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We have improved our infrastructure to help us to reuse and recycle harvested water and increased water efficiency by better monitoring and managing water use.
This page is designed to show you some examples of the water initiatives the Council is implementing as part of Project Zero.
Digital water quality display boards
We have been awarded over £530,000 through Welsh Government’s Brilliant Basics funding to enhance visitor experiences across the Vale of Glamorgan. This supports sustainable improvements such as accessible changing rooms, beach wheelchairs, and digital water quality displays at Barry Island, alongside refurbished toilets at Porthkerry and Cosmeston Country Parks.
Ffordd Y Cambria and Rhos Noriaidd garden
In 2024 we completed the Ffordd Y Cambria and Rhos Noriaidd development in Barry. A development of 53 units of mixed size, it is home to around 120 people. As well as a raft of energy saving building approaches and features, a resident garden was designed to enhance the shared outdoor space while also providing essential drainage to take pressure off the water system and prevent flooding as our climate changes. A landscaped 'swale' has created a sunken area that allows ground water to soak away, with wild flower planting, landscaping, a footbridge and paths for residents. Other features to support nature and biodiversity include bird boxes and hedgehog runs.
Llys Yr Eglwys
In March 2025, as part of the Council's house-building programme, Llys Yr Eglwys in Barry was completed on the side of a former health centre. The 3 storey block of 12 one bedroom apartments was built using environmentally-friendly methods (see more here). A number of features ensure that water is sustainably managed at the site. These include a 1,000 litre below ground rainwater harvesting tank that directly feeds the toilets, taking pressure of incoming mains water. Above ground there are raingardens and swales planted with bio enhancing plants that naturally filter the water and take the pressure off drains. There is also a green wall to encourage biodiversity and also assist with rainwater management.
We have improved our infrastructure to help us to reuse and recycle harvested water and increased water efficiency by better monitoring and managing water use.
This page is designed to show you some examples of the water initiatives the Council is implementing as part of Project Zero.
Digital water quality display boards
We have been awarded over £530,000 through Welsh Government’s Brilliant Basics funding to enhance visitor experiences across the Vale of Glamorgan. This supports sustainable improvements such as accessible changing rooms, beach wheelchairs, and digital water quality displays at Barry Island, alongside refurbished toilets at Porthkerry and Cosmeston Country Parks.
Ffordd Y Cambria and Rhos Noriaidd garden
In 2024 we completed the Ffordd Y Cambria and Rhos Noriaidd development in Barry. A development of 53 units of mixed size, it is home to around 120 people. As well as a raft of energy saving building approaches and features, a resident garden was designed to enhance the shared outdoor space while also providing essential drainage to take pressure off the water system and prevent flooding as our climate changes. A landscaped 'swale' has created a sunken area that allows ground water to soak away, with wild flower planting, landscaping, a footbridge and paths for residents. Other features to support nature and biodiversity include bird boxes and hedgehog runs.
Llys Yr Eglwys
In March 2025, as part of the Council's house-building programme, Llys Yr Eglwys in Barry was completed on the side of a former health centre. The 3 storey block of 12 one bedroom apartments was built using environmentally-friendly methods (see more here). A number of features ensure that water is sustainably managed at the site. These include a 1,000 litre below ground rainwater harvesting tank that directly feeds the toilets, taking pressure of incoming mains water. Above ground there are raingardens and swales planted with bio enhancing plants that naturally filter the water and take the pressure off drains. There is also a green wall to encourage biodiversity and also assist with rainwater management.
