Jones said the loss would be keenly felt, particularly among the generations which would have been young during its heyday in the late 70s and early 80s.

It really is the end of an era, he said.

Peoples memories have been left behind there.

It will be a sad day when demolition begins.

The council took the decision to close the Pavilion in April 2010 after a structural survey confirmed there were numerous issues with the roof structure and deteriorating foundations as well as wet rot, dry rot, furniture beetle infestation, inadequate heating systems and asbestos.

Cllr Jones blamed events promoters who he said sucked money out of the town and never gave anything back.

You cant just blame the council, he added.

Not enough was ploughed back in by promoters, they cleaned Corwen out and where are they now?

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Pavilion demolition is the end of an era