Swansea’s new bus station development is making the most of sustainable measures to make it one of the greenest and most energy efficient transport facilities in the country.
Special rainwater collection units are included in the design of the new bus station to harvest rainwater for use throughout the development for flushing toilets.
Solar panels will also be used to heat running water for wash hand basins. And further measures will include a ventilation system that will draw in warm air and reduce the demand for fossil fuels.
Designers have also made the most of the building design and has introduced a state-of-the-art lighting system that will produce low running costs.
In the early stages of development, around 800 tonnes of material was collected from the demolition of the old Quadrant site. This was crushed up and returned back to the site and used in the foundations of the new one.
Cllr John Hague, Cabinet Member for the Environment in Swansea Council, said: “An important part of the design of our new bus station is to incorporate sustainable measures in the development and the day to day operation of the new facility.
“When completed, the new bus station will be an excellent example of a modern and sustainable landmark building which Swansea can be proud of.”
The new bus station will feature 20 bus bays, three coach stands, modern passenger facilities, easy access to the shops and Shopmobility facilities.
The station will also include a state-of-the-art Changing Places facility, which is specially designed for people with profound and multiple learning disabilities as well as other serious impairments such as spinal injuries, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis or an acquired brain injury.
The project has received significant funding from the Welsh Assembly Government and the Wales European Funding Office.
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