Major plans for a new office development that will help further boost Swansea city centre footfall are set to take another step forward.
Planned for land in the area of the former St David’s Shopping Centre site, the office scheme is aimed at accommodating up to 800 workers.
The five-storey building will be a mix of high-quality office accommodation on the upper floors with commercial accommodation including food and beverage on the ground floor.
Swansea Council’s cabinet is now being asked to approve funding to enable detailed designs and other work-up costs to take place.
The appointment of a main contactor to build the development would then follow, with construction earmarked to start in early 2026.
Cllr Rob Stewart, Swansea Council Leader, said: “There’s a lack of high-quality office accommodation in Swansea city centre, so this scheme – along with developments like 71/72 Kingsway and Princess Quarter – will help meet that need.
“It will also help to support our existing city centre businesses and attract new businesses there because of the footfall it will create.
“This is one part of a regeneration programme worth over £1bn that’s ongoing to create a more thriving city centre for the benefit of our residents and businesses.
“It will follow on from everything that’s been achieved so far, including Swansea Arena and the reopened Palace Theatre building.”
Swansea Council would take up a floor at the new office development, with the remaining office space set to be split between other public sector bodies and private sector businesses.
The council and its regeneration partners Urban Splash are developing the new building, with the council retaining ownership.
This would form part of the first phase of the overall site’s redevelopment being led by Urban Splash.
Cllr Robert Francis-Davies, Swansea Council’s Cabinet Member for Investment, Regeneration and Tourism, said: “Plans for the remainder of the former St David’s Shopping Centre site continue to be developed, but they could include educational and residential uses alongside cafes, restaurants and lots of green space.
“Designs will be made available for public feedback as soon as they’re finalised.”
The new office scheme is set for completion in 2027, helping free-up the city’s seafront Civic Centre site for redevelopment.
Urban Splash are also developing proposals for the Civic Centre site that will be announced as soon as details are available.
