THE name of Rhyl’s new flagship waterpark has been unveiled.

The £15 million leisure and visitor attraction, being built on the former skate park and Drift Park site, will be called SC2.

The named is intended to work as a standalone brand but is bound to evoke memories of the Sun Centre, which closed in 2014.

The new aquatic centre, which forms a major part of the waterfront development in the town, will boast a 1,200-metre square water space, with indoor and outdoor flume rides as well as a children’s water play frame and slides, will open to the public in 2019.

Denbighshire Council officials are expecting the facility to attract an extra 350,000 visitors to the year. A total of 65 jobs will also be created.

Cllr Bobby Feeley, cabinet lead member for wellbeing and independence, said: “Announcing the name is another significant milestone in this exciting project. We wanted a modern name and brand that complements other leisure facilities in the county, and being a brand that will be instantly recognisable and one that people will remember.

“We are delighted at the progress made so far and we have a lot of work ahead of us to get the building ready for opening next year.”

SC2 will also boast an outside splash pool, two wet 'splash pads’, sun lounger areas and café terraces. There will also be as a bar and terrace to cater for evening trade.

The plans were drawn up in partnership with Alliance Leisure, the council’s leisure partner.

Cllr Alan James, mayor of Rhyl, added: “Rhyl’s waterfront is undergoing a huge period of change and the scale of investment in our town is to be applauded.

“Each passing day brings progress for the better.”

SC2 is being funded by Denbighshire County Council, with contributions from Rhyl Town Council and the Welsh Government.