Housing, Regeneration and Heritage Minister Huw Lewis has announced that two Swansea projects have been awarded more than £500,000 of Welsh Government Regeneration Area funding.

The Waterfront Connections project, which is run by the City and County of Swansea (CCS) with the aim of strengthening the links for pedestrians and cyclists between the City Centre and its waterfront, has been awarded £350,000.

The Haford Cooper Works project, a joint initiative between CCS and Swansea University to preserve an integral part of the story of the Swansea Copper industry, is to receive £158,000.

The Minister said: "These two very different projects brilliantly demonstrate the variety and quality of attractions that Swansea has to offer and how we are helping to make the most of the wonderful natural and historic resources in the city for both visitors and local residents.


"I am delighted that Welsh Government Regeneration Area funding is being put to such good use to benefit so many people and improve the city which will in turn, boost the local economy."

Cllr Nick Bradley, Swansea Council’s Cabinet Member for Regeneration, said: "The Waterfront Connections and Hafod Copperworks projects are terrific examples of how we can benefit both Swansea people and visitors to the city by working in close partnership with the Welsh Government and Swansea University.

"The ongoing Waterfront Connections scheme is giving pedestrians and cyclists better links than ever between the city centre and our stunning waterfront while the Hafod Copperworks scheme will breathe new life into a site that’s of international historic significance.

"These schemes show we’re determined to make Swansea a modern, vibrant city where we also do all we can to preserve and celebrate our heritage."

(CD/GK)