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IMPROVEMENTS to a cycle route and nature trail plus the  introduction of a state-of-the-art 3D cinema system are among projects  to benefit from an Assembly coastal cash windfall.

Up to £60,000 has been allocated to three community projects along the  North Wales coast as part of the Welsh Assembly's North Wales Coast  Community Fund in partnership with RWE npower renewables (RWE NRL).

The aim of the fund is provide funding of up to £20,000 from a central  fund of over £1 million, for small community-based projects which are  based in the North Wales Coast Strategic Regeneration Area which covers a  large part of the coast from Mochdre to Prestatyn.

The projects which are the first to benefit from the fund and who have  received £20,000 each are:

Tan yr Eglwys Cycle Route, Rhuddlan which will use the money to improve  part of the Rhyl to Rhuddlan Riverside walking and cycling route,  carrying out work to drainage, the road surface, and introducing new  kerbing and paved areas, plus removing overgrown vegetation

The Scala Community Development project, Prestatyn will use its pot of  money to help purchase a 3D system, new tables and chairs and an  improved lighting system.

Marine Lake Nature and Heritage Trail, Rhyl, will use the money to  provide interpretation of the unique natural environment at Marine Lake  and introduce a trail of different learning points around the lake,  which can be followed on foot or by paper guide.

Glyn Evans, Sustrans Area Manager for North Wales said: "Improvements  such as this are vital if we are going to promote cycling as a viable  form of transport. This route is a real option when travelling between  the communities of Rhyl and Rhuddlan."

Chris Bond, Scala general manager said: "It means a lot to the Scala -  such a lot of films are coming out in 3D. Everything is being geared  towards 3D. You have 3D TV now as well, so this will help us to keep  up."

Source: The Rhyl Journal