Zip World ride set to swing into action

A "NEW and exciting" adventure tourism ride that prompted fears over the noise of screams from thrill seekers looks set to swing into action in Gwynedd.

- By DALE SPRIDGEON Local Democracy Reporter

Planners have agreed to the development of a new giant six seater 'Swing' ride at Zip World's Penrhyn Quarry site.

It had been recommended for approval, which was granted at a Cyngor Gwynedd planning meeting.

The proposal had seen some concerns raised by Bethesda residents worried over the noise of “terror and thrill” by ride users.

Planning officer Gwawr Hughes, who presented the proposal, told the meeting that public protection officers had accepted conclusions over machinery noise of the ride.

But they had felt there was a “lack of attention” paid to the potential for screams by customers on the swing.

“This is a concern of local residents, but is very difficult to predict,” she said.