Plans for a major new office development that will help further boost footfall and spending in Swansea city centre have taken another step forward.
Swansea Council has appointed Andrew Scott Ltd to carry out detailed designs and market testing to develop best value for the scheme, which is planned for an area adjacent to the former St David’s Shopping Centre site.
Aimed at accommodating up to 800 people, the five-storey development will include a mix of high-quality office accommodation on the upper floors. Commercial accommodation including food and beverage or potentially leisure offers would be included on the ground floor.
The 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.
Swansea Council will develop the building with development partner Urban Splash and development manager RivingtonHark.
This council will retain ownership of the building, which forms part of the overall regeneration of the former St David’s Shopping Centre site.
Cllr Rob Stewart, Swansea Council Leader, said: “We know local people want a more vibrant city centre with more shops but that will only happen if there’s far more footfall there to create the spending that’s needed to encourage retailers to invest.
“This office scheme will combine with many other projects to create that footfall, while also enabling the redevelopment of the Civic Centre site on the seafront.
“It’ll be one part of a broader development that will breathe new life into the former St David’s Shopping Centre site as a whole with a mixture of offices, shops, restaurants and lots of green space.
“Further plans for the site will be announced for public feedback in due course.”
Mark Bowen, Managing Director of Andrew Scott Ltd, said “We are delighted to have been appointed to carry out pre-construction work for this landmark development in Swansea.
“The scheme will not only be a showcase of modern, sustainable design but it will also be a catalyst for further regeneration in the heart of the city.
“We’re proud to support Swansea Council in delivering a scheme that will drive economic growth, champion environmental responsibility and provide a dynamic space for both businesses and the community.”
Construction of the office scheme is due to start in the spring of 2026, with completion anticipated for the summer of 2027.
Designed by shedkm, the scheme will incorporate a blue roof for sustainable urban drainage, an intensive green roof to boost biodiversity and meet green space targets, and rooftop photovoltaic (PV) panels to reduce carbon emissions.
