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EditorFirst tenants announced for new Swansea office developmentIWG and TUI will be taking up space at the 71/72 Kingsway scheme that’s now been handed over to Swansea Council.Flexible workspace provider IWG will take up about 20,000 square feet at the development, with travel and leisure company TUI taking up approximately 7,000 square feet.TUI contact centre employees currently based at Alexandra House will move to the new Kingsway development, helping to retain jobs in Swansea city centre.The majority of the remaining space at the scheme is also under offer and the council is in advanced discussions with a number of other tenants that will be new to Swansea.Further positive announcements are anticipated in the coming weeks.Developed by Swansea Council, Bouygues UK led on the construction of 71/72 Kingsway.Part-funded by the Swansea Bay City Deal and the Welsh Government, the 104,000 square foot scheme includes office spaces and shared workspaces, alongside an event hall and spaces for food and beverage businesses.Cllr Rob Stewart, Swansea Council Leader, said: “We’re delighted to announce IWG and TUI as the development’s first tenants.“There has been a shortage of quality office accommodation in Swansea, so schemes like 71/72 Kingsway are aimed at helping address this to attract new businesses and jobs to the city and retain businesses here that may otherwise have potentially looked elsewhere.“Advanced talks with other companies that would be new to Swansea are also being finalised and details will soon be announced.”Both IWG and TUI will soon start fitting-out their spaces at 71/72 Kingsway.Wayne Berger, IWG’s UK CEO, explained: “IWG is looking forward to working closely with Swansea Council to deliver a best-in-class workspace for the Swansea business community. “IWG’s Spaces brand at 71-72 Kingsway will be an amazing asset for businesses of all sizes in the city, providing first class facilities on their doorstep as well as access to a global network of thousands of workspaces worldwide.”Neil Swanson, TUI UK&I Managing Director, enthused: “We’re excited about the move for our contact centre employees in Swansea.“The 71/72 Kingsway building has a real ‘wow’ factor and aligns with our approach on sustainability.“Every aspect of space, facilities and layout at the building has been meticulously planned to create an exceptional work environment that supports the well-being of our teams.”Cllr Robert Francis-Davies, Swansea Council’s Cabinet Member for Investment, Regeneration and Tourism, said: “Providing space for up to 600 workers, the 71/72 Kingsway scheme will combine with other developments that are either finished or nearing completion to create more footfall in the city centre. This will benefit existing traders and help attract even more investment in future like shops and other businesses.“We’d like to thank all our funding partners for their support in developing this scheme. It’s part of an overall regeneration programme worth over £1bn that’s transforming our city into a leading place to live, work, study, visit and enjoy.”UK Government Wales Office Minister Dame Nia Griffith added: “It’s great news that this new landmark office development in Swansea is open for business and is already attracting major companies like IWG and TUI.“71/72 Kingsway is a success story which has been part-funded by the UK Government’s investment in the Swansea Bay City Deal.  This funding is helping deliver our number one mission of economic growth and putting more money in people’s pockets, as part of our Plan for Change.“We want to encourage businesses to come to Swansea, create new jobs and contribute to the prosperity of the local economy.”Rebecca Evans, Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning at the Welsh Government, said: “This is a major milestone for the city of Swansea and for the delivery of the Swansea Bay City Deal, driving growth and innovation in our communities.“This transformative project has not only enhanced the city’s infrastructure but will also create new opportunities for local businesses. We look forward to seeing the positive economic and social impact it will have.”John Boughton, Managing Director of Bouygues UK in Wales and the South West, said:“It is great to hear that 71/72 Kingsway will soon be welcoming its first tenants in the shape of IWG and TUI.“We take great pride in having built this high quality, innovative building which aligns with our commitment to sustainability across all our projects.“Supporting local businesses and the Welsh economy has also been a key priority with 84% of our sub-contracts procured from within Wales.”The 71/72 Kingsway scheme includes a green rooftop terrace with views over Swansea Bay, solar panels on top of the building and heat recovery systems to minimise energy use.The development will also include 69 bike spaces and electric bike charging, as well as extensive shower and changing facilities and a new link between The Kingsway and Oxford Street.For further information on the scheme, please contact joint letting agents JLL and Avison Young.[Lead image: Swansea Council]<a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/71-72-kingsway/" target="_blank">#7172Kingsway</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/featured/" target="_blank">#featured</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/iwg/" target="_blank">#IWG</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/swansea-council/" target="_blank">#SwanseaCouncil</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/tui/" target="_blank">#TUI</a>

EditorConstruction equipment blamed for Kingsway office fireMid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service have released a <a href="https://swanseabaynews.com/2025/01/31/building-fire-closes-busy-swansea-city-centre-street/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">statement regarding the fire</a>, which closed the city’s main Kingsway road causing traffic chaos this morning (Friday 31 January).The small fire, which was contained on the fourth floor of the building currently under construction, was believed to be accidental the fire service have announced, with equipment on site behind the cause of the incident.A spokesperson for Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service said: “At 7.45am on Friday, January 31st, the Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service crews from Swansea West, Morriston, Port Talbot, Swansea Central, Swansea West, Llanelli, Pontardawe and Carmarthen Fire Stations are currently in attendance at an incident along The Kingsway in Swansea City Centre.“Crews responded to a localised fire within a seven-storey building in the 71-72 Kingsway development site.  The fire was confined to a small area on the property’s fourth floor.“Crews utilised six breathing apparatus sets, two main jets, three thermal imaging cameras and one turntable ladder appliance to quickly extinguish the fire.  All persons were accounted for.“Crews left the scene at 10.07am.  The cause of the fire is believed to be accidental involving equipment on site and not related to the building itself.”The £38m office development on the site of the city’s former Oceana nightclub is nearing completion. The finished development is said to be worth £32.6m to Swansea’s economy each year with the landmark office building having enough space for 600 workers.(Lead image: Kieran Compton)<a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/71-72-kingsway/" target="_blank">#7172Kingsway</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/fire/" target="_blank">#fire</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/kingsway/" target="_blank">#Kingsway</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/mid-and-west-wales-fire-and-rescue-service/" target="_blank">#MidAndWestWalesFireAndRescueService</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/swansea/" target="_blank">#Swansea</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/swansea-council/" target="_blank">#SwanseaCouncil</a>

EditorBuilding fire closes busy Swansea city centre streetThe fire, which has now been extinguished saw Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service crews from Swansea West, Morriston, Port Talbot, Swansea Central, Swansea West, Llanelli and Carmarthen Fire Stations surrounding an office development under construction.Smoke was seen to be rising from the fourth floor of the building early this morning (31 January).The Kingsway was closed to traffic in both directions by Police while fire crews tackled the incident.Traffic was heavy throughout the city centre as a result of the closure.Smoke can be seen rising from the new office development on 71/72 Kingsway (Image: Keiran Compton)Fire appliances on the Kingsway in Swansea City Centre (Image: Adventure Travel)<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@keiththom2014/video/7466002053622500641" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@keiththom2014/video/7466002053622500641</a>The Kingsway was reopened at around 10.15am.Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service have said the fire has been extinguished, although the incident is ongoing. The cause of the fire is currently being investigated.(Lead image: Ashley Lovering / Facebook)<a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/71-72-kingsway/" target="_blank">#7172Kingsway</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/fire/" target="_blank">#fire</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/kingsway/" target="_blank">#Kingsway</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/mid-and-west-wales-fire-and-rescue-service/" target="_blank">#MidAndWestWalesFireAndRescueService</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/swansea/" target="_blank">#Swansea</a>

EditorAll the exciting plans for Swansea in 2025 that form part of £1bn regeneration programmeLed by Swansea Council and due to start in early 2025, work to transform Castle Square will feature an increase in green space including lawns and planting.A new water feature for interactive play will also be included, along with new outdoor seating areas, a TV screen above a bandstand facility, the retention of public use space and two pavilion buildings for food, drink or retail businesses.Developed by Swansea Council and part-funded by the Swansea Bay City Deal and Welsh European Funding Office, the new office scheme at 71/72 The Kingsway will be complete in early 2025.Due to provide space for 600 jobs in sectors like tech and digital, more than 75 per cent of the office space is now under offer and tenants will start to be announced from next month.Construction work is also anticipated to start next year on a public sector hub at the former Saint David’s Shopping Centre site as part of a partnership between the council and regeneration specialist Urban Splash. Hundreds of council workers and other public sector staff will work there once the building is complete.Meanwhile, at the former Debenhams unit, talks with a number of prospective retail and other tenants are continuing at pace.The Y Storfa community hub at the former BHS unit on Oxford Street will also open in 2025. It will include some council services, the city’s main public library, the Swansea office of Careers Wales, the Welsh Glamorgan Archive Service, Citizens Advice Swansea Neath Port Talbot, the South Wales Miners Library and other public services.Cllr Rob Stewart, Swansea Council leader, said: “We know how important Swansea city centre is for local residents and the people who work there.“The council isn’t responsible for setting business rates and attracting shops to buildings we don’t own, but what we can do is to help create a city centre where thousands more people live and work.“That will then create the footfall that’s needed there to safeguard our existing businesses and attract more shops and other businesses in future, helping to tackle challenges like online shopping.“This is why office schemes like 71/72 The Kingsway and the public sector hub are so important.“The private sector is also heavily investing in Swansea, with major schemes like Princess Quarter and the biophilic building also due for completion in 2025, supported by plans to bring the Mond Buildings on Union Street back into us and the opening of the Cosy Club at the Exchange Buildings in the Maritime Quarter.“These projects and many others will add to everything that’s been achieved in recent years which includes the opening of Swansea Arena and the reopening of both the Albert Hall and the Palace Theatre building.“It’s all part of our commitment to create a thriving city centre and generate more jobs and opportunities for local people.”A planning application from Skyline Enterprises is also likely to be determined next year which – subject to approval – would lead to a new outdoor leisure destination on Kilvey Hill.Other progress will include the council continuing to work with the Ospreys to achieve their ambition of playing at St Helens from the 2025-26 season.Construction work on a new hotel could start in Swansea by the end of 2025 on land between the arena and the LC, and plans are also in place to improve the entrances to Swansea’s award-winning indoor market.Work to strengthen and improve the sea defences in Mumbles is also due for completion in 2025.Other council-led projects that will see progress in 2025 include work to bring the grade II-listed laboratory building at Hafod-Morfa Copperworks back to life.[Lead image Swansea Council]<a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/71-72-kingsway/" target="_blank">#7172Kingsway</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/castle-square/" target="_blank">#CastleSquare</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/featured/" target="_blank">#featured</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/st-davids-swansea/" target="_blank">#StDavidsSwansea</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/swansea-council/" target="_blank">#SwanseaCouncil</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/y-storfa/" target="_blank">#YStorfa</a>

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