Businesses growing fresh roots in Mumbles are bringing new confidence to the community.
A number of enterprises are busy attracting customers as residents look forward to the end of a multi-million pound project that’ll protect the area from the effects of climate change.
New and existing businesses will help give the local community a bright future.
Swansea Council leader Rob Stewart said: “It’s great to see new businesses showing confidence as we work towards finishing our sea defences scheme in the near future.
“The seawall project will protect the community for generations to come and will greatly improve the experience of visiting the prom.
“As our works progress, Mumbles, its businesses, organisations and events remain open and accessible by road, on foot and by bike.”
New arrivals include a health and fitness centre, a contemporary outdoor lifestyle shop and a travel agency. Others are also putting down new roots.
Jamie George is creating a gym with health and fitness facilities in the former Mumbles RFC clubhouse, close to Southend Gardens.
He plans to open in the coming weeks as Movement.
He said: “I think there’s a need for this in Mumbles. My aim is to keep the former rugby club base as a community-focused space.
“The sea defences work will improve the prom and I’m excited about serving the community.”
To help create Movement, Jamie received a Shared Prosperity Fund growth grant from the council.
Matt Bryer has opened lifestyle and eco-conscious Hiatus shop on the Mumbles Road side of Oyster Wharf.
Manager Lily Ella Westacott said: “Our shop backs on to the seafront and prom; we’re also close to Langland and Caswell, attracting all sorts of people who share the passions that we love: fulfilling moments of pause for ourselves and the planet; supporting cultures of surfing, skating and climbing; exploring the planet we love while also looking after it. We only stock sustainable brands that share our values.
“With the improvement of the prom almost complete, we think it’ll have a positive impact on the Mumbles business community.”
Growing Welsh business Sam Smith Travel opened a shop in Newton Road, Mumbles, in January.
Sales and commercial manager Suzanne Cumpston said: “We’ve had a great reception from local people.
“We chose Mumbles as we’re a great fit for the area, an independent family-owned Welsh business offering everything from weekend breaks to private charter flights, and from luxury cruises to sports holidays.
“Mumbles has a big future and, when the new-look prom is fully open, I’m sure businesses will benefit.”
The Mumbles coastal protection project is upgrading the sea defences.
It’ll reduce the risk of flooding to homes and businesses that are increasingly threatened by rising sea levels brought about by climate change.
Funding was secured from the Welsh Government. Main contractors are Knights Brown.
