Pontypridd’s massive £10.5 million regeneration scheme is about to welcome another exciting new phase in its ongoing development.
Following the many achievements of the past year since the project began in the busy town centre, Rhondda Cynon Taf Council’s contractors Costain are about to begin work in Market Street.
Completed schemes in Mill Street, Penuel Lane and Church Street are a clear indication of the outstanding transformation taking place in the town centre and further work is currently ongoing in Taff Street, High Street and Penuel Square.
High quality granite materials and new street furniture will also be introduced in Market Street and this phase has now commenced.
Part of this phase requires a small section of reconstruction of the road and footpaths on the northern end of Market Street at its junction with Taff Street, which will take approximately two weeks to complete, and is set to commence from February 28th 2012.
During this time Market Street will be closed to traffic, following consultation with the Market Company, affected traders and the emergency services, with contingency plans in place to support pedestrian access throughout the closure period and to ensure deliveries to premises in the vicinity of the work.
Cllr Andrew Morgan, Cabinet Member for Transport, Customer Care and Emergency Planning at Rhondda Cynon Taf Council said, “The introduction of another phase of regeneration work in Pontypridd is very exciting as it follows a year of many significant achievements in the town centre.
“We realise that temporary road closures can cause disruptions, but would ask motorists and pedestrians to be patient with us as we endeavour to complete the work as quickly as possible. Ultimately this work will of course benefit the whole of the town centre for residents and visitors alike.”
Tom Kenyon, Project Manager for Costain added, “The closure is essential to progress the street refurbishments in Market Street and we are grateful to the traders and particularly the Market Company itself for their support and cooperation in the scheduling of the closure.”
The £10.5M Pontypridd Town Centre Regeneration project is taking place following the Council securing financial support from the Welsh Government through the European Regional Development Fund and Targeted Match Funding, alongside Council and private sector contributions.
