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Gilfach Ddu

Great to visit Llyn Padan and see the completed works at Parc Padarn, Llanberis. The monolith at the south of the new building has been erected and feels right at home.  New and existing footways have given a refreshed look and the new slate edging has made these routes bolder and befitting of their location. ..

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Maes Ysgawen Park

National Lottery funded works to improve access, biodiversity and provide shelter, are now complete at Maes Ysgawen Park. The project was designed and project managed by HDD working alongside Lanferres Community Council and the local community. The competed works are looking fabulous and proving very popular with the local community.

Greenfield Dock, Flintshire

Great to visit the Dock and get feedback from the public that the whole area feels so much better and safer now works are complete.  The improvements included separating the commercial dock operations from the existing Wales Coastal Path. The wildflowers are also doing well and bringing some colour to the area.  HDD designed and..

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Greenfield Dock, Flintshire

We are pleased to announce that works to improve Greenfield Dock are almost complete. The works follow on from a feasibility study undertaken by HDD alongside Flintshire County Council to Masterplan improvements for Greenfield Dock. Works are being undertaken by Flintshire County Council and have been funded by Welsh Government to improve the Health and..

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Corsydd Calon Môn

We have recently been appointed to work alongside the North Wales Wildlife Trust and other partners to work on the Corsydd Calon Môn Partenerhip’s, Access Feasibility Study.  The study will consider how to sensitively improve access through the nationally important Ynys Môn Fens to open them up to a wider audience. All proposals must be..

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Greenfield Dock, Flintshire

We are pleased to announce that works to improve Greenfield Dock have now started on site. The works follow on from a feasibility study undertaken by HDD alongside Flintshire County Council to Masterplan improvements for Greenfield Dock . Works are being undertaken by Flintshire County Council and have been funded by Welsh Government to improve..

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Slate Landscape of North Wales, Llanberis, December 2025

Work is now very nearly complete at Parc Padarn, Llanberis. The monolith at the south of the new building has been erected and feels right at home.  New and existing footways have given a refreshed look and the new slate edging has made these routes bolder and befitting of their location.  Restored slate trucks are..

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Tyn Llan, Llandwrog – Practical Completion

We are delighted that Practical Completion has been reached at Tyn Llan pub with the last stage of this ambitious community interest enterprise opening to the public. The finishing touches are being added to the external works and the deck – which perfectly complements the restaurant and should be a real draw in the spring..

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Former Rhyl Adventure Play Area Concept Design

We are delighted to announce that we have been appointed by Denbighshire County Council to work alongside the Council and the local community on an exciting project to prepare a feasibility study and concept designs for a former adventure play area site in Rhyl. The scheme will include a new building with community space and..

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Smurfit Kappa 4 Years On

Recently, we returned to Smurfit Kappa to see how the scheme was maturing 4 years on. Back in 2020 HDD were tasked with assisting Smurfit  Kappa with the external works design for a new corrugated packaging facility. The facility was the size of a football pitch! HDD assisted with the site master planning and detailed..

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Slate Landscape of North Wales, Llanberis

Construction work continues at Parc Padarn, Llanberis. The new visitor centre is taking shape, most of the drainage is in, tree pits and surface finishes are underway and looking great. The scheme will provide a new visitor centre, with toilets and office space. HDD are responsible for managing the external works to ensure the final..

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Llanddulas Housing Scheme 10 years on

It’s really important to revisit schemes long after the building phase has been completed. We were delighted to re-visit a housing scheme at Llandulas that we designed all the external works for on behalf of Pennaf Housing. JPH architects designed the housing units. Residents moved in in 2014. 10 years on there is a real..

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