NCI GREAT ORME STATION IS MOVING TO A NEW HOME

5th August 2020. The National Coastwatch Institution station on the Great Orme in North Wales is relocating to a new site.

 Following an intensive search for suitable locations NCI Great Orme opened in 2019 with a transportable unit on the northern tip of the Great Orme. This was not the preferred site, as it was a set-back cliff-top location with limited inshore visibility, but the optimum locations were within protected areas preventing our use. The newly formed station quickly established a pro-active management team and developed very positive relationships in the local community. However, due to their location, they were not able to assist with any incidents.  

 Discussions with the Harbour Masters, RNLI and HM Coastguard suggested that it would be beneficial if the station relocated to a site on the West Shore in Llandudno. This would not only give the station a better view over a wider area, but would also help to build upon the established local relationships and increase watchkeeper numbers. The Board of Trustees agreed and, with help of the local Council,  the station is currently making the arrangements to move their transportable unit to a new, secure location. It is hoped that this move will provide opportunities for a more permanent and larger station in the Llandudno or surrounding area.

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Currently almost 60 National Coastwatch stations are operational and manned by over 2600 volunteer watchkeepers around the British Isles from Fleetwood in the North West, through Wales, to the South and East of England to Filey in North Yorkshire. 

National Coastwatch watchkeepers provide the eyes and ears along the coast, monitoring radio channels and providing a listening watch in poor visibility. They are trained to deal with emergencies offering a variety of skills and experience, and full training by the National Coastwatch ensures that high standards are met.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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