Future of Welsh lifeguard station that's been empty for years still on holdVale of Glamorgan Council said it will continue to explore options for the Barry lifeguard station despite there being interest from a local charity to take it onView Image The future of The Cold Knap Lifeguard Station in Barry is still on hold despite interest from a charity to take it on (Image: Google Street View)The future of a Welsh coastal town’s old lifeguard station that’s been closed for years continues to be on hold despite interest from a community group to take it on. Coastal exploration centre charity The Reef, or Y Riff in Welsh, applied to Vale of Glamorgan Council in 2024 to take on the running of The Cold Knap Lifeguard Station via a community asset transfer (CAT). ‌Dr Evans said she and her fellow members at The Reef noticed a potential future redevelopment of the lifeguard building mentioned in a council plan for future development in Barry called Placemaking Barry. Dr Evans said she’s been in dialogue with Vale of Glamorgan Council about the future use of the lifeguard station for more than three years. Article continues below“This plan is due to be launched in late autumn following ongoing consultation and engagement and is likely to feature the Knap and the former lifeguard station as a key project opportunity to be taken forward.”