An independent committee has been given a first look at how the legacy of a historic velodrome in Cardiff could be protected if it is built over. The Maindy Park Trust Advisory Committee met on Thursday, April 20, to discuss a number of improvements which could be made to land at Caedelyn Park in Rhiwbina and Maindy Park in Cathays.
The improvements would be part of a controversial land swap which could see Maindy Park Trust given land at Caedelyn in exchange for land that the charity owns at Maindy Park. Cardiff Council, which is the sole trustee of Maindy Park Trust, approved the land swap on the recommendation of the committee.
If the proposed land swap is ultimately ratified by the Charity Commission, it will pave the way for the expansion of Cathays High School. Initial concept designs show that the wall of Maindy Velodrome could be partially retained if the school expansion goes ahead.
