A life-sized sculpture, one of two female figures which were installed in 2017 at the Hillside Gardens shelter close to the road up to Gwaenysgor, was heavily damaged in August 2024.
The sculpture, which represents a walker from the 1920s, was knocked off its platform and its arms were “chopped off”.
The damage one of the sculptures sustained in 2024 (Image: NQ)
More than two years later, and after careful restoration, the sculpture and its partner will return to Prestatyn at a public unveiling on October 29, sculptor Simon O’Rourke said.
The restored sculpture is one of two at the site, with the 1920s sculpture marking the era the shelter was built in, while the modern-day rambler is intended to represent the Offa’s Dyke National Trail.
Both have been restored “to their former glory”.
One of the two restored sculptures (Image: Simon O’Rourke)
In a statement on social media, Mr O’Rourke said: “After a lot of careful work in the workshop, the sculptures are repaired and ready to return home to Prestatyn.
“Over the past few weeks, Paul and I have been busy restoring the damaged carvings, repairing broken sections, replacing lost details and bringing them back to their former glory.
One of the two restored sculptures (Image: Simon O’Rourke)
“It’s always disappointing to see artwork vandalised, but it’s incredibly rewarding to help preserve pieces that mean so much to the local community.
“The sculptures will be reinstalled on Thursday 29th October, with an unveiling at 2 pm at Hillside, Prestatyn LL19 9EN.
“Everyone is welcome to come along and see them back where they belong. Paul and I will be there and would love to say hello.”