South Wales Evening Post - 15 December 2006
The public is being offered the chance to have a say on how they want to see Swansea's Oystermouth Castle revamped.
Council bosses are collecting the views of residents for the next two months on how they use the landmark and what they would like to see in place there.
It will be put together as part of a bid to win Heritage Lottery Funding during 2007 for a project to conserve and regenerate the castle site.
Plans include developing a new information centre at the castle entrance and creating a discovery and interpretation building within the south west service range.
Audio-visual and interactive exhibitions are also being touted, to give visitors a history of the castle. Special displays will be going up throughout the city in the next week telling people more about why the castle needs to be preserved.
Questionnaires will be handed out to city residents and a drop-in day has been pencilled at Oystermouth Library, on Saturday, January 13, between 9am and 5pm.
There will also be public displays at Oystermouth Library, Morriston Library, the Central Reference Library, St Thomas Library, County Hall and Guildhall before February.
Councillor Gerald Clement, the deputy leader of Swansea Council and cabinet member for recreation, culture and tourism, said the aim of the scheme was to give the site a new lease of life.
He said: "The Oystermouth Castle project aims to provide a visitor experience that will actively engage people through understanding, learning and enjoying the social and historical relevance of the landmark.
"The scheme will provide a catalyst for engaging with the community to generate pride and interest in the castle".
