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On 21st September 2017, Rhondda Cynon Taf’s Cabinet approved the Strategy Opportunity Areas Report which contains five areas in the county borough earmarked for development.
They five are
- Cynon Gateway – Energizing the Region
- The Wider Pontypridd, Treforest – Edge of the City, Heart of
the Region
- Pontypridd Town – Pivotal in the Region
- A4119 Corridor: Regional Rhondda Gateway
- Llanilid on the M4: Driving the Regional Economy
We’re pleased that Pontypridd has been chosen and its importance recognised in revitalising the town and wider borough. Some of the projects are already underway for Pontypridd Town .
RCT County Borough Council have stated that 'the integrated programme for the Pontypridd town centre will deliver economic growth within the Cardiff City Region and the Valleys'. The projects that could potentially make up the integrated programme for Pontypridd are as follows:
1. Redevelopment of the Taff Vale Site office
led development due to start early 2018.
2. Taff Vale/Ynysangharad Park Link Bridge to link the town with the Lido, aimed at encouraging visitors to the area, feasibility has begun.
3. A wider plan/strategy for car parking within the town will be considered and developed, with a focus on Gas Road Car Park, and in conjunction with Taff Vale site and the link bridge, the opportunities for Gas Road will be explored in terms of parking and new options.
4. Developing the Taff Riverside Walk to make the most of the riverside
environment and encourage visitors
5. Redevelopment of Goods Yard Car Park / Berw Road Car Park & Pontypridd Bus Station, exploring the opportunity for an integrated transport hub and further economic development.
6. Ynysangharad War Memorial Park Development and Restoration working with Heritage Lottery
Fund to develop restoration scheme including a horticulture centre, building on the success of the National Lido of Wales.
7. Pontypridd YMCA scheme well developed, enabling works commenced and funding in place, for the delivery of the mixed use arts led project.
8. Town Centre Property Investment Programme - building on EU and Welsh Government funded improvement programmes, work with
partners to secure a further programme and deliver projects.
9. Redeveloping the former Marks And Spencer Store on Taff Street, working with partners to develop a mixed use housing scheme.
10. The former Bingo Hall Redevelopment work with partners to develop
a mixed use scheme.
11. Pontypridd Indoor Market – redevelopment and refurbishment work with partners to develop a 21st Century Market, and also enables other mixed use development.
12. Former Co-Op Site on Mill Street/Church Street work with
partners to develop a mixed use scheme to maximise the economic value of this
underused site.
13. The Sardis Road Car Park offers considerable scale
on the edge of the town, to develop a variety of uses, incorporating car parking
for the town at current levels.
14. Former Magistrates Court redevelopment for homes with
potential for flats for supporting living and care provision.
15. Sardis House use for offices and potential for redevelopment
for hotel and other uses.
16. Dewi Sant project will have a phased
redevelopment of the current buildings with a significant investment to provide
a modern healthcare facility.
17. Pontypridd Development Sites to the west and south of the town centre these sites offer a range of development potential.
18. Cwm Colliery and Cokeworks Site to the south west of Pontyprid, the currently derelict site offers a major opportunity for the provision of new housing.19. Treforest Broadway Enhancements this gateway to the town offers residential improvement opportunities which need to be developed in partnership.
The full report with details of the five areas and projects is here
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