Swansea’s historic Albert Hall was officially reopened on Friday September 27.
Led by Welsh firm LoftCo, the development includes a food court, shared workspaces, meeting rooms, accommodation and a children’s play area.
Supported by the Welsh Government through the Transforming Towns initiative, the restoration and transformation of the 160-year-old building is one part of a £1bn regeneration programme that’s unfolding across Swansea.
Schemes led by Swansea Council include work to restore and transform the historic Palace Theatre building on High Street, which is soon due to reopen.
Cllr Rob Stewart, Swansea Council Leader, said: “It’s great to have the Albert Hall officially open once again – and to see the fantastic transformation by LoftCo.
“Everybody interested in Swansea should take a look and see that they have another reason to enjoy their fast-improving city centre.
“This new use of a much-loved heritage building is already a hit with the local public who are enjoying its food and drink offer. Visitors will also benefit from its hotel-style accommodation and local businesses will enjoy doing work there.
“I’m delighted that the council was able to help bring this project to fruition and to save another essential part of Swansea’s heritage for future generations.
“The nearby Palace Theatre building will also soon come back to life – and we have big plans for buildings at the Hafod Morfa Copperworks which will help make that area a great visitor destination.
“The Albert Hall and lots of other projects are evidence that the city’s council driven £1bn regeneration is forging ahead – and there’s lots more to come.
“The combination of the Albert Hall and the Palace Theatre and 71/72 Kingsway projects – once operational – will add over 1,000 jobs to the city centre.”
