Merthyr Tydfil

The Council is implementing key projects that are part of a transformational plan for the town centre. The recently completed, multi-award winning Bus Interchange has become a catalyst project for other strategic development opportunities for new retail, leisure, residential and workspaces. 

The acquisition by the Council of the St.Tydfil’s Centre, the principal retail area, provides a significant redevelopment opportunity for a new mixed use development on a site of 1.75ha, with an adjoining open space (2.6ha), also Council owned. 

A multi-disciplinary consultant team is currently preparing an ambitious future plan for the site based on a robust evidence base to ensure outcomes are aspirational and deliverable. 

The strategic ambitions are for:

• A Tourism Capital – A centre for adventure tourism, as well as an internationally renowned destination for industrial and cultural heritage.
• A Low Carbon Town – Designed for the 21st century’s needs 
• of low energy use, renewable energy, low environmental impact 
• and adaptability.
• A Destination for Services – A focus for high quality public services for the communities of the Borough.
• A Better Waterside Town – Making full use of its location on the banks of the River Taff.
• A ‘Smart’ Town – A digitally fluent town where businesses, public services and citizens capture the benefits of technology and the application of data.
• An Inclusive & Engaging Public Realm – A town with inviting streets, squares and routes, where people feel safe, welcomed and uplifted.
• A Resilient Town – With a wide variety of activities and occupiers to ensure that the town is resilient to change and able to adapt to a rapidly changing world.