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 | | Tuesday, 14 May, 2002, 10:16 GMT 11:16 UK Picture gallery: Brymbo steelworks Preparations are under way to regenerate the former Brymbo steelworks site which closed over a decade ago. It is hoped the plans to build new houses, business premises and recreational facilities on the 240 acre site will breathe new life into the surrounding villages. Since the closure of the steelworks in 1990 the area has fallen into decline. Many local people claim that the younger generation have moved out in a bid to improve the quality of their lives. Over a 1,000 workers were made redundant when the plant was abandoned. However the owners of the site - Brymbo Development Ltd - claim the redevelopment could create up to 1,000 jobs.
 Steelmaking was at the heart of the Brymbo community  The steelworks site was shut down in 1990  The village was once a thriving community  Since the closure local people claim pupil numbers have fallen  The 240 acre site is now set to be redeveloped  Generations of families have been effected by the closure | | See also:  Internet links: The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites Top Wales stories now:  Links to more Wales stories are at the foot of the page. | |||||||||||||||||||
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