Pontypool Town Centre boosted with 拢7.6 million (Levelling Up Fund 2)
Torfaen council will use 拢7.6 million from the Levelling Up Fund to regenerate Pontypool Town Centre. Derelict buildings will be refurbished to create a restaurant and a multi-purpose culture and arts centre.
皇冠体育app package of three projects is located around the Hanbury Road/Glantorvaen Road junction.
Cultural and Arts centre
Funding will regenerate the derelict, Grade II listed, St James鈥� Church into a thriving cultural hub.
皇冠体育app new cultural centre will include:
- a pop-up cinema and food and beverage outlets
- mixed use space, including a mezzanine bar
- exhibition and community event space
Cllr Joanne Gauden, Executive Member for Economy, Skills & Regeneration, said:
皇冠体育app cultural hub is the cornerstone of our Pontypool Placemaking plans. We have some wonderful assets in the town and all these projects will deliver a reason to visit Pontypool of an evening.
A new caf茅 and restaurant
Public toilets opposite St James鈥� Church and at the entrance of Pontypool Park will also be redeveloped. 皇冠体育app toilets will be transformed into a landmark caf茅 and restaurant.
皇冠体育app new caf茅 and and restaurant will:
- offer a high-quality lunchtime caf茅 offer and 鈥榮mall plates鈥� style restaurant in the evening
- create opportunities for employment and entrepreneurship
Glantorvaen Carpark
Funding will also be used to renovate the existing Glantorvaen car park.
Improvements will:
- provide safe and secure parking
- introduce solar energy power into the facility
- include electrical charging points
- reduce the opportunities for antisocial behaviour
皇冠体育app package of projects will kickstart Pontypool鈥檚 wider regeneration
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