Ongoing Developments
Swansea has an ambitious ongoing programme of new developments and refurbishments of existing building stock.
Several developments are currently underway with opening dates scheduled between now and 2026. These developments are breathing life into all areas of the city and will be of huge benefit to Swansea, creating new job opportunities, innovative working spaces and leisure facilities.
Biophilic Living
A ground-breaking ‘living building’ scheme which includes an aquaponics centre, exhibition space, offices and residential space. The building will house green walls and green roofs, an urban farm-style greenhouse set over four floors, an educational facility, retail space and a landscaped rooftop garden. The building will also include solar panels and battery storage. Once open, the scheme will accommodate about 300 jobs.
Location: Picton Yard, Swansea
Project Lead: Hacer Developments
Location: Picton Yard, Swansea
Project Lead: Hacer Developments
Y Storfa
The former BHS store on Oxford Street in Swansea’s city centre is being refurbished and repurposed as a community hub that will house the new Central Library, Swansea Council contact centre and other key services. This major development will bring increased footfall to one of Swansea’s main shopping streets.
Location: Oxford Street, Swansea
Project Lead: Swansea Council
Location: Oxford Street, Swansea
Project Lead: Swansea Council
Lower Swansea Valley
Due to be completed in 2025, the Lower Swansea Valley project is made up of three elements; restoration of several buildings at Hafod Copperworks, improving links between the River Tawe, the Hafod Copperworks and the Strand Railway Arches and improvements to Swansea Museum to enhance the visitor experience.
Location: River Tawe between the city centre and Hafod Copperworks
Project Lead: Swansea Council
Location: River Tawe between the city centre and Hafod Copperworks
Project Lead: Swansea Council
254-260 Oxford Street
Six key retail units on Swansea’s prime shopping street. Three are currently available to rent ranging in size from 1,023-1,328 sq/ft. Just a short walk from the bus station, Swansea Arena and the new Y Storfa development, this area benefits from significant footfall.
Location: Swansea City Centre
Project Lead: Kartay Developments
Location: Swansea City Centre
Project Lead: Kartay Developments
