New artist’s impression reveals dramatic transformation planned for Swansea’s Civic Centre site
The image forms part of a wider update from the developer, which is working with the council on seven major regeneration sites across Swansea, including the Civic Centre, Porth Copr (formerly the St David’s car park site) and the Hafod Morfa Copperworks.
Urban Splash says it will showcase the Civic Centre proposals at a public consultation event at Y Storfa on 28–29 January, inviting residents to view the plans and give feedback.
A new waterfront district where ‘the city meets the beach’
On its website, the developer describes the Civic Centre site as the future “City Waterfront” — a new district centred around a reinvented and repurposed Civic Centre building.
The vision includes up to 600 homes, 150,000 sq ft of commercial space, and a mix of cafes, bars, shops and leisure uses spilling out towards the sweeping curve of Swansea Bay. Apartments, workspace, an aquarium, hotel and events space also feature in the early concept.
The site sits at the end of Ffordd I’r Môr (“Route to the Sea”), the new pedestrian link connecting the city centre and Swansea Arena directly to the beach.
Hafod Morfa Copperworks: heritage meets leisure
Artist’s impression of future plans for the Hafod Morfa Copperworks site, blending restored heritage buildings with new commercial and leisure uses.(Image: Urban Splash)
Urban Splash has also published updated material for the Hafod Morfa Copperworks, where Swansea Council and the developer are preparing a new spatial framework for the historic riverside site.
The plan outlines opportunities for a mix of commercial and residential uses alongside the major public and private investment already underway. Levelling Up funding has supported the restoration of heritage buildings and the opening of the Penderyn Distillery and Visitor Centre, with the wider vision blending “old and new, action and relaxation”.
Porth Copr: new offices, learning space and green public realm
Artist’s impression of the proposed Porth Copr development, featuring new office, learning and commercial space around landscaped public realm.(Image: Urban Splash)
The St David’s car park site — now branded Porth Copr — is being promoted as a modern office and learning campus in the heart of the city centre.
Designed by leading UK architects, the scheme proposes 300,000 sq ft of Grade A office and mixed‑use commercial space, arranged around new green public realm overlooking a historic church. Space for education providers, creative industries, cafes and restaurants forms part of the mix, all within a short walk of the beach and Swansea Arena.
Urban Splash says the seven sites it is working on represent a long‑term opportunity to reshape key parts of Swansea, with early‑stage cabinet approval already secured for more than 150 homes and commercial space in St Thomas.
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