Construction work is under way on a new office development at the former Oceana nightclub site in the centre Swansea.
The scheme at 71/72 The Kingsway will provide 114,000 sq ft of space providing with flexible co-working and office opportunities for tech, digital and creative sector businesses.
Due for completion in the summer of 2023, the five-storey scheme, with greenery throughout and a rooftop terrace, will be carbon zero. It will has space for 600 workers.
Main contractor for the Swansea Council scheme is Bouygues 海角视频.
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The development is part of the Swansea City and Waterfront Digital District project and is being part-funded by the £1.3bn Swansea Bay City Deal for the Swansea Bay City Region and the European Regional Development Fund. The local authority is also making a capital contribution.
Leader of Swansea Council, Rob Stewart, said: “We know some businesses have had to leave Swansea in the past to find the kind of high-quality office accommodation they need, so the new development at 71/72 The Kingsway will tackle that trend while also meeting significant unmet demand.
“Our research shows this remains the case despite Covid having led to far more home working in recent times, with this development providing flexible space that’s fit for the modern office environment.
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“We’re delighted our main contractor for this scheme – Bouygues 海角视频 – has now established a presence on site as we head towards the start of main construction work. The high-tech office scheme, once complete, will provide space for 600 jobs and generate more footfall and spending for our city centre businesses.
“This development was always part of multi-million pound plans for our transformed Kingsway. A huge amount of work has already taken place there to considerably improve the look and feel of the area for local businesses, local people and visitors to the city, while also helping attract private sector investment and more jobs.”
John Boughton, regional managing director of Bouygues 海角视频, said: “To work on such an innovative and environmentally-friendly building is going to be really rewarding for our team and we can’t wait to break ground and get going.
“We also know that Kingsway is a key part of the history and infrastructure of the city centre, and that there is a need for high-quality office accommodation, which this landmark building will certainly supply.”