A historic country park in north Cardiff is to undergo major improvement works.

Work will begin at Parc Cefn Onn next week as part of a £660,000 National Lottery project to deliver better access, improved signage, improvements to the ponds and waterways and upgraded toilet facilities at the park.

The first stage of improvements is expected to take around four months to complete. A Heritage Lottery Fund grant of £459,000 will support the project.

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Cabinet Member for Culture and Leisure, Cllr Peter Bradbury, said: "Parc Cefn Onn is a real gem in the north of the city and it's great to see this project to conserve and enhance this unique woodland park is getting underway.   

"The works due to start next week are just the start of the project that, as well as physical improvements to the park, will focus on delivering a range of activities to promote and encourage use of the park by a wide range of visitors of all ages and abilities.

"We apologise for any inconvenience caused to visitors to the park for the restricted access to certain areas but thank everyone for their patience as we work to enhance this local beauty spot and ensure it can be enjoyed to the full by visitors for years to come."

(CM/MH)