An iconic landmark overlooking Milford Haven is set to receive £300,000 of funding to complete major renovation which will allow it to be opened up to the public.

Built in 1861, Chapel Bay Fort and museum in Angle was designed and built to protect the Milford Haven waterway until after the First World War.

The Welsh Government Community Facilities and Activities Programme (CFAP) announced the latest grant recipients last week.

The programme offers financial assistance to local projects improving buildings for use by the local community and helping make Welsh communities a better place to live.

Hazelbeach Community Mission Hall will also receive £91,200 to refurbish the 150-year-old building to modern standards to the benefit of the whole community.

Vice-chairman of the hall trustees, Joan Leckie, said they were delighted to receive the news after years of striving to complete renovation work but said they were still in the process of providing information to comply with the conditions of the grant.

“This grant would mean we would be able to go ahead with a complete refurbishment of the interior of the building including toilets, kitchen, sewerage and flooring,”

she said.

Carl Sargeant said: “These grants are not simply about improving buildings.

Local clubs and centres can be the hub of the community where people, young and old, get together and enjoy social activities.

“Whether a small or large amount, CFAP funding has a beneficial impact upon Welsh communities and the day to day lives of local people.

That’s why I’m pleased to see so many local groups and volunteers taking matters into their own hands and applying for grants to make their centre a better place for the whole community to enjoy.”

Under this latest funding round, 29 organisations across Wales will share more than £5.7million of Welsh Government funding for projects aimed at regenerating the local area.

The CFAP was launched in 2002 and to date has funded 831 projects, totalling more than £92.3million.