Lighting the Way: River Taff Clean-Up & Beautification in Merthyr
Reclaiming the river, one trolley at a time Merthyr Tydfil is full of potential. If you’ve been reading my blog, you’ll already know I’ve put forward ideas for Rhydycar West , a narrow gauge railway and cable car system , a theme park at Abercanaid , and a vibrant, pedestrianised riverside district along Avenue de Clichy. But today, I want to talk about something more immediate – something that’s right under our noses , or more accurately, right under our bridges : The River Taff, from Merthyr Fire Station to Abercanaid. The Problem: A River in Need Walk the riverbanks through Merthyr and you’ll see it. Shopping trolleys, bags, bottles, cans – all polluting a beautiful natural feature that should be a source of pride , not an eyesore. From the Fire Station down to Abercanaid , the River Taff is choked with litter, lost metal, and missed opportunity. It doesn’t have to be this way. It shouldn’t be this way. We have a chance to restore the Taff to something special – a cent...