Moving Tenby's civic amenity site out of the town isn't likely to occur for at least another two years, according to a representative of Pembrokeshire County Council's municipal department. Mr. Dave Harries's response came after town councillors objected to plans to move the skip facility from its current site at the Salterns. Local county councillor Michael Williams had also written to the municipal department with his concerns over a proposed move. "There is undoubtedly a great need for this facility in Tenby, and every effort must be made to relocate within easy distance of the centre of the town," wrote Clr. Williams, whose letter was brought before the town council at their meeting on Tuesday. Clr. Williams also stated that when relocation was discussed a few years ago, the area of rough unused land at the far end of the Salterns car park was considered. However, Mr. Harries did not believe this was a suitable option, due to the loss of car parking spaces that would result. "It has been recognised that the site at Tenby is far too small for current and proposed requirements. Consequently, the search has moved further north and currently a site off the roundabout at the junction of the A477 and A478 is being investigated, although I would stress that no commitment has been made to relocate to this area and, as far as I am aware, no public consultation has been undertaken yet," wrote Mr. Harries. He believed that, although the proposal wouldn't be universally welcomed at first, it would reduce traffic into Tenby, and also better serve residents of the surrounding areas who currently travel into the town solely to dispose of waste. Speaking on the issue, Clr. Mrs. Christine Brown felt that the town council needed to watch the matter closely. "If we lose the facility, it would be horrendous; we already have huge problems with rubbish being left on the side of roads," she said, with Clr. Trevor Hallett adding: "We must not lose this asset."
