FOLLOWING the news that construction company Dawnus has gone into administration, work on the £1.1million Chimney’s Link scheme in Fishguard has been halted.
The scheme is being delivered in stages with the first seeing the former Ship and Anchor pub demolished after it was deemed surplus to requirements.
The second phase, which is now on pause, would see the construction of a new link road and bus drop off points as well as the demolition of the Former Fishguard Junior School and other buildings.
When it was approved by Council in 2017, it was commented that the scheme would ‘open up’ the Town centre and that it would create a healthier and friendlier environment.
A spokesperson for Fishguard and Goodwick Town Council posted on their Facebook page: “The Town Clerk received a visit from Atkins, the new road contractor late yesterday afternoon.
“Sadly, it was announced that Dawnus, the construction company, employed to manage the road construction, went into administration yesterday morning and all workers have left the site.
“We will endeavour to keep you updated with any developments whilst the matter receives urgent attention. Meanwhile, work on the site has stopped.”
Construction company Dawnus, who had also been working on projects in Swansea and Manchester went into administration on Thursday morning (Mar 14).
A spokesperson for Pembrokeshire County Council told the Herald: “Dawnus is the contractor for the Chimneys Link road project in Fishguard and we can confirm that work on the site ceased this morning (March 14) after reports that the company has gone into administration.
“The Authority will be liaising with the administrator, if and when appointed, with a view to finishing the work which is 80 per cent complete.”
