Award-winning regeneration company Urban Splash is inviting residents to an exhibition of its plans for Swansea’s Civic Centre site.
Urban Splash was appointed by Swansea Council as part of a 20-year strategic regeneration partnership across seven city sites, including the Civic Centre on Oystermouth Road.
The exhibition will take place over two days on January 28 and January 29 at the new Y Storfa community services hub in the city centre, with proposals on display showing the vision for a reinvented and repurposed Civic Centre building.
New cafes, bars and beach-sports related shops are proposed to line the ground floor, with apartments, workspace, an aquarium, a saltwater lido and an events space also included.
Y Storfa is located at the former BHS unit on Oxford Street.
David Warburton, Development Director at Urban Splash, said:
“We are very much looking forward to this early engagement with local people and businesses to help shape proposals for the Civic Centre building – a hugely important part of Swansea’s continued transformation, with the Civic being the place where the city meets the beach.
“Urban Splash has over 30 years of experience sensitively transforming buildings of significance, preserving heritage while creating spaces for a new generation.
“Engaging with local communities and incorporating their feedback is central to our work, and we look forward to doing that in Swansea, once again listening to local needs to develop a sustainable new place that will continue to stand the test of time.”
Cllr Rob Stewart, Swansea Council Leader, said:
“These emerging proposals for the Civic Centre mark another important chapter in Swansea’s ongoing regeneration story.
“This site has the potential to become a vibrant new focal point on our waterfront, bringing together homes, leisure, culture and public spaces in a way that complements the huge investment already transforming our city.
“By reimagining how this area can be used, we can support local jobs, boost our economy and create new opportunities for residents and visitors.
“I’d encourage everyone to take part in this early consultation, share their ideas and help shape a scheme that reflects the ambitions of our growing and confident city.”
The public consultation on the Civic Centre proposals will run on Wednesday January 28 from 3pm until 7pm, and on Thursday January 29 from 9am until 5pm.
