EditorOct 1

Site investigation works begin ahead of new Swansea city office development

First step towards major new offices

Contractors Andrew Scott Ltd have been appointed by Swansea Council to carry out site investigation works on the site, which will host a new multi‑storey office development. Main construction is due to begin in spring 2026.

The scheme will deliver four upper floors of modern, flexible office space above ground‑floor commercial units, designed to bring hundreds of new workers into the city centre and boost footfall for shops, restaurants and leisure businesses.

“This is about people, not just buildings”

Council Leader Cllr Rob Stewart said the project was central to the city’s transformation:

“This scheme isn’t just about building offices – it’s about people. The more people we bring to work, live and spend time in the city centre, the stronger the case becomes for new shops, restaurants and leisure businesses to open here. Numbers matter when it comes to investment.”

He added that the development was another key step in Swansea’s £1bn regeneration programme, which also includes major schemes already under way across the city.

Sustainability at the core

The new office building has been designed with sustainability in mind. A blue roof will manage rainwater sustainably, while a green roof will provide new habitats to boost biodiversity in the city centre. Solar panels will generate renewable energy, helping to cut carbon emissions and reduce running costs.

Swansea Council will occupy one of the floors, with the remaining space available to a mix of public and private sector organisations.

History of the St David’s site

1982: St David’s Shopping Centre opens alongside the Quadrant, adding to Swansea’s retail core.

2000s: The centre struggles with high vacancy rates and declining footfall.

2011: Swansea Council and Welsh Government purchase the site with regeneration funding.

2013: Part of the centre is demolished to create a 160‑space surface car park, described at the time as a short‑term measure to support traders.

Copr Bay phase 1: Arena, car parks, Copr Bay Bridge and Amy Dillwyn Park delivered, setting the stage for wider regeneration.

Copr Bay phase 2: Site clearance around St David’s progresses, including demolition of a multi‑storey office block and a retirement complex next to St David’s Church.

2025: Site investigation works begin for a new office development — the first major stage of Copr Bay phase 2.

Delivered in partnership

The scheme is being delivered by Swansea Council in partnership with Urban Splash and development manager RivingtonHark, with designs by award‑winning architects shedkm.

It marks the first major stage in the wider regeneration of the former St David’s Shopping Centre site, with further announcements on future plans expected.

Context: Copr Bay phase 2 and site clearance

This office development forms part of Copr Bay phase 2 — the follow‑on stage to the Arena, car parks, Amy Dillwyn Park, Copr Bay Bridge and associated works delivered under Copr Bay phase 1. As the council moved to unlock the next phase, several buildings surrounding the St David’s Shopping Centre were cleared, including a multi‑storey office building and a retirement complex next to St David’s Church. The aim is to open up the area for new commercial space, improved public realm and higher city centre footfall.

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