Last Energy unveils £300m micro-modular nuclear power plant scheme in Wales Oct 16, 2024 Last Energy, a pioneering US-based start-up, has unveiled plans to develop a series of micro-modular nuclear power plants in South Wales, representing a substantial investment in the UK’s nuclear energy sector. The £300 million ($366 million) project will see the construction of four 20 MWe micro-modular nuclear units, delivering a total capacity of 80 MWe, […] Posted by: Deividas Krupstas Read more
Latos Data Centres Breaks Ground on First Hyperscale Facility in Cardiff Nov 28, 2024 Latos Data Centres has secured approval for a state-of-the-art 540,000 sq ft tier three data centre in Cardiff, marking a significant milestone in the company’s UK expansion. The facility will deliver 90MVA of power capacity, fully sourced from 100% renewable energy supplied by the UK national grid. A backup feed from the Tremorfa Energy Park, […] Posted by: Deividas Krupstas Read more
Levelling Up projects in Wales awarded £208 million by UK Government Jan 23, 2023 A total of 11 projects receive grants from round two of flagship Levelling Up Fund. Cardiff Crossrail, a new engineering campus in Blaenau Gwent, and new cycle routes through Conwy Valley are just some of the transformational local projects across Wales awarded a share of £2.1 billion from the UK Government’s landmark Levelling Up Fund. […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
M Core expands its Welsh portfolio following the acquisition of Beacons Place in Merthyr Tydfil Sep 26, 2023 National commercial property and investment company Sheet Anchor, part of M Core, has acquired a busy town centre parade in Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales, as its programme of investment continues at pace. It has acquired Beacons Place for an undisclosed sum and represents the latest acquisition in M Core’s investment drive of more than £150 […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
National Wealth Fund provides loan for crucial coastal flood defence improvements in Wales Jan 15, 2025 The National Wealth Fund (NWF) is providing a £92 million commitment to support crucial improvements to coastal flood defence barriers in Denbighshire, North Wales. The debt financing package, which is provided through the NWF’s Local Authority function, offers the lowest cost long term finance for local authority infrastructure projects and will facilitate Denbighshire County Council’s restoration […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
New appointments to guide the next phase of delivery led by Wales’ publicly owned renewable energy developer Jul 20, 2023 The Welsh Government has appointed industry experts to its Renewable Energy Developer (RED) Programme, responsible for delivering environmental assessments for several significant renewable energy projects across Wales. The RED Programme will develop wind projects on publicly owned land, supporting the Welsh Government’s commitment to renewable generation delivering tangible benefits to Wales, leading the way in […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
New heritage project worth £9.4m a year to Swansea Feb 27, 2023 A major new project that will improve parts of Hafod-Morfa Copperworks, The Strand and Swansea Museum will be worth an estimated £9.4m a year to the city’s economy. Led by Swansea Council, the Lower Swansea Valley improvement project is also expected to create 69 new jobs while helping support more than 100 existing jobs. Aimed […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
New Lower Swansea Valley project gets £20m funding boost Jan 20, 2023 A major new project that will preserve Swansea’s industrial heritage, breathe more life into the River Tawe corridor and create jobs and investment has been given a £20m funding boost. The UK Government has approved a levelling-up bid from Swansea Council for the project, which is aimed at further regenerating the Lower Swansea Valley. The […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Newport Unveils Plan for 3,650 New Homes in Response to Rising Demand Sep 12, 2023 Newport, a burgeoning city in South Wales, is on the brink of a significant housing transformation. The city’s eastern precincts are poised to welcome three major housing projects, potentially adding around 3,650 homes to Newport’s urban tapestry. The city council’s revised housing targets necessitate the identification and allocation of land for nearly 5,000 homes within […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
North West and North Wales industry welcome Government’s £20bn investment commitment Mar 15, 2023 The UK has secured its position as a world leader in carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology through projects such as HyNet after news of a £20bn Government investment. HyNet, which is ready to start getting shovels in the ground in 2024, will enable the decarbonisation of vital industries such as cement, refining, chemicals, glass […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Plans to revitalise Wrexham’s indoor markets have been submitted Oct 4, 2022 The Grade II-listed General and Butchers markets lie at the heart of the Wrexham City Centre Conservation Area and forms part of the Wrexham Townscape Heritage Scheme funded through the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Welsh Government – Transforming Towns Fund, and Wrexham Council’s capital programme. Both markets are now in need of essential maintenance, repairs, and […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Port Talbot and Milford Haven launch joint freeport bid Sep 22, 2022 A freeport bid consortium consisting of Associated British Ports, Neath Port Talbot Council, Pembrokeshire County Council and the Port of Milford Haven has been launched to explore the case for a green freeport in South-West Wales. Both Neath Port Talbot and Pembrokeshire have exciting, shared opportunities for nationally significant energy infrastructure to support the development […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
