South Wales Evening Post - 30 December 2006
A long overdue report on the future of Swansea Bay could finally be discussed next month.
Swansea Council has commissioned expert planners White, Young and Green and asked them to look closely at the bay and the west of the city to see how it could be developed and improved.
A report was due back last summer but has been delayed.
Swansea Council has said that a report on the company's work, which cost around £70,000, is due to go to the cabinet next month before going out for public consultation.
Planners were asked to look at key areas such as St Helen's, Sketty Lane, Blackpill, Mumbles seafront and the city promenade, including the Slip Bridge abutments opposite Victoria Park.Swansea Council has dismissed talk that they have received an offer for the abutments.
The council has looked at plans to use the abutments for toilet and other facilities to allow the beach off County Hall to gain Blue Flag status but have held off any work until the White, Young and Green report has been fully digested.
A Swansea Council spokesperson said: "We have received the report from White, Young and Green.
"It has been discussed and we are now hoping to take a summary report to cabinet towards the end of January.
"We are looking to raise the profile of Swansea Bay and are aiming for public consultation to take place in the spring."
