Case study

£20 million boost for Lower Swansea Valley (Levelling Up Fund 2)

£20 million has been awarded to Swansea Council to help preserve Swansea's industrial history.

From:
Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
Published
1 November 2023

The Levelling Up funding will help regenerate the River Tawe area. The package of projects will enhance Swansea’s reputation as a heritage destination and celebrate its vibrant industrial history.

Hafod-Morfa Copperworks

Heritage features at the Hafod-Morfa Copperworks site will be restored. Funding will also support:

  • regeneration and preservation of listed buildings, releasing them for business use and further investment
  • increased connectivity for local communities and visitors

The River Tawe

Links between the Copperworks site and the River Tawe will also be improved, with:

  • better access to public transport by bus, rail and river by re-using Victorian era railway arches
  • better lighting along The Strand’s tunnels
  • new retail pods

Swansea Museum

Swansea Museum will be upgraded and enhanced with:

  • new exhibition, gallery and learning spaces
  • improved access for visitors
  • a new café

Find out more about Levelling Up

Published 1 November 2023

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