Swansea seeks developer for £750m regen

Swansea Council is seeking a development partner for its proposed £750m development of major city sites. The long-term strategic development partner would help the council regenerate locations such as Swansea Central Phase Two, the Civic Centre site, the Sailbridge site (near Sainsbury’s and the Dylan Thomas Centre), and a large area of the former Hafod-Morfa Copperworks site. Swansea Central Phase Two is much of the city centre area between St Mary’s and St David’s Churches; parts of the copperworks site are already reserved for development by Penderyn Whisky and Skyline New Zealand. Other areas include the sites of the former Oxford Street School and St Thomas Station, an area bordered by the River Tawe and the lower part of the A4217. The council will publish a prior information notice in the next 48 hours seeking expressions interest from potential partners. Council leader Rob Stewart said: “We are transforming Swansea city centre and we want to continue the regeneration with a great businesses partner on board. “This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for a partner to work with the council to deliver major regeneration for Swansea city centre and key strategic sites nearby. “Our exceptional private sector partner will help us implement an enormous programme of investment and change for the good of Swansea in the near future and for our city’s future generations.” Existing council regeneration includes funding from the £1.3bn Swansea Bay City Deal and from the Welsh government. The digital village for tech businesses planned for Kingsway is one part of the Swansea City and Waterfront Digital District project that is due to be part-funded by the City Deal. Other elements of the project include the digital indoor arena and digital plaza at the LC car park site. To send feedback, e-mail anna.ward@egi.co.uk or tweet @annaroxelana or @estatesgazette