Contract Start: Aethwy Extra Care

Work has started on the flagship £31m Aethwy Extra Care and Residential Care Home scheme in Menai Bridge, Anglesey..

Appointed on a design and build contract by Isle of Anglesey County Council, the project will create 45 assisted living apartments and a 26-bed residential care home in Tyddyn Mostyn, Menai Bridge.

The six-acre site will also feature a dedicated hub for health and social care staff to support residents in the south of the island, expanding upon the council’s existing in-house dementia care offering.

Located on a steep hillside, a reduced level excavation is underway with approximately ten team members removing the topsoil and subsoil to begin pecking the rocky outcrops in preparation for the new upper car park and road leading to the facilities.

Drainage connection works for the scheme are expected to begin in September 2026 with the entire project scheduled for completion by autumn 2028.

To ensure Wynne Construction leaves a lasting legacy, social value targets have also been set including providing 30 weeks’ work experience for youngsters and delivering 275 apprentice weeks throughout the project build.

Wynne Construction managing director Chris Wynne said, “We are proud to be once again working with Isle of Anglesey County Council on the new build Aethwy scheme.

“This is a thoughtfully designed project, and we are looking forward to playing our part in creating a welcoming and sustainable community resource for Menai Bridge and the south of the island.

“Alongside the construction works, we are committed to delivering meaningful social value through engagement with local schools, employment initiatives and opportunities for the wider community.

“We will also work closely with the county council to ensure residents living near the site are kept fully informed as the project progresses.”

Isle of Anglesey County Council director of social services Fôn Roberts said: “The Aethwy scheme is a major step forward in delivering the Council Plan and preparing Anglesey for an ageing population.

“By bringing together extra care housing, residential care and specialist dementia support on one site, we are ensuring people can live independently for longer while knowing the right care is available when their needs change.”

Chair of the North Wales Regional Partnership Board councillor Dilwyn Morgan said: “This scheme is part of our ambitious capital plan for North Wales and I’m delighted to see that works on this exciting and much needed project has now started on Ynys Môn. This capital investment will enable people to live independently for longer, whilst ensuring timely access to care and support when needed. I look forward to seeing the progress on site.”

The Welsh Government’s deputy minister for social care, mental health and women’s health Delyth Jewell said: “The Aethwy scheme is the kind of long-term, community-centred investment we want to see. By bringing different kinds of support together under one roof, this development should allow people to live independently for longer, with the right support available when they need it. It is a significant step forward in building a care and support system that is sustainable and rooted in the communities it serves.”

Adults’ Services portfolio holder councillor Neville Evans said: “This development represents a long-term investment in caring for Anglesey’s communities, now and in the years ahead. It will strengthen care provision for the south of the island and provide high‑quality dementia support closer to home. It reflects our commitment to providing the right care, at the right time, in the right place, while supporting communities and planning responsibly for the needs of future generations.”

Housing portfolio holder councillor Carwyn Jones said: “This is a very important project for the county council, and I’m delighted to see it underway now. Providing suitable housing for residents is one of the strategic objectives contained in our Council Plan 2023 to 2028.

“Delivering the Aethwy Extra Care and Residential Care Home scheme will be another key milestone as we work to ensure that everyone has somewhere to call home.”

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