More new council homes being built in Swansea

Ground works have commenced at the site of a former Swansea Council-owned educational facility known as Brondeg House in the Manselton community.

Demolition works have previously been completed at the site after the ageing building was identified as surplus to requirements by the council.

The council-led development will see a total of 13 new homes, comprising of 8 one-bedroom flats and 5 three-bedroom houses, all featuring energy efficient technology, including solar panels, battery storage and ground source heating, all designed to keep homes warmer and energy bills to a minimum.

The latest phase of work is part of the Council’s wider More Homes programme which has already created more than 280 additional council homes the city.

Andrea Lewis, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Service Transformation, said: “This is the latest scheme in our ongoing More Homes programme, which is enabling the Council to build more council homes and increase the opportunities for residents to move into high quality council-owned accommodation.

“Brondeg House was previously identified as surplus to requirements. Part of our strategy has been to look at former council-owned sites across the city where we can develop new homes and add to our current housing stock.

“Importantly, this latest scheme includes a number of one-bedroom properties, which are very much in demand in Swansea.

“This is part of a significant investment by the Council – more than £55 million has been pledged towards housing for 2024/25 and we have committed to spending £250 million during the next five years.

“I’m confident this new development will follow the example made by previous More Homes schemes we have completed in recent years – providing modern, safe and warm homes for families or individuals.”