The last time people were in a building in this spot of Swansea city centre, they would have been surrounded by bars, people dancing and flashing lights.
But new images have now revealed what the replacement for an old superclub in Swansea will look like once it officially opens.
Swansea Council has released concept images showing the inside of the major new office development which is being built on the spot one of the city's most historic nightclubs once stood, best remembered as Top Rank, Ritzy and Icon, Time and Envy or Oceana - depending on how old you are.
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They show features of the building including its reception area, a flexible work space, a breakout area for businesses and an event hall.
A roof terrace, a new link between The Kingsway and Oxford Street, public access and balconies overlooking the city centre and Swansea Bay will also feature as part of the development.
Swansea Council leader, Rob Stewart said: “These new images show what a high-quality, modern and flexible development this will be for the business community, with demand for a scheme of this kind remaining significant in Swansea despite the pandemic having led to more home working in recent times.
“The development will help retain Swansea’s business talent in growing sectors like tech and digital, helping further boost the local economy, create more footfall in the city centre and give businesses the facilities they need to expand, thrive and generate more jobs for local people.”
Due for completion in the summer of 2023, the authority claims that the five-storey scheme will be carbon zero in operation and worth £32.6 million a year to Swansea's economy when finished. It will include 114,000 square feet of commercial floor space with flexible co-working and office opportunities for businesses in sectors like tech, digital and the creative industries.
Developed by the council, with the main contractor, Bouygues UK, having recently started foundation work on the site, it promises to provide space for 600 jobs. Traffic management is currently in place on part of The Kingsway to enable the arrival of concrete for the foundation works.
Access to businesses nearby will be maintained throughout the construction works. Temporary surfacing has been deliberately laid in front of the development site, with permanent paving to be installed there once main construction work has finished.
The scheme is part of the Swansea City and Waterfront Digital District project being part-funded by the £1.3 billion Swansea Bay City Deal. It is also supported by the European Regional Development Fund through the Welsh Government.
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